Clients include: Hewlett-Packard, Intuit, Smooth Jazz News, James Marshall Consulting, San Diego Natural History Museum, Sage Submissions LLC, Point Loma Association, Peninsula Beacon, AECOM, ELM (ELearningMind), San Diego State University.
For over 11 years, I edited the Point Loma Association newsletter, a quarterly piece focused on the good works of the Point Loma Association, and on the Point Loma community. The newsletter became “whatever Kerri wanted to write about.” In addition to gathering news from board members, committee leaders, and other organizations, I highlighted PLA projects, community stakeholders, issues affecting the Point Loma community, and included an “Around Town” column and calendar, where I featured new businesses and upcoming events. I was editor and graphic designer, as I laid out the entire piece using Adobe InDesign.
Download the Winter 2017 issue HERE
After following my curiosity about the big brown spiders in my neighborhood hanging in massive webs spanning trees, houses, eaves and sidewalks, I got an opportunity to write a series of articles for Field Notes, the magazine for the San Diego Natural History Museum. This is the article, complete with fantastic photos by arachnologist Jim Berrian.
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This article about Tina Nova of Genoptix appeared in a book about the burgeoning biotech and life sciences companies in San Diego.
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After touring the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment plant with my husband’s Rotary group, I became intrigued by the workings of the plant, and thought others might be interested as well. I got a more personalized tour from the plant operator, and shared my experiences with members of the Point Loma Association. The article was a hit: I got requests from members to share it with their friends, coworkers, and clients.
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These two samples show my approach to editing: 1) Saying more with less, and in terms the reader can understand; 2) putting myself into the role of the audience by asking questions and pointing out passages that are unclear or misleading.