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Speaking engagement resume
Year Presentation type Conference, seminar name, sponsoring organization
2016 Live presentation It’s better together Workshop presentation for a target audience of Toastmaster Club Officers who hold the office of Vice President of Public Relations. Conducted at Lynn University as part of Toastmasters Leadership Institute.

  • January 2016
2014 Live presentation It’s Good For You lightning talk presentation to technical communication professionals.

2014 Live presentation Using the Power of LinkedIn presentation to technical communication professionals in New York City and by virtual attendance.

2013 Live presentation 10 Habits to Advance Your Career and Change Your Life presentation to technical communication professionals

2013
2012
Live presentation and web seminar LinkedIn Training: Improve your profile on the world’s largest business network presentation to technical communication professionals

2012 Live presentation and web seminar Communication Culture: Resolving Conflict and Leveraging Feedback presentation to technical communication professionals

  • March: STC Philadelphia Metro Regional Conference
  • May: STC International Summit
  • August: Web seminar for international audiences
2012 Live presentation and web seminar Virtual Security: Best Practices for Remote Workers presentation to technical communication professionals

  • March: STC Philadelphia Metro Regional Conference
  • April: Web seminar for Hewlett Packard’s Lunch and Learn Series international audiences
  • May: STC International Summit
  • September: Web seminar for international audiences
2011 Live presentation and web seminar Virtual Success: Best Practices for Working Remotely presentation to technical communication professionals

  • March: STC Philadelphia Metro Regional Conference
  • April: STC Rochester Spectrum Conference
  • May: STC International Summit in the International Technical Communication progression
  • August: Web seminar for international audiences
  • October: Web seminar for Hewlett Packard’s Lunch and Learn Series
2007-2012 Annual live presentation Technical Communication Summit Wash Line, STC Philadelphia Metro Chapter. Led and presented interactive follow-up reports from the international Summit. Conducted awards presentations for Active Member Achievement Awards and recruited future volunteers.
2009 Live presentation Keynote speaker at Princeton Toastmasters 30th anniversary dinner meeting. Roasted the club, using communication skills to highlight the achievements of making effective communication a worldwide reality.
2009 Live presentation Mock networking interviewer for freshman professional communication students, Philadelphia University
2008 Seminar Create Your Rainbow. Presented this training module to Youth Toastmasters about using vocal variety.
2008 Live presentation A Day in the Life of a Technical Writer career presentation to students in the Professional Communication Program, Philadelphia University, with fellow STC Philadelphia Metro Chapter volunteer leaders.
2008 Live presentations Adapting Our Technical Communication Skills to Changing Environments

  • May: STC Philadelphia Metro Chapter
  • February: STC Palm Beaches Chapter
2008 Live presentation and mentoring Invited presenter at Poinciana Elementary School career day. IBM activity for EWeek to inspire K-8 students to consider engineering and technical careers. Spoke about technical writing career paths, personal salary and earning history, educational requirements, and typical work day activities. EWeek 2008 was co-chaired by IBM CEO Sam Palmisano.
2008 Live presentation Speaking of Food Presented this module on impromptu speaking skills to Educational Testing Service Toastmaster Club as guest speaker; facilitated session for members to develop and practice speaking skills
2008 Live presentation Adapting Our Technical Communication Skills to Changing Environments: Add Value, Stay Employed presented to technical communication professionals at the STC New York Metro/STC New Jersey Chapter joint program meeting
2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 Seminar Plan and deliver annual specialized communication training for the New Jersey Special Olympics Global Messengers. Teach oral and written communication skills. Workshop leader, event organizer, and volunteer recruiter for this heart-warming hands-on community training.
2007 Seminar Openings and Closings Present this Toastmasters Better Speaker Series training about writing and delivering strong speeches; 104 youth Toastmasters in attendance
2007 Live presentation Adding Value to Roles Interactive presentation on career development at STC Philadelphia Metro Chapter monthly meeting
2007 Web seminar Real-time demonstration of Toastmasters International membership reporting and leadership reports for STC international staff, including the president, senior staff, and IT team members. Included overview of chapter leadership training and succession plans.
2006 Live presentation Selecting the Right Professional Authoring Tools presentation at a regional STC Philadelphia Metro Chapter program meeting
2006 Live presentation Building a Documentation Department from the Ground Up

  •   53rd STC international conference, Las Vegas, NV
  •   Philadelphia Metro Chapter meeting
2005 Live presentation Single sourcing progression at 52nd STC international conference, Baltimore, MD
2004 Live panel presentation Working with Global Teams panelist at STC Philadelphia Metro Chapter annual conference, Malvern, PA

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