Skills and Experience

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Photography, Photoshop, Graphics: I have been a freelance digital photographer and image editor since 2002 and have photographed all over the world. I shoot concerts, events, travel, sports, community activities, corporate seminars, headshots, portraits, corporate, candids, interiors and exteriors, editorial, landscapes, nature, HDR, stock photography and more. I have experience restoring old photographs and retouching and manipulating new ones.

Broadcasting, Voice Over, Audio Production: For 13 years in San Diego and Atlanta, I voiced and produced advertising for commercial radio. I created a specialty music radio show that I produced and hosted for three years, and I've done voice work and audio production for everything from video games to on-hold messaging. I am also former Operations Manager for Global Public Media, an international online nonprofit media organization.

Web Development, Computers, Technical: I have built and maintained simple websites for business and for pleasure for many years.

Marketing, Advertising, Writing: I have extensive experience with advertising, promotions, marketing and entertainment event coordination. For years I have written press releases, newsletters, mailing list sendouts, flyers, brochures and more.

Project Management, Event Coordination: I have independently studied the Project Management Body of Knowledge. My understanding of the five project management process groups and the nine knowledge areas have allowed me to see a number of projects, both large and small, through to successful completion.

Nonprofit, Sustainability, Environmentalism: I have been involved with nonprofit organizations focused on sustainability since 2004. In this field I have been able to use and expand my skills and experience in all other areas including web content, marketing and promotion, project management and event coordination, office administration and customer service. I also gained valuable skills such as working with state and local government, writing successful grant applications, acting as media liason, giving engaging public presentations and more.

Office Administration: With years of experience in several fields - including broadcasting, the nonprofit world, as owner of a freelance multimedia company and founder of an active community organization - I am well versed in successfully managing a busy office.

Customer Service, Retail: Early retail experience taught me valuable customer service skills that have served me well in broadcasting and advertising, the nonprofit world, and as a freelancer.