Published Writer/Author

My objective is to live my life to the fullest, experience & learn new things and do my best to make every day a memorable one. I want to be a success - both personally and professionally.  I believe that success comes from within.

2005
Contributing Writer
Nicholas Chronicle - Summersville, WV
Contributor of a regular local news column, which recognizes community events, fundraisers, special occasion announcements and other news for both Greenbrier & Nicholas counties.

1999-2005
Contributing Editor
Autograph Collector magazine - Corona, CA
Regular contributor of feature celebrity interviews, which include Rena Mero, Frank Stallone, Bobby Allison, Marcus ‘Buff’ Bagwell, Emme, Charlie Daniels, Tiffany, etc.

2001-2004
Author
Odyssey Publications - Corona, CA
Signed a multi-year contract to produce a brand new line of collectible-related books for Odyssey Publications. Titles were sold through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, QVC, Books-A-Million, Target & all other major online book retailers. My books were selected as ‘What America’s Reading’ on Barnes & Noble and was featured in the September 2004 issue of Woman’s World.

1999-2000
Contributing Writer
Inside NASCAR magazine - Charlotte, NC
Monthly columnist on the subject of officially-licensed NASCAR collectibles.

1998-2000
Resident NASCAR Collectibles Expert
America Online - keyword: ADNASCAR
Weekly contributor on the subject of racing collectibles, interviews and memorabilia. In addition to having a new article featured on AOL each week, I also interacted with race fans via my own personal AOL message board. I often participated in special even 1-hour chat sessions in which race fans could ask me questions about collectibles. This was all coordinated by America Online.

1997-1999
Publisher
Racing Around - Leslie, WV
Monthly auto racing publication featuring driver interviews, driver written columns, features, photography and race coverage.

1997-1999
Contributing Writer
Late Model Racer - Powell, TN
Monthly columnist on various racing-related subjects, including a special centerfold feature interview with Matt Kenseth.

1997-1999
Contributing Writer
Dirt Late Model - Powell, TN
Monthly columnist for new releases of dirt late model collectibles.

1996-1998
Editorial Assistant
Die Cast Digest - Knoxville, TN
Monthly columnist on auto racing collectibles and other racing-related subjects, including a cover story interview, published by sister-publication, Racing World, with Dale Earnhardt Jr.

1996-2003
Freelance Writer
Various Publications
Contributor to various publications on all types of sports subjects, collectibles and other features. Freelance published work includes: Kickoff Magazine, Beckett Spots Memorabilia & Autographs, Tuff Stuff’s RPM Racing, Racing World, Country America, Sports Map, Autograph Central, etc.

1991-1995
Greenbrier West High School - West Virginia

• High School Diploma
• WV Business Management Technical Education Certificate
• WV Administrative Systems Occupational Training Certificate

1995-1997
The School of Paralegal Studies - Georgia

• Paralegal Degree

2006
Brain Bench - Virginia

• Administrative Assistant Certification 
• Computer Fundamentals Certification (Windows 95/98)
• Computer Fundamentals Certification (Windows XP)
• Typing Speed & Accuracy Certification - 66 WPM
• Medical Billing Certification
• Human Resources Concepts Certification
• Project Management Certification
• Math Fundamentals Certification
• Office Procedures Certification
• Office Filing Certification
• Telephone Etiquette Certification
• Customer Assistance Certification
• Business Writing Certification
• Diversity Awareness Certification
• Sexual Harassment Awareness Certification
• Interviewing & Hiring Concepts

Throughout my career, I have developed excellent working relationships with many people in various fields. I possess strong communication skills and am very efficient. I have the ability to be either a leader or to work as part of a team. In addition to being able to work well with others, I understand the importance of meeting deadlines & completing my work in a very efficient manner. I am skilled, and work daily, with all types of office machines.  I have advanced computer knowledge and work with many programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Paint Shop Pro, Bryce 3D, Adobe, Ulead, Web Publishing software, etc.  Any job that I accept will receive my full attention and assurance that it will be a job that is well done.