I began my writing and photography career during high school on Chicago's south side. I was editor of the high school annual the Aitchpee as well as editor of my college yearbook where I introduced a new format made up of a binder with several multipage inserts for various subjects of interest to the audience. In the Marines, I worked on the editorial staff of the Corps’ glossy magazine Leatherneck. During that assignment I was also privileged to work with Lou Lowery, the photographer that captured the first photos of the flag-raising on Mt. Suribachi. After my service, I have been fortunate to work on more than 27 programs involving marketing, advertising and public relations. I worked with Hallmark Cards, Microsoft, Adobe, Dell, Apple, Philips consumer electronics, Matsushita, TDK, and Sony. I have worked with a half dozen major NYC agencies and eagerly pursuing PR work for my clients.