Diverse background crosses pop-culture, electronic gaming, computer science, and psychology. Professional writer for 8+ years. Video Game player for 25+ years. Work done ranges from brief news and review articles to multi-page features. Tone ranges from textbook English to irreverent vernacular. Some peer editing experience. No fear of deadlines.

Work History

03/2000 – Present: SELF EMPLOYED FREELANCE WRITER (primarily Electronic Gaming)

Evaluate and review console video game software

Prepare 1,000-word reviews, capture video clips and screenshots

Contribute news, features, and strategy guide compositions

Prepare ad copy

Clients include: GamesRadar US, Gamespot.com, Ziff-Davis Media, Kappa Publishing

08/2001 – 02/2002: CLASSIFIED REPRESENTATIVE, Burlington Free Press, Burlington, VT

Answer incoming calls, place customer ads, and perform callback inquiries

Design display advertisements

09/1998 – 08/2000: TECHNICAL SUPPORT, Together Networks, Burlington, VT

Phone-based software and hardware troubleshooting for subscribers

MacOS, Windows, and Linux based dial-up support

01/1996 – 08/1998: COMPUTER MAINTENANCE, Univ. of Washington Psychology, Seattle, WA

Install, maintain, repair, and support PC hardware (55 PCs, 15 Printers)

Software troubleshooting and technical support

TCP/IP and IPX/SPX network administration

Design, edit, and publish department's World-Wide Web site

Other Experience

General knowledge of social, cognitive, and clinical psychology principles

Human Factors and Ergonomics

Classical and Operant forms of behavior modification

Research Methods and Statistics

Harm Reduction/Relapse Prevention