Training and Experience

Certifications

• Coach, Neuro-Energetics and IIHNLP (International Institute for Humanistic NeuroLinguistic Psychology), June 2003
• Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Humanistic Neuro-Linguistic Psychology and Time-Based Techniques, Neuro-Energetics and IIHNLP, June 2003
• Master Practitioner of NLP, HNLP, Time-Based Techniques, Neuro-Energetics and IIHNLP, November 2003
• Trainer of NLP/HNLP, Neuro-Energetics and IIHNLP, August 2004
• Companion Animal Practitioner, Tellington TTouch, July 2002

Professional History

• Life Coach and Trainer, 2003 – Present
• Freelance Writer, 2001 – Present
• Investor Relations Consultant and Writer, Principal/Portland Office of The Cereghino Group, 1996 – 2004
• Vice President, Portland Brewing, 1992 – 1996
• Office Manager, Electra Partners, Inc., 1991 – 1992
• Asst. to the General Director, California Theatre Center, 1989 – 1990

Education and Internships

• Scripps College (Claremont, CA) B.A., American Studies, 1989
• Pasadena Playhouse (Pasadena, CA) Marketing Internship, 1989
• McGill University (Montréal, Québec) Exchange Student, 1988
• American University (Washington, D.C.) Washington Semester, 1987
• Ask Washington, Current Events Television Show (Washington, D.C.) Production Internship, 1987

Continuing education includes hundreds of hours in a wide variety of subjects, including: Coaching and Self-Development Workshops, American Society of Journalists and Authors National Conference Workshops, Willamette Writer’s Annual Conference Workshops, various computer software programs, human resources skills, teambuilding, The SEC Institute’s Reporting Skills Workshop, The National Investor Relations Institute National Conference, Understanding Financial Statements, Book Publishing, Design, Small Business and Office Skills.

Professional Memberships

• Northwest Coaches Association, Chapter of the International Coach Federation
• International Institute for Humanistic Neuro-Linguistic Psychology & Hypnosis
• National Guild of Hypnotists
• Willamette Writers
• Dog Writers Association of America