Professional Profile:

Freelance writer with college training in technical writing, including research and project organization and management. Educational background in international trade, French, travel, technical writing and music. Specializing in creative nonfiction - personal essays and viewpoints, travel, cooking, and health. Her articles have been published in The Buffalo News. Lynne has co-written the lyrics for "Honeymooner's Lament" with her sister Robin Wallace, which will be released on a CD by Buffalo's own folk duo, Kindred.

Professional Experience:
Writing, Education and Communication Skills

Writers' Group Moderator of Basics2Bylines - A WNY Writers' Network (formerly You Can Get Published Writers' Group North), at Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Amherst, New York.

Education Outreach Coordinator - Assisted with conferences, workshops and training seminars for You Can Get Published, a Buffalo-based educational organization dedicated to teaching and assisting local writers in the publishing process. 

Technical Writing, certification -  Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York

B.A., International Studies and Trade, French minor - State University of New York at Buffalo, Amherst, New York

Travel Agent Program, certificate - Niagara Frontier Travel School, Niagara Falls, New York

Volunteer Reader, Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service
Read aloud for line on-air and recorded broadcasts, 9+ years

English-as-a-Second-Language Tutor (through SUNY Buffalo, International Institute of Buffalo, University Women's Association, Buffalo Japanese Cultural Association)
Tutor non-native speakers one-on-one to improve English vocabulary and comprehension, 17+ years

Translator/Chaperone, North American Cultural Exchange League (NACEL) - France and USA
Accompanied high school students on exchange student trip to France, acted as liaison and troubleshooter for organization and students when problems arose

Columnist, Livonia Bulldog News, Livonia, New York
Produced bi-weekly column for school newspaper, won honorable mention in New York State School Newspaper Competition