
Independent Writer/Editor/Consultant
Columbus, Ohio Area

Independent Writer/Editor/Consultant
Columbus, Ohio Area
After eight years in state government I am now working as a freelance writer/editor/consultant with an emphasis on online communication and new media.
Blogging, online networking, and opinion writing.
(Internet industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years 4 months)
Work with clients to: produce and edit content; develop and implement an effective political communication strategy; build relationships with traditional and online media to increase audience and impact; perform media interviews as needed.
(Internet industry)
July 2004 — Present (5 years 5 months)
(Online Media industry)
October 2003 — Present (6 years 2 months)
A blog about books and culture. With reviews, interviews, and commentary.
(Political Organization industry)
May 2008 — September 2008 (5 months)
I produce and edit content; develop and implement an effective political communication strategy; build relationships with traditional and online media to increase site’s audience and impact. Ghostwrite a weekly column and perform media interviews as needed.
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Political Organization industry)
August 2007 — May 2008 (10 months)
Responsible for writing a weekly column; providing daily blog content, assisting in site marketing and networking; and making media appearances as needed.
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Public Policy industry)
2007 — 2007 (less than a year)
(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Government Administration industry)
April 2003 — March 2007 (4 years )
I researched and reviewed relevant policy initiatives at the state and federal level and summarized my findings for the Commissioner. I drafted correspondence, speeches, analysis, and developed talking points on key issues.
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Government Relations industry)
January 2001 — April 2003 (2 years 4 months)
I coordinated and managed the Senator’s legislative agenda. I also drafted press releases, sponsor testimony, legislative correspondence, policy analysis, and speeches.
(Internet industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year )
Masters , History , 1995 — 1998
1989 — 1994
books, football, my family
RedState, Evangelical Outpost