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More than a dozen years’ experience writing and editing for print and online publications.

Strong communication, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

Ability to organize complicated information, juggle multiple tasks and prioritize projects in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.

Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and in a team.

Proficient in Associated Press style.

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Strong research skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.

Experience as a spokesperson, community liaison and media relations professional.

Ability to create Web sites.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Microsoft Office, Quark Express, HTML, FrontPage, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Access

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

Executive Director, Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH), April 2003-present

Manage all aspects of nonprofit corporation, including oversight of 60-plus volunteers, an education coordinator, a volunteer coordinator and interns.

Plan, organize, direct and coordinate organization's media, government and community relations programs.

Respond to requests by the Board of Directors, citizens, the media, sponsors, volunteers, group members, state officials, business executives and legislative representatives.

Act as a spokesperson and frequently deliver speeches to community service organizations, local businesses and other groups.

Write and coordinate press releases, newsletters, annual reports and program brochures in both electronic and paper formats.

Manage the organization's Website.

Coordinate special events.

Prepare and manage the organization's annual budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.

Lead fundraising efforts including grant writing and corporate funding development.

Manage the organization's finances and oversee the design and installation of exhibits.

Work with state lawmakers to ensure adequate funding of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, which receives more than 300,000 visitors per year and is the most visited state-run hatchery in Washington.

Staff writer

Localbusiness.com, June 2000 - April 2001

Wrote an average of three business stories each day for this national, online publication focusing on emerging high-tech companies in the Puget Sound region.

Worked under tight, hourly deadline pressure.

Helped select the publication's "50 to Watch" list of cutting-edge companies.

Member of the telecommunications team, which wrote about innovations in the industry.

Wrote and posted stories online via a system employing HTML.

Reporter, columnist, fill-in editor

The News Tribune of Tacoma, March 1990 - June 2000

Business reporter, January 1998 - June 2000. Covered employment, workplace, labor and insurance. Wrote a weekly column on workplace issues. Other topics included small business, the Boeing Co., high-tech and consumer matters. Also regularly filled in as business editor.

Political reporter, March 1996 - January 1998. Wrote about the politics, communities and personalities of Tacoma -- Western Washington's second-largest city, with a diverse population of nearly 200,000.

Schools reporter, April 1997 - January 1998 (overlapped with Tacoma beat). Covered the Tacoma School District and created "School Notes," a regular feature about education.

East Pierce County reporter, 1994 - 1996. Developed the new East Pierce County beat, which included political, general interest and education news in the communities east of Tacoma. Several stories gained national attention.

South King County reporter, 1990 to 1994. Beat included crime, political and general- interest news in the South Puget Sound region. 

Legislative reporter intern

The Seattle Times, January - March 1990

Tracked and wrote about various legislative issues in Olympia, including the fathers' rights lobbying efforts, abortion rights and attempts to change the state's motorcycle helmet law.

Copy desk chief, columnist, editor

The Daily of the University of Washington, 1988 - 1989

Lead copy editor for the university paper, with a circulation of 18,000. Also served as a reporter and columnist.

B.A., Communications, University of Washington, 1990.

"If you don't fail now and again,

it's a sign you're playing it safe."

                          -- Woody Allen

Bob Doble Memorial Scholarship winner, 1989.

First place, feature writing, Washington Press Association, for an article written in 1997 about traveling with young children. Click here to see the award-winning piece.