Public Relations Writing Team Lead
Sharon J. Ritchey has been involved in the publications industry for over a decade. A proficient writer, editor, and manager, she has worked for trade journals, magazines, international corporations, non-profits, and public relations firms. Her expertise includes writing and editing feature-length articles, corporate profiles, press releases, marketing materials, newsletters, bios and resumes, marketing collateral, ghost-written materials, and Website content. Sharon has specialized knowledge of the food industry but is also called upon to create corporate marketing materials and Websites. Sharon easily changes hats from researcher, editor, and writer, to publications manager. She has edited books for the food industry and the well known SANS institute, and has interviewed the Governor of Virginia. Sharon has an MFA in creative non-fiction writing from George Mason University, holds a publications certificate from George Washington University, and has a BA in government and international relations from Clark University.
Writing and editing credits: Northern Virginia Magazine, Quick Frozen Foods International, Private Label International, Juvenile Merchandise Magazine, Cat Fancy, The Secretary, Star Service Hotel Review, Direct Marketing Magazine (ghost writing) Direct Marketing News (ghost writing) SANS Security Essentials, Naturally Yours Gourmet Foods, Sheknows.com and Soul of Virginia.