About Me
I am a Creative Professional...
In the Literary Arts, my creative writing includes poetry, fiction and scripts, with far too many items unpublished and unperformed. Much of my work in the literary community has been behind the scenes, on behalf of organizations that are near and dear to me, promoting fellow writers and our love of reading and education... As a professional writer and corporate communications manager and director, my career encompasses journalism, copywriting and marketing work for publishers, associations, health care institutions, historic buildings and other cultural organizations. Employers include both local and nationally-recognized businesses and non-profits based in Baltimore, Washington, DC, and elsewhere.
As for the Visual Arts, my skills include photography, video, multimedia and graphic arts, including many personal projects, as well as work for employers in photojournalism, graphic design and layout, publication management, web design and some corporate photography.
In the Performing Arts, very early in my career I had a play produced, while my own experiences on stage or in front of the camera or microphone include work with a comedy troupe, being an extra in film and video, and recording voiceovers. One of my most rewarding performing arts experiences was working as a fundraiser for a regional theater, meeting performers and seeing the creation of major productions, from stage direction to costume and set design, and meeting with donors who shared this interest.
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For samples from my portfolio and more details about my background, please check out this section: Creative Talents.
Born in Baltimore, and either working in or frequently visiting other major metropolitan areas like Washington and New York, I am a lover of cities and everything they offer. I am pleased to volunteer for and support organizations that promote urban living and heritage, and you will see how most of my photography and blog posts try to capture this interest.
Complimentary to my love of creative arts, urban architecture and historic preservation are very important to me, as well as promoting metropolitan culture and events, public health, public transportation and walkable, livable communities – all of which are vital to the enjoyment, growth, health and survival of our cities and their people.
