EXPERIENCE:
WRITER / CONSULTANT, Malvern, IA by way of New York, NY (2007 – PRESENT)
• Full-time writer specializing in mainstream literary fiction, non-fiction and corporate communication
• Part-time events/marketing consultant and resume/career specialist
THE TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW, Dallas, TX (2005 – 2007)
SENIOR DIRECTOR, SPECIAL EVENTS/MARKETING
• Directed large scale international events and promotions; including concerts, shows, cruises, golf tournaments, fundraisers, contests, fan gatherings, parties, galas, tradeshows, expos and health fairs
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION, New York, NY (1998 – 2005)
SENIOR MANAGER, NBA ENTERTAINMENT
• Managed shows, productions, features, events, promotions and contests
NBC NEWSCHANNEL 4, New York, NY (1997 – 1998)
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, INVESTIGATIVE UNIT
• Generated and researched story ideas, assisted production staff, corresponded with viewers/guests
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Romance Writers of America, Chick Lit Writers of the World
Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation (www.pkdcure.org/valzane)
EDUCATION:
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY, West Chester, PA (1997)
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Communication Studies & Journalism