JOURNALISM
My work has been recognized by the Virginia Press Association with multiple awards in reporting, photography and design.
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I'm proficient in both AP and Chicago style. As for my qualifications in the beer industry, I became a Certified Cicerone in 2010 and ran DRAFT Magazine's beer review panel for 5 years.
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I also play the piano, but not well enough to brag about it, so disregard this last bit.
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"IT'S ALWAYS SUDSY"
An interview with two cast members of the FX comedy "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." DRAFT Magazine
"WHAT HAPPENED TO AMERICAN BEER?"
I was featured as an industry expert during a number of appearances on TV and radio. This is from Fox Business' "Varney & Co." 2010.
DRAFT VIDEO CONTENT
I DIY'D video content for DRAFT Magazine, which basically involved me setting up a camera and producing, writing and editing the projects. They varied from reader Q&As to Beer Reviews to Interviews with brewers (this was before FB Live and such were available). Although DRAFT is currently on hiatus, you can see some of the videos I created on YouTube @DRAFTMAG.
"THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS"
Rock & Roll hall-of-famer Grace Slick reflects on Jefferson Airplane and her love of painting. Connection Newspapers
"GRIDIRON GRUDGE MATCH"
A look at some of the NFL's most legendary rivalries. DRAFT Magazine
"MADDEN NATION" + "UNLEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD"
A dive into the legacy of Madden Nation, and the most difficult NFL stadiums for opposing teams. DRAFT Magazine
"SONGS IN THE KEY OF SEA"
A glass harpist talks about his love of the art and the joy it brings to people in the Washington, D.C. area. Connection Newspapers
As editor of DRAFT Magazine for 8 years, I annually curated a list of "Top 25 Beers of the Year." DRAFT Magazine
"TOP 25 BEERS OF THE YEAR"
I travelled the English countryside to judge a legendary pudding contest. DRAFT Magazine
"A PUDDING QUEST"
A professional photographer and human rights activist sheds light on the horror of global human trafficking. Connection Newspapers
"FACES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING"
Extreme Beer Collectors: Part of a series that delves into the extreme side of craft beer fanaticism. DRAFT Magazine
"EXTREME BEER COLLECTORS"
"THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD" + "FOOTBALL ACCORDING TO COWHER"
Deep dives with "The Most Interesting Man in the World" and a Super Bowl-winning NFL coach. DRAFT Magazine
"A LÁ BEER"
I acted as DRAFT Magazine's food editor, producing a series of features called "Á La Beer," where I challenged notable chefs to cook under a theme using beer as an ingredient. DRAFT Magazine
@DRAFTBEEREDITOR
My Instagram account while I was the Beer Editor at @DRAFTMag. Since I left, it's been dormant.