Portfolio

• Caretaker - Mom & Dad need full time care. 

• Freelance Writer Messianic Times June 2011 issue Eva Kor article

• Writer - Beyond the Physical now in bookstores.

• Arizona Panoramic Horizons Magazine Online 2008-present

• Wild West Gazette  former Editor & Webmaster  Apr 2007-2009- Qtrly 8 page old west 10,000

• Panorama Hills Monthly Writer, Sales & Webmaster March 2006-2007 Monthly Advertising Tabloid Newspaper to the north Valley 25,000 readership 

• Desert Advocate Reporter Sept 2006-2007(Articles)   Weekly circ 46,000 to N Maricopa Co AZ

• Carefree Corridor Business Group Webmaster & Secretary & Editor 2007- N Phx 1,000

• Mounted Shooters World  (Past Issues) Editor 2005-2007Qtrly 32 pg Glossy Color Mag 10,000 MSA  

• Bridle and Bit Frequent Writer 1998-2007                                                  

• Webmaster  2001- 2011

• CMSA Rundown Editor 1999 -2004  (Past Issues)
  Bimonthly Tabloid Newspaper to Cowboy Mounted Shooting® Association 

• SHOOT Magazine Writer  (Articles & Photos) Feb 2001 - Nov 2003                    Bimonthly Glossy Color Magazine to Cowboy and Shooting World on news stands nationwide  

• Guns of the Old West Magazine Writer (Articles) January 2004 - July 2004     Bimonthly Glossy Color Magazine to Cowboy and Shooting World on news stands nationwide  

• ACMSA Newsletter Editor 1998 -2000 & 2003 -2004

• The HP Chronicle  Magazine Writer - Contributor 1984 -1994  

• Eagle Valley National Bank Employee Newspaper Staff Photographer 1974-1982
  Valley National Bank was bought out by Bank One which is now Chase. 

Career 

• Freelance Writer & Caregiver to parents 2005-present

• Arizona Country TV webmaster & ad sales

• Webmaster to these links

• Spirit of the Old West Alive  

• Wild West Gazette Editor & Webmaster  Apr 2007- 2009

• Panorama Hills Monthly Sales & Webmaster March 2006-2008

• Desert Advocate Reporter Sept 2006-2007(Articles)                                                                                 Weekly Newspaper circulation 46,000 to north Maricopa County Arizona - now out of business

• Mounted Shooters World  Editor 2005-2007

• Crazy Cowgirl Advertising & Public Relations Owner 2002-2010

• Crazy Cowgirl Retail Store Owner 2002 -2004

• CMSA Board of Directors Corp Sec/Treas & Editor 1999 -2004

• Champions of the West Public Relations Director 1999 -2001  Releases

• Cave Creek Cowboy Company Co-Owner Dec 2000 - Feb 2004

• Computer Physicians Unlimited, Inc. Owner 1994 -2000 

• Coury House Antiques & Gift Store Owner 1990 -1994

• Computer Exchange, Inc. Owner 1974 -1994

• Valley National Bank Staff Photographer 1974 -1982

• Arizona Bank A/P Manager 1973-1974

• McMahon's Furniture Clerk 1973 

Skills 

• Speaker on western and water issues

• Writer, editor (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

• Research (Caere OCR, Internet)

• Layout & Graphic Design (Adobe InDesign, PageMaker, PhotoShop, Acrobat)

• Proficient PC & MAC 

• Web Design (Microsoft FrontPage, WebExpresions) 

• Photography Digital & Film: Advanced Darkroom Skills

• Project & Staff Management

• Bulk Mailing Database management & execution

• Notary (expired)

Education & Training

• Certified Cellular Hydration Specialist (AZ Kangen Health Certification)

• Physical Therapy for Stroke Victim Classes / Alzheimer's Caretaker Training

• 2006-2010  Professional Seminars Newspaper Research & Writing

• 1980-2005 Various Education & Certifications (Photography, HP Computers, Printers, & Technical Equipment, Software including Adobe PageMaker, Caere OCR, IBM Voice, MicroSoft multiple products)

• 1980 Bachelor of Science Business Administration, University of Phoenix

• 1972 Maryvale High School

Volunteer & Recreation

• Bake for Hope to benefit cancer research

• Spirit of the Old West Alive

• Ride for the Walk to benefit 3DayWalk raise $7500 for Breast Cancer Research

• ACMSA Board of Directors, Newsletter Editor & Secretary 1997-2004

• USGenWeb Maine Asst Coordinator & Gorham Host 1994 - 2004

• SMECC Museum & Scientific Journal Editor & Writer 1980-1994

• Maryvale High School Big Adventure & Alumni Assoc.1999-now

• AARC Radio News Editor May 1983- April 1986 Articles

• Genealogy   Pease Family Index  & Sharpe Family Index

• Old West 

• Toyota LandCruiser

• Horses - Trail Ride pictures 

Family, Friends & Home

• Review of Debra Speakes book "Tails of a Suburban Cowgirl"

• Review of Thadd Turner Book "Wild Bill Hickok"

• Old Stock Photos taken at CMSA Events 1996-2003

• Christmas 2004 Family Pics

• Julie Maid of Honor June 2005 

• Bath Remodel

• Thanksgiving 2005 Family Pic at Sun Health Rehab shortly after Dad's stroke

• Christmas 2006 Family Pics

• Misc Pics

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