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35+ years of experience as writer, editor, consultant, college teacher, and curmudgeon |
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B.A. in German & English, M.A. in English, A.B.D. in English |
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Clients include leading professional service and technology firms (Andersen Consulting, Computer Sciences Corporation, Deloitte Consulting, InterSyte Inc., i2 Technology, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Cap Gemini Ernst & Young) |
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Fluent in the language of corporate logistics, e-commerce, information technology, manufacturing, service industries, retailing, and consulting |
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Creative, quick-witted, experienced, results-minded |
Skills and experience in preparing ...
- Professional books and research studies
- Trade press and professional articles
- Classroom guides, teaching syllabi, and business workshop presentations
- White papers and "thought leadership" publications
- Informational web sites
- Capabilities and identity brochures, annual reports, and shareholder communications
- Advertising copywriting (primarily business-to-business)
- Programming documentation, software user manuals, and product bulletins
- Speeches and seminar presentations
- Research using both conventional and on-line information retrieval capabilities
- Employee and customer communications such as newsletters and handbooks
- Translations of English-written business communications into/from French and German
Former employers
- Cleveland Consulting Associates (now part of Computer Sciences Corporation), a firm specializing in logistics management consulting and information systems for Fortune 500 companies in consumer goods, retailing, and other industries (Writer/Editor and Director of Communications, 1983-87).
- U. S. National Office of Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young), major international accounting firm (Writer/Editor, 1978-83).
- URS Consultants (formerly DaltonDaltonNewport), a large regional architecture, engineering, and planning firm (Manager of Editorial Department, 1976-78).
- Various colleges and universities: instructor of composition, literature, and technical communications at University of Kansas, Western Michigan University, Kent State University, Cleveland State University, Case Western Reserve University, Lakeland Community College, Manatee Community College, and Ringling School of Art & Design.
Academic degrees and professional activities
- Ph.D. studies in English (completed all requirements except dissertation), Kent State University (1971-74)
- M.A. in English (With Honors), University of Kansas (1968)
- Graduate study in literature & linguistics, Christian Albrechts Universität, Kiel, Germany (1965-66)
- B.A. in English & German (cum laude), University of Kansas (1965)
- Leadership of workshops on business communications and technical writing
- Active as writer and editor of history, fiction, poetry, and satire
Conversant with on-line communications, research, and web site design/composition (use high-speed broadband access through @Home network); primary business software: Microsoft Office (Macintosh/Windows/cross-platform).
Based in Sarasota, Florida but can travel as needed on client assignments. Willing to work as independent contractor, temporary employee, or as consultant on retainer. Not interested in full-time position or relocation.
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GREATER
CLEVELAND GROWTH ASSOCIATION (1987) |
C&A
WALLCOVERINGS (1991-92) |
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ATTORNEY
PROFILES INTERNATIONAL (1988-90) |
ANDERSEN
CONSULTING (1991-98) |
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CLEVELAND
CONSULTING ASSOCIATES (1988-91) |
LESCO,
INC. (1994-95) |
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PAUL COX
ASSOCIATES (1988-89) |
COOPERS
& LYBRAND (1994-95) |
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COTMAN
CONSULTING (1988) |
CLARKE
ADVERTISING (1995) |
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HILE
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING (1987-94) |
INTERSYTE,
INC.
(1998-2001) |
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BUDZAR
INDUSTRIES (1989-1993) |
THE VENICE
FOUNDATION (1996-2000) |
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FREESE
& ASSOCIATES (1989-95) |
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
(1999) |
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MOORE
& ASSOCIATES (1989-2000) |
MERCER
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
(1999-2000) |
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JURY
VERDICT RESEARCH, INC. (1989-90) |
SCOPE
VISIONING PROCESS
(1999) |
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IMPULS
WERBUNG GMBH (1991) |
i2 TECHNOLOGIES / DELOITTE CONSULTING: Promotional pamphlet (prepared with The Grove Consultants) and white paper highlighting consulting and technology capabilities for retailers. |
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ROBBINS
& ASSOCIATES (1991-2000) |
RAF WINGS
OVER FLORIDA (1997-2000) |
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CLEVELAND
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS (1990-2000) |
CASE STUDY
AND WHITE PAPER ON ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING AND MANAGEMENT,
CAP GEMINI ERNST & YOUNG (2000-2001) |
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ENVIROCYCLE
(1994-98) |
"GETTING
IT RIGHT," BANK OF MONTREAL (2000-2001) |