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Heart-Centered Living NewsPublisher, Writer & Editor
Jan. 2023Washington DC-Baltimore AreaDeveloped a beloved and beautiful newsletter with news and creative writing segments. I write, edit and publish monthly. Heart-Centered Living News is a curated collection of news, stories, resources and delightful curiosities that inspire action and contemplation. Centering topics range from spirituality to social justice, to arts and education, caregiving and recovery. Based in Washington, D.C. this monthly newsletter for the "practical mystic" is international in scope and published by award-winning writer and teacher Maria De Los Angeles. Archive
https://bit.ly/heartcenteredlivingnews
RGC DigitalTechnology Content and Editorial Manager
Jun. 2022 - Aug. 2023Washington DC-Baltimore AreaFor this web development agency, I acted as a lead writer, blogger, editor and content manager engaged in teamwork with global staff. Blogging tasks also included visual asset management with Adobe photoshop and other products.
FreelanceCopywriting & Marketing
Jan. 2010I have contributed to successful marketing efforts of many organizations including United States of Consciousness, Nursha Project, Born Brown, Spiritual Wanderlust, Coconut Grove Business Improvement District, ONE Sotheby's Realty, Angel Home Care Services and more. My work in web content writing has helped organizations develop or clean up their editorial ecosystems in order to streamline processes and produce clear, vibrant content for all their digital marketing needs. Of note is the creation, development and follow-through of an entire blog series. landing page copy
social media copy
storytelling
newsletter design and email writing
editorial ecosystem audits
editorial management
editorial calendars
blogging and blog development
management of editorial teams
SEO writing
Social ChatsPodcast Co-Host and Co-Producer
Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2016South FloridaCo-host and co-producer with Tonya Scholz of Social Chats Locals on Tuesdays featuring interviews and commentary. Local life, personalities, events, health and wellness, women's issues.
Miami Beach 411Senior Writer and Online Community Manager
Aug. 2006 - Dec. 2012Miami/Fort Lauderdale AreaMiami Beach 411 is the website for a leading South Florida travel company. Work included: tour script writing
forum moderating (over 10K global members)
research
articles
editorial management
social networking
FreelanceMultimedia Storyteller & Social Media Producer
Jan. 2005I have a background in film and have been involved in some noteworthy multimedia/social media campaigns producing short videos and social media content for national clients, including: ONE Sotheby's
Ford Fiesta Movement
Ford Escape Routes
Comcast Open Voice Project
National Parks Foundation American Latino Heritage Tour
Boca Grande World's Richest Tarpon Tournament
FreelanceWeb Content Manager, Translator & Designer
Jan. 2005My work as web content developer, writer and /or translator (Spanish and English, as needed) with many national and international organizations, including: Intervida NGO (Spain)
Aproquen (Nicaragua)
A Place to Be (Virginia)
Torcuart (Maryland)
Madrid Museum Tours (Spain) I have also developed content, branding and designed websites for: Boomer and Beyond Fitness (South Florida)
Dance Flamenco DC (Washington, D.C.)
RGC Digital (Global)
Madrid Museum Tours (Spain)
FreelanceWriter & Editor
Jan. 2000I have contributed as a writer and editor to outstanding organizations such as The National Women's Law Center, World Learning, Global Ties Miami and The Knight Foundation. Topics covered include women's rights, diplomacy, entrepreneurship, small businesses, human interest stories and more. op-eds
press releases
corporate communications
articles
research
editorial development
editing
proofreading
copy editing
interviewing
Self-employedJournalist
Jan. 2000I have written for a variety of outlets including PBS Next Avenue, Newsweek, Miami New Times, The Miami Herald - INDULGE Magazine, The New Tropic, CityLink Magazine, Miami Living Magazine, Caribbean Travel and Life and more, as well as my own award-winning blog Sex and the Beach, which enjoyed a 12-year run before retiring in 2012. While mostly covering arts and culture, I have also forayed into community human interest stories, humor and technology. I enjoy earned trust from a loyal following. Some of my op-eds have successfully influenced the outcomes of local policies. articles
op-eds
essay
profiles
weekly blogs
FreelanceGrant Writer and Grant Manager
Jan. 2000I have contributed to successful grants in a freelance capacity for a number of non-profit organizations, including: Torcuart (Maryland)
Dance Flamenco DC (Washington, D.C.)
A Confederacy of Dances (New Orleans, LA)
Miami City Ballet (Miami Beach, FL)
Freddick Bratcher and Company (Miami, FL)
New World SymphonyGovernment and Foundation Grants Manager
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2005Miami/Fort Lauderdale AreaThe New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy, prepares highly- gifted graduates of distinguished music programs for leadership roles in orchestras and ensembles around the world. Work that resulted in millions of dollars raised included: writing, editing and managing grant content for major funders
capital and technology grants
relationship cultivation
collaborative grant management with finance department research
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