For 18 years, a journalist and public affairs officer and editor; 17 years writing for environmental agencies and concerns on pollution control, compliance and toxic substance control and related public health issues. Experienced authoring for lay and technical readers interested in environmental concerns and progress including environmental facilities, watershed management, drought and drought mitigation, wetlands mitigation, coastal protection, conservation issues, species restoration, conservation goals, greenspace initiatives, air quality initiatives, smog reduction, alternative energy ventures, and all facets of land protection, including Superfund site remediation, landfills (most types) and waste-to-energy facilities. Am also a trained graphic designer, digital publisher and photographer. Nineteen national awards for communications projects including Best in Class and Superior writer and publication from NACo. Unsurpassed social media skills. Graduated in journalism from the University of Georgia; master's from GSU. M.A. earned at GSU in 1998. Outstanding references.