Ruth brought great energy and a clear understanding of our needs. She quickly produced exactly what we asked for and helped us ask the kinds of questions we needed to answer before approaching funders. She's extremely multi-talented and a quick study on any organization. Whether it's an LOI, donor newsletter or initial contact with a potential funder, Ruth always exceeded our expectations."

Ruth Portnoy is fabulous. She is self motivated, self directed and extremely talented. Her inquisitive skills and strong writing/editing capabilities propelled The New Standard as a premier news organization in Columbus. Her organizational skills and ability to motivate her staff made her a valued employee. She is personable, likable and competent in most everything I have seen her put her energies into. I can't say enough positive things about her."

When I needed a creative, flexible, deadline-oriented writer to help develop a program brochure, I immediately thought of Ruth. I asked for interviews with a sensitive population and got stories that brought the brochure-and the program-vividly to life. Bottom line: She was my first choice for my next project. She is a first-rate writer who picks up on the interesting, unique details. She can take an assignment, run with it, and return with a polished piece, on time and on budget. She's equally adept as an editor: she knows the story to tell, the writer to tell it, and the presentation to make it shine."

I have known Ruth for roughly 15 years. Among other things, she ran a promotional campaign for an independent film I produced and directed, and was instrumental in getting the word out to the local media and making the Columbus premiere a huge success. She is a very rare person in that she has both excellent organizational and people skills. She has a great work ethic, not giving up on anything until the job is done. Ruth is determined without being abrasive, and would be a great asset to any organization that hired her."

I have worked with Ruth on community service activities and when she was a reporter at the Dispatch and New Standard. She has meticulous attention to detail and is a very skilled communicator. Ruth has a candid approach that is refreshing. She brings a high level of energy and creativity to any endeavor."

Ruth and I have collaborated on several projects in her role as an instructor to clients on marketing and as a member of the Good Neighbors Picnic for the Homeless as an organizer and promoter. Ruth is a very impressive person who uses her energy, creativity and passion to accomplish some wonderful things. She is a pleasure to work with and simply be around. I highly recommend her for anything she chooses to do."