LauraMaery Gold, writer and editor (resume)

LauraMaery Gold

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          25629 129 Avenue SE             E-mail: lauramaery@writerspost.com  
          Kent, WA 98030 USA              Home Page: www.writerspost.com
          Phone: (253) 638 2141           Fax: (253) 981 0113

SUMMARY

Writer, author and editor with 15+ years experience in financial, computing, business and legal journalism. Legal, business and computing columnist for multiple international publications.

RELATED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Managerial-level editing experience with US and overseas newspapers and magazines
Extensive computing background
Writer for computing and legal columns for PC World, Columbia Business Times, Multifamily Executive, other international publications.
Post-graduate degree work in law, personal finance, journalism
Author of several published books on computing, business, religion and education.

PUBLISHING HISTORY

Writerspost.com Writing and Editing Services, Kent, WA; Glassboro, NJ; Columbia, MO. 1993 to present.: Author. Author of several non-fiction books on education, religion, technology, and personal finance. Titles include:
JK Lasser's Invest Online (two editions)
Boot Your Broker
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Excel (multiple editions): Editor. Edit book-length manuscripts for publication. Among titles I've edited: From Defiance to Cooperation, Your First Year as a High School Teacher, Your First Year as a an Elementary School Teacher.; Writer. Columnist and feature writer for various publications and technology businesses.
Nikkei Business Press. Tokyo, Japan; San Jose, California; New York Bureau Office. 1996 to 1999: Business Editor. Edited international financial, technology and business stories for international audience.
IDG Communications (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong. 1990 to 1997.: Contributing Editor, PCWorld Hong Kong. Produce regular monthly columns, copy editing services.; Managing Editor, PCWorld Hong Kong, PCWorld Singapore, PCWorld Malaysia. Responsible for all editorial and production, from editorial direction to final product. Proposed, obtained funding for, and started up all three publications. Hired and managed editorial and production team of eight full-time staff and five contributors in three countries.; Member, IDG editorial board. Represented Asia and Pacific publications on international board to improve editorial resource sharing among 165 International Data Group publications worldwide.; Managing Editor, Computerworld On-Line. Proposed and started up Asia's largest electronic publication. The system has nearly 10,000 users throughout Southeast Asia, and carries news, reviews, comparisons, features and technical bulletins.; Managing Editor, Computerworld Hong Kong. Edited trade weekly with staff of three writers. Oversaw transition from traditional production to desktop publishing.; Lecturer. Represented IDG at various speaking engagements discussing the Asian technology industry.
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 Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.
The Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Hong Kong.: Director, Industry Affairs, Research and Communications; Edited monthly journal, The Industrialist, for trade association members. Oversaw complete relaunch 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., Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Hong Kong.: News Editor, Computer Products. Edited and wrote for 700-page monthly trade magazine. Oversaw offshore bureaux in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, India and the Philippines. Wrote assignment memos, established communications network for stringers throughout Asia region.; 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.
China Economic News, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.: Correspondent. Wrote features for weekly business newspaper.
The Daily Herald, Provo, Utah.: Religion Writer. Edited and wrote for weekly religion section in daily newspaper with county-wide circulation.; Business Editor. Edited and wrote for biweekly business section.
US Congressional Campaign, M. Kessler, American Fork, Utah. 1980 campaign.: Media Coordinator. Conducted research, wrote speeches, and arranged media interviews for US congressional candidate.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Various Organizations, Columbia, Missouri: Instructor. Volunteer teaching evening courses on writing family histories.
English-Language Editors' Group, Hong Kong.: Member. Participated in monthly group editorial discussions, publication critiques, and professional resource sharing.
English Language Schools International, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.: 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 Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. Coordinated founding conference, which was attended by more than 70 charter members. Scheduled lectures by leading media personalities.

EDUCATION

University Of Missouri -- Columbia. Columbia, Missouri.: Master's of Journalism (candidate). 1994 to 1995.
University of Wolverhampton. (Holborn College, London, England).: Certificate of Higher Education (LLB [Hons]). Accredited three-year law course, qualifying for admission to English and Commonwealth bar examinations. 1991 to 1994.
Brigham Young University. Provo, Utah.: Completed degree work for Bachelor of Science. Major: Financial Planning and Counseling.
The American College. Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.: Completed certificate requirements for ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) designation.
Mandarin News Language Training Center. Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.: Studied Mandarin Chinese for two years.
Green River Community College. Auburn, Washington.: Major course of study: Journalism and media.

AWARDS

Graduate Scholarship. University of Missouri at Columbia. Awarded merit-based academic scholarship.

Taggart Scholarship. The American College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Full tuition scholarship awarded for study towards ChFC designation.

First Place Winner. National College Writing Competition. International Association for Financial Planning, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Thesis: Household Credit Practices in Asia.

Journalism Talent Grant. Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA. Awarded partial waiver of university fees based on past achievement in journalism and communications.

Earl Phillips Award. Seattle Metro YMCA, Seattle, Washington, USA. Financial scholarship awarded for achievement in community service, based on volunteer activities in developing and producing a newsletter, working as a youth camp counselor, and advising the Youth Legislature program for a Seattle-area YMCA.

OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES

Youth and Government Program. Volunteer advisor to state-wide youth legislature program.
Women's Relief Society, Sewell, NJ; Columbia, MO; Discovery Bay, Hong Kong; Taipei, Taiwan. 1981 to present.: President. Responsible for coordinating service projects, education program, and ministry for Christian women's service organization.; Counselor. Assistant to the president, responsible for overseeing education program.; Instructor. Teach Sunday classes in Christian living. Music Coordinator, Pianist.
LDS Genealogy Library, Hong Kong. 1991 to 1992.: Volunteer. Trained library patrons in genealogical research techniques.

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.