Writing

I am interested in all aspects of content and design for print and web. I am seeking opportunities in graphic/web design, communications, public relations, arts & education marketing, and writing, including:
▪ newsletters
▪ blogs
▪ press releases
▪ trade publications
▪ promotional materials
▪ copywriting
▪ grant writing
▪ creative writing

I am currently pursuing the Certificate in Strategic Communications & Public Relations at the University of Washington.

Here are samples of my writing:

PR Writing

Samples of public relations writing created for Scott Janzen’s Writing for Public Relations class at SVC:
▪Blog Post for PR Daily
▪News Release for Massage Envy
▪Email Pitch for REI’s #OptOutside
▪Crisis News Release for Holland America
▪Op-Ed Piece for The Seattle Times
▪Blog post for Starbucks’ 1912pike.com
▪Article for Boeing Frontiers magazine

Cascade Courier

Articles for the Cascade Bicycle Club’s newspaper, Cascade Courier, published monthly and distributed to over 16,000 members:
▪ G&O Family Cyclery (also on Cascade.org Blog)
▪ Early Member Spotlight

All About Jazz Seattle

Articles for All About Jazz Seattle, a promotional newspaper for Origin Records, a nationally recognized, award-winning jazz record label based in Seattle:
▪ Dean Schmidt CD Review (pdf)
▪ Maria Schneider Concert Review (pdf)
▪ Thomas Marriott Interview (pdf)
▪ SWOJO in Peru (pdf)

Seattle Jazz Scene

Concert reviews for the Seattle Jazz Scene website:
▪ Chick Corea at Jazz Alley: preview and review
▪ Mike Stern at Jazz Alley: preview and review
▪ Jim Snidero at Tula’s: review

Analog Honking Device

Writing for my blog, Analog Honking Device:
▪ Honkin’ & Coffeeneurin’
▪ Honkin’ on a Hard Rock (Biking Pt. 1)
▪ Honkin’ on 100 Miles (Biking Pt. 2)
▪ Honkin’ Like a Butterfly
▪ Honkin’ in Peru
▪ Ruminating on Women in Jazz
▪ Honkin’ on the Flute

Creative Writing

Memoir pieces for a workshop with writing coach Debby Handrich:
▪ The Session
▪ April in Paris