Style ::

My writing is relevant, information-packed, and engaging. I simplify complex processes so that they may be understood by a wide audience while not loosing impact.

Audience ::

I can modify the style, content and sophistication of my writing to fit any audience:  CEO's  and executives, managers of fast-food restaurants and  general business audiences.

Subject Matter ::

I have written about a wide range of subject matter including intellectual property law, finance, software, real estate, restaurants, security, marketing, biotechnology, and operations.

Medium ::

I have written for a variety of media including print newspapers, newsletters, intranets, e-zines, Web sites, trade magazines and various types of corporate communication material.

Publication/Headline

Subject

Category

Nation’s Restaurant News

A Site for Sore Eyes: GIS Helps Restaurant Operators

Geographic information systems (GIS) used in restaurant location strategy

Real Estate, Location

GIS Software

Restaurants

Nation’s Restaurant News

Cooktop Innovations

Innovations in portable cooktops, focusing on infrared and induction technologies

Equipment

Restaurants

Nation’s Restaurant News

Text Message Marketing Proves Effective, Economical

Mobile phone text message marketing

Marketing

Mobile Phones

Restaurants

HGTV Pro

Jump Ducts Increase Energy Efficiency

Ductwork design that can increase energy efficiency by creating more efficient air flow and avoiding waste

Home Design

Ductwork

Nation’s Restaurant News

Automated Systems Slicken Oil Handling

Bulk-oil management systems for restaurants

Operations

Restaurants

ePrairie

Northwestern’s ITEC-Evanston Reveals Recruitment Pearls

Coverage of an event featuring advice from recruitment experts for entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship

Recruiting

Nation’s Restaurant News

Keyed up to Manage Facility Access

Advanced lock systems

Hardware

Restaurant

Operations

Nation’s Restaurant News

Facilities Management Tools Help Operators Streamline Costs

Using Web-based facilities management tools to reduce operating expenses

Software

Restaurant

Operations

Nation’s Restaurant News

The NRN 50 Fast Casual Players:
DQ Grill & Chill

Leading new fast casual restaurant concepts

Restaurant

Management

Nation’s Restaurant News

The NRN 50 Fast Casual Players:
Sauce

Leading new fast casual restaurant concepts

Restaurant

Management

Nation’s Restaurant News

Menu Trends: On-Site Sales Drivers (Beverages)

Beverage trends in on-site foodservice

Restaurant

Menu Trends

Nation’s Restaurant News

Menu Trends: On-Site Sales Drivers (Comfort foods)

Comfort foods trends in on-site foodservice

Restaurant

Menu Trends

ePrairie
VCs and Funded Co's Speak

VC and various funded companies talk about private equity.

Venture Capital

Nation's Restaurant News
Spago GM Profile

Profile of the general manager at Spago Beverly Hills

Restaurant
Management

Nation's Restaurant News
Panda Express GM Profile

Profile of the best general manager at 600+ site Panda Express chain.

Restaurant
Operations

Nation's Restaurant News
Krispy Kreme GM Profile

Profile of best general manager for a franchisee of Krispy Kreme.

Restaurant
Management

Area Development
"Thinking Green Can Save You Green"

Using principles of sustainability and green building in the site planning process for industrial and manufacturing facilities

Sustainability
Green Building
Site Planning

Area Development
"The Hunt for Skilled Labor"

Incorporating skilled labor factors into the location planning process

Labor
Site Planning

Area Development
"Always Be Prepared"

Dealing with OSHA in manufacturing and industrial environments

Legal
Safety

Area Development
"Facility Security: Playing it Safe"

How to work with security consultants in manufacturing and industrial environments

Operations
Security

Area Development
"Getting the Gist of GIS"

Using geographic information systems (GIS) in location decisions

Software
Location

Area Development
"A Lesson in Corporate Citizenship"

Utilizing community relations strategies and tactics to empower corporate citizenship

Communications

Realty Times
"Proposed RESPA Changes: an Ongoing Debate"

Modification of the HUD rules governing real estate settlement procedures

Real Estate Law
Legislation

Illinois Jurist
"Did You Watch Big Brother . . . Get Sued?"

Suing Viacom/CBS for copyright and trademark infringement over TV reality show Big Brother.

Legal
IP Law

Illinois Jurist
"Q & A Case Study: Southern Clay Products' IP Case

Southern Clay products sued to protect a patented manufacturing process

Legal
IP Law

Illinois Jurist
"Case Study Briefs"

Two brief case studies about domain name and trademark battles.

Legal
IP Law

ePrairie.com
"Chicago Conference Scrutinizes Intellectual Property"

Leading legal minds and technologists met to discuss the current state of intellectual property law

Law
IP Law

ePrairie.com
"Corporate Credibiltiy: Trust Me, It's Not An Oxymoron"

Reporters and experts discuss the corporate credibility crisis spawned by Enron-esqe events

Public Relations
Credibility

Office.com
"How Good is Your Online Pressroom?"

Improving organizations' media relations efforts by utilizing the Web

Public Relations

Office.com
"Media Trainers Adopt High-Tech Tools"

Using technology to enhance media training

PR
Media Training

Professional Remodeler
"Prized Strategies"

A marketing contest for professional remodelers

Marketing

The Next Best Thing
"A Win-Win Situation"

Creating contests to accomplish marketing objectives

Marketing

The Next Best Thing
"Technology Unplugged"

Developments in software for wireless devices

Software