Writing

Here are some samples of my work:

Book Chapter
Importance of Tasting Room Activities and Staff Training in Emerging Wine Regions: The Case of Northern Virginia (co-authored), Wine Tourism Destination Management and Marketing: Theory and Cases,  Palgrave Macmillan, 2019, Pages 497-513

Folio Awards Honorable Mention Article                               
Master the Art of Interviewing, The Toastmaster

 

Other Articles
Volunteer Leaders and Staff Strategies for a Productive Relationship, Associations Now
Advance Your Career Through Self-Leadership, The Toastmaster
Beyond the Beer: Three Breweries Serving Their Communities, CraftBeer.com
Metropolitan Beer Trail Increases Business For All, CraftBeer.com
Leading Without A Title, The Toastmaster
A Surprising Truth Behind High Achievers, The Toastmaster
Increase Your Impact by Narrowing Your Focus, The Toastmaster
How a Listening Tour Improved Deliverables and Communication, Associations Now
Matthew Peetz Says Working with Yeast is a Little Like Running a Zoo, CraftBeer.com
How Volunteering Improves Your Health, The Toastmaster
Craft Brewers Find Flavor and Flexibility with Rice, CraftBeer.com
The Benefits of Bilingualism, Toastmaster
Korean Tradition Kept Alive with U.S. Rice, USA Rice Daily
Mind Your Business – Tax Tips for Writers, The Writer (PDF)
Beer That Makes a Difference in People’s Lives, CraftBeer.com
U.S. Rice Makes Its Mark on a Chinese Tradition, Whole Grain (PDF, page 4)
Working Out: Writing Exercises Help Strengthen Your Craft, The Writer (PDF)
Beer Made with Rice Wins Gluten-Free Homebrewing Competition, USA Rice Daily
The Most Innovative Rice Organization You’ve Never Heard Of (Probably), Whole Grain (PDF, pages 8-9)
U.S. Rice Finds a Home in Locally Made Saké, USA Rice Daily
Perspectives on Tasting Room Staff Training, Wine Business Monthly

2022 Bethesda Urban Partnership Essay Competition Honorable Mention
Cutting Through Chaos, Bethesda Magazine

Other Essays
Darryl for the Win, Star 82 Review
I Find My Hidden Strength, Christian Science Monitor
The Unknown, Entropy
A Star is Born, Wine Enthusiast

Other Poems
[Untitled], Haikuniverse
Boiling Point, The Whisky Blot
Snow Play, The Dirigible Balloon

Self-marketing Materials
I have edited thousands of resumes and cover letters. I believe in using the fewest words for the greatest impact, strengthening people’s personal branding, and helping individuals see all that they have to offer.