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I have over 30 years of experience as a professional journalist with strong communication and editorial skills. I’ve worked in multicultural environments, focusing on team-building and mentoring while developing productive relationships with individuals and organizations. I excel at meeting deadlines and translating complex academic, regulatory, and legal information into clear, understandable language.
Currently, I work as a self-employed editorial consultant and managing editor for various international organizations, writing on topics like trade, sustainable development, policy, and emerging markets. I enjoy helping formulate effective communication strategies to support business goals and thrive in both independent and team settings.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Dutch
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner
Work Experience
Editorial Consultant at Self-employed, International
November 1, 2011 - PresentEditing reports, books, studies, annual reports and other documents for international clients including United Nations, World Trade Organization, International Institute for Sustainable Development, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Forum on Trade, Environment and SDGs, and ACAPS. Writing articles on trade, sustainable development, women, policy, government, and emerging markets.
Managing Editor at International Institute for Sustainable Development, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica
July 1, 2020 - PresentManaging Editor of Trade and Sustainability Review (quarterly publication). Overseeing all publication stages, from storyboarding to final online release. Coordinating with contributing writers, designers, Spanish- and French-language editors, translators, and trade team on editorial line and calendar.
Managing Editor at Borderlex, Geneva, Switzerland
March 1, 2019 - July 28, 2025Coordinated all editorial activities, developed sales accounts, commissioned articles and supervised freelancers. Planned, assigned, and edited content. Managed website, monitored social media posts, and oversaw production schedules and editorial calendars. Wrote articles about the World Trade Organization and other trade-related stories.
Senior Correspondent and Editor at MLex, Geneva, Switzerland
October 1, 2017 - July 28, 2025Supervised two teams of reporters, providing daily input on story development, sourcing, and approach. Established MLex's operations in Switzerland and helped expand the company's geographic and topical coverage.
Reporter and Editor at Bloomberg News, Brussels and Geneva
May 1, 2013 - July 28, 2025Supervised two teams of reporters, provided daily editorial guidance on story development and sourcing. Covered trade and expanded Bloomberg's coverage of United Nations issues including human rights.
Financial Reporter at Dow Jones Newswires, Brussels, Belgium
September 1, 1998 - July 28, 2025Expanded coverage of the Belgian financial sector and economy.
Media Consultant at Self-employed, Maastricht, the Netherlands
July 1, 1996 - July 28, 2025Carried out short-term editing, translating, and writing projects for Dutch and international organizations including the European Centre for Development Policy Management. Researched and collected data for think tanks and foundations. Wrote articles for the Associated Press and several magazines.
Journalism Instructor at Emerson College, Maastricht, the Netherlands
June 1, 1995 - July 28, 2025Taught journalism and ethics, mentored and supervised students.
Metro Editor at Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York
August 1, 1990 - July 28, 2025Edited and designed the newspaper's local section. Assigned articles and worked with reporters on special features.
City Editor at Alameda Times-Star, Alameda, California
August 1, 1985 - July 28, 2025Supervised six journalists, assigned and edited articles, worked on special features, and oversaw newspaper operations.
Editorial Consultant at Self-employed, international
November 1, 2011 - PresentEditing reports, books, studies, annual reports, and other documents for international clients including the International Trade Centre, the International Institute for Sustainable Development, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Forum on Trade, Environment and SDGs, and ACAPS. Writing articles on topics such as trade, sustainable development, women, policy and government, and emerging markets.
Managing Editor at International Institute for Sustainable Development, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica
July 1, 2020 - PresentManaging Editor of Trade and Sustainability Review, a quarterly publication. Responsible for managing the publication process from initial storyboarding to final online release. Collaborating with writers, designers, bilingual editors, translators, and the trade team to develop editorial content and calendar.
Managing Editor at Borderlex, Geneva, Switzerland
March 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025Coordinated all editorial activities and developed sales accounts. Commissioned articles, supervised freelancers, planned and assigned content, managed website and social media, and oversaw production schedules and editorial calendars. Wrote articles focused on the World Trade Organization and trade-related topics.
Senior Correspondent and Editor at MLex, Geneva, Switzerland
October 31, 2017 - July 28, 2025Supervised two teams of reporters as an editor, providing daily input on story development, sourcing, and editorial approach. Established MLex's operations in Switzerland to expand the company's geographic and topical coverage.
Reporter and Editor at Bloomberg News, Brussels, Belgium, and Geneva, Switzerland
May 31, 2013 - July 28, 2025Supervised two teams of reporters, providing daily editorial guidance on story development and sourcing. As a reporter, expanded Bloomberg's coverage on trade and United Nations issues including undercovered topics such as human rights.
Financial Reporter at Dow Jones Newswires, Brussels, Belgium
September 30, 1998 - July 28, 2025Expanded coverage of the Belgian financial sector and economy.
Media Consultant at Self-employed, Maastricht, the Netherlands
July 31, 1996 - July 28, 2025Carried out short-term editing, translating, and writing projects for Dutch and international organizations. Researched and collected data for think tanks and foundations. Authored articles for the Associated Press and various magazines.
Journalism Instructor at Emerson College, Maastricht, the Netherlands
June 30, 1995 - July 28, 2025Taught journalism and ethics, mentored and supervised students.
Metro Editor at Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York
August 31, 1990 - July 28, 2025Edited and designed the newspaper’s local section. Assigned articles and worked with reporters on special features.
City Editor at Alameda Times-Star, Alameda, California
August 31, 1985 - July 28, 2025Supervised six journalists, assigning and editing articles, working on special features, and overseeing newspaper operations.
Editorial Consultant at Self-employed, international
November 1, 2011 - PresentEditing reports, books, studies, annual reports, and other documents for international clients including the International Trade Centre, International Institute for Sustainable Development, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Forum on Trade, Environment and SDGs, and ACAPS. Writing articles on topics such as trade, sustainable development, women, policy, government, and emerging markets.
Managing Editor at International Institute for Sustainable Development, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica
July 1, 2020 - PresentManaging Editor of the quarterly publication Trade and Sustainability Review. Overseeing the publication process from initial storyboarding to final online release. Collaborating with contributors, designers, editors for Spanish and French languages, translators, and IISD's trade team to develop editorial line and calendar.
Managing Editor at Borderlex, Geneva, Switzerland
March 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025Coordinated all editorial activities including developing sales accounts. Commissioned articles and supervised freelancers, planning, assigning, and editing content. Managed website, social media posts, production schedules, and editorial calendars. Wrote articles about the World Trade Organization and other trade-related stories.
Senior Correspondent and Editor at MLex, Geneva, Switzerland
October 31, 2017 - July 28, 2025Supervised two teams of reporters, providing daily input on story development, sourcing, and approach. Set up MLex’s operations in Switzerland, expanding the company’s geographical and topical coverage.
Reporter and Editor at Bloomberg News, Brussels, Belgium, and Geneva, Switzerland
May 31, 2013 - July 28, 2025Supervised two teams of reporters, providing daily input on story development, sourcing, and approach. Covered trade primarily but also expanded coverage to previously ignored United Nations issues like human rights.
Financial Reporter at Dow Jones Newswires, Brussels, Belgium
September 30, 1998 - July 28, 2025Expanded coverage of the Belgian financial sector and economy.
Media Consultant at Self-employed, Maastricht, the Netherlands
July 31, 1996 - July 28, 2025Carried out short-term editing, translating, and/or writing projects for Dutch and international organizations including the European Centre for Development Policy Management. Researched and collected data for think tanks and foundations. Wrote articles for Associated Press and several magazines.
Journalism Instructor at Emerson College, Maastricht, the Netherlands
June 30, 1995 - July 28, 2025Taught journalism and ethics, mentored and supervised students.
Metro Editor at Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York
August 31, 1990 - July 28, 2025Edited and designed the newspaper’s local section. Assigned articles and worked with reporters on special features.
City Editor at Alameda Times-Star, Alameda, California
August 31, 1985 - July 28, 2025Supervised six journalists, assigning and editing articles, working on special features, and overseeing the newspaper’s operations.
Editorial Consultant at self-employed, international
November 1, 2011 - PresentEditing reports, books, studies, annual reports and other documents for international clients including the International Trade Centre, a joint venture of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization; the International Institute for Sustainable Development, an award-winning independent think tank; the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; the Forum on Trade, Environment and SDGs; and ACAPS, an independent humanitarian information provider. Writing articles on a range of topics including trade, sustainable development, women, policy and government, emerging markets.
Managing Editor at International Institute for Sustainable Development, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica
July 1, 2020 - PresentManaging Editor of Trade and Sustainability Review (a quarterly publication). Managing the publication, from initial storyboarding to final release online. Working with a team of contributing writers, designers, Spanish- and French-language editors, and translators as well as IISD's trade team on developing the editorial line and calendar.
Managing Editor at Borderlex, Geneva, Switzerland
March 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025Coordinated all editorial activities, developing sales accounts. Commissioned articles and supervised freelancers, planned, assigned and edited content. Managed website, monitored social media posts, oversaw production schedules and editorial calendars. Wrote articles about the World Trade Organization and other trade-related stories.
Senior Correspondent and Editor at MLex, Geneva, Switzerland
October 31, 2017 - July 28, 2025Supervised two teams of reporters as an editor, providing daily input about story development, sourcing and approach. As a reporter, set up MLex's operations in Switzerland, helping to expand the company's geographical and topical coverage.
Reporter and Editor at Bloomberg News, Brussels, Belgium, and Geneva, Switzerland
May 31, 2013 - July 28, 2025Supervised two teams of reporters as an editor, providing daily input about story development, sourcing and approach. Covered trade and expanded Bloomberg's coverage of other United Nations issues, including human rights.
Financial Reporter at Dow Jones Newswires, Brussels, Belgium
September 30, 1998 - July 28, 2025Expanded coverage of the Belgian financial sector and economy.
Media Consultant at self-employed, Maastricht, the Netherlands
July 31, 1996 - July 28, 2025Carried out short-term editing, translating and/or writing projects for Dutch and international organizations including the European Centre for Development Policy Management. Researched and collected data for think tanks and foundations. Wrote articles for the Associated Press and several magazines.
Journalism Instructor at Emerson College, Maastricht, the Netherlands
June 30, 1995 - July 28, 2025Taught journalism and ethics, mentored and supervised students.
Metro Editor at Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York
August 31, 1990 - July 28, 2025Edited and designed the newspaper's local section. Assigned articles, worked with reporters on special features.
City Editor at Alameda Times-Star, Alameda, California
August 31, 1985 - July 28, 2025Supervised six journalists, assigning and editing articles, working on special features, and overseeing the newspaper's operations.
Editorial Consultant at Self-employed, international
November 1, 2011 - PresentEdited reports, books, studies, annual reports and other documents for international clients including the International Trade Centre, United Nations and WTO joint venture, the International Institute for Sustainable Development, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Forum on Trade, Environment and SDGs, and ACAPS. Wrote articles on trade, sustainable development, women, policy, government, and emerging markets.
Managing Editor of Trade and Sustainability Review at International Institute for Sustainable Development, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica
July 1, 2020 - PresentManaged the quarterly publication from initial storyboarding to final online release. Worked with a team of contributing writers, designers, Spanish- and French-language editors, translators, and the trade team to develop editorial line and calendar.
Managing Editor at Borderlex, Geneva, Switzerland
March 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025Coordinated all editorial activities, developed sales accounts, commissioned articles, supervised freelancers, planned and assigned content. Managed website, monitored social media posts, oversaw production schedules and editorial calendars. Wrote articles about the World Trade Organization and other trade-related stories.
Senior Correspondent and Editor at MLex, Geneva, Switzerland
October 31, 2017 - July 28, 2025Supervised two teams of reporters as an editor, providing daily input on story development, sourcing and approach. As a reporter, set up MLex's operations in Switzerland, expanding the company’s geographical and topical coverage.
Reporter and Editor at Bloomberg News, Brussels, Belgium, and Geneva, Switzerland
May 31, 2013 - July 28, 2025Supervised two teams of reporters as an editor, provided daily input on story development and sourcing. Expanded Bloomberg's coverage of United Nations issues including human rights as a reporter, beyond primarily trade.
Financial Reporter at Dow Jones Newswires, Brussels, Belgium
September 30, 1998 - July 28, 2025Expanded coverage of the Belgian financial sector and economy.
Media Consultant at Self-employed, Maastricht, the Netherlands
July 31, 1996 - July 28, 2025Carried out short-term editing, translating and writing projects for Dutch and international organizations including the European Centre for Development Policy Management. Researched and collected data for think tanks and foundations. Wrote articles for the Associated Press and several magazines.
Journalism Instructor at Emerson College, Maastricht, the Netherlands
June 30, 1995 - July 28, 2025Taught journalism and ethics, mentored and supervised students.
Metro Editor at Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York
August 31, 1990 - July 28, 2025Edited and designed the newspaper’s local section. Assigned articles and worked with reporters on special features.
City Editor at Alameda Times-Star, Alameda, California
August 31, 1985 - July 28, 2025Supervised six journalists, assigned and edited articles, worked on special features, and oversaw the newspaper’s operations.
Education
Doctorate at State University of New York, Binghamton
September 1, 1989 - June 30, 1993Master's Degree at State University of New York, Binghamton
September 1, 1987 - June 30, 1989Master's Certificate at American University in Cairo
September 1, 1985 - June 30, 1986Master's Degree at University of Missouri at Columbia
September 1, 1978 - June 30, 1981Bachelor's Degree at University of California, Berkeley
September 1, 1978 - June 30, 1981Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services, Financial Services, Education
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