Hello!
I’m Damon. After years in journalism and technical communication, I specialize in turning complex information into clear, useful content.
About me...
A former newspaper web editor, I’m returning to the workforce after a rewarding break raising my children. I seek roles in editing, proofreading, technical writing, or digital marketing.
A skilled listener, I love helping people thrive. My editing approach relies on the AP Style and the Oxford Guide to Plain English. I use the Paramedic Method to improve clarity by eliminating wordiness.
Currently, I’m learning Figma to improve my collaboration capabilities with designers.
In 2025, I completed a Digital Marketing certificate program from General Assembly, which taught me how to prompt AI agents with marketing tasks.
Furthermore, I shifted attention from SEO to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). My skills should mesh well with AI-driven GEO search engine requirements.
In 2023, I completed a Technical Communication certificate program from UC Berkeley, which refined my research, writing, and editing skills.
In 2001, I left a budding technical writing career in Silicon Valley to attend Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism. I then managed web departments — editorial, personnel, and media labs — at newsrooms across the country.
Moreover, I’m a photo hobbyist who’s edited thousands of photos for publications.‍ ‍
I’m searching for remote employment opportunities, but I’m also interested in on-site, part-time work north of San Diego in Oceanside, Carlsbad, or Vista.
I love telling stories. At newspaper newsrooms, I managed web producers and trained reporters, photographers, and editors to integrate social media and web production into their workflows.
My skills include brainstorming, documenting, and managing both people and projects:
Storytelling
Researching
Writing
Copy editing
Listening
Presentation
SEO
Project planning
Managing content
Web design
Software testing
Training
Meanwhile, I donate and volunteer to Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego Chapter, which fights to protect the ocean and its deteriorating beaches.
My education:
General Assembly – Certificate, Digital Marketing, 2025
UC Berkeley Extension – Certificate, Technical Communication, 2023
Northwestern University – Masters of Science, Journalism, 2003
UC Santa Cruz Extension – Certificate, IP & Web Systems Engineering, 2000
San Francisco State University – BA, Journalism; BA, Technical & Professional Writing, 1998
Photography
I fell in love with the art when I was a newspaper delivery boy. Subsequently, I produced thousands of website photos during my journalism career. Eventually, I stepped behind the lens.
Storytelling with Data
I recently discovered the joy of storytelling with data, thanks to Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, Giorgia Lupi, and Stefanie Posavec. Check out my resume as a hand-drawn data visualization.