I started my professional working life as an accountant in the resource industry. Hey, a guy's got to start somewhere. And besides, how was I to know that I'd be happier working as a writer than crunching numbers all day?

Subsequently, I worked in a number of financial management positions in forestry, energy and mining. I've held senior management positions with several public companies, achieving success in areas of responsibility that included corporate finance, investor relations and corporate development.

During this phase of my working life, I was often asked to write management reports and other materials. I was happy to do so because I had a flair for writing and enjoyed the creative process.

So 15 years ago, I set out on my own, initially as a communication consultant, then as freelance writer. Today, I'm proud of having built an editorial services business with clients located all over North America. I'm equally pleased that my work has been published in numerous regional, national and online publications such as BusinessWeek Online, Business in Vancouver, Stockgroup's Smallcapcenter.com, Canada's S.O.H.O. Magazine, TreasuryPoint.com and Golf Magazine, among others.

I also was the founding publisher and editor of Personal Finance Journal. With a circulation of 40,000, this was a highly regarded publication that provided information and ideas about mutual funds, investing, retirement planning and numerous other topics.

Through it all, I've acquired the hallmarks of an exceptional writer. I'm able to

• quickly and completely grasp the purpose of an assignment
• understand and effectively digest complex materials
• efficiently research critical information
• create effective written solutions that are relevant and easily understood