SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:

Over thirty years experience as a writer and photographer, with extensive experience in the field of public relations and information. Freelance articles published, print format in Fire Engineering Magazine, Laboratory Medicine Magazine, Amateur Chef Magazine. Car Model Magazine, Car Modeler Magazine. Copies available upon request. Extensive Internet content creation in a number of subject areas.

7/00 - Present: Independent contractor, Electronic Evidence Retrieval, L.L.C., New Orleans LA.
Assist with various administrative duties, including analysis of documents for legal cases, preparation of reports and associated graphic design, Web site construction.

6/02 - 12/05: Partner and President, Whisperwood Enterprises, Inc.
Whisperwood Enterprises included subsidiaries, Business Writers, Ink and Whisperwood Studio. Developed business strategies, constructed Web site and participated in all phases of both businesses.

4/99 - 9/02: Contract writer for The Write Edge Ltd., Gainesville, VA.
Careers Administrator 11/99 to 9/02, responsible for coordination of new applicant screening and testing.
Content creation, editing and management for various Web sites. Major assignments include extensive research and article writing and editing for:

• Petco.com (Petopia.com) Features, information articles, breed sheets and FAQs on various pets and pet care.
• Inspiria.com (Lifespire.com) Articles and extensive information sections on cancer types and treatments. This included rewriting information supplied by doctors and nurses to a format appropriate for a lay audience, and presenting the information in a sensitive fashion. Some light HTML.
• eRef.net Features, articles, product recalls and newsclips for this major reference site. Some HTML coding and database work with Microsoft Access. Responsible for coordination and management of materials from other writers and editors for all three of the above projects.

1/00 - 12/01: Associate Editor, Amateur Chef Magazine
Regular bi-monthly column, The Firehouse Gourmet. Included article content, recipes, preparation and photography of recipes.

4/98 - 6/98 Contract writer for Clarity Authoring, New Orleans, LA.
Assignments include employee manuals and policy and procedure manuals.

2/94 - 7/99: Harrison Radio Station, Inc. Harrison, AR
Copy and Production Manager. Responsibilities included copywriting and production of radio commercials, promotional materials and public service announcements, as well as graphic design and publicity/promotional events planning.

10/90 - 2/94: Olan Mills, Inc. Chattanooga, TN
Professional Photographer: Responsibilities included general portrait photography involving operation of sophisticated camera, computer, lighting and other equipment. Additional duties included extensive interaction with customers involving sales and promotional planning and implementation.

4/89 - 10/90: Crystal Canvas. Harrison, AR
Sales Manager: Responsibilities included design and implementation of marketing strategies for arts and crafts business, design and production of brochures, sales presentations, artwork design, creative copywriting, photography and darkroom, and additional production responsibilities.

7/88 - 10/90: Process One Photo Lab. Harrison, AR
Lab Technician. Responsibilities included operation of film and print processing equipment, darkroom services (B/W and Color processing, quality control and customer satisfaction/information).

2/90 - 10/90: North Arkansas Community College. Harrison, AR
Part-time Instructor: Responsible for teaching mountain dulcimer and folk music in junior college environment.

1967 - 1988: New Orleans Fire Department. New Orleans, LA
Retired as Public Information Officer (rank of Captain) with over twenty years of progressive responsibility in the areas of public information, personnel management, improving service levels, monitoring results, and planning/implementation of new programs and departments.

SKILL SUMMARY:

Over thirty years progressive experience in public relations, writing, editing, marketing and promotions. Technical expertise in photography, darkroom, creative copywriting, graphic design, and promotional planning and implementation. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Supervisory experience in a variety of private business and public service environments. Extensive personal computer experience including MS Windows ®, Word ®, MS Front Page ®, MS Access ®, MS Excel ®, Dreamweaver ®, Corel Draw ®. Extensive experience with the Internet, as well as various music sequencing and composition software.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Color/B/W freelance photography and processing including tabletop and miniature/macrophotography. Samples available at:

Whisperwood Studio
Model Cars Online

Freelance writing (magazine formats). Published articles in several magazines as noted (with samples) on my Resume Index page. Also independent writing contractor for various writing services nationwide.

PUBLICATIONS:

“How to Build an Operating Sunroof,” Car Model (June 1969): 46-48.

“How to Make a Working Fastback Convertible,” Car Model (July 1969): 28-30.

“How to Build the ‘Vette Lover’s Vision,” Car Model (November 1969): 21-26.

“Charger Town & Country,” Car Model (June 1970): 44-45.

“Build a Nostalgic Hot Rod,” Car Model (March 1974): 24-26, 36, 39.

“Gas Spreads Fire in New Orleans,” Fire Engineering (June 1978): 28, 30-31.
Note: This was one of a number of articles I wrote for Fire Engineering.

“Detailing with Your Camera,” Car Modeler (November 1997): 11-13.

“Bridging the Laboratory Generation Gap,” Laboratory Medicine (June 2001): 299-302.

“Firehouse Gourmet,” Amateur Chef (May/June 2000): 8-13.

“Firehouse Gourmet,” Amateur Chef (July/August 2000): 10-15.

“Firehouse Gourmet,” Amateur Chef (November/December 2000): 10-14.

“Firehouse Gourmet,” Amateur Chef (January/February 2001): 12-14.

“Firehouse Gourmet,” Amateur Chef (March/April 2001): 10-13.

“Firehouse Gourmet,” Amateur Chef (May/June 2001): 10-13.

“Firehouse Gourmet,” Amateur Chef (July/August 2001): 8-11.

“Firehouse Gourmet,” Amateur Chef (January/February 2002): 10-13.

Earned Outstanding Civil Service rating from the city of New Orleans: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980,1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, and 1986.

EDUCATION:

1975 - 1976
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA. Major: Communications G.P.A. - 4.0

1964 - 1967
Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA. Major: English

References and salary information available upon request.