Specializing in and writing, cartography, and multimedia content.
Over the past few years I have produced several short videos for different departments at Utah State University. I can research, write script, conduct interviews, collect audio, and shoot on location or in studio. When we have all the components, I can edit, add music, graphics, and narration. From beginning to end, I can help conceptualize your project and create a plan for its development and distribution.
Hiring a good professional editor is a wise investment. My job is to make you look good. I will perform both macro- and micro-editing on documents. I have experience with books, reports, journal articles, websites, policy documents, and self-assessment letters (e.g., for tenure dossiers). I have an academic background so I can understand your technical language and translate it into an easy to read, jargon-free version. Contact me at any point within your project timeline.
I have helped university researchers, as well as agency and nonprofit personnel with both government and foundation proposals. First I review your draft for internal sense, readability, and compliancy with donor requirements. Then I edit, sometimes rewriting passages as needed. The result is a well-written proposal featuring distinct and realistic goals, obvious scientific innovation, and clear benefits to society.
Writing has been a strength throughout my academic and professional career. During my ten years at World Wildlife Fund I wrote reports and publications describing conservation priorities and actions around the world. For 6 years I was a writer and host of Wild About Utah, a weekly public radio program highlighting various aspects of Utah nature. More recently I have started writing scripts for video projects, websites, and planning documentation . If you have something to say but writing is not your forte, let me help you!
I use ArcGIS to gather data and prepare maps for inclusion in publications, proposals, reports and video. Let’s talk about how I might design a spatially explicit graphic to help illustrate your work.
Contact me with a description of what you need done,
your deadline, and your desired audience.