EXPERIENCE
Professional ​
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I have 25 years of teaching experience at Boston University, leading undergrads and grad students through an intensive writing course that covers the important document types for professional communicators.
I also provide freelance copywriting services that focus on business-to-business marketing. I work with technology companies, life sciences organizations, and financial services firms — from startups to Fortune 100 leaders — on a complete range of writing projects that range from simple data sheets to book ghostwriting.
Experience
Master Lecturer - Boston University
2015 - present
​I am a full-time instructor at the Boston University College of Communication. My classes cover major documents used by professional communicators, such as news releases and promotional materials.
Adjunct Lecturer - Boston University
1995 - 2015
Prior to my current position, I taught writing classes at the Boston University College of Communication on a part-time basis.
Principal - Wordscape Commuications
1995 - present​
I provide outsourced writing services for a complete range of pre-sales and public relations materials, including books, brochures, data sheets, direct response, white papers, bylines, news releases, and more.
Account Manager - Neva Group
1994 – 1995
I led multiple teams to create and implement public relations programs for several software companies.
Product Manager - Pilot Software
1993 – 1994
I led cross-functional teams that defined, developed, marketed, and supported key software products in the business intelligence market.
Director of Mktg. Communications - Pilot Software
1990 – 1992
I led a team of mar-comm professionals to conceive and execute diverse promotional programs for the pioneer in business intelligence solutions.
Manager of Mktg. Writing - Phoenix Technologies
1988 – 1990
I wrote a variety of sales materials for this engineering-driven software company. I also wrote the company's first annual report to shareholders after its IPO.
Supervisor of Mktg. Collateral - Cullinet Software
1985 – 1988
I managed a team of collateral materials writers and wrote a complete range of pre-sales and PR materials. I also wrote two annual reports to shareholders for this NYSE-traded company.
Account Specialist - Ingalls Public Relations
1984 – 1985
I worked on public relations campaigns for several high-tech accounts.
Public Relations Coordinator - Cullinet Software
1983 – 1984
I wrote news releases, compiled clips, and participated in all areas of company's PR and IR efforts.
Professional Interests
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Writing instruction
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Book ghostwriting
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B2B content marketing
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Technology
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Healthcare
Education
Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School
Master of Business Administration - concentration in finance
1993
Boston University - College of Communication
Master of Science -journalism
​1990
Boston University - Metropolitan College
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - English
​1985