LM (Gold) Post

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Kent, WA98030 Phone:

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SUMMARY

Writer, author and editor with 15+ years experience in

financial, computing, business and legal journalism. Author of several business

and investing books. Legal, business and computing columnist for multiple

international publications.

RELATED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Business editor for metropolitan daily newspaper

and for large online business publication.

Author of several published books on business

and investing, computing, and education.

Managerial-level editing experience with US and

overseas business newspapers and magazines

Writer for computing and legal columns for PC World, Columbia Business Times, Multifamily

Executive, other international publications.

Post-graduate degree work in law, personal

finance, journalism

Extensive computing background

PUBLISHING HISTORY

Writerspost.com

Writing and Editing Services,Kent,

WA; other locations. 1993 to

present.

Author. Author

of several non-fiction books on investing, technology, education and personal

finance. Titles include:

The

Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Excel(multiple editions)

JK

Lasser's Invest Online (two editions)

Boot Your

Broker

Editor. Edit

book-length manuscripts for publication. Among non-fiction titles I've edited: From Defiance

to Cooperation, Your First Year as a High School Teacher,Your First Year as a an Elementary School

Teacher.

Writer.

Columnist and feature writer for various publications and technology

businesses.

Nikkei Business

Press. Tokyo, Japan;

San Jose, California;

New York

Bureau Office.

Business Editor.

Edited and wrote international financial, technology and business stories for

international audience.

New Directions

for News. Columbia, Missouri.

Director. Directed

research and publications for journalism think-tank associated with the University of Missouri. Supervised staff of six,

including researchers, web developer, and interns. Produced research projects

regarding the future of newspaper journalism for publications such as the Los Angeles Times and the Salt Lake Tribune.

IDG

Communications (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong.

Contributing

Editor,PCWorld Hong Kong. Produce regular monthly columns, copy

editing services.

Managing

Editor,PCWorld Hong Kong, PCWorld Singapore, PCWorld Malaysia. Responsible for all editorial

and production, from editorial direction to final product. Proposed, obtained

funding for, and started up all three publications. Hired and managed editorial

and production team of eight full-time staff and five contributors in three

countries.

Member,IDG editorial board. Represented Asia

and Pacific publications on international board to improve editorial resource

sharing among 165 International Data Group publications worldwide.

Managing

Editor,Computerworld On-Line.

Proposed and started up Asia's largest

electronic publication. The system has nearly 10,000 users throughout Southeast Asia, and carries news, reviews, comparisons,

features and technical bulletins.

Managing

Editor,Computerworld Hong Kong. Edited trade weekly with staff of three

writers. Oversaw transition from traditional production to desktop publishing.

Lecturer.

Represented IDG at various

speaking engagements discussing the Asian technology industry.

Sharp

Communications (HK) Ltd, Hong Kong.

Publisher, Information Age. Published regional

trade monthly with circulation of 8,000. Responsible for advertising, financial

management, editorial direction, circulation, traffic and production. Managed

staff of 13 in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.

The Federation of

Hong Kong Industries, Hong Kong.

Director,

Industry Affairs, Research and Communications

Edited monthly journal, The Industrialist, for members.

Oversaw complete re-launch of publication with updated editorial focus, layout,

design, and editorial departments.

Managed public communications division. Improved

profile of Federation by liaising with print and broadcast journalists and

arranging interviews with Federation members on controversial business and

trade issues. Oversaw economic and industrial research, returning division to

profitability by creating markets for research reports.

Wrote speeches for Federation chairman and

vice-chairmen.

Managed staff of 31 in three divisions of

Federation.

Trade Media (HK)

Ltd.,Taipei, Taiwan,

ROC; Hong Kong.

News Editor, Computer

Products. Edited and wrote for 700-page monthly trade magazine. Oversaw

offshore bureaux in Korea, Japan, Taiwan,

Singapore, India and the Philippines. Wrote assignment

memos, established communications network for stringers throughout Asia region.

Associate

Editor, AsiaTrends. Edited and

wrote for monthly newsletter sold to US subscribers.

Taipei Bureau

Chief, Computer Products.

Responsible for copy editing, training, staffing and writing. Supervised two

stringers.

China

Economic News, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.

Correspondent. Wrote

features for weekly business newspaper.

The

Daily Herald, Provo,

Utah.

Business

Editor. Edited and wrote for biweekly business section.

Religion

Writer. Edited and wrote for weekly religion section in daily newspaper

with county-wide circulation.

US Congressional

Campaign, M. Kessler, American Fork, Utah.

Media

Coordinator. Conducted research, wrote speeches, and arranged media

interviews for US congressional candidate.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Various

Organizations,Columbia,

Missouri

Instructor. Volunteer

teaching evening courses on writing family histories.

English-Language

Editors' Group,Hong Kong.

Member. Participated in monthly group editorial

discussions, publication critiques, and professional resource sharing.

English Language

Schools International,Taipei,

Taiwan, ROC.

Language Instructor. Taught English writing courses to

university students. Wrote four-level syllabus and coordinate student handbooks

focusing on various points of English grammar and usage, including units on

news writing, feature writing, and writing press releases.

Northwest

Collegiate Press Association

Coordinator. Proposed and founded press association

for college journalism students in Washington, Oregon, and British

Columbia. Coordinated founding conference, which was

attended by more than 70 charter members. Scheduled lectures by leading media

personalities.

EDUCATION

University Of Missouri -- Columbia.Columbia, Missouri.

Master's of Journalism (candidate). 1994 to 1995.

University of Wolverhampton. (HolbornCollege,

London, England).

Certificate of Higher Education (LLB [Hons]). Accredited three-year law course,

qualifying for admission to English and Commonwealth bar examinations. 1991 to

1994.

Brigham Young University.Provo,

Utah.

Completed degree work for Bachelor of Science. Major

course of study: Financial Planning and Counseling.

The American College.Bryn

Mawr, Pennsylvania.

Completed certificate requirements for (Chartered

Financial Consultant) designation.

Studied Mandarin Chinese for two years.

Green RiverCommunity

College.

Auburn, Washington.

Major course of study: Journalism and media.

AWARDSVolunteer of the Year. Auburn

Valley YMCA. 2004. For work with youth programs.Graduate Scholarship. University of Missouri

at Columbia.

Awarded merit-based academic scholarship. Taggart Scholarship. The AmericanCollege,

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Full tuition scholarship

awarded for study towards ChFC designation. First

Place

Winner. NationalCollege Writing

Competition. International Association for Financial Planning, Atlanta, Georgia,

USA.

Thesis: Household Credit Practices in Asia.

Journalism Talent Grant. BrighamYoungUniversity, Provo, Utah, USA. Awarded partial waiver of

university fees based on past achievement in journalism and

communications. Earl Phillips Award. Seattle Metro YMCA, Seattle, Washington,

USA.

Financial scholarship awarded for achievement in community service, based

on volunteer activities in developing and producing a newsletter, working

as a youth camp counselor, and advising the Youth Legislature program for

a Seattle-area YMCA.

RELATED SKILLS

Computing Background:

Thorough knowledge of most PC hardware, software and peripherals, on-line

services, Internet. Proficient at Web page design and software user training.

Languages: English,

Mandarin Chinese, some French

Training: Financial,

estate and tax planning; business accounting; land law, family law,

jurisprudence, commercial law, European Community law, law of contract.

References: Excellent

references available upon request.

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