Professional Experience

Los Angeles Times – Los Angeles (1990-2008)


Staff writer – (2003-2008)
Full-time film reviewer; also wrote columns on alternative cinema and new DVD releases, as well as occasional profiles and features. Also served as assignment editor and line editor for freelance reviews.

Senior researcher – (2000-2003)
Coordinated film review coverage and quarterly Sneaks movie preview issues. Liaison to movie studios, independent distributors and public relations firms.

Copy editor – (1996-2000)

Oversaw layout of feature pages in weekly television magazine. Edited photos, copy-edited articles and wrote headlines and cutlines.

Listings coordinator – (1991-1996)
Laid out pages in Quark Express; formatted and edited weekly logs for television magazine.

Sports desk assistant – (1990-1991)
Compiled prep scores, statistics and highlights; wrote briefs and game summaries.

Skills and Specialties

Experienced writer, researcher and editor with background in covering film, television and sports. Strong interest in Los Angeles history and literature, baseball history and distance running.

Technical Skills

Basic HTML; Mac OS; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Power Point; Adobe Photoshop; and Windows.


Other

Analytical and creative writing; proficient narrative skills; versatility; ability to organize and manage large-scale projects; experience with collaborating in a fast-paced environment.