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Résumé
Self-Employed (2000-now ). Graphic design, pre-press production, advertising services & web development.
Production Manager (1996-2000). Responsible for overseeing production of 11 in-house weekly newspapers, special sections and various outside publications. Co-authored redesign of newspapers.
Senior Editor (1992-1996). Amity Observer/Valley Gazette,/Weston Voice. Responsible for 1995 start-up of the Amity Observer (circulation 9,300) and 1992 launch of the Valley Gazette (circulation 15,000). The Valley Gazette won a 1993 Society of Professional Journalists' Award for photography and a 1996 New England Press Association award for my editorial writing.
Freelance Writer, Editor, Designer, Consultant (1991-2000). Designing and producing business and non-profit public relations material and special newspaper projects. Freelance magazine, newspaper and wire service reporting, hard news and features. Editor/writing consultant in 1990's for the Hartford Catholic Archdiocese.
Newspaper Reporter (1974-1991). New Haven Register, New Haven, CT
Court/Religion/General Assignment Reporter (1989-1991) Covering U.S. District Court, state courts, federal agencies, religious organizations, people and trends. Working on team projects and accepting assignments to breaking news.
State Court Reporter (1983-89) Trial reporting and coverage of Connecticut Judicial Department, Superior, Appellate and Supreme Courts, legal trends and issues relating to all aspects of courts and the law.
Suburban Reporter (1976-1983) Providing hard and feature news and photography on municipalities and life in daily newspaper's suburban coverage areas.
Educational Background
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature, with concentrations in psychology and education.
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Graduate study in journalism administration (management theory applied to journalism organizations).
Professional & Community Activities
Society of Professional Journalists, American Philatelic Society, U.S. Sailing Association, Sterling Opera House Foundation of Derby (former vice president), Birmingham Group Health Services of Ansonia (former corporator), Newsletter Committee of St. James Parish of Stratford, CT (former co-editor).
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