HEARST DIGITAL MEDIA - February 2007 to December 2008

• Worked as a Freelance Online Editor for the Hearst Magazines online sites. Inputting and updating articles and images within the CMS, writing copy, heds and deks as needed. Creating articles and quizzes in the CMS. Attend weekly editors meeting. The link is: http://www.hearst.com/. I worked on Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Teen, Country Living, CosmoGirl, Esquire, Redbook, Town and Country Travel, House Beautiful, and Harper's Bazaar site launches. I recently was responsible for updating the Teen Cute Boys section of the Teen Magazine site. The link is http://www.teenmag.com/fun/whos_cuter/. As well, I edit the Embarrassing Stories on the Teen site. The link is: http://www.teenmag.com/seen-in-teen/why-me/ and http://www.teenmag.com/seen-in-teen/my-bad/.
• Also began working on (Google, MSN and Yahoo) Ad campaigns as well as writing/editing material for News Communications Inc. in August 2008 in for sites such as The Hill.com, Who's Who in America.com and The Greenwich Calendar.com.

FREELANCE WRITER/EDITOR - January 2007 to February 2007

• I completed a freelance writing assignment for the website UGO Networks Bands on Demand section. Created XML files and researched discography for 20 heavy metal artists. I also researched band and album photos to be included within XML files. The link is: http://www.ugo.com/channels/music/features/bandsondemand/genre.aspx?genre=metal

AOL - June 2006 to December 2006

• Worked as a Freelance Programming Manager at AOL on the Digital Lifestyle Channel. The link is: http://digital-lifestyle.aol.com. Worked as the primary programming and editoria lead for the channel. Duties included overall programming and editorial decision making, submitting photo requests, writing copy for specific modules within the pages, creating new modules and linking content to fill the page. Instrumental in cross channel promotion and brainstorming on ideas to bring traffic to the site. Overall selection of editorial content to appear on the Digital Lifestyle site. Ensured quality of all pages and overall site. Building site modules and new article pages. Created polls for the site. Attended daily Digital Lifestyle meetings on the progress of the channel. Maintained relationships with clients such as Consumer Reports and Consumer Electronics Association for their Buying Guide Pages. The links are: http://digital-lifestyle.aol.com/consumer-reports-buying-guides. Creating RSS feed modules. Responsible for weekly rotation and selection of articles and photos once the site is launched. Submitted requests upload spreadsheets for Advertisements placed on the site. Worked with the Big Bowl Articles Tool, Poll Tool, Art Tool, Ad Tools, Media Library and Publisher Tool. Uploading video and audio files to the site. Worked with freelance writer, developers and other third party contractors. Attended Weekly SEO meetings. Tracking and reviewing traffic reports for the site using Media Metrix and Omniture. Print weekly traffic reports. Create editorial calendar and weekly status report. Conducting research of competitor sites.
  

MTV NETWORKS - March 2002 to May 2006

• Worked with VP of Development, MTV Films. Read scripts, gave creative feedback, read books, responded to pitches and unsolicited scripts submissions, logged in script submissions and many other duties assigned. Had extensive contact with agents, producers, production companies and writers. Also had the opportunity to research and keep abreast of industry information and new while working freelance for MTV Networks. The link is: http://www.mtv.com.
• Wrote and pitched sample scripts to several major television and motion picture film companies such as Nickelodeon, Oxygen, Warner Bros.etc. Created persuasive and interesting loglines and synopses.
• Frequently pitched and submitted ideas and completed articles to various consumer magazines and online publications. Published writer submitting feature length screenplays and television scripts to production companies and literary agencies.
• First novel entitled THE POWERS THAT BE. published October 2005 and available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com The link is:
  Barnes and Noble.com:
  http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780595370177&itm=1
  Amazon.com:
  http://www.amazon.com/Powers-That-Judith-E-Davis/dp/0595370179/sr=1-1/qid=1158018710/ref=sr_1_1/102-5751294-1567325?ie=UTF8&s=books
  
  
• Web Savvy published writer familiar with HTML, and web platforms. Recently started my own blog at blogger.com where I provide content and advice on many general subjects. Creating an environment where others can find information as well as share thoughts. Link is http://writerjudy.blogspot.com.

FREELANCE WRITER - July 2001 to February 2002

• Worked as a freelance writer for consumer magazines and websites. Also worked for several temporary agencies - Adecco and Temporary Alternatives.

INTECS INTERNATIONAL, INC. - January 2000 to June 2001
Writer/Assistant Program Manager

• Held the position of Editor of the Air Force Small Business News Review newsletter. Created original material and new story ideas for the Air Force newsletter, websites and magazines. Supervised freelance copyeditors and writers. Researched women-owned business organizations and networks on the Internet to publicize new Air Force initiatives and news. Frequently submitted articles to business magazines as well as online publications. The link is as follows: http://www.msmoney.com/mm/career/articles/1bi2k_initiative.htm Write blurbs for the web site and press releases for the Air Force Office of Small Business. Traveled to Air Force Bases across the US to report on the Women Business Events and Seminars. Created calendar of events documents. The link is: http://www.selltoairforce.org
• Edited fiction and nonfiction articles for various publications and Internet sites.
• Evaluate the onsite surveys and create reports for the Director of the Air Force Small Business Office. Write speeches, and edit documents for the Women Business Advocate.
• Conducted some volunteer writing projects for online web sites and organizations for women.

EDUCATION

• Trinity College, Washington, DC - Communications Major
• McGraw-Hill NRI School of Writing - Nonfiction Writing

PUBLISHED MATERIAL - MAGAZINE ARTICLES

• Consumer magazine and online articles, e-newsletters. Published first novel - October 2005. (See Contact Page)

SOFTWARE PROGRAMS USED

• Experienced with HTML, XML, FTP, RSS, and CSS, DreamWeaver, HTML Kit, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Premiere Elements, InDesign, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark Express, File Maker Pro, Microsoft Visio, Publisher Project, and Front Page. Familiar with Content Management Systems such as: Magnus, Teamsite, Blogger, Drupal, and WordPress. Familiar with Omniture and Google Analytics. MAC & PC Proficient.

MEMBERSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

• A current member of New York Women in Film and Television. The Link: NYWIFT and the Organization of Black Screenwriters. The Link: OBSWriter

I have volunteered for the following:
• Tribeca Film Festival - (2 years)- The Link: Tribeca Film Festival
• African-American Women in Cinema - (6 Years) - In November 2008, worked as the Volunteer Coordinator for AAWIC and was the point of contact for all volunteers for the festival. The Link: AAWIC
• Independent Feature Project -(2 years) - The Link: Independent Feature Project
• DGA Honors - (1 year) - The Link: DGA Honors

SCREENPLAYS

Dark Night	Deadly Hand	Tyme After Tyme After Tyme
November Child	The Wish Grantor	Runaway
Soul Searchin	House of Sins	The Last Night
Valedictorian	The Judge	The Other Woman

NOVELS

• The Unbreakable Woman
• The Powers That Be