About me...

I am a professional writer and editor with over 25 years of experience. My work experience ranges from nuclear power plant operations to software engineering. Although my specialty is technical communications, I have also developed marketing and SEO content. 

I completed a Master of Fine Arts degree in fiction at the University of Pittsburgh. My debut novel, Once in a Blue Year, has garnered excellent reviews and was named Top Medalist – Psychological Suspense (New Apple e-Book Awards). The story follows two friends during the Persian Gulf War as they struggle with their navy service, adulthood, and relationships. Visit blue-year.com for more information.

25+ years of technical and creative writing experience 

20+ years of science/engineering experience

12+ years of project management experience

7+ years of nuclear operator experience

• Freelance Technical Writer, Smeared Ink Studios (2021 – present)
• Editor, genre2 (2017 – present)
• Technical Writer/Editor, Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University (2001 – 2005)
• Technical Writer, Technosystems Service Corporation (1998 – 1999)
• Writer (Intern), Pinnacle Studios (1998 – 2001)

• Naval Training Manager, Naval Nuclear Laboratory (2023 – present)
• Advisor Engineer, Naval Nuclear Laboratory (2020 – 2023)
• Radiological Controls Operations Manager, Naval Nuclear Laboratory (2016 – 2020)
• Naval Instructional Design Manager, Naval Nuclear Laboratory (2013-2016)
• Radiological Training Manager, Naval Nuclear Laboratory (2008 – 2013)
• Senior Scientist, Naval Nuclear Laboratory (2005 – 2008)
• Engineering Laboratory Technician/Nuclear Power Plant Operator, US Navy (1989 – 1996)

Master of Fine Arts in English Writing (2001)

Bachelor of Arts in English Writing, Minor in Philosophy (2000)

Naval Nuclear Power School (1990)

• Hazardous Materials Incident Commander (NFPA-472-2002)
• Firefighter I (NFPA-1001-1997)
• HAZMAT Operations (NFPA-472-2002)
• HAZMAT Awareness (NFPA 472-2002)
• Industrial Fire Brigade
• Essentials of Firefighting (EBM)

• Society for Technical Communication (STC)
• HTML writer’s guild
• Naval submarine league
• American legion
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
• PA firefighter's association
• United States Submarine Veterans Incorporated (USSVI)