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I am a seasoned communications professional with 25+ years in journalism, public relations, writing and editing. I excel at meeting deadlines and juggling multiple assignments, with a solid grounding in AP style and the ability to write for print and online audiences.
I have experience across media relations, public information, and content creation from government and healthcare to education and non-profit sectors. I enjoy crafting clear, engaging messaging and producing a range of content—from news releases and feature stories to graphics, newsletters, and social media content.
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Work Experience
Curator, Artificial Intelligence (Contract) at Volga Partners
May 1, 2025 - PresentWork on Uber’s AI; tested the AI for national and international use.
Curator, Artificial Intelligence (Contract) at TechMahindra
August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025Work on Google’s Gemini AI; created prompts to test the AI and rewritten responses to conform with client’s standards.
Public Information Specialist (Senior) at City of Austin, Capital Delivery Services
October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024Serve as primary point of contact for media. Created news releases, project updates, graphics and other pieces of communication. PIS for a dozen CDS present and future projects. Event planning, including ground-breaking ceremonies and public meetings. Contributed to social media.
Public Relations Specialist at Central Health
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Serve as primary point of contact for media. Created news releases, feature stories, op-eds, graphics and other pieces of communication. Created a company style guide. Put together and edited company newsletter. Created content for organization’s annual budget report. Contributed to social media.
Freelance Writer/Editor; US Census Enumerator at Freelance work including IBM, the Associated Press, Baseball America, Athens Magazine
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022Freelance writer/editor; reader/judge for Austin Film Festival; enumerator for US Census; exceeded the interview case-load quota by over 160% attaining a top 5% NRFU ranking.
Director of Communications at Texas Charter Schools Association
May 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018Point of contact for media and charter schools in Texas. Wrote news releases, feature stories and op-eds; Wrote bi-weekly newsletter; Created information data and fact sheets; Monitored media; Maintained social media and blogs.
Communications Specialist at University of North Carolina
July 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017Point of contact for state and national media; Wrote news releases and feature stories; Coordinated and curated news and feature stories from 17 campuses; Monitored traditional and social media; Contributed to social media; Created information packet for $2 billion ConnectNC bond referendum.
Reporter/Copy Editor/Page Designer/Videographer at The Macon Telegraph
February 1, 1997 - July 1, 2015News and features writer, covering a variety of topics, including education, politics, government, crime, business, the arts and sports for print and online editions. Wrote breaking news for website and social media. Served as copy editor and page designer. Served as a mentor and advisor to interns from Mercer University through Center for Collaborative Journalism.
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B.A., Journalism at The University of Georgia (Athens, Georgia)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 1993Qualifications
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Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Healthcare, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
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