Technical Writer (Contractor)     Huntsville, AL (Remote)
Media Fusion LLC
February 2023 – May 2023
I provided writing and editorial support for two NASA Concept Study Report proposals: the LEAP (LargE Area gamma-ray burst Polarimeter) and MoonBEAM (Moon Burst Energetics All-sky Monitor). Work included general proofreading/copyediting, consistency, “one voice” editing, and other tasks as needed.

Contract Instructional Designer    Franklin, TN (Remote)
Precision Dynamics International (PDI)
May 2015 – December 2023
As an instructional designer, I wrote, edited, and coordinated the work of other writers as part of the Field Training Academy program at Nissan USA. Content included lecture/ presentations, interactive group activities, PowerPoint-based software simulations, participant workbooks, and other classroom materials.

Technical Writer/Editor (Consultant/Remote)
Protingent/Blue Origin     Kent, WA and Winter Park, FL
June 2018 – February 2023
As a freelance technical writing contributor, I edited internal engineering documents for the New Glenn launch vehicle, government and commercial proposals, and executive memos. I also took meeting minutes, edited documents, and noted action items for launch vehicle certification for both NASA and National Security Space Launch payloads.

Technical Writer (Consultant/Remote)
Advanced Space     Westminster, CO
January 2017 – October 2018
As a freelance technical writing contributor, I assisted Advanced Space with SBIR/STTR proposals to NASA and the Department of Defense, web content, and other literary needs as assigned.

Technical Writer (Consultant/Remote)
Green Structure Homes (GSH) of Alabama   Huntsville, AL
February 2015 – March 2020
As a consulting technical writer, I assisted GSH of Alabama with writing and editing proposals, task orders, and official correspondence with the U.S. Government (FEMA).

Technical Writer (Consultant)
ScribbleFish Media    Windermere, FL
March 2014 – December 2018 
As part of the ScribbleFish team, I provided technical writing and research services for business development and direct customer activities. I also supported guest/member operations at ScribbleSpace, ScribbleFish’s standalone coworking space.

Freelance Journalist     Orlando, FL
SpaceFlight Insider
June 2016 – May 2018
As a remote reporter, I covered stories related to human spaceflight, launch vehicles, as well as other space-related activities as assigned. I was a lead contributor to The Hangar, a series of reference pages providing historical narratives, technical descriptions, mission profiles, and technical data on prominent launch vehicles, spacecraft, and spaceports.

Technical Writer (Consultant)    Orlando, FL
Bryce Space and Technology (formerly The Tauri Group)
May 2014 – March 2015
Developed and edited content for NASA reports and other publications. I also supported business development/proposal writing for Bryce Space and Technology as needed.

Freelance Writer/Editor     Orlando, FL
Self-Employed
January 2014 – May 2024
My contributions as a professional writer have included strategic communication, business development/proposals (everything from SBIRs to billion-dollar NASA procurements), marketing collateral, policy writing, and government relations writing, primarily for aerospace or other technical organizations (including Protingent/Blue Origin).

Zero Point Frontiers Corporation (ZPFC)        Orlando, FL
Communications Consultant
December 2013 – August 2019
As a communications consultant, I supported technical, marketing, internet, and internal communications for ZPFC’s diverse lines of work.

Chief of Communications
October 2012 – December 2013
As the communications lead for a technology analysis and insight firm, I touched nearly every corporate and direct-client product. I helped ZPFC establish and maintain their corporate “voice,” brand, and communication products.

ScienceCheerleader.com   Philadelphia, PA
Event & Membership Director July 2008 – June 2018
I supported the Science Cheerleaders (http://sciencecheerleader.com), a group of NFL, NBA, and collegiate cheerleaders pursuing careers or degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). I handled event logistics, press releases, operational plans, budgets, internal communications, recruiting, and outreach materials, 90% remotely. In addition to scheduling Science Cheerleaders to lead citizen science activities, such as Project MERCCURI which sent microbes to the International Space Station, I also coordinated the Cheerleaders’ performance at the USA Science & Engineering Festival (http://www.usasciencefestival.org/). We led 1,278 youth cheerleaders in the World’s Largest Science Cheer, making it into the Guinness Book of World Records. I also maintained the organizational database.

Meredith Advocacy    Huntsville, AL
Social Media Writer/Editor
April 2014 – May 2016
As part of a small lobbying firm, I developed and maintained content for Meredith Advocacy’s web, Facebook, and Twitter presences. This work also included some communications strategy, audience analysis, legislation/regulatory analysis, and other communication inputs, as needed.

Schafer Corporation         Huntsville, AL
Sr. Technical Writer    Marshall Space Flight Center
April 2007 – September 2012
Supporting Marshall Space Flight Center I researched, wrote, and edited internal proposals, conference papers, and other reports for the Engineering Directorate, Science & Mission Systems division, and Space Launch System (SLS). As part of the Office of Strategic Analysis & Communication, I wrote communication/outreach plans; white papers for NASA Headquarters and Congress; executive speeches; technical articles; social networking site content; executive talking points; strategic messages; and education/outreach collateral (including internet and intranet sites, informational videos, fact sheets, and brochures). I also analyzed and recommended strategic message content and execution processes.

National Space Society    Huntsville, AL
Volunteer Writer and Event Manager     International Space Development Conference
September 2001 – May 2011
As Conference Chairman for the successful 2011 International Space Development Conference (ISDC), which hosted 857 attendees, over 20 exhibitors, a job fair, and a tornado-relief charity auction—all in the midst of budgetary uncertainties, program cancellations, and a tornado outbreak. Previously, as an NSS volunteer I wrote marketing and public affairs materials, including: lobbying and public interest presentations, policy papers, Web content, book reviews, advertisements, convention promotion materials, and brochures. I led a letter-writing campaign in 2004 to get letters in the top 100 newspapers in the nation promoting World Space Week. In 2004 and 2005, I participated in congressional lobbying efforts in support of the Constellation Program. As Chairman of the Policy Formulation Subcommittee from 2007 to 2010, I wrote position papers and press releases.