CAREER OBJECTIVE
Experienced writer with a serious commitment to excellence in the
printed word seeks free-lance writing assignments (articles and books).
WRITING EXPERIENCE
• Over 600 articles published since 1985 in Radio World and Pro
Audio Review; The Toledo Blade (humor column); The Buzz (travel
and technology); the Independent Collegian (editorials); Bend
of the River (nostalgia); and Goldmine (articles for record collectors)
• Self-published three books
• Wrote two books "for hire.
SKILLS SUMMARY
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Adept at PhotoShop (Elements 9)
• Competent researcher, interviewer, and reporter
• Familiarity with most writing styles including Associated Press
• Type 150 wpm (using TypeWell software)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Self-employed professional writer, Toledo, OH (1985-present)
• Feature writer for Radio World Magazine (NewBay Media), approximately
30 articles per year, reputation for fast turnaround and reliable
reporting (since 1985)
• Feature writer for The Toledo Blade, National Association of
Broadcasters, Filmfax, and Pro Audio Review (since 1991)
• Columnist, "Where We're Going," about pop culture
and technology for The Buzz (magazine), Jacksonville, FL (since
2007)
ACS, Lombard, IL (2009-present)
• Transcription (typing) work for the hearing-impaired and deaf
via the Internet.
Communication Exchange, LLC, Toledo, OH (2007-present)
• Transcription (typing) work for the hearing-impaired and deaf in
university and corporate environments, captioning videos for the same
community.
Ken R. LLC (1977-2005)
• Owned successful  commercial
jingle recording studio, wrote musical and spoken-word commercials,
sold CDs to the public in 12 countries.
EDUCATION
B.A., Communication, The University of Toledo, December, 2007 (GPA 4.0/4.0), graduated Cum Laude on President's Honor List, Guest lecturer at UT in Feature Writing class (2006) and Journalism Ethics (2007-2008))
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• Member Phi Kappa Phi (Honor Society)
• Former Wish Granter, Make a Wish Foundation of Northwest Ohio (2006-2011)
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