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Cheryl Knight

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Cheryl Knight has more than 20 years of editing and writing experience on topics ranging from advanced technology, to automotive fleet management, to business management. Her magazine experience includes roles as Managing, Senior, and Copy Editor for several niche-market and research publications, and her work profile encompasses corporate communications, magazine print media, Web content, public relations, and book publishing.

With hundreds of published articles in the corporate, public relations, and print media areas, Knight has partnered with magazines, publishing houses, and businesses in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and China, among other countries. Her technical expertise includes PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, Adobe InCopy, Joomla, WordPress, and Weebly.

Knight’s editing and writing specialties include feature articles, profile articles, how-to articles, newsletter articles, proposals, white papers, books, press releases, brochures, manuals, educational content, Web content, ghostwriting, research reports, and media kits.

A mother of two, Knight loves to travel, attend sporting events, watch movies, listen to music, and spend time with her family. Originally from Long Beach, California, she graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a journalism degree and a concentration in English. She has lived in Orange County, California, since the mid-’90s. 

Articlesby Cheryl KnightNovember 9, 2009

City of Oxnard Embraces Technology to Streamline Operations

The City’s Fleet Services Division recently implemented a state-of-the-art technology system, resulting in significant productivity gains for all technicians.

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Veterinarians suggest K-9 handlers learn how to do a subcutaneous injection, where to insert a trocar to help relieve bloat, and how to give an intramuscular injection. These techniques don't take long to master and help save a K-9's life. Photo: Robin Zuckerman
Articlesby Cheryl KnightAugust 6, 2009

Vehicle Committees Help City Improve Driver Satisfaction

Through implementing vehicle committees, the City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., increased communication with its field crew and improved driver satisfaction, leading to a higher level of trust and crew engagement.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightMay 21, 2009

Fleet Manager Saves Millions with Business Approach

The winner of the 2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award, Doug Weichman of Palm Beach County, Fla., has saved millions by expanding fuel contracts and right-sizing the County’s fleet.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightMarch 18, 2009

First Privatized Fleet Achieves World-Class Certification

The City of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., achieved Fleet Sentinel World-Class certification after 18 months of preparation. Its monthly PM completion rate now averages more than 99 percent, allowing the fleet to double its lifecycle.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightSeptember 1, 2008

Drivers' License Checks Are Crucial For State of Utah Fleet

The State’s fleet department continues to work toward a safe and cost-efficient fleet. Weekly license checks help the State assess driver risk, increasing driver safety, minimizing liability, and reducing accident costs.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightJuly 1, 2008

City of Fayetteville Builds A Biodiesel Dispenser

In 2007, the City of Fayetteville, Ark., converted 52 percent of its 545 fleet vehicles to biodiesel. It currently saves 2.4 cents per gallon using B-20 versus petroleum diesel.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightMarch 1, 2008

Public Sector Fleet Expo & Conference To Be Held In San Diego

Government Fleet magazine’s Expo & Conference will feature training sessions, fleet certification, roundtable discussions, networking, and more.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightJanuary 1, 2008

All-New Government Fleet Expo & Conference Set for June

Government Fleet magazine’s Expo & Conference, scheduled June 8-11 in San Diego, will feature training sessions, roundtable discussions, panels, and a ride & drive. For more info, visit www.governmentfleetexpo.com.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightNovember 1, 2007

Coordination is Key to Responding to Snow Emergencies

The City of Westminster, Colo., learned valuable lessons during a December 2006 storm event that severely tested the City’s emergency response and fleet maintenance teams. Teamwork and training were critical to a successful response.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightSeptember 1, 2007

Irvine Selects Sprinter to Meet Handicapped Transport Needs

City of Irvine utilizes Dodge Sprinter vans for its TRIPS program, saving more than $10,000 per vehicle.

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