Writer, Editor, Researcher, Manager / With second career as a Paraprofessional/Inclusion Aide
northbrook, illinois, united states
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Claim your profileMore than 30 years researching and analyzing data, writing sports and human interest copy for the internet and print. Managed 15-20 U.S./UK soccer correspondents - assigning, scheduling, editing and invoicing. Specialties: Have analytical experience in all mediums (newspapers, magazines, internet, radio, TV, etc.). Can dig deep into statistics/numbers and provide insightful and informative copy on the other end. While I enjoy working in the exciting and ever-growing world of internet sports journalism, I continue to look for challenges that will allow me to thrive as a professional in areas such as marketing, public relations, analytics and social media. Researched, covered and written about multiple sports on several levels from little league/Pop Warner to Major League Baseball and the NFL. I've covered the majors (golf), the Final Four, NCAA basketball tournaments, bowl games, NBA and NFL playoffs, Major League Baseball, NHL, NASCAR, Olympic athletes, high school state championships and much more. During my career I have offered expert insight on high school sports, NCAA basketball, the NFL, Major League Baseball, golf and fantasy sports on live radio, television and over the internet. I've blogged, hosted a radio show and was the associate director of a successful local golf tournament. I've played key roles on award-winning sports departments and earned personal accolades during my years in newspapers. While writing remains my passion, I have found a second career working as a paraprofessional/inclusion aide for students 3-22 years old with special needs within a school and social service environment. Specifically, autism, ADHD and Down Syndrome,






Bachelor Of Arts, Communications, Media Studies at Northern Illinois UniversityGraduated: 1994