I am a mission-driven, tenaciously enthusiastic professional writer and editor with extensive experience in proposal and grant writing, technical and business writing, academic writing, and creative copywriting. I am a versatile self-starter and a resourceful problem solver—and I always maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Here are a few more details about my work: GRANTS & PROPOSALS: 6 years as a strategist and effective writer of federal, state, local, and foundation grant proposals for programs, organizational capacity, and organizational support. TECHNICAL & EXECUTIVE REPORT WRITING: 20 years developing and writing technical and qualitative/quantitative analysis reports, topline summaries, procedural and operation manuals, business plans, presentations, and search engine optimized content. EDITING & WRITING: 20+ years writing and editing print and online articles for consumer and trade publications. PUBLISHING: 23+ years developing editorial direction and creating trade and custom publications for targeted audiences, including recruiting international writers, contract negotiations, budgeting, sales, and managing print production. COPYWRITING: 10+ years writing creative copy for film trailer and print campaigns, brochures, newsletters, and catalogs. SURVEY DESIGN: 4 years experience in survey methodology, design and analysis.