Skills Writing, editing, social media marketing, blogs, ghostwriting, public relations, management, opinion-writing, directing news coverage, marketing, coaching reporters and tracking down news sources. President BZ & Associates Glen Ellyn, IL April 2006 to present Provide writing, editing, grant-writing, and media consulting to clients, including Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, National Restaurant Association, Chronicle Media, Shaw Media, Demand Studios, eCopywriters, Eagle Book Bindery, Kane County Chronicle and Northwest Herald. Writing - How to and medical articles for Demand Studios, a clearinghouse for eHow and other online services. - Provided daily coverage of month-long libel trial involving state Supreme Court Justice Bob Thomas. Media consulting - Work with national and international media at National Restaurant Association Show. Grant-writing - Researched and applied for grants for Chicago area company looking to triple its work force