EXPERIENCE COUNTS ...

I have been providing editing and consulting services for clients
at universities, nonprofit organizations, community groups, businesses, and print and online media outlets since 2007.

Prior to that, I honed my skills in a variety of editing roles
at daily newspapers in Minnesota and in Washington state:

1. Star Tribune, Minneapolis-St. Paul
   

2. The Everett Daily Herald, Everett, Wash.
   

3. The Free Press, Mankato, Minn.
   

In 2008, I completed the Business Writing Certificate, a professional development program, in the University of Minnesota’s College of Continuing Education. In addition, I continually update my skills by taking short courses and seminars.

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SHORT COURSES AND SEMINARS

1. “Writing and Editing for the Web,” “Plain Language: Writing for the Web,” “Writing Headlines for the Web” and The Science of Search: Guiding Online Readers to Your Content”
   

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

    

1. American Copy Editors Society (ACES)
   

2. Minnesota Women in Marketing and Communications
   

3. Editorial Freelancers Association
   

4. Twin Cities Professional Editors Network
   

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY

1. Board member, The Park Bugle community newspaper
   

2. E-newsletter and Web content editor, Minnesota Women in Marketing and Communications
   

3. Greeter and paper hat maker, Minnesota Newspaper Museum
   

4. Webmaster for rock band and book club
   

EDUCATION

1. Business Writing Certificate, University of Minnesota
   College of Continuing Education.
   

2. Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A. degree, cum laude.