Sponsor Content, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.
2018-Present– Specialized, custom sponsor features for a wide variety of businesses and industries, including Manufacturing, Banking, Real Estate, Hospitality, Health and More
Feature Writing/Editing
North State Parent Magazine, Mt. Shasta, Calif. 2017-present — Freelance writer, editor and proofreader.
Palm Springs Life Magazine, Palm Springs, Calif. 2012-present—Freelance writer/editor editing custom publications and writing features on lifestyle, personalities, history, architecture, spas, entertainment, food and wine
The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.– 2009-Present—Today’s Collectibles — Monthly antiques and collectibles column;
The Oregonian, Taos News, Santa Fe New Mexican — features on travel, lifestyle, health, fashion, homes, business, personalities
DORLING KINDERSLEY LTD, London —Update Editor, Factchecker, Line Editor, DK Eyewitness Guide to California 2007-2019; Los Angeles Top Ten 2009-2019; San Diego Top Ten 2013-2018; Honolulu Top Ten 2018; Seattle Top Ten 2010 & 2018; Eyewitness Guide to Alaska 2015; California Wine Country Top Ten 2013 F
Ulysses Press, Berkeley, Calif.—Co-editor, Hidden Coast of California, 2007
Update Author, Hidden San Francisco & Northern California, 2009
Globe-Pequot Press, U.S.—Author, The Insider’s Guide to Palm Springs, 2006
Mazatlan Hotel Association Golden Deer 2009 Award for best international travel feature
Guest columnist writing on Mazatlan for MexConnect.com, 2009
Guest blogger writing on San Miguel de Allende, MexicoPremiere.com, 2010
ONLINE TEACHING Marylhurst University, Portland, Ore, 2007-2013 –Adjunct Professor —Teaching Social Media Strategies, Digital Press Releases/SEO, Writing for the Media, Public Relations Research & Planning and Crisis Communications
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Albertina Kerr Centers, Portland, Ore. 2005-2006 —Marketing Director Comprehensive rebranding of a 100-year-old non-profit, providing style guides, PR and marketing materials, press outreach
Carolyn Patten Public Relations, Palm Springs, Calif./ Portland, Ore. 1998-2004 —Public Relations and marketing programs for a variety of consumer brand clients. Representative Clients: Old Mill District, Bend, Ore; dragonfly boutique, RiverPlace Athletic Club, Portland, Ore; Kaiser Grilles, Chop House & Deck Restaurants Desert Adventures Jeep Eco-Tours, Palm Springs, Calif; Tulip Hill Winery, Rancho Mirage, Calif’ Miramonte Resort, Indian Wells, Calif; Hotel Twin Dolphin, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
City of Palm Springs, Calif. 1989-1998—Tourism Public Relations DirectorWorking with media worldwide to produce more than $4 million per year in earned media. Created City’s first web site, directed advertising; wrote press materials, marketing plan, annual reports, supervised video and print collateral.
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, Calif. 1987-1989—Director of Public Relations
EDUCATION — Bachelor in Journalism, University of Missouri; M.A. in Mass Communications, University of Denver
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