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EXPERIENCE

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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.

 

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Professional Interests
  • Writing instruction

  • Book ghostwriting

  • B2B content marketing

  • Technology

  • 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

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