Writing Samples

Video Scripts
“New Old Stock: Carvings, Castings & Constructions by Mike Andrews”
(2012, Clarksville Foundry, Clarksville, TN)
Research, organization and script editing for video profile of Tennessee artist Mike Andrews, who uses foundry patterns in his industrial assemblages. Video was created as part of an exhibit of Andrews’ work at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, Clarksville, TN.

“Crossroads of Change: Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865”
(2011, Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center, Clarksville, TN)
Research, script writing and image procurement for video chronicling the occupation of Clarksville by both Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. Program aired on Nashville Public Television in October 2011. Awards: Tennessee Association of Museums Commendation (2012); Summit International Creative Bronze Award (2012)

“From Molten Metal to Cool Castings – The Foundry Process”
(2010, Clarksville Foundry, Clarksville, TN)
Research, script writing and image procurement for institutional video documenting the foundry process through the casting of a reproduction 1841 cannon.

“ASPIRE IV: A Vision for the Future”
(2008, Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council, Clarksville, TN)
Script writing and onsite direction for video promoting the business environment and donations to private foundation funding the operation of local economic development and tourism organization.

“A Legacy of Doing More”
(2007, Peoples Bank, Winder, GA)
Historical research, script writing, image procurement and on-site direction for video commemorating the 80th anniversary of a family-owned community bank.

By-lined Articles and Published Press Releases
Benefits planned for Fitchburg Dog Park” – Press release for Sentinel and Enterprise, Fitchburg, MA, Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Dancing is a Family Affair” – The Leaf Chronicle, Clarksville, TN, Sunday, October 7, 2012
Thirty Theatrical Years” – The Leaf Chronicle, Clarksville, TN, Sunday, September 2, 2012
Sirens Poker Run will brighten Camp Rainbow” – The Leaf Chronicle, Clarksville, TN, Friday, August 24, 2012
Red River Sirens’ School House of Pain” – The Leaf Chronicle, Clarksville, TN, Friday, August 17, 2012
“The First Formula”Our City, Clarksville, TN, Wednesday, June 4, 2002
“Q&A with poet Jared Carter” – Rushing the Growler, Jared Carter on books and literature &c.. Originally published in Our City, Clarksville, TN, Wednesday, November 7, 2001

Newsletters, Event Programs, Marketing Materials
Southern Heritage Bank – Copy for multi-panel Personal Checking Account brochure.
Planters Bank – Copy for product insert sheets for Remote Capture and Mobile Banking.
Customs House Museum & Cultural Center – “Art ‘n Facts” – Content layout for bi-monthly newsletter produced on 11″ x 17″ pre-printed shells held at print vendor.
Clarksville Roller Derby – Red River Sirens – Copy and layout for pamphlet and booklet-style event programs for 2011 roller derby season.
Meet the Sirens – Six panel pamphlet distributed at Clarksville Sports Expo, festivals and RRS events.
Mother of All Brawls – Event Program, May 7, 2011
Zombies vs Commandos – Event Program, October 22, 2011

Academic
Fashion and Politics: a Sometimes Contentious Mix – Fashion is a form of personal expression which carries implied and explicit messages that carry the potential for scrutiny and in some cases, legal action. In partial fulfillment of POL109 Political Science, Draughon’s Junior College, Clarksville, TN, September 11, 2008.

I Write, Therefore I Blog
random truths – life – as filtered, skewed, and skewered through my gray matter

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