Responsibilities include writing, photography, generating story ideas, ranging from feature stories to history, nonprofits, businesses, real estate, civic causes, profiles and law.

Marketing/Communications Director at Video King Gaming Systems

September 1, 2005 - May 1, 2020

Responsibilities include writing, editing, designing company newsletters (print and electronic versions); press releases, catalog, product fliers, product/event photography, graphic design (ads, banners, posters); tradeshow/event promotion/coordination, copywriting, as well as website/social media administration.

Communications Director at Council Bluffs Area Chamber Of Commerce

January 1, 2000 - May 1, 2005

Desktop publishing for monthly newsletters, visitors guides, membership directories, annual reports for the Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau and its Economic Development branch, The Growth Alliance; graphic design for advertising and promotions; press releases; event/location photography; community marketing and media relations; and other special events. Also served as volunteer board member for multiple local organizations.

Features Editor/Assistant News Editor/Photographer at The Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs Newspaper

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2000

Responsible for generating story ideas, writing features – from human interest to history, arts, entertainment, health, news, religion – page design, editing, photography, producing supplements and special sections.