I'm currently working as a copywriter for The Courier-Journal. Prior to this job, I was a staff writer for the Louisville Eccentric Observer (LEO), the Jeffersonville Evening News and the Louisville Defender. I've written one book, "Second-Hand Stories: 15 Portraits of Louisville." · Competent researcher, interviewer, and reporter. · Experienced in writing hard news, feature stories, profiles, arts reviews, press releases, and research reports. · Strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with virtually all writing styles; serious commitment to excellence. · Author of “Second-Hand Stories: 15 Portraits of Louisville,” a compilation of articles about significant Louisville cultural and political figures. (www.lulu.com/shstories)