Position:
Freelance writer at Melanie Spencer Words and Pictures
Work:
Melanie Spencer Words and Pictures
since Sep 2012
Freelance writer
Houston Chronicle
Jun 2011 - Sep 2012
Senior reporter covering design and lifestyle
Texas Catholic Herald newspaper
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Managing editor
Office of the Governor
Feb 2009 - Nov 2009
Press Secretary to the First Lady of Texas
Austin American-Statesman
2005 - Feb 2009
Interior design and style features reporter and columnist
Pflugerville Pflag newspaper
2004 - 2005
Assistant Editor
Austin Monthly Magazine
2003 - 2004
Monthly contributing writer and editorial assistant
Various publications
1999 - 2003
Freelance copy and editorial writer and photographer
Education:
Northern Kentucky University 1992 - 2000
Bachelors, B.A., Art (Photography)/Area of Concentration English (Writing)
Eastern Kentucky University 1990 - 1992
Interests:
Writing, interior design, fashion, style, photography, art
Honor & Awards:
Texas Press Association News Photo award winner