Portfolio

Below is a sampling of some of the articles and blogs I’ve written over the years. Want to see something specific? I can point you in the right direction. Just email me and ask.

Business Topics

Choosing a financial adviser is one part diligence, one part Sherlock Holmes
Tips on finding an adviser for the San Antonio Business Journal

Small business big at On Main-Off Main
Customer service is king at local gift store

Blog – Identify Your Target Market [ECommerce ABC's]

Blog – An EBay Business IS a Business, So Why Can’t eCommerce Sellers Get Loans?

Profiles

Outstanding Lawyer Awards
San Antonio Business Journal articles profiling a trial attorney and a probate court attorney

Vice president says fond farewell to UIW
World traveling International Affairs vice president retires after more than two decades of service

A Taste of Home
Chef takes pride in serving international favorites for study-abroad students

Selma couple celebrates 73 years together
Wife recalls early days of marriage and explains couple’s secret to lasting love

Patterns of Success
Fashion designer makes it big in New York

Head swim coach receives top honor
30-something, award-winning coach leads nationally ranked team

Alumnus accepts job at Generalate in Rome
Jesuit priest teaching in Mobile, Ala., takes on greater responsibilities

Love of journalism (and a little persistence) opens doors for alumnus
NPR intern refused to take no for an answer

Sharing the wealth
Couple donates classical music CD collection to university

Assistant professor has great aim
Teacher continues to learn about love of shooting

A Life of Service
Volunteer makes service her mission as a social worker

Volleyball player breaks UIW record
Team player earns 16 individual awards

Q&A format interviews

In His Own Words
President celebrates 25 years of leadership

A conversation with five professors from India
International instructors promote diversity

Double Play: Twin student-athletes pack twice the punch
Five sets of twins discuss competition, teamwork, and sibling rivalry

Environmental Trends

Renovations, new construction create a healthier environment for students
Energy-friendly changes offer immediate and long-term benefits

Blog – Just imagine … one ton of recycled paper

Social Issues

Who is my neighbor?
Marketing faculty volunteer in Africa to teach business skills

International social justice
World history comes to life for political science students

Summer service is in session
Students volunteer for home painting projects

Honor Flight sending area veterans to D.C.
Chapter organizes free trip to visit National World War II Memorial

Athletes Gain ACCESS-ability
Students share connection between faith and life with community

Woman and birth mother reunited, thanks to Facebook
Daughter discovers missing clue and turns to social media

Building the future of Africa
Student group raises $25,000 to build school in Mali

Serving One Another
Mission prompts students to share, teach and act in service

Food and Fitness

Chef Daniel Keadle: The Art of Chocolate
Pastry chef creates huge holiday display

Community Success Story
As-told-to article covering marathon runners and walkers

Fine Arts

Rooted in Another World
New Zealand theatre director teaches student in Texas

Converse fashions art-themed block party
Event showcases artists of all kinds

Science and Technology

It’s Scien-tea-fic
Professor’s passion for tea becomes topic of research

Blog – Introducing Cardinal Island
Professor uses Second Life for virtual learning opportunities

New tool promotes interactivity in virtual classrooms
Students benefit from university’s embrace of new technology

International Topics

United They Stand
Worlds collide and collaborate as students from three countries meet to study

Crossing Borders
American professor helps nurses earn advanced degrees in Mexico

Higher Education

UIW, students celebrate milestone at first pharmacy graduation
Article details benefits of university’s young pharmacy program

Nursing building renovation and expansion will accommodate 50 percent more students
Article focuses on new facilities as selling point for new students

Graduate finds a second home in China
Article highlights opportunities afforded to university graduates

Expanding department grows in harmony
Focus is on university’s outstanding music professors and planned renovations

GRACE added to curriculum
Faith, service and hands-on experience come together in new program

Fashion Department celebrates 30 Years on the Cutting Edge
Changes to fashion show resulted in fundraiser and increased enrollment

Culture Shock
English teaching experience in China offers students new understanding

Sister school begins new partnership
Double degree program prepares students for work in Turkey or the U.S.

First Mexico Grads Get Double Diplomas
University celebrates first graduates of international campus

Preserving an Oasis
University’s new purchase to become a retreat center

Leading the Way
Doctoral student selected as president of university in Philippines

Athletics

Cardinal football takes first steps
Athletes begin practice for university’s fledgling football program

Conditioned for Success
International student celebrates NCAA championship awards

Blogs

Words on the Page guest post
Blog on freelance writing

University of the Incarnate Word blog
Blog focused on establishing and reinforcing university brand

The end and the beginning
(University branding) Inspirational post congratulating graduates

Thanksgiving Blessings
(University branding) Post on faith and thanksgiving

UIW professor chases eye of the storm
Interview with hurricane chaser and local celebrity

On our knees
(University branding) Response to crisis in Haiti

Blog for Rotary International
During a one-month learning experience in France, I kept up the group’s travel blog

Editing

Compiled article – Service across the States

San Antonio TASTE magazine
Copy editing

The Word magazine
Magazine editor