I don't post my entire resume here (if I'm applying for a job with you, you already have it). Instead, here's an overview of the main areas I work in and related skills/experience.
Mostly, I worked in broadcast traffic. That has nothing to do with flying in a helicopter reporting on rush hour. It's also called "inventory control" and basically has to do with scheduling commercials and other interstitial material. It's often part of the sales department. It mostly involves creating broadcast and record logs and fending off AEs and MCOs. ;)
After getting my first MA, I started teaching college. Then I got an MFA. Eventually, I went into administration full-time. After leaving that job, I switched careers yet again and am now a Human Data Annotator. I teach AI how to be more human and how to better understand interactions with users. That's what I do now. I've worked with Meta, Apple and was recruited FT to xAI where I worked on the team developing Grok.
Since the mid-eighties I've done a lot of on-camera work, which you can find on my Acting page. Since I went back to work full time from 2017-2024, I had to take a break from acting. However, my new AI work allows me some time to do other things again. So I'm looking at getting back into acting. As for my freelance writing gigs, they are on my Writing page, of course. I've also done some work in video production (shooting, editing, producing, writing).
Writing/Content Creation
Other jobs I've held over the years:
Cashier
Vet tech
Animal behaviorist
Technical writer/editor for structural engineering and geotechnical consulting firm
Transcriptionist
Martial arts teacher
Podiatric medical assistant
Geotechnical lab assistant
Mystery shopper
Restaurant hostess/busser/food runner/prep/cashier/bartender (they used the term "hostess" loosely)
Advertising sales
Anchor of online news segment (read a teleprompter)
Disc jockey
Pet sitter
Mostly, I worked in broadcast traffic. That has nothing to do with flying in a helicopter reporting on rush hour. It's also called "inventory control" and basically has to do with scheduling commercials and other interstitial material. It's often part of the sales department. It mostly involves creating broadcast and record logs and fending off AEs and MCOs. ;)
After getting my first MA, I started teaching college. Then I got an MFA. Eventually, I went into administration full-time. After leaving that job, I switched careers yet again and am now a Human Data Annotator. I teach AI how to be more human and how to better understand interactions with users. That's what I do now. I've worked with Meta, Apple and was recruited FT to xAI where I worked on the team developing Grok.
Since the mid-eighties I've done a lot of on-camera work, which you can find on my Acting page. Since I went back to work full time from 2017-2024, I had to take a break from acting. However, my new AI work allows me some time to do other things again. So I'm looking at getting back into acting. As for my freelance writing gigs, they are on my Writing page, of course. I've also done some work in video production (shooting, editing, producing, writing).
Writing/Content Creation
- Published and produced writer. See writing page.
- Multimedia journalism, copywriting, Web content, SEO, blogging, social media, press releases, A/V scripts, newsletters, and promotional material.
- Non-fiction Editor, Tampa Review Online (University of Tampa Literary Magazine) 2012-2013.
- Script analyst, Peregrine.
- Staff Assistant, Department of Communication; Department of Film, Animation and New Media; Center for Public Speaking, graduate program in Professional Communication, University of Tampa
- Adjunct Professor of Communication at the University of Tampa
- Associate Professor of Communication at Ashford University (online).
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Digital Television and Media Production, Hillsborough Community College.
- Over 20 years’ experience in broadcasting traffic/sales. Worked inventory/log edits on multiple network affiliates (CBS, ABC, NBC, CW, PBS). Primarily involving placement and pre-emption of advertising and promotional spots within broadcast logs, contract entry and approval, and overall inventory control.
- Additional experience in on-air and print promotion, production and master control operations.
- Maintained 2000+ tape library and digital database.
- On-air talent. Live TV hosting, voice-overs and acting (commercials, industrials, feature films). See acting page.
- Transcription (offline). I type killer fast and think in time code ;)
- Knowledge of MS Office programs, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Acrobat, Final Cut Pro, WordPress, Workday.
- Very creative but also extremely detail oriented and comfortable managing deadlines.
- Experience hiring and supervising staff.
- All general office duties. Type 90+ wpm. Use of Mac and PC.
Other jobs I've held over the years:
Cashier
Vet tech
Animal behaviorist
Technical writer/editor for structural engineering and geotechnical consulting firm
Transcriptionist
Martial arts teacher
Podiatric medical assistant
Geotechnical lab assistant
Mystery shopper
Restaurant hostess/busser/food runner/prep/cashier/bartender (they used the term "hostess" loosely)
Advertising sales
Anchor of online news segment (read a teleprompter)
Disc jockey
Pet sitter
Active Shooter Training for University Professionals
