I've been fortunate that many of my work experiences have included writing as part of my role.
Tales of a Random Scribbler present Substack Newsletter Observations on and experiences in relocating, travel, creativity, and career culture clashes, all with a little sidekick in tow. Krider Publishing Services, Portland, Oregon 2011 – 2012 Wrote original corporate profiles for top European companies.
SimonSeeks.com, Cheshire, England 2009 - 2011 Contributing Travel Writer: A Touch of India in Germany’s Moselle Valley; Tübingen, Germany: Eating, Drinking and Thinking; Bonn, Germany: Brimming with Beethoven and Bygone Days; Alameda, California: An Island Getaway in the San Francisco Bay and Bordeaux, France: Barrels of Wine by the Glass. Travel website featuring personalized travel guides.
EuropeUpClose.com 2020, 2010 Travel Writer: Tucked Away in Tübingen, Germany Travel website featuring more detailed and intimate portrayals of travel destinations.
Best Women’s Travel Writing 2009, Travelers’ Tales Inc., Palo Alto, CA 2009 Travel Writer: Ich Spreche Kein Deutsch Travel anthology compiled of stories written solely by women.
Tales from a Small Planet, Washington, D.C. 2005 - 2007 Travel Writer: Sí, Soy Vegetariana, Bon Any de Barcelona and Ich Spreche Kein Deutsch Travel website featuring stories from the perspective of living abroad.
accents-online, Stuttgart, Germany 2005 – 2006, 2008 Contributing Writer Online magazine for English speakers living in the Baden-Württemberg region of Southern Germany.
JO Magazine, Amman, Jordan 2005 Travel Writer:Sí Soy Vegetariana Jordanian culture magazine featuring a world travel section.
Ghost Writer/Development Assistant/Script Coverage LeFrak Productions, New York, NY 2001 – 2002 Aided in the research and development of stories for television feature movies including book and script coverage, and agent meetings. Wrote correspondence and proposals to city and state officials, mostly, regarding post-9/11 Lower Manhattan redevelopment initiatives.
Letters from Gotham, New York, NY 2000 - 2001 Blog: Personal Weekly posts centered on relocating from San Francisco to New York including observations on post-9/11 NYC.
Contributing Producer Indigo Films, San Rafael, CA 2001 Identified, researched, and wrote story proposals for the Travel Channel's Weird Places. Conducted interviews with potential participants and coordinated shoots with locations, cast, and crew.
Producer KRON/BayTV – NBC Affiliate and Cable Channel, San Francisco, CA 1996-1999 Produced multi-element, live sports special, A Tribute to Joe Montana, achieving the station's highest show rating to date. Produced remote-location, live sports special, Sears Point Live. Associate Producer/Line Producer, 1997-1999 Engaged in the daily line producing of BayTV Morning while aiding with field and segment producing.Wrote teasers, headlines, and package introductions. Production Assistant, 1996 -1997 Promoted to producer of Gone Fishing after four months with BayTV. Wrote on-air promos under the guidance of the Promotions Producer.