Resume

I am an experienced writer, editor and blogger with an emphasis on business news reporting. I can turn business jargon into easily accessible and accurate prose for print and online publications. I'm available for freelance and contract writing assignments.

Professional Experience

Edmunds.com's Green Car Advisor - Santa Monica, Ca.
Blogger and occasional editor for one of the nation's leading sources of reliable information about green vehicles.

Los Angeles Times – Los Angeles
Staff writer and editorial writer – (1985-2009)
Specialized in business news reporting. Also wrote editorials that helped to shape The Los Angeles Times' editorial stance on business and regulatory issues. Helped to create and oversee two of the newspaper's most popular sports blogs.

Industry Week - Cleveland

Staff writer with emphasis on environmental affairs.

Skills and Specialties

I can decipher complex industry issues, track SEC filings and put industry developments into context. During my 24 years with The Los Angeles Times I wrote about advertising and marketing, the business side of the sports world, healthcare, aerospace, the utility industry and retailing. I also have a strong background when it comes to covering complex civil, criminal and bankruptcy court proceedings.

Technical Skills

Word, Publisher, Excel, Moveable Type, various propietary word and photo software.