I am an experienced writer, editor, project manager and marketing communications professional. My debut novel won first place in the 2001 Writer's Digest National Self-Published Book Awards, Mainstream Fiction category. I have 24 years marketing communications experience in the following industries: commercial real estate, financial services, journalism, publishing, agribusiness, corporate training, transportation, retail, and government services. During that time I have written, edited and proofread thousands of documents, including (but not limited to) annual reports, marketing collateral, presentations for employees, clients and investors, newsletters, ad copy, website content, proposal materials, marketing communications strategies, hiring and training documentation, and social media posts and blogs. I also have nearly 20 years experience as a project manager, ensuring marketing and communications projects are planned, executed and closed on time, on budget and according to accepted project management principles. 