PROFESSIONAL
PROFILE
Articulate, detail-oriented Writer with strong editing,
online publishing and broadcast expertise.
Solid news, research and interview experience on a local, national and
international level. Demonstrated
ability to meet strict deadlines. Ace interpersonal communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Excellent Proofreading/Spelling
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Tight, Forceful Writing
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Analytical, Detail Oriented
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Presents Polished Product
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Internet Savvy
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Fluent English, Spanish, Hebrew
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Researcher/Tracing
Specialist 2000 - Present
American Red Cross, Holocaust and War Victims Tracing
& Information Center, Baltimore MD
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Investigate on a local, national and international
level records and whereabouts of survivors and victims of WWII, utilizing multiple
and extensive databases, as well as library research. Collaborate with international organizations, archives, locator
services, SSDI, INS, search engines, etc.
Translate Hebrew files originating in Israel into English.
Freelance
Writer 1985 – Present
Publications include: Baltimore Magazine, Baltimore
Sun, Baltimore Jewish Times, Camping Life, Maryland Family Magazine, Fifty
Plus, Jubilee, Central PA, Palo Cedro Bee, Zooba.com., Women’s Firearms
Network.
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Extensive, multifaceted experience in online and print media
including magazines, newspapers, newsletters and websites about travel, health,
family issues, lifestyle, politics, and reference.
Web
Content/Presentation Editor 1995 -
1999
www.topshot.com/dh/Victory.html
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Conceptualized, created and established history
documentary website derived from WWII veteran’s memoirs. Utilized by teachers from across the
country. Solicited by BBC, History
Channel, veterans’ groups and university archives.
News
Director/News Writer (Freelance) 1998
– 1999
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Directed news programming at WCBM-AM 680 for Shmooze!, a weekly Jewish radio show.
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Freelance news writer at WJZ-TV
Channel 13 (the CBS affiliate in Baltimore).
Wrote newscasts for Eyewitness News.
Accessed video and EL (electronic library) archives, synchronized tapes
to newscasts I wrote for TV news. Use
of BASYS computer system (a system especially designed for broadcast and print
media).
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power
Point, Windows 98, Internet; type 65 wpm.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
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Witness advocate for crime
victims
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Family-to-Familly Social Services
Program Volunteer, helping recent immigrants navigate all aspects of American
culture in the workplace, home, and school.
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Created free-loan camping equipment
“bank” for disadvantaged families
EDUCATION
BA, Art History
UCLA, Los
Angeles, CA