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An extremely creative writer with 25 years professional experience. Articles won numerous awards in many subject areas. Highly organized with ability to
multi-task many projects at once. Quick, accurate and meets deadlines ahead of time. A strong work ethic and self-starter - continue to succeed and grow
freelance writing business. Skilled interviewer, flexible writing style and passionate about all aspects of writing
Owner of freelance writing business
2002-Present
Writer and columnist
Manage home-based business. Responsible for researching, interviewing,writing and querying for articles for national and regional magazines, and
websites. Published in Reader's Digest, Home Business Journal, Emmy, Grit,On Earth, Illinois Magazine, Comair's in-flight magazine and more. Created
copy for websites such as connectforkids.org and associatedcontent.com.
Serve as lead writer and family life columnist for past three years for regional magazine QC Magazine. Contracted to write on average four articles per issue along with a personal column about raising children, keeping
marriage strong and living life to its fullest. Subject areas range from health to home decorating to travel. Articles can be read at qcmag.com.
Coordinated the creation of copy for a hospital foundation's quarterly magazine, produced internet information at Villageprofile.com for Davenport
One Chamber of Commerce, researched and wrote articles for Augustana College
and St. Ambrose University magazines. Now producing creative copy for contract with greeting card company.
Quad-City Times newspaper - Davenport, Iowa
1982-2002
Full-time reporter
Covered many diverse beats including education, community life, social services, religion, family life and more. Developed strong rapport with readers and those on the daily beats. Lead teams of reporters for special
sections including a look back at the 1993 floods and a special section on the future of the Quad-City area. Wrote weekly personal column for five years delving into the simple, but celebratory things of life -- including my own experiences as a parent, wife and woman.
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MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Winner of best news feature story from Iowa Newspaper Foundation in 2001.
"Someone to Watch Over Her" was a story of a young woman who gave birth to a
son after she watched her husband die a few months earlier from brain
cancer. Voted third place for same story from the Iowa Associated Press
Managing Editors. - Lead writer that won first place by Iowa Associated Press in 2002 for team
reporting project entitled "Quality of Life," special section about the
future of the Quad-Cities pertaining to jobs, entertainment, housing and
education. - One of only 12 award winners in country to be given National Award in
featuring writing from The Center for Education Reform Excellence in
Journalism Awards for the story, "Resurrecting a School." - Third place in 2003 National Attitude of Gratitude Thanksgiving Writing
Contest. Honorable mention in 2002 for same contest.
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MY NEWS:
My background has afforded me many tangible and "intangible" qualifications.
Qualities such as quickness, accuracy, insight, adaptability, integrity and
common sense are on the top of the list. My Midwestern farm upbringing also
instilled a strong work ethic.
Have belief that anyone has a story to tell as long as you know the right questions to ask.
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MY RESIDENCE INFO:
City: DeWitt
State/Country: Iowa
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