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Professor, Consultant, and Technical Writer/Editor

About Me

Industries I Write About

Technology

Education

Business

My Writing Samples

Beyond the Likes and Tweets: How Social Media Can Benefit News Publishers

Social media caused a technological disruption that was unexpected for not only World Wide Web users, but publishers and advertisers as well. From Facebook to Snapchat, users are connecting and sharing information in ways never before imagined.

http://mediaspectrum.net/how-social-media-can-benefit-news-publishers/

Why the Apple Watch is Big News for Media Companies

Consumers eagerly anticipated the newest addition from Apple. But what does this mean for news publishers? In an industry where many are still transitioning to digital, how will the Apple Watch affect media companies? Should it affect anything at all?

http://mediaspectrum.net/why-the-apple-watch-is-big-news-for-media-companies/

What Every News Media Company Needs to Know About Millennials

Millennials are taking over. As the first generation born in the age of the Internet, the activities, interests, and actions of current 18-34 year olds are much different from the generations before them.

http://mediaspectrum.net/what-every-news-media-company-needs-to-know-about-millennials/

Parents, Let Your Kids Lose Sometimes

Why losing is important in any child's development

http://www.preppedforsuccess.com/2016/06/parents-let-your-kids-lose-sometimes/

10 Financial Aid Mistakes College Students Make

The top financial aid mistakes students make.

http://www.preppedforsuccess.com/2015/01/10-financial-aid-mistakes-college-students-make/

The Importance of Role Models in Tech Diversity

Why role models of color are important in tech diversity.

http://www.preppedforsuccess.com/2015/02/importance-of-role-models/

Experience

Associate Professor

Company: Winthrop University

I worked there from 8/2015 until now

Technical Writer/Editor

Writing and editing technical journal and conference articles, curriculum, website content, patent applications, whitepapers, software documentation, user guides, APIs, and more. My experience in all of these positions has involved technical writing for various audiences, ranging from novices to experts.

Company: 'A' Game Tech Writing, LLC

I worked there from 6/2003 until now

Owner/Author

Provide workshops and college preparation consulting services to high-school students and parents completing the college admissions process. Services include: identifying schools/majors, completing applications and personal statements, identifying financial aid opportunities, and more. I have also authored two books for college and college-bound students and parents: "Prepped for Success: What Every Parent Should Know About the College Admissions Process" (available in Spanish) "Stay Prepped: 10 Steps to Succeeding in College (And Having a Ball Doing It)!"

Company: 'A' Game Educational Services

I worked there from 4/2008 until now

Content I Write