: a brief history

 

: at age seven, i published my first newspaper with the help of my best friend jenny. we produced just 20 copies of the four-page publication and sold seven at 25 cents a piece. we were banned from publishing a second edition, in response to a previously-published libelous piece about a pregnant neighborhood teenager, but it was an experience that would pave the way for my future in communications.

: as someone fascinated with reality rather than fantasy, i set my sights on reporting stories rather than manufacturing them, focusing on truth instead of fiction. a true believer in the importance of a historical record, always ready to listen and always armed with a tale, intrigued by the story of men and excited by the hunt for juicy gossip, i excelled in my high school journalism program and as a staff member of my high school newspaper.

: to my family’s dismay, i pursued a degree in communications, with a focus on print media and a minor in sociology. within months, i was comfortable with my career path, knowing all along that i was slated to become the person i was meant to be. by my senior year i had already interviewed renowned primatologist, ethologist, and anthropologist, Jane Goodall for a feature story and had landed a job as a regional reporter for the Monadnock Ledger, a prestigious weekly newspaper in Peterborough, NH. there, i gained my earliest experiences in covering breaking news and writing in an array of styles on various subjects, from health and wellness to science and education.

: due to unforeseen circumstances, i abruptly left New Hampshire and the Ledger to return to my hometown of Greenport, NY with a an award from the New Hampshire Press Association in hand and a wealth of experience in weekly newspapers under my belt. within two months, i joined the staff of the Traveler Watchman newspaper in Southold, NY where i immersed myself in every aspect of the business from writing, printing, and advertising to marketing, sales, layout, and even delivery. i quickly rose through the ranks to become managing editor, the youngest in New York State at the time.

: having helped the paper gain countless awards, two awarded to me personally, i felt i had put in my time. i left the industry for good in 2001 and took a job in public service, yet it became quickly apparent that i could not shake the nagging feeling that i was leaving something i was meant to do.

: applying all of my prior experiences, i began freelancing for various magazines, newspapers, and online publications and i flung myself into other related business ventures. in the years that followed i began working on a freelance basis in the promotion and marketing of musicians and small businesses. i also made a name for myself in the web development industry, first building websites and managing online marketing campaigns for select clients and later joining a local website development firm where i once again found myself immersed in all facets of the publishing industry, including sales, design, content management and content writing, search engine optimization services, and more.

: i’ve worked autonomously since 2007, freelancing an array of services to various individuals and companies, but have slowly gone back to my roots. it was that same year that i started telling my own story through my own online publication. i still have an insatiable urge to tell the stories of others though, and, for the first time, i am finally making a living from doing something that i love... on my own terms.

: you are likely here because you need assistance in marketing yourself, your product, or your service. you’ve come to the right place because three decades of experience, combined with professionalism, attention to detail and deadlines, affordability, and a passion for everything i do, make me the perfect candidate for anything you throw my way.

: thanks for checking in.