Writing Background

• Writing: Written a collection of poem entitled “Take the Chance to Dance” in addition to have three poems from that collection published in separate anthologies (Noble House Centers of Expression and ILP Immortal Verse).  Have won several essay contests including Girls State and Who’s who.  Named Amateur Poet of the year by ILP 2007.   Currently enrolled in the UCLA Extension Certificate Program for Writers.  
• Business and Corporate Editing/Writing Reviewed and edited business materials including title reports, client service agreements and title insurance policies.  Prepared client proposals for presentation.
• Editing: Editor of two school newsletters, various corporate and business materials (including reports, white papers, and brochures) and one organizational newsletter. Experienced in copyediting, content editing, and proofreading.
• Speaker: Invited speaker Young Guns Leadership and Arts, Media, Sports (AMS) conferences

Employment History

Freelance Writer - June 2000 to present
Irvine, Ca

Collection of poems titled Take the Chance to Dance

Short Stories The Date, Disappear, Love Fool, Hush Little Baby

Memoir The Fossil. Slivers of Reason

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Education B.A., Jefferson College 1995  PHI BETA KAPPA
Currently attending UCLA Extension Program for Writers

Awards and Memberships  Girls State Essay Contest Winner

Amateur Poet of the Year 2007 and Editor’s Choice Award

LP Poetry Ambassador 2007
New York Review of Books
American Film Institute Member –current