With more than two decades of professional experience, I enjoy living and working in the inspiring mountain community of Vail, Colorado as a freelance writer, art director, wife and mother of two boys. I write everything from traditional advertising media, brochures, direct mail, print ads, outdoor boards, press releases, editorials and scripts, to new media websites, email communications, online ads, electronic newsletters, and social media.

Trust experience and innovation to share your brand's message or your nonprofit's mission. As a successful grant writer, copywriter and brand strategist, I have mastered the ability to become an expert on any given topic through diligent research and thorough inquisition. I create effective messaging that bridges the gap between marketing and sales with an innate ability to make complex topics easily understandable. I possess the conceptual thought of a seasoned advertising professional and can create messages that incite consumer interest while preserving brand objectives.
  

Prior to pursuing a career in writing, I enjoyed the visual side of advertising as a designer and photography art director for direct mail catalogues. At Neiman Marcus Direct I developed photo styling and art direction skills in the design center of Dallas, working with a diverse and large pool of creative talent.

I have experience shooting in studio and on location everything from tabletop, home furnishings and collectables to fashion apparel and accessories. My composition, lighting, style, location scouting and set design skills were cultivated while working on the Horchow Collection, Horchow Home, Neiman Marcus Cooks’ Collection and Neiman Marcus by Mail fashion catalogues. I also enjoyed a stint in southern California, working for Smith+Noble, a window treatment company. Recently, I have added resort and hospitality to my photo styling repertoire, working with Kevin Syms Photography.    

Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about me. If you haven’t already, please peruse my writing and styling portfolios. Feel free to contact me directly for rates.