Michael Chotiner
911 Davis Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
michael.chotiner@gmail.com
202-306-5707
Recently Published Work
On the Web
- writesaroni.com. Blog posts, business networking, research, user-generated content and Web copy to promote content services practice. Conceived, designed and created all non-user-generated content, launched in January 2010.
- remodelingadvice.com. Articles on project management topics for consumers, including planning, building codes and other legal issues, working with designers and contractors, financing options, insurance considerations, cost estimating, bidding process, managing construction and green remodeling approaches. The articles form the core content of the site, launched in December 2009.
Blog Posts
- “On the Job,” recounts experiences of a 50-something writer/editor looking for work in a tough market and lessons learned during the course of his career. writesaroni.com
- “Reaching Baby Boomers Where They Live” reports on a talk given by Judy Schreiner, author of Building for Boomers, McGraw-Hill, scheduled for publication in 2010. magpub.com/reaching-baby-boomers-where-they-live/
- “The Right Tools for Telecommuting,” a ghostwritten post on behalf of BroadSoft’s CEO promoting VOIP applications provided by his company. broadbandignite.com/
Magazine Articles
- “Chimney Relining Options,” The Old-House Journal
- “Best Buys in Replacement Windows,” Consumer’s Digest
- “Boyd Park,” Architectural Record
Technical Writing
- Editor of NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) 8800, Real Estate Management Program Implementation Manual
- Lead writer of report to Congress, “Regarding NASA 2011 Deferred Maintenance Reduction Plan”
Other Published Work
Editor of:
- Lighting & Electricity, Time-Life Books “Fix-it-Yourself” series
- Major Appliances, Time-Life Books “Fix-it-Yourself” series
- Popular Mechanics Book of Home How-To, Wiley
Author of:
- Building Crafts Series, TPC Publications, Chicago
- Math for the Healthcare Worker, Activity Records, Baldwin, NY
- Math for the Carpenter, Activity Records
Writer and Producer of:
- Bob Vila’s appearances on CBS news programs
- Consumer information videos on behalf of the Copper Development Association
- Product demonstration film on behalf of Allied-Signal Roofing Products
Contributor to:
- Architectural Record
- Consumers Digest
- Home Magazine
- Old-House Journal
- Popular Mechanics
- Bisnow on Business
- Reader’s Digest Books
- The Editorial Advantage
Employment History
- Web Producer/Consultant, aarp.org–January 2010-present
- Director of Content, remodelingadvice.com – July 2009-present
- Design Studio Product Manager, Government Services IPT, Lanham, MD – 2008 to 2009
- Director of Content, ebuild.com, Hanley Wood, LLC, Washington, DC – 2000 to 2007
- Vice-president, Sumner Rider & Associates, New York – 1998 to 2000
- Editor, Bob Vila’s American Home, Hearst Magazines, New York – 1996 to 1998
- Editor-in-Chief, Home Mechanix, Times Mirror Magazines, New York – 1991 to 1995
Education
B.A., Comparative Literature, Rutgers University
Proficiencies
- Writing in virtually any style and format
- Copyediting/proofreading
- Keen eye for layout and graphics
- Microsoft Word, including style sheets and auto-formatting
- Microsoft PowerPoint