Position:
Contributing Writer at Coman Publications Inc., Founder | PR Media Communications Leaders in Raleigh, NC at PR Media Communications Leaders in Raleigh-Durham NC, Freelance Photographer at Self-employed photographer
Industry:
Public Relations and Communications
Work:
Coman Publications Inc.
- Durham, North Carolina since Sep 2004
Contributing Writer
PR Media Communications Leaders in Raleigh-Durham NC
- Raleigh, NC since Sep 2004
Founder | PR Media Communications Leaders in Raleigh, NC
Self-employed photographer
- Raleigh, North Carolina since Jan 1986
Freelance Photographer
Infinite Computer Solutions Inc.
- Raleigh, North Carolina Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
Senior Technical Editor | Writer
Clayton News-Star
- Clayton, NC Nov 2010 - Sep 2011
Editor
Johnston County Schools
- Smithfield, North Carolina Jun 2010 - Nov 2010
Baldridge Award Application Coordinator
Clayton News-Star
- Clayton, North Carolina Sep 2007 - Feb 2010
News Editor
North Carolina Press Association
- Raleigh, North Carolina Jul 2006 - Sep 2007
Communications Manager
Clayton News-Star
- Clayton, North Carolina Sep 2004 - Jul 2006
Senior Reporter
Coman Publications
- Durham, North Carolina May 2003 - Aug 2004
Managing Editor
Suburban News Publications
- Columbus, Ohio Apr 1986 - Nov 2002
Sports Editor
Education:
University of Dayton
BA, Communications
Bishop Watterson High School
Skills:
Digital Photography, Writing, Copy Editing, Desktop Publishing, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Publicity, Journalism, Graphic Design, Coaching, Radio Broadcasting, Radio Host, Sports Writing, Newspaper, News Writing, Breaking News, Newspaper Design, Photoshop, Magazines, Newsletters, Editorial, Publications, Editing, Image Editing, Feature Articles, Press Releases, Web Content Management, Technical Writing, Technical Editing, Web Video, Event Photography, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Internal Communications, Interviews, Photo Editing, Newsletter Design, Newsletter Writing, AP Style, Softball Officiating, Sports Announcing, InDesign, Microsoft Office 2007, Dreamweaver, Lotus Notes, Mac OS-X, Project Management, Budget Monitoring, Photojournalism
Interests:
Corporate communications, media relations, public information, PIO, public relations, PR, social media, editing, writing, sports reporting, 35mm digital photography, web development, softball, billiards, bowling, music, trivia.
Honor & Awards:
2008 Third Place, Best Spot News Story, North Carolina Press Association Editorial Contest (Division B)
2002 Media Service Award, Ohio High School Athletic Association
1999 Best News Story, Div. V, Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association
Multiple OPSWA awards for writing, editing and photography from 1995-2000
