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Skills

  • Access
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Editing
  • Excel
  • International
  • Media Relations
  • Microsoft
  • Microsoft Word
  • Powerpoint
  • Sports
  • Webmaster
  • Writing
  • Associated Press (AP) Style
  • Proofreading

Services

  • Articles & Press Releases

    $10/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I am currently working for the Associated Press in Michigan as a freelance writer. Previously, I served as a reporter/editor for United Press International for six years. My responsibilities included...

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  • Web Content

    $15/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I have been writing web content for more than 15 years. I have served as webmaster on a number of sites, including for the Novi Youth Hockey Association, Northville Colony Estates Home Owners Association,...

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  • Newsletters

    $10/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I have extensive experience producing newsletters for diverse audiences. When I was the mayor's press secretary for the City of Dearborn, Michigan, I produced a monthly newsletter for nearly 700 employees...

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  • Editing & Proofreading

    $20/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I have an extensive background in proofreading and editing. Currently, I am a freelance reporter for the Associated Press in Michigan. Because of this, I have a keen knowledge of AP style guidelines...

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About

I've turned into the help desk at work and now I'm here to be your help desk for your communication and special needs with Word and Excel.

My professional work experience started as a reporter/editor for six years with United Press International in Detroit where I handled breaking news and wrote features that have been published around the world. One of Michigan's largest cities then convinced me to become its mayoral press secretary. I was responsible for press releases and being a spokesman for the city.After six years in that role, I was hired at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan where I held several positions, including media relations coordinator, sales training leader, administrative manager and manager of business development. In my spare time, I continue to work as a freelance reporter for the Associated Press in Michigan. My strengths are writing, editing, Microsoft Word and Excel, and I also have a vast knowledge base around sports, music and technology.

Work Terms

I do most of my freelance work in the late afternoon and evenings. I am very flexible and easy to negotiate with.