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Writing: Healthcare, Medical, Wellness | Education & Higher Ed | Technology
Business Services, Financial, Legal | B2C, B2B E-commerce
Editing, Fact-Checking, & Proofreading
Writing
Healthcare, Medical, Wellness
Acupuncture for Fertility Benefits
A deeply researched article about the efficacy of acupuncture treatments for fertility issues, written for Sahaj Holistic Clinic, an acupuncturist based in Ontario, Canada. This is an excerpt from a longer article, which cites many additional scientific studies and is available upon request. I wrote another article about acupuncture and cosmetic surgery, which hasn’t been published yet.
Ambassador Home Care Agency
Wrote web content for this Pennsylvania-based home care agency, for different target audiences—people in need of home services, relatives or friends who wished to care for a loved one, and caregivers interested in working directly for the company. Content was written for the home page, services page, about page, what sets us apart page, and more.
George Washington’s Teeth
This is a light-hearted blog post about George Washington’s teeth, encouraging people to practice good oral hygiene. It was written for the DentaLux dental practice (a Webfly SEO agency client).
Health Care Trends in 2023
An article that discusses the healthcare trends in 2023, including digital healthcare, precision medicine, AI, blockchain, and telehealth. Written for Oklahoma City University Online Nursing Blog (4/19/23).
The Promise of Big Data in Healthcare
This article examines the application of big data and data analytics in healthcare settings. It was written for EmergingEd in November 2022. The site is no longer up, but the article can be seen on the Internet Archive.
How to Boost Energy: Top Energy Boosting Supplements
This intensively researched article about energy-boosting dietary supplements was written for MD Logic Health. It focuses on Ashwagandha, CoQ10, Vitamin B12, Iron, L-Theanine, and other energy boosters, with many links to scientific studies.
Understanding Celiac Disease: The Serious Condition Behind the Gluten-Free Craze
This article, written for Slingshot Health, an online healthcare marketplace, examines celiac disease. The piece discusses what celiac disease is, its causes and statistics, who is at risk, symptoms, complications, diagnostics, and how to prevent and treat this debilitating condition. Slingshot Health is no longer online, but the article can be seen on the Internet Archive.
Vaccines & Immunizations
This occupational health page provides information on vaccines and immunizations for employees, as well as which industries require testing. It was written for Health Street, an organization that offers DNA testing, drug testing, background checks, and occupational health services.
Top 10 Breakthroughs of the Human Genome Project
In this blog post for Slingshot Health, an online healthcare marketplace, National DNA Day is celebrated with the Top 10 breakthroughs of the human genome project. It explains what the project is and highlights key accomplishments, such as making scientific data publicly available, discovering our origins, reducing the cost and complexity of gene sequencing, identifying the causes of diseases, and developing life-saving genetic tests and personalized medicine. Slingshot Health is no longer online, but the article can be seen on the Internet Archive.
Hidden Sugar in the Diet: A Product to Solve This Health Risk
This whitepaper for OmniActive focuses on the dangers of hidden sugar in the diet and how OmniActive’s MetaVive supplement provides a solution to this health risk. The company still exists, but my article is not on their site.
Medical Marijuana: 10 Health Benefits of Cannabis
This article is about the medical benefits of cannabis. It was written for Ganja Lighting Supply. The company no longer exists, and the article is not available on the Internet Archive.
What’s the Big Deal About CBD?
This article, written for Ganja Lighting Supply, discusses the health benefits of CBD and how it differs from THC. This company no longer exists, and the article is not available on the Internet Archive.
Empower Your Workout with VH-PRE
Product information for Value Health Products, a company that sells dietary supplements. This page, for their VH-PRE body-building supplement, includes deeply researched data about the product’s ingredients. Keep scrolling down the page to read all the content and references.
7 Benefits of Using Body Scrub
Wrote web content about various types of skin afflictions and effective herbal remedies for a company that offered natural body scrubs. The Simply Scrub website is no longer available, but its pages can still be accessed on the Internet Archive. Content is before and after “Solutions.” The main page has links to all but one of the pages (blackheads). Click on the image or name for content.
Cannabinoids in CBD Products and Terpenes in CBD Products
These two articles were written for Alura Organics CBD in 2019, but the site never went live, and the company no longer exists. These deeply researched articles discuss the various cannabinoids and terpenes in their products, their properties, and potential health benefits.
Education & Higher Ed.
The Evolution of Distance Education in 2020
This article explores the evolution of distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was written for the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences.
Instructional Teaching Strategies for Special Education Distance Learning
This article, about instructional teaching strategies for special education distance learning, was written for Rev, a company that offers closed captioning and transcription services for Zoom meetings.
We Care Microsite
The WeCare microsite, part of Northeastern University (Boston, MA), was completely reorganized and edited, with additional content written to better address the needs of students, friends, parents, and faculty. WeCare is a network of support services for Northeastern students experiencing unexpected challenges in their personal or academic life, enabling them to succeed.
Northeastern University Visitor Center Interactive Walls
Interviewed and wrote about students on global study, volunteer service, and co-ops, for Northeastern University Visitor Center’s interactive walls. Wrote profiles about faculty, assembled content and assets, uploaded to custom CMS, and QA tested screens. Read the news article.
Process Documentation
Wrote various process documents for Northeastern University’s Student Financial Services department.
User Guide and Quick Start Guide for UMass Boston Website
Content management and migration to a new website for two colleges at the University of Massachusetts, Boston (College of Nursing and Health Sciences and College of Liberal Arts). Created content inventory and mapped existing pages to the new site. Collaborated with more than 20 faculty, staff, and administrators to review, edit, and rewrite content. Authored user guide and training manual for the content management system.
Technology
The Seven reasons why 3D LiDAR is Transforming Airports
In this article, I explore the benefits of using 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) in airports — high precision accuracy, uninterrupted tracking technology, anonymous tracking, light-emitting sensor, large detection ranges, spatial perception, and multipurpose use. It was written for Outsight, a company specializing in 3D LiDAR-based spatial intelligence.
How AI is Used in the Insurance Industry: The Top 5 Benefits
This article examines the advantages that AI technology offers to insurance carriers, including enhancing the customer experience, facilitating quote generation, automating the First Notice of Loss (FNOL) process, and streamlining claims processing. It was written for Ushur, a company that offers an AI-powered Customer Experience Automation (CXA) platform for insurance agencies.
The Importance of Data Analytics in Digital Marketing
This article about data analytics in digital marketing was written for the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at the College of William and Mary. It discusses the three models of marketing analytics, where the data comes from, how marketing analytics is used, and the skills needed to succeed in this field.
Why is Cybersecurity Important?
This blog post discusses the importance of cybersecurity and best practices. It was written for the Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University.
FinTech Trends for CPAs
This article, about financial technology (FinTech) trends for certified public accountants (CPAs), was written for the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University.
The Smart Home AI Guide: Homes of the Future
This Smart Home AI Guide was written for Emerging Ed in October 2022. It discusses how artificial intelligence is used in home automation for security, smoke alarms, automated household chores and leisure activities, energy savings, personal assistants, and more. It also discusses future trends, challenges, and opportunities. The site is no longer up, but the article can be seen on the Internet Archive.
How to Troubleshoot a WOW! Outage
This article discusses how to identify the cause of an internet outage and provides steps to troubleshoot the issue. It was written for WOW! Business internet provider.
Seven Clustering Algorithms Every Data Scientist Must Know
Written for EmergingEd, a company providing online courses for colleges and universities, this article looks at the top seven clustering algorithms for data scientists. It explains what clustering algorithms are, their importance, and how learning how to use them is a valuable skill. It discusses real-world applications and compares the most important clustering algorithms, including their advantages, disadvantages, and applications.
Business Services, Financial, Legal
SierraConstellation Partners Home Page
Wrote the home page for financial consulting firm SierraConstellation Partners, a CSP (Colorado SEO Pros) client.
SierraConstellation Partners – Turnaround Management Page
This web content, written for the financial consulting firm SierraConstellation Partners, discusses their turnaround management services. SCP is a CSP (Colorado SEO Pros) client.
Ensuring Privacy and Security When Hiring a Personal Assistant
This blog article for C-Suite Assistants, a recruiting firm, discusses the importance of privacy and security when hiring a personal assistant.
Essential Qualities of Executive Assistants in Legal Settings: Insights from Recruitment Agencies
This article, written for C-Suite Assistants, presents expert insights on the must-have qualities for EAs in legal settings.
What is Intelligence-Led Policing?
This article examines the successes of intelligence-led policing, which incorporates community-oriented policing (COP); scanning, analyzing, responding, and assessing (SARA); and other advanced policing methods. It was written for Kent State University’s Criminal Justice department.
How to Optimize EV Charging Locations in Parking Facilities
This article for FC Valet, a CSP client, focuses on optimizing electric vehicle (EV) charging in parking facilities.
Stocks.News Financial Articles
Contributing writer for app.stocks.news. Pitched and wrote daily news stories about diverse industries. I covered IPOs, spinoffs, earnings reports, ETFs, stock splits, commodities, legislative actions impacting investors, and macroeconomic issues.
Investors Should Consider These Biotech Stocks As Bird Flu Spreads
This article was written for Stocks.News. It focused on biotech stocks, including CureVac, Novavax, and Moderna. Investor interest soared as concerns about bird flu spread. The article is no longer online but can be viewed on the Internet Archive.
Chewy Sees 27% Bump Following Positive Earnings Report
This article for Stocks.News examines the Chewy pet supply company after its stock rose on a stellar Q1 earnings report. The article is no longer online but can be viewed on the Internet Archive.
Types of Background Checks
This article discusses the importance of background checks for businesses and the various types of screenings available. It was written for Health Street (a Colorado SEO Pros client). Health Street offers drug testing, DNA testing, employment background screenings, and occupational health services.
Why Hospitals Need Valet and Hospitality Services
Written for FC Valet, this article examines how hospitals and healthcare facilities can benefit from valet and hospitality services. It discusses the importance of HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) and patient satisfaction, and defines healthcare support services. It also discusses how a professional valet service and other parking solutions can help hospitals deliver better care to patients and their guests.
GrayZone, Inc. International Anti-Piracy Services
Website migration from ExpressionEngine to WordPress for an anti-piracy services company. Rewrote/edited content for SEO. Wrote anti-piracy services page. Continue to update with news stories and arrests pertaining to piracy, copyright infringement, and counterfeiting.
Sacramento sales recruiters will find top talent for your team
This SEO-optimized, location-specific page was written for CulverCareers, a marketing recruitment agency. It focuses on Sacramento, California, with information about the location, local economy, affordability, amenities, and the most popular neighborhoods.
Truck Driver Recruiting Software
This industry-specific web content was written for the StaffGlass recruiting platform. It’s targeted toward owners of trucking firms, discussing their needs, top recruiting software requirements, and how the StaffGlass process works.
How To Create Meaningful Client Experiences
This blog post was written for CulverCareers, a marketing recruiter. It explains how businesses can create exceptional customer experiences that foster long-term loyalty by combining technology and the human touch.
B2C, B2B E-commerce
Why Couples Sleep Better with Smart Mattresses
This article explains how couples can benefit from sleeping on an innovative smart mattress. It was written for Bryte Beds and discusses the brand’s active pressure relief, adjustable firmness control, individual zone control, sleep tracking, AI-powered SleepConcierge, Silent Wake, and BryteWaves immersive relaxation.
Biodiesel & Other Types of Biofuel Production
This blog post, written for Burt Process Equipment, is about biofuel production and the changing landscape of biofuel materials. It discusses bioethanol and biodiesel production as well as the features of the company’s high-performance pumps.
Eco-friendly Timber Homes
This blog post about eco-friendly timber homes was written for Hamill Creek Timber Homes, a company that offers timber frame building design and construction. The article discusses sustainable building practices, LEED certification, the features of an eco-friendly house, and the sustainability and energy efficiency of wood timber construction.
Silver Plated Kudu Shofars
This product category page was written for Shofars.com, an Israeli company that sells authentic Kosher shofars, made in Israel. The company’s website is no longer available, but its archived pages can be viewed on the Internet Archive. The content is above and below the product listings. Other pages that I wrote include Oryx Shofars, Ram Horn Shofars, Painted Ram Shofars, Silver Plated Ram Shofars, and Anointing Oil Horns.
ChemPlus Chemical Feed Systems
Wrote several web pages for Burt Process Equipment. This one, for their Engineered Systems, is about chemical feed systems. It discusses the purposes for which these systems are used, the types of systems available, and how they operate. This guide also includes FAQs that cover the company’s offerings, their uses, the injected chemicals, standard configurations and components, pump types, and more.
Water Damage Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ page about water damage was written for KIWI Services, a carpet cleaning company for homes and businesses. This extensive information page includes what to do if you have water damage, what sort of damage water can cause, how KIWI gets rid of mold, potential health risks, and much more.
Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
This educational article about mosquito-borne illnesses was written for MosquitoNix pest control services. Click on each illness for the sub-pages. I also created the MosquitoNix Pest Library—Fun!
FAQs: Craftsman Garage Door Openers
This Frequently Asked Questions page about Craftsman garage door openers was written for North Shore Commercial Door (NSCD).
Chromium Minerals
This page, about the chromium trace mineral, was written for All Star Health, a company that offers vitamins, supplements, kitchen and bath products, and pet supplies. Click on “continue reading” to see all the content.
Cultivating Your Love: How to Grow Cannabis
This is a highly detailed beginner’s guide on how to grow cannabis, written for Ganja Lighting Supply. The company no longer exists, and the article is not available on the Internet Archive.
Dig that Retro Chic Look with our Mid-Century Sofas
Wrote various web pages for Apt 2B, a Los Angeles-based furniture maker. At the client’s request, the content was quirky to fit the company’s personality. This sample was for their Mid-Century Sofas page. Scroll past the products. See also Modern Modular Sofas for Those Changeable Mood Swings and Our Chaise Lounge: French Style Meets American Sensibility.
Credit Card Processing – The Basics
This educational article about credit card payment processing for online sellers was written for eMerchant, an integrated payment solutions company. It explains the various rates, fees, merchant accounts, payment gateways, processors, merchant banks, transaction processes, and regulations.
Editing, Fact-Checking, & Proofreading
Editor/Producer for ClearVoice
In the ClearVoice producer role, I organized, dispatched, managed, proofread, and edited assignments, providing research assistance as needed to freelance writers worldwide. At times, this also involved topic ideation, content brief creation, keyword research, and extensive research into complex industries and topics. Industries have included drug testing, DNA testing, background checks, and occupational health screenings; healthcare and medical, laboratory testing services; web development; emergency management software; B2B marketing; health insurance; beauty products; and food distribution.
Proofreading, Editing, and Fact-Checking for Boston-Area Colleges
Proofreading and fact-checking for Northeastern University undergraduate and graduate departments, and annual conference programs for Northeastern University and Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Editing for UMass Boston’s new website (College of Nursing and Health Sciences and College of Liberal Arts).
Book Editing
Research and editing for Toxic History: The Story of the Airborne Toxic Event, by Glen Hoos. Published August 5, 2016. Currently working on Rykobook, by Jeff Rougvie.