My background is eclectic.  It’s given me tremendous exposure to people and life situations from around the globe. I’ve lived and worked in Paris, Moscow, New York City, Florida and now New Jersey.  While English is my native language, I am fluent in Russian and French. 

I’ve worked in international trade, (here in the US and overseas), Foreign Language Instruction, Desktop Publishing, Textbook Publishing, Business Communications, and a Utility.  I have over 25 years of managerial experience prompting me to develop my writing, creative and technical talents for business communications, presentations, and training. 

When I began writing in the 7th grade, my teacher told me one thing I’ve always remembered.  Write about what you know.  Oncology consumed my life for over 15 years as the primary caretaker for my husband and his cancer.   I learned more than I ever wanted to know.  Because of this experience I am passionate about helping patients with their illnesses.  

My other area of expertise is Eldercare.  My Mom is now 96 and I have been her caregiver for the past 6 years.  This affects so many of us. I have navigated many difficult roads and gained invaluable information and knowledge in this area that I share.

For the past 11 years I worked for a utility in Information Management as a manager writing and developing project management procedures, building SharePoint sites for managing project documentation, developing standards and presentations and doing quite a bit of training.

I’m a serious writer covering serious topics.

• Copywriting
• B2B Writing
• Content Creation & Development
• Editing
• Newsletters
• Specializing in Healthcare: Oncology / Eldercare
• Developing / Writing Business Procedures
• Business Communications – emails/web/blogs
• Information Management
  • Standards
  • SharePoint Sites
  • Project Management
• Teaching and Training:
  • ESL (English as a Second Language) Certified TEFL
    (Online and in Classroom)
  • Cybersecurity
  • New Hires
  • Developing & Writing Business Procedures
  • Business Communications –
  • Email, Meeting & Social Media Etiquettes

• Oncology for Patients:
  • Your Diagnosis
  • Education
  • What to do now?
  • Timelines
  • Finding a specialist
  • Treatment Options
  • Clinical Trials
  • Diet
  • Finances
  • Family
  • Support
  • Making things easier
  • Resources

• Taking Care of your Parents & Your Elderly:
  • Making decisions
  • Options
    • Home care
    • Nursing Homes
    • Assisted Living
    • Moving in with you
  • Unique situations
  • Guilt
  • Finances
  • Psychology of the elderly
  • What’s Best for your loved one
  • Support
  • Resources

• Training:
  • ESL (English as a Second Language)
    TEFL Certified
    Targeting Adults, Young Adults & Business English
  • Information Management
  • Project Management & Information Management
  • Why it’s important
  • Ways to manage
  • Developing Business Procedures
  • Day to Day Business Communications
  • New Hires

SAMPLE VIDEO:

I was the project manager and production coordinator for this video targeting new hires to join our company, PSE&G in 2015.  I created the project, outlined our goals, targeted highlights and interviewees, and worked closely with a production company to produce it. The video won an award – PSE&G still uses it to recruit at universities.

BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS:

ONCOLOGY ARTICLE: MAKING THE DECISION

ELDERCARE ARTICLE: THE GUILT

NEWSLETTER SAMPLE:

While the Document Controls Manager for a major utility, I created this newsletter which has continued to be issued for the past 8 years. This was the first issue.