Experience
Senior Writer, AFL-CIO, Oct. 2012-present, Washington, D.C.: As senior writer, I am responsible for the federation's blog as well as writing e-mails and other materials. In this role, I serve as one of the most public-facing voices of the organization and labor movement. In addition to writing most articles on the blog, I also edit and publish the articles of others. I also edit and produce the AFL-CIO podcast, "State of the Unions."
Screenwriter, Oct. 2019-present, Washington, D.C.: As a self-taught screenwriter, I have completed 21 feature screenplays, 13 teleplays and nine short scripts. Of these, two of the features and the short have been sold and are in production for KaoticKlone productions.
Founder and Creative Director, Revolutionary Exchange Productions, Aug. 2015-Present, Washington, D.C.: RevEx is a progressive event planning and creative development organization. In addition to writing, editing and producing my own work, I have mentored, co-written, edited and inspired the works of others. To date, we have produced dozens of events, more than 100 podcast episodes, two books, several albums of original music, a card game and numerous other projects.
Communications Director, Darcy Burner for Congress, June 2012-Oct. 2012, Seattle, Washington: Served as the communications director during the primary, helping the campaign transition from a period of stagnation to become one of the more dynamic candidates during that year's primaries. In addition to raising nearly half a million dollars, we also published "Darcy Magazine," and Oprah magazine style explainer of the candidate and her background.
Labor Reporter, Crooks and Liars, Aug. 2011-Jun. 2012, Tallahassee, Florida: Researched, wrote and reported on political and labor events and people for the blog Crooks and Liars.
Adjunct Professor, Tallahassee Community College (and various others), Jan. 2001-Jun 2012, Tallahassee and other parts of Florida.
Executive Director, Florida Progressive Coalition, May 2006-May 2012, Tallahassee, Florida.
Freelance Blogger, Creative Loafing, March 2011-May 2011, Tallahassee, Florida.
Co-organizer, Blogs United, 2007 - 2011, Tallahassee, Florida.
New Media Director, Kendrick Meek for Florida, July 2009-Sep. 2010, Tallahassee, Florida.
City Leader, Living Liberally, 2007-2009, Tallahassee, Florida.