About GMoney
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Industry EventsMediaPublishingJournalism
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Sector Corporate CommunicationsOriginal Content
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Preferred Job Title CCO (Chief Content Officer)CCO (Chief Communications Officer)EditorEditor in Chief
Summary
I am a talented writer, editor, and team leader, who just sold my media and event business after 18 years. I am looking to bring my experience and skills to the creation of killer content — in whatever form it’s needed. Crisp, concise, and impactful is what connects with readers
Experience
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1988 - 1994
National Review
Executive Editor
• Moved from mail reader to manager of the 15-member edit staff in one year, cutting a day off the editorial process • Wrote numerous articles and editorials for this leading journal of opinion, influencing public policy and national debate • Traveled the country as a political reporter, attracting US Senate candidates vying for my endorsement • Modernized the editorial and production process—networking computers and digitizing proof and print process
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1994 - 2000
Reader\'s Digest
Senior Editor
• Managed international editors-in-chief for some of the 40 foreign editions, greatly increasing the quality of content • Edited, wrote, and project-managed for the largest-circulation magazine in the world, locally and internationally • Edited a monthly column that consistently ranked number one on the reader poll among all content in Reader’s Digest
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2000 - 2001
Jungle Interactive Media
Deputy Editor
• Hired ahead of other students into Jungle Media by NYU Stern professor Jon Housman who founded the business • Edited and wrote for MBA Jungle, an upscale lifestyle magazine for MBA students, bringing MBA savvy to the task • Nominated for two National Magazine Awards, adding great credibility to the magazine, attracting more ad dollars
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2002 - 2020
TownVibe Media
Editor-in-Chief / Owner
• Ridgefield Magazine satisfied a real demand for a luxury advertising platform in a wealthy NYC suburb • The town’s pride factor in the magazine added 10% to the value of homes, said one realtor group • Expanded into six other markets over ten years, gaining great respect and meeting demand for upscale ad outlet • Won many awards for quality journalism and design, including Best Single Issue by Folio and Publication of the Year • Managed a team of seven sales people to grow the business from $150,000 to $2.5 million in annual sales • Created custom-publishing division—producing magazines for towns and businesses, adding profitable revenue source • Launched seven highly profitable food & wine events in four CT markets, adding another new revenue source • Live events satisfied changing demands of businesses wanting to meet readers in person in addition to in the magazine • Live events created a new revenue stream, helping to diversify the business model and not rely solely on print ads • Created the Green Awards in 2012, honoring those making positive environmental impact, creating new sponsors