A freelance writer/columnist with excellent computer skills. Specializing in parenting, breastfeeding, and family related topics, with goals to expand into health, nature, Internet and computer related topics. Proficient in HTML, professional web design and graphical layout. Excellent leadership and team oriented qualities.

I have recently accepted the Family and Parenting Editor position at Strive Magazine where I will be writing monthly columns on family issues (first issue out in August). I am also currently working on an assigned series of articles about baby showers for Pregnancy Today, and have had a feature article published in this journal for moms-to-be. I have had health and breastfeeding articles accepted for publication in Parenting Magazine. My articles have appeared in Self Help & Psychology Magazine, Eye on the Web, WWWiz Magazine, All Mixed Up E-zine, Non-Dairy: Something to Moo About Newsletter and The Lakeshore Country Journal. I also have a feature article due for publication (Spring '98) in Petite Magazine.

Bi-weekly breastfeeding column tailored to the nursing mother. Articles discuss general topics, as well as specialized problems or circumstances. Other responsibilities and voluntary tasks include:

• Finding and maintaining reviews of breastfeeding Web sites. These site are categorized and summarized on a reference page for the breastfeeding topic. Web site owners are sent a letter stating why their site was chosen, along with an award.
• Responding to discussions posted and e-mail sent regarding the weekly articles.
• Self promotion and marketing of the column, including posting invitations to newsgroups, e-mail lists, other Web sites, and discussion groups or bulletin boards, and designing a Web site highlighting the column.
• Participating in editor discussions regarding how to promote the Site as a whole, along with marketing strategies on how to attract readers to the individual columns.
• Participating in Special Event Topics, as well as organizing and designing these timely events.

Monthly columns reviewing Internet sites that cater to parents, children, and the entire family. Providing an in-depth summary of what the Web site has to offer, its location, who it is created for, regular updates and newsletters offered, and a brief biography of the site owner(s).

• April 1998- Present: Proofer/Copy Editor for the non-profit Web site/newsletter Non Dairy: Something to Moo About.
• Member of Internet Writing Workshop Nonfiction critique group.

I was appointed head facilitator/speaker of a Fibromyalgia support group consisting of more than 100 members in 1995. I organized and guided meetings, scheduled guest speakers and conference facilities, provided support and referrals to members, and contributed to the group library. I passed my leadership responsibilities on to our treasurer after my Fibromyalgia went into remission, but I continue to remain an active member.

I design Web sites for home based businesses and groups that hold special events or timely activities that need promotion. I also offer basic Windows 95 tutoring along with Internet coaching. My clients generally consist of individuals who are not familiar with the computer or WWW concept. I also assist in building resumes and advertisements placed in the phone directory and other off-line outlets. Marketing strategies and consulting are also offered.