Writing Works

TECHNICAL WRITING • engaging and clear

Mark is skilled at translating and communicating complex and specialized information to non-expert audiences. He enjoys being an intermediary and working with content experts. Mark loves learning about new fields and is quick to pick up concepts and technical vocabulary as well as to discover resonant metaphors and other explanatory strategies.

Strategies in Biomedical Data Science, Wiley (2016) • http://bit.ly/2cQcR78

OpenStack Swift, O’Reilly Press (2014) • http://oreil.ly/1yNpz76

Bureau of Planning and Central City 2035 Plan Discussion Draft • https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/article/564244

Charles Schwab Exchange-Traded Funds • Sales Materials

Charles Schwab • Customer due diligence rule change update

American Meetings • Ideal supplier tool • http://bit.ly/2sGF4VW

STORYTELLING • uncovering narratives

We are a storytelling species and narratives are uniquely engaging and memorable. Mark can discover and develop effective stories for many settings and occasions.

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability • Urban Design Direction • https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/68417

Introspecs • Profile of house redesign • http://bit.ly/2DtZp24

Microsoft IoT blog • Profile of Daimler Trucks • http://bit.ly/2E0ne2B

Orox Leather Co. • Company profile video • http://bit.ly/2dBQUsj

EDITING • advocating for the reader

Through working as a freelance writer and as a teacher of writing, Mark has developed strong and varied editing skills. He is able to work within established style guidelines, preserve different voices, offer constructive and sensitive feedback, and help organizations and individuals deepen their writing skills. Mark is comfortable offering formative editing services as well as carrying out final copy editing.

Master Recycler Program Handbook • http://www.masterrecycler.org/members-manual/

Orox Leather Co. • Company catalog • http://bit.ly/2cQLyES

Software Defined Storage with OpenStack Swift (2013) • http://amzn.to/2durquK

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability • 2035 Comprehensive Plan Draft • https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/65310

WRITING FOR THE WEB • inviting, useful and visual

Mark is attentive to aesthetics, information architecture best practices, and the need for readability at a glance. Mark has been responsible for website redesigns and launches, supervised web developers and graphic designers, and has been responsible for ongoing web maintenance for a non-profit event space and an online store.

Introspecs • Website redesign and content • https://introspecs.com

The Old Church Concert Hall • Website content and maintenance • http://theoldchurch.org

Orox Leather Co. • Website content • https://www.oroxleather.com/

Health Republic Insurance • Website content

BLOGGING • establishing a persona

Mark can help your organization create an effective blogging presence that will solidify reputation and connect with key audiences.

Introspecs • Holiday gift guide • http://bit.ly/2E1yvzN

Arnerich Massena • Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k): Planning your retirement contributions • http://bit.ly/2dpfr5P

ESCALATES • EvidenceNOW is a Test of Primary Care Extension • https://escalates.org/story/primarycareextension/

Arnerich Massena • What to do in times of volatility? • http://bit.ly/2cQQ3PV

SOCIAL MEDIA • staying connected and current

Mark is responsible for communications and social media for Introspecs and he was Communications Director (2015-16) for Orox Leather Co. He develops brand identity and persona across social media channels, curates visual content, and engages and grows followers.

Introspecs • Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/introspecspdx/

Introspecs • Blog • https://introspecs.com/blog/

Orox Leather Co. • Instagram • @oroxleatherco

Introspecs • Pinterest • https://www.pinterest.com/Introspecs/

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS • art and environment

Mark enjoys writing about art and environmental issues.

Illuminating the Petrochemical Landscape, Places Journal (2013) • http://bit.ly/2dP56jp

Gathering of Waters, An Invitation to Know Your River: Basia Irland, Sculpture Magazine (2013) • http://bit.ly/2dHPJaz

Landscape Time: Floating the Grand Canal with Philipp Scholz Ritterman • http://bit.ly/2cV2K1a

VOLUNTEER WORK

Mark wrote and edited the newsletter for Cesar Chavez Elementary School (2015 – 2017) and he is the school’s parent coordinator and fundraiser for Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) (2017 – present).

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