RESUME

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SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance writer, 1990-present
As an independent journalist, my primary client is Ohio University. I write for Ohio Today (alumni magazine), Perspectives (research magazine), Ohio University Medicine (medical college magazine) Ingenuity (College of Engineering magazine) and I report and write content for recruitment publications.

I also specialize in outdoor adventure and environmental reporting. My writing and/or photography has appeared in Backpacker, Earth First! Journal, Mountainfreak, Ohio Magazine, Orion Afield and other publications.

Author, Hiking Ohio and Hiking West Virginia (Globe Pequot Press), 2003-present
I am currently researching, hiking, writing and shooting all photography for the second editions of Hiking West Virginia (2013) and Hiking Ohio (2014). I wrote the first edition of Hiking Ohio (2003).

Publisher and editor, Get Out! magazine, 2007-2010
As publisher and editor, I was responsible for most aspects of producing this online magazine, including reporting, writing, editing; working with the webmaster, freelancer writers and interns; working with the ad sales rep, advertisers, contracts, payments and accounting; putting together the editorial calendar; and marketing the magazine/site through traditional and new media as well as outdoor industry events.

Editor, Martha’s Journal, 2003-2006
As Editor of Martha’s Journal, a publication of the Buckeye Forest Council, whose mission is to protect Ohio’s native forests and their inhabitants, my responsibilities included assigning and editing submissions, writing articles and working with the printer to get the quarterly journal out to the membership on deadline.

Ohio University News Services, 1988-1990
As a student employee, I wrote press releases and articles for university publications.

The Morning Journal (Lorain, Ohio), Summers 1986-1988
As a public affairs reporter, I covered village and city councils, school boards, elections and the Lorain County Solid Waste Board.

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Political Science, Ohio University, 1993

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, 1990.

RECOMMENDATIONS

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“Mary Reed is an excellent reporter and writer. She did a great job tackling science topics, ranging from invasive plants to the evolution of mating strategies in fish, for Ohio University's research magazine, Perspectives. Her reporting is thorough; she has a wonderful voice and flair for storytelling. She also worked well with the editor (me) on these pieces. I would definitely work with Mary again. I've also been impressed with Mary's new publication, Get Out! She gave an excellent talk at my magazine journalism course about the realities of starting your own magazine and what it takes to launch a business.”
-Andrea Gibson, Director of Research Communications, Ohio University

“I have hired Mary to write research and other papers for me and also to provide editing support. She has done a great job with every task I hired her for. She meets deadlines, is detail oriented, is an excellent writer and editor, and a great problem solver. She has been a great help for me.”
-Sarah Dewees, Director of Research, First Nations Development Institute

“Mary is an excellent editor. She offers constructive comments that tighten and improve a story. She's always willing to brainstorm ideas and discuss questions. As a freelance writer, I appreciate that she is an approachable and available editor."
-Michelle Anderson, freelance writer and contributor to Get Out! magazine