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 | | Freelance writer/ marketing communications professional
| | | Conceptual skills honed in travel & leisure, romance, lifestyles, arts & culture, | | | and retail fields
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| | Signature Dishes
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| | Supervised top-performing team at agency specializing in personal marketing | | | for real estate agents
| | | Developed marketing communications recognized with two John Cotton Dana | | | Awards, the American Library Association's highest honor
| | | Recognized with Newport Beach “Fish” Award for “choosing your positive | | | attitude, being there for customers & co-workers, and always making our day.”
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| | Specialties
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| | Team player with strong social media & creative skills
| | | Proficient at developing inspired marketing & promotional strategies
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| | Éntrees
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| | Freelance travel & lifestyles writer, 1982–present
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| | Account Strategist, Amies Communications, 2004–2007
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| | Communications Specialist; Newport Beach Arts & Cultural, Library, | | | Recreation & Senior Services Depts., 1994–2003
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| | Public Relations Writer; Newport Beach Public Library, 1992–1994
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| | Editor; Cruise Revue, 1982–1986
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| | Copywriter/Account Executive; Clay Publicom, 1979–1981
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| | Publications Editor, L.A. County Sanitation Districts, 1974–1979
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| | Staff Writer, Travel Research & Publications, Automobile Club of California, | | | 1973–1974
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| | Chef’s Favorites
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| | B.A., English; University of California at Los Angeles; graduated cum laude
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