
Social Media Strategist, Freelance Writer, Problogger
Greater Chicago Area

Social Media Strategist, Freelance Writer, Problogger
Greater Chicago Area
I've been a factory worker and a social worker; a dolphin trainer and a corporate trainer. After taking the plunge and becoming a potty trainer and stay-at-home mom, my career was in the toilet for a few years.
Now, in addition to blogging around the momoshpere and Tweeting with over 2,000 followers, I help large companies stay abreast of trends and connect with online mom influencers.
As a freelance writer and professional blogger, I've contributed to BabyCenter.com's popular Momformation blog, Chicago Parent magazine, corporate newsletters, and other publications.
mommybloggers, social media, trend spotting, Twitter, Whrrl, blogs, blogging, bloggers, new media, writing
(Writing and Editing industry)
May 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
I contribute two or more posts/month to this group blog, which was recently noted by Chicago magazine as one of the top parenting blogs in the city.
(Online Media industry)
December 2005 — Present (4 years )
I write about raising and schooling my boys, the joys and frustrations of motherhood, product reviews and whatever else is on my mind.
(Online Media industry)
June 2005 — Present (4 years 6 months)
Social Media Strategist
Research, advise and connect companies with online mom influencers for product reviews and marketing efforts. Inform clients of hot issues and trends in the parent blogger community. Current clients include ConAgra, LeapFrog and Subaru.
Freelance Writer
Research, writer and publish corporate newsletters, reviews and articles.
Blogger
Topics include marketing to mombloggers, educational family travel opportunities, raising gifted children, product reviews and general parenting
(Writing and Editing industry)
January 2009 — September 2009 (9 months)
As the site's Traveling Education Mom, I write about family travel with an educational bent. Factory tours, museums and historical sites are of special interest to me and my crew. I contribute to the site blog and write features, as well (to date, Willis Tower Skydeck Ledge, Louisville, KY and Club Med Punta Cana). I use photos and video clips to share the travel experience with readers.
(Public Company; Internet industry)
November 2007 — March 2009 (1 year 5 months)
I wrote 3-5 times per week in an informed, approachable manner about behavioral issues in children ages 2-8.
(Writing and Editing industry)
March 2007 — March 2008 (1 year 1 month)
I served up tasty tidbits at Scrambled CAKE, the blog about Eating Around Chicago with Kids. The blog is still available at http://scrambledcake.blogspot.com
Ducktoarte , 1990 — 1990
College intern program which included working in Epcot Center along with weekly managment seminars and a culminating research project. My high perfomance earned me a Ducktoate in Management-Disney style. My diploma, complete with Mickey Mouse's signature, still graces my office wall.
1986 — 1989
Yahoo! Mother Board advisory panel, Chicago Moms Blog, BlogHer, Johnson and Johnson's Camp Baby 2008, Speaking at Blogalicious09