Writing

• Articles – Jack Hunt Coin Brokers – Website
  • Researched and wrote 1000-word articles on various topics in the precious metals industry from April 2022-December 2023
• Donor Profiles – Canisius University – Office of Institutional Advancement – Canisius Magazine
  • Interviewed and wrote articles about major donors to the University, focusing on their legacy and how the experience at Canisius made a difference in their lives
    • "John P. Courtney '58: Continuing a Canisius Tradition" p17
    • "A Passion for Learning: A Commitment to Canisius" p16
    • "Two Cities, One Education" p19
• Articles – Enago Academy – Web Distribution
  • Researched and wrote 25, 500-word articles on various topics in the fields of academic publishing and scientific research for a non-native-English-speaking academic audience
    • "Open Scholarship: Global Enrichment or International Pandemonium?"
    • "The Human Factor: Its Effect on Manuscript Selection and Handling Time"
    • "Is It Real? Image Manipulation in Research Articles"
    • "Errors in a Published Paper: Tips for Authors"
    • "Clarity and Color in Scientific Images"
• Articles – Nanny Pro, LLC – Email Subscribers and Website
  • Developed topics, researched, and wrote 500-word articles  related to child development, activities for children, and parenthood
    • "Going Back to Work"
    • "Becoming a Nanny"
    • "Picky Eaters"
• Article – OtherWisz Creative Corp. - Print Marketing 
  • OtherWisz is a Market and Design Studio
    • "Home Health Care: The Advantages of Staying at Home"

• Book Reviews – Skillsoft, LLC - Online Training and Learning Platform
  • Composed over 25 book reviews on topics ranging from the Tao Te Ching to business leadership and artificial intelligence
    • Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown
    • Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick
    • Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant
    • Tao Te Ching by Lao-Tzu, translated by John Minford
• Book Summaries – Skillsoft, LLC
  • Composed book summaries on topics ranging from e-logistics to creating a healthy workplace and innovation
    • E-Logistics: Managing Your Digital Supply Chains for Competitive Advantage, edited by Yingli Wang and Stephen Pettit
    • The Healthy Workplace: How to Improve the Well-Being of Your Employees--and Boost Your Company's Bottom Line by Leigh Stringer
    • The Innovation Blind Spot: Why We Back the Wrong Ideas and What to do About It by Ross Baird

• Evelyn McLean Brady, Editor – Peaceprints: Sister Karen’s Paths to Nonviolence
  • Contributed an essay entitled, “P.E.A.C.E. in the City” for which I interviewed the president of a support group for families of homicide victims. (P.E.A.C.E. stands for Parents Encouraging Accountability and Closure for Everyone.)

Industry Overviews - Skillsoft, LLC - Online Training and Learning Platform

• Revised, researched, and updated content from Skillsoft’s online courses in Banking, Capital Markets, Health Care, and Retail industries to create 9000-word Industry Overviews. Sample below:
  • Industry Overview: Retail Industry 

• Sisters of Social Service - Buffalo, NY Chapter
  • Wrote newsletter articles on topics relating to the Sisters’ activities and events
    • Sample newsletter article
  • Wrote the annual fundraising letter for ten years
    • Sample fundraising letter
• Great American Insurance Group – Ocean Maritime Division
  • Wrote articles on various topics relating to maritime insurance and about staff who were being highlighted for their contributions to the organization
    • "Piracy on the High Seas Is Alive and Flourishing — What Should You Do?"
    •  "High Seas Shipping Becomes More Dangerous: How to Protect Yourself" 
    •  "Marina Pollution Prevention & Control: What You Can Do" 

• United Way of Buffalo & Erie County
  • Wrote about the history of the United Way for the annual report

A request for proposal (RFP) is a project announcement posted publicly by an organization indicating that bids for contractors to complete the project are sought. The RFP defines the project for the company that issues it as well as the companies that respond to it. The RFP describes the project, its goals, and the organization that is sponsoring it and outlines the bidding process and contract terms. RFPs are used by most government agencies and many private companies and organizations. (investopedia.com)

• ClientLogic, Inc., Europe and U.S. - Sales & Marketing Team
  • Wrote and edited responses to RFPs from prospective clients such as IBM, Microsoft, British Telecom, HP, Unilever UK, and Gateway Learning Corp.
  • Coordinated content development with all departments across Western Europe and the US, including Sales, Information Technology, Operations, Human Resources, Legal, and Strategic Planning, which required the synthesis of input from a variety of sources, cultures, and non-native English speakers.

• Urspark Coaching
  • Working with the owners, created original concepts and content for this start-up company focused on female friendships and taking careers to a new level
• Canisius University
  • Interviewed department chairs and other Canisius staff to create updated and revised content for the undergraduate web pages
• Boston Valley Terra Cotta
  • Interviewed staff, researched topics in the field, and consulted with OtherWisz Creative Corp. to create new and revised content