PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DNV GL (KEMA merged with DNV GL)                                                          

Proposal Manager for Sustainable Energy Use    Sept. 2014 - Present

KEMA, Inc.

KEMA Services, Inc.

Marketing Writer, Energy Efficiency                   Dec. 2011 - Sept. 2014

1. •   Writing and editing a variety of communications materials
   

2. •   Research and track technological developments
   

3. •   Create and maintain online technical database
   

PennWell Corporation, Tulsa, Oklahoma                   2005 - 2010

Senior Editor, Power Engineering magazine                  2008 - 2010

1. •    Edited and wrote feature articles on electric power generation
   

2. •    Interviewed industry experts
   

3. •    Contributed to e-newsletter
   

4. •    Appeared on weekly video news show
   

5. •    Contributed regular column to Renewable Energy World North America
   

Managing Editor, Electric Light & Power magazine        2005 - 2008

1. •    Conceived and directed complete redesign of the magazine, from logo to layout
   

2. •    Responsible for all content 
   

3. •    Developed annual editorial calendar
   

4. •    Introduced new columnists and industry experts, added new sections and annual reports
   

5. •    Created online newsletter for industry executives
   

UtiliPoint International Inc., Albuquerque, N.M.       1999 - 2005

Editor and Consultant

1. •    Edited and wrote for the IssueAlert, a daily e-newsletter
   

2. •    Wrote and edited feasibility reports, white papers, web pages, brochures, news releases and proposals on various energy-related topics
   

3. •    Consulted with utility company executives and regulatory/legal, management and engineering teams on improving community relations
   

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M.