There I was, three feet from the edge and wondering why anyone would jump from a perfectly good airplane. When that floor slipped from under my feet and I started floating toward Earth, accelerating at a little less than 9.8 meters/second squared, the answer became clear. It’s exciting to push the limits of what we think is possible.
I got that same feeling on the precipice of launching my freelance writing career. Uncertainty can be frightening, but once you feel the freedom and exuberance that comes with taking a plunge, you may never want to turn back. Writing and learning are what I love to do. Let’s work together to build great content for you.
I am a navy veteran with a BA in English and my MA in technical communication. Travel, learning, and trying new things are near and dear to me. Whether it’s traveling under the polar icecap on a submarine , competing in gymnastics for the first time in college, scuba diving in a sinkhole, or riding a motorcycle halfway across the country, I’m excited to try anything that pushes my limits and teaches me a little more about this beautiful world.
Education:
- M.A. Technical Communication, Texas State University
- B.A. English with minor in chemistry, Texas State University
- Navy veteran
- Basic Enlisted Submarine School
- Submarine weapon mechanic A-school
- Naval leadership training
Work Experience:
- Freelance writer
- After trying a lot of different things, this is where I’m staying.
- Most of my work has been blogs or articles on technical subjects.
- Lets work together!
- Home healthcare
- Assisted, mostly elderly, clients with their activities of daily living.
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- Learned a lot about what is important in life.
- Scuba shop sales and maintenance technician
- Attended Scubapro maintenance training.
- Information manager and technical writer for the Texas State University IT assistance center.
- Supplemental instructor
- Organized and led study sessions for college level general and organic chemistry courses.
- United States Navy
- Submarine maintenance mechanic
- Ran a qualification program for the entire crew
- Publication manager
- Book store
- Assistant manager
- Taco bell (we all started somewhere)
- Maintenance technician and cashier
Hobbies
- Learning
- First and foremost I consider myself a curious person. Most things I do are in pursuit of knowledge or experiences that will enrich my knowledge of the world.
- Competed and volunteered with the gymnastics club at my university.
- Participated in a program to teach children in the community gymnastics.
- Master scuba diver
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Camping
- Traveling
- Joining the navy was a good start but it only whet my appetite for adventure.
- Motorcycle travel
- Learning basic maintenance on the bike (because it’s no fun to be stuck in the middle of nowhere with no clue how to fix your ride).
If you’re interested in working together or just have questions feel free to drop me a line, and I will get back to you ASAP.