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Address: Electronic:
25629 129 Ave. SE E-mail:lauramaery@writerspost.com
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SUMMARY
Writer, author and editor with 15+ years experience in financial, computing, business and legal journalism. Author of several business and investing books. Legal, business and computing columnist for multiple international publications.
RELATED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
· Business editor for metropolitan daily newspaper and for large online business publication.
· Author of several published books on business and investing, computing, and education.
· Managerial-level editing experience with US and overseas business newspapers and magazines
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Writer for computing and legal columns for PC World,
· Post-graduate degree work in law, personal finance, journalism
· Extensive computing background
PUBLISHING HISTORY
Writerspost.com
Writing and Editing Services,
Author. Author of several non-fiction books on investing, technology, education and personal finance. Titles include:
·
The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Excel (multiple editions)
·
JK
Lasser's Invest Online (two editions)
·
Boot Your
Broker
Editor. Edit
book-length manuscripts for publication. Among non-fiction titles I've edited: From
Writer. Columnist and feature writer for various publications and technology businesses.
Nikkei Business
Press.
Business Editor. Edited and wrote international financial, technology and business stories for international audience.
New Directions
for News.
Director. Directed
research and publications for journalism think-tank associated with the
IDG Communications (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong.
Contributing Editor, PCWorld Hong Kong. Produce regular monthly columns, copy editing services.
Managing
Editor, PCWorld Hong Kong, PCWorld
Member,
Managing
Editor, Computerworld On-Line.
Proposed and started up
Managing
Editor, Computerworld
Lecturer.
Represented
Sharp Communications (HK) Ltd, Hong Kong.
Publisher, Information Age. Published regional
trade monthly with circulation of 8,000. Responsible for advertising, financial
management, editorial direction, circulation, traffic and production. Managed
staff of 13 in
The Federation of
Director, Industry Affairs, Research and Communications
· Edited monthly journal, The Industrialist, for trade association members. Oversaw complete re-launch of publication with updated editorial focus, layout, design, and editorial departments.
· Managed public communications division. Improved profile of Federation by liaising with print and broadcast journalists and arranging interviews with Federation members on controversial business and trade issues. Oversaw economic and industrial research, returning division to profitability by creating markets for research reports.
· Wrote speeches for Federation chairman and vice-chairmen.
· Managed staff of 31 in three divisions of Federation.
Trade Media (HK)
Ltd.,
News Editor, Computer
Products. Edited and wrote for 700-page monthly trade magazine. Oversaw
offshore bureaux in
Associate Editor, AsiaTrends. Edited and wrote for monthly newsletter sold to US subscribers.
Taipei Bureau Chief, Computer Products. Responsible for copy editing, training, staffing and writing. Supervised two stringers.
Correspondent. Wrote features for weekly business newspaper.
The
Daily Herald,
Business Editor. Edited and wrote for biweekly business section.
Religion Writer. Edited and wrote for weekly religion section in daily newspaper with county-wide circulation.
US Congressional
Campaign, M. Kessler, American Fork,
Media Coordinator. Conducted research, wrote speeches, and arranged media interviews for US congressional candidate.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Various
Organizations,
Instructor. Volunteer teaching evening courses on writing family histories.
English-Language
Editors' Group,
Member. Participated in monthly group editorial discussions, publication critiques, and professional resource sharing.
English Language
Schools International,
Language Instructor. Taught English writing courses to university students. Wrote four-level syllabus and coordinate student handbooks focusing on various points of English grammar and usage, including units on news writing, feature writing, and writing press releases.
Northwest Collegiate Press Association
Coordinator. Proposed and founded press association
for college journalism students in
EDUCATION
University Of Missouri -- Columbia.
Master's of Journalism (candidate). 1994 to 1995.
University of Wolverhampton. (
Certificate of Higher Education (
Brigham Young University.
Completed degree work for Bachelor of Science. Major course of study: Financial Planning and Counseling.
The American College.
Completed certificate requirements for ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) designation.
Studied Mandarin Chinese for two years.
Major course of study: Journalism and media.
AWARDS
RELATED SKILLS
Computing Background: Thorough knowledge of most PC hardware, software and peripherals, on-line services, Internet. Proficient at Web page design and software user training.
Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese, some French
Training: Financial, estate and tax planning; business accounting; land law, family law, jurisprudence, commercial law, European Community law, law of contract.
References: Excellent references available upon request.
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