At age seven, I published my first newspaper with the help of my
best friend jenny. We produced just 20 copies of the four-page
publication and sold seven at 25 cents each. We were banned from
publishing a second edition, in response to a previously-published
libelous piece about a pregnant neighborhood teenager, but it was an
experience that would pave the way for my future in communications.
As someone fascinated with reality rather than fantasy, I set my
sights on reporting stories rather than manufacturing them, focusing on
truth instead of fiction. A true believer in the importance of historical record, always ready to listen and always armed with a tale,
intrigued by the story of men and excited by the hunt for juicy gossip, I
excelled in my high school journalism program and as a staff member of
my high school newspaper.
To my family’s dismay, I pursued a degree in communications, with a
focus on print media and a minor in sociology. Within months, I was
comfortable with my career path, knowing all along that I was slated to
become the person I was meant to be. By my senior year I had already
interviewed renowned primatologist, ethologist, and anthropologist, Jane
Goodall for a feature story and had landed a job as a regional reporter
for the Monadnock Ledger, a prestigious weekly newspaper in
Peterborough, NH. There, I gained my earliest experiences in covering
breaking news and writing in an array of styles on various subjects,
from health and wellness to science and education.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, I abruptly left New Hampshire and
the Ledger to return to my hometown of Greenport, NY with a an award
from the New Hampshire Press Association in hand and a wealth of
experience in weekly newspapers under my belt. Within two months, i
joined the staff of the Traveler Watchman newspaper in Southold, NY
where I immersed myself in every aspect of the business from writing,
printing, and advertising to marketing, sales, layout, and even
delivery. I quickly rose through the ranks to become managing editor,
the youngest in New York State at the time.
Having helped the paper gain countless awards, two awarded to me
personally, I felt i had put in my time. I left the industry for good in
2001 and took a job in public service, yet it became quickly apparent
that i could not shake the nagging feeling that i was leaving something i
was meant to do.
Applying all of my prior experiences, I began freelancing for
various magazines, newspapers, and online publications and I flung myself into other related business ventures. In the years that followed I
began working on a freelance basis in the promotion and marketing of
musicians and small businesses. I also made a name for myself in the web
development industry, first building websites and managing online
marketing campaigns for select clients and later joining a local website
development firm where I once again found myself immersed in all facets
of the publishing industry, including sales, design, content management
and content writing, search engine optimization services, and more.
I have worked autonomously since 2007, freelancing an array of
services to various individuals and companies, but have slowly gone back
to my roots. It was that same year that I started telling my own story
through my own blog. I still have an insatiable urge to
tell the stories of others though, and, for the first time, I am finally
making a living from doing something that i love... on my own terms.
You are likely here because you need assistance in marketing
yourself, your product, or your service. You’ve come to the right place
because three decades of experience, combined with professionalism,
attention to detail and deadlines, affordability, and a passion for
everything I do, make me the perfect candidate for anything you throw my
way.
Thanks for checking in.
