Portfolio
Below you’ll find some recent samples of my work.
Many of the projects I’ve worked on are protected by a non-disclosure agreement and are not available to share. If you have a project in mind, I’m happy to talk it over with you and see if my services are a good fit for you.
You’re More Than You Think: The Importance of Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Appears in OfficePro Magazine, published by the International Association of Administrative Professions (IAAP), May/June 2023.
This feature article discusses the impact of imposter syndrome and how to overcome it in an earnest, professional tone. The audience is administrative and support professionals, as well as emerging leaders. An accompanying digital asset addresses team strategies.
Leadership Training Isn’t Working, Focus on This Instead
Appears in Management Matters, a Medium.com publication.
This feature article discusses the pitfalls of focusing on leadership at the expense of good management skills. The audience is corporate managers, supervisors, and other executives, frustrated that things aren’t working as well as they’d like. The story addresses this frustration and offers a strategy to shore up fundamental skills and make work – work.
I am pleased to have the opportunity to refer Alesia. In addition to being a great person, Alesia is an impressive service provider who is easy to work with. Of paramount importance, Alesia is dependable and prompt at delivering results. She has a depth of knowledge in vast subject matter; Alesia always impressed me with her insight on nearly any topic we addressed. Alesia has an ability to condense topics and see a situation for the true task at hand. Adding value, she does not stray by performing irrelevant tasks. Alesia is well presented, well-spoken and has a uniquely kind manner of self-display. Alesia manages her professional composure in commendable fashion when pressed and challenged, creating a positive outcome to potentially precarious situations. Alesia’s absence has left a void on our team which has not been filled. I am confident you will find yourself grateful for employing Alesia’s services.
don L. 02/05/2023
A Handmade Clock is a Perfect Gift – a blog series
Appears at www.oldtimechimes.com/blog/
This series of blog posts is a content marketing series speaking to an audience of customers who are looking for a very special gift – custom, handmade, Amish clocks. This clockmaker is defining the magic of clockworks, tradition, heritage, and heirloom quality in a modern world.
19 Questions About the Imminent De-Extinction of Woolly Mammoths
Appears in In for a Penny, a Medium.com publication
This is a light-hearted, humorous look at the Colossal Laboratories’ Mammoth project. Intended for a general audience, this blog-style story piques the reader’s curiosity while informing and entertaining.
Internal Company Newsletter – mockup
This is a mockup internal newsletter for a fictitious company.
This type of newsletter is designed to be printed double-sided and placed into tabletop display stands on break-room tables. The audience is MMM’s employees and the tone is meant to be positive and encouraging. Regular communications like this help employees feel they’re part of the team and proud of the work they do.
Choosing the Best Place for Your Garden
This is an informative blog post that could be part of a blog series or an e-book on home gardening.
This is a friendly, casual, and informative story written for anyone who might like to start a garden. As just part of a broader series of how-to gardening instruction, it includes valuable, complete information to help a new gardener start their new hobby.
Real Estate Reader Interest Stories
Included in a business-to-business newsletter from Wise Agent (CRM services for real estate agents).
These short stories are provided to real estate agents as a resource to provide relevant reader interest stories to their home buyers and sellers. These are meant to be short, friendly, useful, and informative.
The Taste of Summertime and Tears
Appears on my personal Medium.com page.
This personal essay reflects in a moment of daily life on the briefness and joy of childhood and parenting. Essays like this are my personal favorite pieces to write and I’m honored when I get to help someone tell their own stories as well.
Salting Away the Moonlight
Appears in Age of Empathy, a Medium.com publication.
This personal essay tells a story of overwhelm, rest, and the hesitance to emerge from healing. Essays like this are my personal favorite pieces to write and I’m honored when I get to help someone tell their own stories as well.