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Publisher, Writer & Editor
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
Technology Content and Editorial Manager
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.
Copywriting & Marketing
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
Podcast Co-Host and Co-Producer
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.
Senior Writer and Online Community Manager
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
Multimedia Storyteller & Social Media Producer
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
Web Content Manager, Translator & Designer
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)
Writer & Editor
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
Journalist
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
Grant Writer and Grant Manager
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)
Government and Foundation Grants Manager
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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