Experience
KOBELCO COMPRESSORS AMERICA INC.  May 2015 - July 2015
KOBELCO COMPRESSORS AMERICA INC.  May 2012 - May 2015
Self Employed Freelance Writer   January 2011 - May 2012
External Business Administrators   2010 - 2010
Sonic Automotive  2009 - 2009
LXG International   2007 - 2008
UNEP  2005 - 2005
Procter & Gamble  2004 - 2005

Skills
Purchasing, Procurement, Project Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Sales, Strategic Planning, International Logistics, Materials Management, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Management Consulting, Change Management, Business Process..., Program Management, Epicor, SAP, Oil & Gas Industry, Purchasing Processes, Business Strategy, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Blogging, Writing, Editing, Creative Writing, Purchasing Negotiation, Purchase Requisitions, Budget Monitoring, Business Planning, Business Transformation, Organizational Design, Organizational..., Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Leadership Development, Outside Sales, Brand Management, Guest Relations, Adobe Acrobat, QuickBooks, HTML, FTP, LMS, Website Creation, Website Building, Website Development, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
Alliant International University-San Diego Scripps Ranch   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

International Renewable Resources Institute   2006 — 2006
Diploma

International Renewable Resources Institute   2004 — 2004
Diploma

Experience
University of Florida/IFAS Marion County Extension, former contract position   March 2007 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   March 2009 - October 2010
Equestrian Center   January 2005 - March 2007
PETERSON & SMITH EQUINE HOSPITAL  2002 - 2005
DON STEWART STABLES, Inc.,   1999 - 2002

Skills
Community Outreach, Advertising, Presenter, Program Coordination, Public Speaking, Government Liaison, Event Planning, Event Management, Grant Writing, News Writing, Photography, Water Resources, Persuasive Writing, Facilities Management, Animal Husbandry, Staff Management, Budget Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Waste Management, Blogging, Management, Horses, Newsletters, Social Networking, Agriculture, Teaching, Facebook, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Fundraising, Community Development, Farms, Copy Editing, Nonprofits, Copywriting, Social Media, Editing, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Publications, Journalism, Publicity, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Florida   1995 — 1998
BS, Animal Science

Ohio University   1986 — 1990
BS Journalism, Advertising/Marketing, cum laude

North Allegheny

Experience
Shopko  August 2015 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  January 2002 - Present
Local Amusement and Redemption Company, Garden Supply Guys, Gas Trailer, and BloomBagz   July 2013 - July 2015
The De Pere Journal   January 2002 - March 2014
American Red Cross  April 2012 - November 2012
American Red Cross  July 2011 - April 2012
American Red Cross  January 2011 - July 2011
The Denmark/Mishicot News   2010 - 2010
Edenvale Shoppes   April 2007 - December 2008
Girl Scouts of Lac Baie Council   November 2004 - April 2007

Skills
Blogging, Copywriting, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Public Relations, WordPress, Advertising, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Publications, Editing, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Writing, Journalism, Logistics Management, Contract Management, Business Relationship..., Contractual Agreements, Marketing Research, Sports Writing, Non-profits, eCommunications, eCommerce, Hootsuite, Blogger, Website Development, Website Updating, Website Creation, Website Building, Kickstart, Graphic Design, Website Design, E-commerce, Marketing, Press Releases, Newsletters, Facebook, Event Planning, Online Marketing

Education
St. Norbert College   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Media & Theatre; English Minor

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Master of Business Administration (MBA), In Progress - Marketing

Green Bay Southwest

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   November 1995 - Present
Ivy Tech Community College  September 2003 - March 2006
Self Employed Child Care Consultant   September 1997 - April 2005

Skills
Public Speaking, Humor, Inspiring People, Inspiring Leadership, Writing, Non-fiction, Creative Writing, Teaching, Team Building, Consulting, Early Childhood..., Early Childhood..., Nonprofits, Fundraising

Education
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary   1990 — 1993
Master's degree, Christian Education Preschool and children

Grand Canyon University   1987 — 1990
Bible/Sociology

Baker College of Muskegon   1982 — 1983
Associate's Degree, Business Management

Ferris State University   1981 — 1982
Business

Experience
Bethany Community Church  October 2013 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   January 2008 - Present
Frey-Butler   January 2008 - Present
Trader Joe's  December 2011 - October 2013
Alaska Airlines  January 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Event Management, Blogging, Publishing, Editing, Social Media, Books, Customer Service, Graphic Design, Advertising, Musicians, Art, Visual Arts, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Singing, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, WordPress, Event Planning, Video Editing, Public Speaking, Music, Illustration, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Hand Lettering

Education
North Seattle College   2010 — 2012
Associates, English and Spanish

La Union Spanish Academy

Experience
Autism Bay Area Magazine   August 2011 - Present
The Learning Place LLC   June 2007 - June 2011
Self Employed Freelance Writer   March 2000 - May 2006
ZIP2 Corporation   August 1996 - August 1999

Skills
Experienced Business..., Design and Marketing, Creative Writing, Special Needs Therapy, Education Consultant, Special Education, Copy Editing, Teaching, Learning Disabilities, Art, Treatment, Editing, Marketing, Nonprofits, Blogging, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Writing, Autism Spectrum..., Research, Program Development

Education
University of Victoria   1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing

Andhra University
Master's degree, Physical Sciences

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   July 2014 - Present
Windermere Real Estate  May 2011 - May 2013
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.   2005 - 2008
The Muljat Group   March 2001 - March 2004

Skills
Luxury, Residential Homes, Selling, Sellers, Buyers, Condos, First Time Home Buyers, New Home Sales, Relocation, Buyer Representation, Negotiation, ABR, Real Estate, Referrals, Single Family Homes, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Investment Properties, Home Staging, Investors

Education
Realtor University   2002 — 2013

Lane Community College   2004 — 2006

Central Washington University   1988 — 1988

Realtor University
Real Estate continued studies

Tolt Jr Sr High

Experience
SkyRocket Media LLC  April 2015 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  January 2013 - Present
The Search Guru Inc.   October 2014 - November 2014
HGA Support Services   November 2011 - April 2013
Diversified Medical Staffing  May 2011 - February 2012

Skills
Editing, Blogging, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Books, Web Content, Feature Articles, Freelance Writing, Social Media, Storytelling, Ghostwriting, Short Stories, Fiction, Blogger, Non-fiction, Poetry, Fiction Writing, Memoir, Novels, Book Reviews, Creative Writer, Content Writing, Content Development, Publicity, News Writing, Marketing Copy, Fact-checking, Published Author, Text Editing, Prose, Writers, Speech Writing, Rewriting, Magazine Articles, Ebooks, Web Editing, Content Strategy, Online Publishing, Teaching Writing, Literature, Manuscript, Non-fiction Writer, Line Editing, AP Style, Grammar, Self-publishing, Book Writing, Creative Non-fiction, Story Editing, SEO copywriting

Education
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School   1988 — 1992

Baker College of Muskegon
Human Services

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   July 2015 - Present
Public Library of Science  February 2015 - Present
Red Panda Network   February 2014 - Present
Marstel-Day, LLC  June 2014 - February 2015
ICLEI USA  March 2014 - May 2014
Heifer International/Peace Corps   May 2013 - November 2013
Peace Corps  August 2011 - May 2013
Allegheny College  May 2010 - May 2011
The Indonesian Biodiversity Foundation: Yayasan Kehati   June 2010 - August 2010
UC Davis  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Nonprofits, Conservation Issues, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Environmental Science, Project Design, Research, People Skills, Project Management, Grant Writing, Communication Skills, French, Teaching, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Cross-cultural, Communication, Technical Writing, Writing, Connecting People, Blogging, Organization, Strategic Planning, Creative Writing, Editing, Science Communication, Event Planning, Social Media, Leadership

Education
Allegheny College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science, 3.63

James Cook University
Study Abroad, 6.25/7.00

Universitas Indonesia (UI)
Study Abroad

Seneca Valley Senior High School   2003 — 2007
High School Diploma, 4.24

Experience
Yard House Restaurants  April 2014 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   January 2006 - Present
Peet's Coffee & Tea   February 2010 - March 2014
Dawnrunner Productions  2011 - 2012

Skills
Art, Film, Theatre, Microsoft Office, Screenwriting, Television, Film Production, Social Media, Entertainment, Post Production, Feature Films, Video, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Creative Writing, Scripting

Education
Humboldt State University   2002 — 2006
Film, Photography, History

Experience
JP Enterprises  November 2006 - Present
MCA-TV  May 2005 - October 2006
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  July 1998 - October 2006
South Hills Datacomm  April 1991 - April 1998
Pieper O'Brien Herr Architects  October 1985 - January 1991
IBM  May 1984 - January 1985

Skills
Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Direct Mail, Writing, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Direct Marketing, Proofreading, Catalogs, Catalog Marketing, Catalog Management, Catalogue Production, Cataloging, Brochures, Advertising, Web Content, Marketing, Copywriting, Press Releases

Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania   1981 — 1985
B.A., Journalism/Public Relations, English

Experience
Infinite Potential Tutoring   November 2014 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   December 2008 - Present
ClubZ! Tutoring  August 2009 - November 2014
Interfaith Sanctuary of Boise   May 2011 - May 2012
Moxie Java  August 2002 - May 2012
The Arbiter student newspaper   August 2006 - December 2007

Skills
Tutoring, Mathematics, Teaching, Public Relations, Editing, Social Networking, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Advertising, Research, Storytelling, Social Media, Publications

Education
Boise State University   2002 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies, English

Boise State University   2001 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Communication and English with an emphasis in Journalism

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  December 2011 - Present
Kiddie Academy  April 2015 - August 2015
oDesk Freelancer  August 2014 - December 2014
Art & Architecture Library, Stanford University   February 2014 - July 2014
Extreme Learning, Inc.   December 2012 - June 2013
Credo Reference  November 2012 - February 2013
Extreme Learning, Inc.   August 2012 - December 2012
Extreme Learning, Inc.   March 2008 - December 2011

Skills
Editing, English, Data Entry, Writing Skills, Auditing, Bulk Mailing, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Youth Work, Creative Writing, Salesforce.com, Data Analysis, Copywriting, Marketing, Community Outreach, Tutoring, Facebook, Event Planning, Fundraising, Teaching, Grant Writing, Writing, Social Media

Education
San Jose State University   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Library and Information Science

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Allan Hancock College   2003 — 2005
Associate of Arts, English Language and Literature, General

Experience
The Montana Club   February 2013 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   January 2013 - Present
Bitterroot Gymnastics   2012 - 2013

Skills
Writing, Freelance Writing, natural movement, Health, Equestrian, Lifestyle

Education
Atlantic University   2011 — 2013
Transpersonal Studies - Leadership and Conflict Transformation track

The University of Montana   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Drama

Experience
self-employed freelance writer  2011 - Present
The National Herald   2007 - August 2011
Berrien County Historical Association   2002 - 2006

Skills
Writing, Photography, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Copy Editing, Journalism, Creative Writing, Non-fiction, Proofreading, Editorial, Magazines, Press Releases, Copywriting, Poetry, Research, Grants, Editing, Travel Photography, New Media, Media Relations, History, Public Relations, Social Media, Social Networking, Books, Blogging, News Writing, Newspapers, Published Author, Publications, Web Content, Newsletters, Storytelling, Freelance Writing, Feature Articles, Publishing, AP Style, Strategic Communications, Online Journalism, Content Development, Online Publishing, Corporate Communications, Text Editing, Ebooks, Breaking News, Fiction, Literature, Content Management, Academic Publishing

Education
Elmhurst College

Illinois Institute of Technology
PhD, Psychology

Northwestern University
B.S.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Experience
Ooh! Events  July 2013 - Present
Out of Hand and Ooh! Events   October 2012 - July 2013
Self Employed Freelance Writer   February 2012 - September 2012
Self Employed, Stylist, Freelancer   February 2012 - September 2012
Charleston Mercury  March 2011 - January 2012
Charleston Mercury  December 2009 - April 2011
Charleston Mercury  May 2009 - November 2009
Little Black Book   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Management, Newspaper, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Blogging, Editing, Copy Editing, Marketing, Editorial, Facebook, Public Speaking, Press Releases, InDesign, Copywriting, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Newspapers, Publications, Event Management, Publishing, Time Management, Advertising, Wedding Coordinating, Weddings, Wedding Planning

Education
Clemson University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, English

High School Alma Mater: Beaufort Academy   2002 — 2005

Experience
Self-employed  2010 - Present
University of New Orleans  August 2010 - February 2013
The Courier  November 2004 - August 2010
Self-employed freelance writer  2002 - 2004
The Tri-Parish Times   2001 - 2002
KTIB-640 AM   1999 - 2001

Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Interviews, Copy Editing, Photography, Writing, Video Editing, Videography, Radio Broadcasting, Storytelling, Fresh Ideas, AP Style, Feature Articles, News Writing, Entertainment, Social Media, Publications, Public Speaking, Research, Blogging

Education
University of New Orleans   2010 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Nonfiction

Nicholls State University   1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Experience
Office of the Indiana Attorney General  March 2014 - Present
Indiana Attorney General's Office  August 2013 - March 2014
Self employed freelance writer   August 2012 - January 2014
CEC Entertainment  January 2013 - August 2013
Metonymy Media  September 2012 - June 2013
Metonymy Media  January 2012 - May 2012
Etchings Fine Art and Literary Magazine   January 2012 - May 2012
The Reflector  May 2011 - May 2012
UIndy Comm. Department   January 2011 - December 2011
NUVO Magazine  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Management, Online Journalism, Journalism, Copywriting, Copy Editing, SEO copywriting, Website Management, Data Entry, InDesign, Facebook, Twitter, Wordpress, Internet, Publishing, Blogging, WordPress, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Webmaster Services, Storytelling, Publicity, Press Releases, AP Style, Newsletters, News Writing, Marketing, Publications

Education
Butler University   2013 — 2017
Master's Degree, Creative Writing

University of Indianapolis   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication (Journalism), Minor in English Creative Writing, Graduate

Delta High School   2004 — 2008
Honors Diploma

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   January 2005 - Present
AOL Seed  June 2010 - February 2011
www.fearlessradio.com   April 2005 - September 2006

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1995 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Creative Writing

Niles West High School   1991 — 1995
Diploma, General Studies

Experience
Oakland University  April 2015 - Present
Oakland University  May 2012 - Present
Padmakshi Yoga LLC   January 2008 - Present
Beaumont Health System  May 2014 - Present
LA Fitness  May 2008 - Present
www.opcseniorcenter.org   March 2014 - Present
Oakland University  April 2013 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  August 2010 - Present
Textbroker International  December 2012 - Present
Bloomfield Township Senior Services   October 2010 - January 2013

Skills
Yoga, Fitness, Wellness, Fitness Instruction, Mindfulness Meditation, Health, Stress Management, Personal Training, Nursing, Psychology, Copy Editing, Art, Nutrition, Wellness Coaching, Leadership

Education
Oakland University
In Progress, Major: BSc Nursing / Minor: Exercise Science

Oakland University   2008 — 2012
Pre-Nursing

The University of Western Ontario   1999 — 2006
Post Bachelor Psychology

York University   1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Ontario College of Art and Design   1986 — 1990
Associate of the Ontario College of Art, General Studies: Fine Art, Film, Video Production, Illustration

York University   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature

Experience
Cone Communications  April 2013 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   July 2009 - March 2013
Environmental Defense Fund  March 2008 - June 2009
Everyday Health Inc. (formerly Waterfront Media)   December 2007 - January 2008
Center to Prevent Youth Violence (formerly PAX)   2007 - 2007
Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation  June 2006 - August 2006
Feminist Majority Foundation  June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Writing, Research, Editing, Non-profits, Online Journalism, Business Journalism, Environmental Issues, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, communications..., Freelance Writing, Corporate Social..., Sustainability, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Copy Editing, Marketing, Editorial, Newsletters, Publishing, Storytelling, Social Media, Press Releases, Facebook

Education
Northern Arizona University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Women & Gender Studies

Universitat de València   2003 — 2003
Study Abroad Program, Spanish

Experience
University of Michigan  May 2013 - Present
University of Michigan  March 2004 - May 2013
Penguin Group USA  August 2009 - August 2012
University of Michigan  October 2002 - February 2004
Youth Frontiers  March 2002 - August 2002
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  June 2000 - August 2002
Jack Morton Worldwide  September 1999 - June 2000
ViA, Inc.   January 1997 - September 1999

Skills
Creative Writing, Magazines, Copywriting, Feature Articles, Management, Writing, Magazine Articles, Editing, Publications, Young Adult Literature

Education
Carleton College   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology and Anthropology

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   2013 - Present
SVdP   2010 - Present
Jefferson County  1999 - 2005
Christ the King Church  2002 - 2004
Northside ISD  1999 - 2000
Bonfils Blood Center  1998 - 2000
American Red Cross  1997 - 2000
Broken Arrow Public Schools  1994 - 1998
Schlumberger  1990 - 1995

Skills
Product Development, Project Management, Budgets, Public Speaking, Teaching

Education
Northeastern State University   1991 — 1994
BSED, ECED

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   February 2014 - Present
Fleming Island Pet Clinic   August 2012 - Present
South Branch Pet and Bird Clinic   February 2010 - June 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Blogging, Veterinary Technology, Intubation, Phlebotomy, Catheters, Surgical Assisting, Animal Husbandry, Animal Behavior, Sales, Communication, Birds, Small Animal Imaging, Radiology, Digital Radiography, Dog Behavior, Dog Aggression, Social Anthropology, Community Arts, Community Outreach

Education
Florida State College at Jacksonville   2012 — 2016
Associate's Degree, English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
Jessica Burde, Carbon County Online Marketing   March 2014 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   2011 - Present
Gryphons Loft Gifts   September 2009 - August 2011
Advanced Innovative Marketing   April 2009 - July 2009
Massage Envy  January 2009 - April 2009
The Wave's Eternal Path   April 2007 - November 2007

Skills
Blogging, WordPress, Web Content, Freelance Writing, Creative Writing, Fiction, Social Networking, Editing, SEO copywriting, Book Reviews, Social Media, Copywriting, Proofreading, Content Management, Content Development, Short Stories, Creative Writer, Writing For The Web, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Ebooks, Advertising, Storytelling, Poetry, Content Writing, Published Author, Google Adwords, Web Content Management, SEO, Research, Non-fiction, Social Media Marketing, Books, Ghostwriting, Online Publishing, Feature Articles, Squidoo, Fiction Writing, Writing, Email Marketing, Facebook

Education
Kaplan University   2009 — 2012
Bachelors, Psychology

Acadamy of Massage Therapy   2003 — 2004
Certification in Massage Therapy, Swedish Massage

Ramapo College of New Jersey   2002 — 2003
English, Psychology

Drew University   2000 — 2002
English

Experience
Dexcom  June 2014 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   February 2013 - June 2014
Mount Sinai Medical Center  October 2011 - January 2013
Beginning with Children Foundation  April 2010 - October 2011
Montefiore Medical Center  November 2008 - April 2010
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications   September 2007 - September 2008
Various  2003 - 2008
Campbell Reporter Newspaper   June 2006 - March 2007

Education
Syracuse University   2007 — 2008
M.A., Magazine, Newspaper, Online Journalism

Santa Clara University   2002 — 2006
B.A., Communications, Journalism, Political Science

Imperial College London
Journalism

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   March 2012 - Present
Sage N Sand   September 2009 - September 2010

Skills
Management, Employee Management, Bookkeeping, Non-fiction, Books, Article Writing, SEO writing, Ghostwriting, Fictional writing, Poetry writing, Content Writing, Inventory control, food service, Cash Handling, payroll, Office Administrantion, Inventory Control, Cash Flow, Payroll

Education
Big Bend Community College   2010 — 2010

Columbia Basin College   1997 — 1998
Technical Certification, Nursing

Columbia Basin College   1982 — 1988
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, 3.3

Experience
UC Irvine  2006 - Present
The Nation  1992 - Present
Conde Nast traveler  2005 - 2010
self-employed freelance writer  1986 - 2009
The New Yorker  December 1995 - December 1998
Time Magazine  1984 - 1988
Newsday  1980 - 1984
Grand Street magazine   1978 - 1982

Skills
Journalism

Education
Ecole normale supérieure   1976 — 1977
litterature francaise

Harvard University   1972 — 1976
BA, English

Fieldston School

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   January 2015 - Present
Kintronics, inc   January 1997 - January 2015
Container testing Laboratories   November 1994 - January 1997
Fremont Bank  July 1993 - September 1994
Oak Crove School System   September 1988 - June 1993
Community Coordinated Child Care Council of Santa Clara County   January 1987 - September 1988

Skills
Social Media, SEO, New Business Development, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Public Relations, Social Networking, Google Adwords, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Freelance Writing, Facebook, Web Content, Account Management, Writing, Editing, Copywriting, Research, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Sales

Education
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College   1968 — 1975
Master of Science (MS), Education

St Jean Baptiste High School
Lehman College, CUNY, M.S, College Preparatory

Experience
Self-employed Freelance Writer  January 2011 - Present
Self-employed  October 2002 - Present
RAMSCO   November 2004 - June 2012
Oak-Mitsui  September 1998 - August 2002
Oak-Mitsui  August 1996 - July 1998

Skills
Cold Calling, Operational Excellence, Sales Process, Process Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Account Management, Direct Sales, Business Planning, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Operations Management, OSHA Complaince and..., Manufacturing, Leadership, Training

Education
Worcester Polytechnic Institute   1970 — 1974
Chemical Engineering

Northeastern University
Organic Chemistry

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  2003 - Present
Columbus Line, Inc.   2001 - 2003
Sunoco Chemicals  March 1993 - March 1998

Skills
Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Process Improvement, Trucking, Windows, COBOL, Inventory Management, Project Management

Education
Eastern University   1994 — 1996
Organizational Management

Community College of Philadelphia   1988 — 1990
AAS, Data Processing, 3.8

Experience
Internal Medicine Associates  October 2014 - Present
Advanced Radiology Imaging Associates LLC   November 2012 - October 2014
Self Employed Freelance Writer   March 2011 - November 2012
Physicans Regional Hospital   January 2011 - March 2011
Heritage College & Heritage Institute  September 2009 - May 2010
Radiology Regional Center  May 2004 - February 2009
Memorial Healthcare System  July 1992 - May 2004
Prudential Florida Realty  April 1987 - July 1990
Bernard Hodes Group  July 1985 - April 1987
Sun-Sentinel  November 1984 - July 1985

Skills
Diagnostic Radiology, Digital Mammography, Bone Densitometry, Stereotactic Breast..., Proofreading, Customer Service, Higher Education, Hospitals, Journalism, Keyboards, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Problem Solving, Publishing, Advertising, Quality Control, Writing, Breast, X-ray, Healthcare, Mammography, DEXA, Medical Terminology, Radiology

Education
Broward Community College   1990 — 1992
Associate of Science (A.S.), Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Rowan University   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications/Journalism

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   November 1993 - August 2012
Greenville Advovate   November 2007 - June 2010

Skills
Freelance, Professional..., spotting factual..., in commercial fields..., interpersonal skills..., attention to detail, and a sense of style

Education
Kaskaskia College

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Experience
'Self-Employed'   September 2014 - Present
First for Women magazine  August 2004 - November 2014
Self-employed freelance writer  1997 - 2004
Sourcebooks  2001 - 2002

Skills
Editing, Feature Articles, Books, Magazines, Research, Blogging, Chronic Illness, Newsletters, Storytelling, Journalism, Stress, Web Content, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Newspapers, Content Development, Publishing, Editorial, Press Releases, Freelance Writing, Copywriting, Publications

Education
Hofstra University   1988 — 1992
BA, Political Science

Experience
Rivet News Radio  September 2014 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   January 1981 - Present
Luby Publishing  July 1990 - Present
WBEZ  July 2011 - June 2013
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group  September 2009 - June 2011
Roosevelt University  September 2008 - June 2009
Chicago Public Schools  1975 - 2007
Notre Dame High School--Chicago   1969 - 1974

Skills
Creative Writing, Blogger, Editing, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Technical Writing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Blogging, News Writing, Radio Broadcasting, Media Relations, Feature Articles, Copywriting, Teaching

Education
University of Chicago   1974 — 1983
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History

Loyola University of Chicago   1969 — 1972
Master of Arts (M.A.), History

Loyola University of Chicago   1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   February 2011 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking, Non-profits, Social Media, Public Relations, Editing, Event Management, Facebook, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Copy Editing, Volunteer Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Time Management, Newsletters, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Photography, Advertising, Community Outreach, Web Design

Education
Northwest Missouri State University   2004 — 2007
BS, Business Management, Marketing

Experience
Weitz & Luxenberg  August 2015 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   October 2010 - Present
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Courrt   February 2014 - June 2015
elite personnel  2011 - February 2014
The Book Doctors   September 2010 - March 2011
2008 - 2010  November 2008 - October 2010
New York Immigration Coalition  October 2008 - November 2008
Folio Literary Management  September 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Publishing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Social Media, Proofreading, Writing, Copywriting, Literature, Video, Fiction, Facebook, Marketing, Books, Web Content, Poetry, Published Author, Online Research, Politics, Data Entry, History, Freelance Writing, Editorial, Film, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Networking, Publications

Education
New York University   2004 — 2008
BA, History, Philosophy, Creative Writing

Yorktown High School   2000 — 2004

New York UniversityMay 2008
Bachelor's Degree, History

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   September 2012 - Present
Sue Wong Fashion  April 2014 - August 2014
BieMedia LLC  April 2012 - June 2012
Trust for America's Health  June 2010 - March 2012

Skills
Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Magazines, Media Planning, Social Media, Online Advertising, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Digital Media, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Fashion Writing, English Literature, Leadership, Editing, Digital Marketing, Publishing, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Web Content, Newsletters, Blogging, Copywriting, Publicity, Editorial, Press Releases, Feature Articles, Content Strategy, Newspapers, Magazine Articles, Proofreading, Ghostwriting, News Writing, Strategic Communications, AP Style, Freelance Writing, Content Management, MLA style, Publications, Grammar, Content Development, Pop Culture, Creative Non-fiction, Content Writing, Book Reviews, Media Relations

Education
New York University   2007 — 2009
Dual degree: B.A. in English with a concentration in Journalism and a B.S. in Sports Management, Journalism

Fordham University   2004 — 2006
Transfered to New York University, English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Beautifully Said Magazine   March 2015 - Present
Live In Color   January 2013 - Present
Keystone Productions   January 2011 - Present
Self Employed - Freelance Writer  September 2010 - Present
Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts  June 2005 - January 2015
One Wisdom Fellowship   January 2012 - June 2012

Skills
Event Management, Social Networking, Advertising, Non-profits, Fundraising, Online Advertising, Media Trades, Blogging, Organization, Sponsorship Fulfillment, Journalism, Sponsorship, Social Media, Magazines, Media Relations, WordPress, Corporate Communications, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Brand Development, Marketing, Art, Publishing, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Photography, Social Media Marketing, Video, Editorial, Publications, Radio, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Email Marketing

Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University   2011 — 2015
Working towards MA, Contemporary Communication, 4.0

University of Baltimore   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business/Corporate Communications

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   August 2007 - Present
Stress-Free Tutoring   October 2006 - Present
Astor Collegiate Academy  April 2005 - Present

Education
Barnard College   1999 — 2003
BA, English, Psychology, Cum Laude, Departmental Honors in English, Distinction in English

City University of New York City College   2003 — 2005
MA, Secondary English Education, with Honors

Sarah Lawrence College   2007 — 2009
MFA, Nonfiction Writing, with Honors

Experience
The Kitchen, Inc.   October 2014 - Present
The Kitchen, Inc.   March 2014 - September 2014
Community Publishers, Inc.   October 2013 - March 2014
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  July 2010 - December 2013
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe   May 2005 - December 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, English, Photoshop, Windows, Social Media, Blogging, Press Releases, Books, Facebook

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2014 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Family and Community Services

Evangel University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Professional Communications

University of Phoenix-Springfield Campus   2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Marketing

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   November 2011 - Present
Connected Living - Innovation Center   May 2014 - June 2015

Skills
Blogging, Freelance Writing, Creative Writing, Film, Poetry, Theatre, Fiction, Storytelling, Magazines, Feature Articles, Music, Non-fiction, Web Content, Copy Editing, Short Stories, Proofreading, Screenwriting, Journalism, Editorial, Singing, Editing, Ghostwriting, Copywriting, Film Production, director, Independent Film, Retail, sales, Culinary Skills, Writing

Education
Full Sail University   2015 — 2016
Master's Degree, Creative Writing

University of Central Florida   2007 — 2011
IDS, Education and Health minor in writing

University of Central Florida   2007 — 2011
Education and Health minor in writing

Experience
Crozier   July 2015 - Present
Antecedent Projects   2015 - Present
Art Nerd LLC   September 2014 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  September 2012 - Present
More Art  June 2014 - July 2015
Michelle Stuhl & Company   August 2013 - August 2014
Free Arts NYC  2012 - 2014
Friends of Materials for the Arts   January 2012 - June 2013
Guggenheim Museum  September 2011 - January 2012
Carlton Hobbs LLC   March 2011 - October 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Press Releases, Fundraising, Fine Art, Research, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Mac, Blogging, Project Planning, Spanish, Arts Administration, Public Speaking, Social Media, Art History, Curating, Multi-language, Writing, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
City University of New York City College   2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Art History

St. Peter's College   2005 — 2009
BA, Art History, Asian Studies, 3.8

Kansai Gaidai University   2008 — 2008
Asian Studies Certificate, Asian art, A

Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts   2003 — 2005
HS Diploma, Biology, 3.8

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   July 2012 - Present
Mountain Top Auto, Inc.   January 2011 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Leadership, Event Planning, Social Media, Customer Service, Fundraising, Public Relations, Team Building, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning

Education
Bethel College   2012 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Theological and Ministerial Studies

Purdue University   1994 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Experience
self-employed freelance writer  January 2012 - Present
Examiner.com  November 2011 - Present
Milestone Internet Marketing  March 2013 - July 2013
Self-employed private tutor  November 2011 - July 2012

Skills
Politics, Russian, Research, European Union, Microsoft Office, History, French, International Relations, Translation, Proofreading, Editorial, Typing, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, EU, Eastern Europe, Government, Writing, English, Policy, Social Media, Public Policy, Polish, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Excel, Word, SEO, Sales Pages, Blogging, Content Marketing, contributed articles, Press Releases, Case Studies, White Papers, e-books, Web Content Creation, Online Content Creation, Custom Content Creation, content creation

Education
Jagiellonian University   2010 — 2011
Masters, European Studies

The University of Glasgow   2009 — 2011
International Masters, Russian, Central and East European Studies

University of Colorado Boulder   2004 — 2009
B.A., Psychology, History, Russian Studies

Experience
Arthritis Foundation  May 2013 - Present
Techiegems   May 2013 - Present
Prime Life Style of Alabama   June 2007 - Present
Self employed Freelance Writer   August 1990 - Present
University of Alabama  February 2006 - September 2009
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama   January 1992 - August 2005

Skills
Proficient in Microsoft..., Contemporary Dance, Creative Writer, Travel Writing, Editing, Dramatic arts,..., Book Reviews, Arts, Research, Blogging, Choreography, Dance, Theatre, Proofreading, Acting, Journalism, Ballroom, Social Media Consulting, X Box Just Dance 3 and..., Ballroom Dance, Magazines, Publicity, Social Media, Newspapers, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Writing, Feature Articles, Art, Social Networking, Public Relations

Education
City University of New York-College of Staten Island   1969 — 1973
B.A., Dance and Dramatic Arts

American Academy of Dramatic Arts   1973 — 1974
Certificate, Muscials and dance

Plaza School of Business, Queens, NY   1990 — 1991
Certificate, Business, A

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  December 2011 - Present
Mississippi Department of Employment Security  August 2010 - November 2011
The Clarion-Ledger  August 2006 - August 2010
The News-Messenger  August 2004 - August 2006
The Sandusky-Register  August 2002 - August 2004
BusinessVoice  April 2000 - November 2001
Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio in   February 2000 - September 2000
The Blade  February 1998 - August 1998
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal  August 1996 - August 1997

Skills
Press Releases, Editing, Newsletters, Storytelling, Internal Communications, AP Style, Report Writing, Newspapers, Journalism, News Writing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Copywriting, Feature Articles, Media Relations, Newspaper, Online Journalism, Publications, Web Content, Ap Style, Proofreading, Editorial, Speech Writing, Publicity, Publishing, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Freelance Writing, Business Journalism, Fact-checking, Non-fiction, Communication Skills, Hard News Reporting

Education
Mississippi State University
B.A., Communication, with a journalism emphasis

Experience
Alchemy Systems  March 2014 - Present
Scoremore  April 2013 - November 2014
Performer Magazine  June 2009 - August 2014
Aztec Promotional Group  November 2013 - February 2014
Austin American-Statesman  November 2009 - October 2013
Giant Noise  2012 - 2013
UTOPiAfest   2011 - 2012
AOL  October 2010 - May 2011
Double Stereo   2009 - 2011
Self Employed Freelance Writer   August 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Google Analytics, CSS, HTML, SEO, SEO copywriting, SEM, Consultative Sales..., Music Industry, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Salesforce.com, Facebook, Twitter, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Customer Service, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Newspapers, Online Advertising, Ad Exchanges, Ad Networks, Editing, Email Marketing, Digital Strategy, WordPress, Media Relations, Content Development, Marketing, Entertainment

Education
Hardin-Simmons University   2002 — 2006
BBS, Political Science & Legal Studies; Communication

Texas State Technical College   2001 — 2002
Basic Emergency Medical Technician - EMT-B, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   June 2013 - Present
Children's Creativity Museum  March 2014 - Present
Fund Development Consulting   February 2010 - Present
Association of Fundraising Professionals  January 2010 - December 2013
Zumba Fitness LLC  January 2006 - Present
One Taste   2014 - 2014
Hackmart  September 2011 - June 2012
YouTube  August 2011 - June 2012
Geneva Car Barn & Powerhouse   January 2011 - May 2012
Joanne Butcher   1994 - January 2011

Skills
Script Doctor, Fundraising, Non-profits, Writing, Production, Grants, Film, Funding, Philanthropy, Public Speaking, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Volunteer Management, Budgeting, Program Development, Negotiation, Mentoring, Marketing Communications, Problem Solving, Spanish, Analysis, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Research, Management, Budgets, Script Doctoring, Community Outreach, Marketing, Program Management, Public Relations, Training, Leadership, Teaching, Creative Writing, Proposal Writing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Coaching, Media Relations, Event Management, Blogging, Editing, Integrated Marketing, Newsletters, Leadership Development, Project Management, Strategic Communications, Press Releases

Education
University of Miami   1984 — 2001
M.A. (AbD), English Literature

Dartmouth College   1989 — 1989
Certificate, School of Criticism & Theory

University of Warwick   1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts, English and European Literature

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  October 2012 - Present
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau  October 2012 - June 2015
WellStar Health System  May 2010 - October 2012
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau  August 2007 - May 2010
RE/MAX Regional Services  July 2006 - August 2007
City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department   August 2005 - May 2006
Atlanta Journal-Constitution  May 2005 - August 2005
Emory Healthcare  June 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Media Relations, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Event Management, Brand Management, Hospitality, Healthcare, Press Releases, Public Relations, Event Planning, Publicity

Education
Auburn University   2002 — 2006
B.A.

Experience
Center for Nonprofit Resources   November 2012 - Present
Toledo Community Foundation  June 2012 - November 2012
Bowling Green State University  January 2008 - June 2012
COSI Toledo  June 2005 - December 2007
RPM Records, Ltd.   September 2003 - December 2006
WGTE Public Broadcasting  1999 - 2003
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  January 1995 - August 1999
Maumee High School  1991 - 1992
Anthony Wayne High School  1986 - 1991

Skills
Educational Technology, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Research, Writing, Teaching, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Editing, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Grants, Staff Development, Nonprofits, Curriculum Design, Program Development, Tutoring, E-Learning, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Teacher Training, Volunteer Management, Adult Education, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Student Affairs, Student Development, Distance Learning, Leadership Development, Workshop Facilitation, Classroom, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Organizational..., Instructional Technology, Community Development, Career Counseling, Proposal Writing, Educational Leadership, Training, Resume Writing, Youth Development, Conflict Resolution, Philanthropy, Social Networking, Policy, Non-profit..., Leadership, Public Relations

Education
University of Toledo   1999 — 2002
Educational Technology

Miami University   1981 — 1985
BS of Education, German Education, Cum Laude

Whitmer HIgh School
English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Self Employed  December 2014 - Present
City of Modesto  March 2014 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   July 2008 - Present
Avalon Care Center  2007 - 2009
County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency (HSA)   2006 - 2007
Santa Cruz Sentinel  2005 - 2007
Santa Cruz AIDS Project  2004 - 2006

Skills
Editing, Social Media, Press Releases, Microsoft Office, Writing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Research

Education
UC Santa Cruz   2000 — 2002
BA, Community Studies

Modesto Junior College
AA, English

Experience
Florida Catholic Conference/Florida Conference of Catholic BIshops   September 2013 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  2001 - Present
St. Eugene Catholic Chapel   August 2008 - July 2013

Skills
Proofreading, Creative Writing, Freelance Writing, Non-fiction, Feature Articles, Fiction, Copy Editing, Fiction Writing, Web Content, Ghostwriting, Books, Editing, News Writing, Ap Style, Content Writing, Publications, Literature

Education
Florida State University
Master of Science (MS), English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   October 2010 - Present
Associated Bank  January 2008 - October 2010
Shopko  June 2005 - December 2007
WSYM-TV   2003 - 2005
WSYM-TV Fox 47 News   August 2003 - December 2004
WLUK-TV Fox 11 News   November 1994 - July 2003
NBC26 and WACY 32   1992 - 1994

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Editing, On Air Talent, Voice Over Talent, Newsletters, Copywriting, Storytelling, Proofreading, Journalism, Editorial

Education
DePauw University   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Communication

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  June 2012 - Present
Japan Center for International Finance   June 2000 - August 2002

Skills
Editing, Spanish

Education
The George Washington University   1998 — 2000
MA, International Affairs

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature

Universidad de Valencia   1993 — 1995
Spanish Language and Literature

Lewis and Clark College   1992 — 1993
Spanish Language and Literature

Experience
Self-employed - freelance writer  1999 - Present
Reader's Digest  1988 - 1999

Skills
Science, Human Interest, Kayaking, Books, Writing, Non-fiction, Magazines, Feature Articles, Web Content, Publishing, Editorial, Humorist, Freelance Writing, Storytelling, Publications, Editing, Ghostwriting, Fact-checking

Education
University of Hartford   1969 — 1970
B.A., English Literature

Saint Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry   1963 — 1965

Experience
Self Employed Freelance Writer   February 2000 - Present
Ma  August 2009 - July 2013
Fire and Flavor Grilling Co.  March 2005 - February 2008

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Blogging, Writing, Facebook, Social Media, Proofreading, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Web Content, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Publishing, Content Management, Public Speaking, Content Strategy, Microsoft Office, Books, Editing, Photography, Marketing, Storytelling, Magazines, Photoshop, Public Relations, Editorial, Freelance Writing, Fiction, Short Stories, WordPress, Publications, Creative Writer

Education
Kennesaw State University   1994 — 1997
BS, English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
Zupan's Markets  November 2009 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   January 2007 - Present
Ethos 360   August 2010 - August 2011
MasterPlans  December 2006 - October 2009
University of Portland  March 2005 - December 2006
The Art Institute of Portland  September 2005 - March 2006
Accent Business Services, Inc.   January 2004 - April 2004

Skills
Editing, Social Media, Blogging, Copy Editing, Research, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Press Releases, Non-profits, Business Writing, Facebook, Proofreading, Web Content, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Technical Writing

Education
University of Portland   2006 — 2007

Washington State University   2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, English

Clark College   1999 — 2002
Associate of Arts, General

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  April 2009 - Present
Dudek  January 2006 - July 2009
Jennings & Associates Communications   November 2004 - December 2005
Grand Pacific Resorts  June 2004 - October 2004
Quantum  January 2001 - January 2004

Skills
Editing, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Marketing Copy, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Copy Editing, Internal Communications, Content Writing, Online Communications

Education
California State University-Sacramento   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts

Experience
California State University, Sacramento  August 2015 - Present
Self-employed freelance writer  August 2013 - August 2015
Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis  November 2011 - July 2013
UC Davis  April 2010 - November 2011
UC Davis  January 2010 - April 2010
KQED  November 2008 - January 2010
Glendale News-Press  September 2007 - August 2008
Bay City News Service  November 2005 - August 2006
Net Impact  July 2004 - July 2005

Skills
Editing, Journalism, SEO, Press Releases, Non-profits, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Feature Articles, Publications, Newsletters, Storytelling, Proposal Writing, Newspapers, Research, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Copy Editing

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2006 — 2007
M.S.

Tufts University   2000 — 2004
B.A., summa cum laude

Experience
Self-employed freelance writer  August 2015 - Present
Self-employed  July 2012 - Present
Village of Schaumburg  January 2003 - Present
Prairie Center for the Arts Foundation   August 2013 - August 2015
Harper College  June 1981 - July 2012
High Impact Training  January 2000 - February 2003

Skills
Leadership Development, Editing, Public Speaking, Event Management, Student Affairs, Event Planning, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Leadership, Student Engagement, Program Development, Grant Writing, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Campus, Fundraising, Blogging, Student Development, Research, Workshop Facilitation, Curriculum Design, Social Media, Special Events..., Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Program Management, Community Development, Instructional Design, Public Relations, Staff Development, Budgets, Resume Writing, Student Counseling, Student Leadership, Proofreading, Academic Advising, Press Releases, Adult Education, College Teaching, Higher Education..., Enrollment Management, Newsletters, Creative Writing, Photography

Education
DePaul University   1992 — 1994
Masters, Multicultural Affairs and Student Services

Northern Illinois University   1978 — 1980
B. S, Journalism

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  2009 - Present
Whitehurst Ranch   April 2003 - Present
Daycare  January 2001 - March 2003
Belgrade Middle School   January 2000 - August 2000

Skills
Freelance Writing, Editing, Teaching, Tutoring, Agriculture, Ranching

Education
Montana State University-Bozeman   1996 — 2000
Elementary Education, Elementary Education with a focus on Reading and Language

Experience
ICF International  2011 - Present
A News Cafe   February 2010 - September 2011
Self-employed freelance writer  2009 - 2011
California Planning & Development Report   1999 - 2011
Record Searchlight  1997 - 1999
The Union newspaper (Grass Valley, California)   1995 - 1997
The Union newspaper (Grass Valley, California)   1989 - 1995

Skills
Technical Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Magazines, Publications, Blogging, Research, Public Speaking, Newspaper, Newspapers, Strategic Communications, Editorial, Media Relations, Press Releases

Education
California State University-Sacramento   1984 — 1986
BA, Government-Journalism

Experience
Carole Bumpus, author   January 2001 - Present
CaroleBumpus.com   January 2001 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  2000 - 2011
Health and Human Services Commission of Livermore, CA   1998 - 2003
San Ramon Public Schools, Berkeley Agency for Children, Danville High School   1995 - 1998

Skills
Issue Advocacy, Short Stories, Editorial, Creative Writing, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Research, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Social Media, Event Planning, Journalism, Publishing, Photography, Blogging, Proofreading, Copywriting, Freelance Writing, Editing, Feature Articles, Non-fiction, Storytelling, Fiction

Education
John F. Kennedy University   1995 — 1996
Post Masters in MFT, Marriage and Family Therapy

University of Northern Colorado   1990 — 1993
MFT, Professional Marriage and Family Therapy

Metropolitan State University of Denver   1987 — 1989
BS, Alcohol/Drug Therapist

Experience
Latin American Youth Center  November 2014 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   January 2012 - Present
Capital Area Food Bank of DC  July 2013 - October 2014
Capital Area Food Bank of DC  2012 - 2013
Septima Clark Public Charter School  2009 - 2010
Stanton Elementary School   August 2009 - October 2009
Girls Incorporated DC   June 2009 - August 2009
Winston Educational Center   May 2008 - August 2009
Amherst College Library   August 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Blogging, Research, Creative Writing, Social Media, Community Outreach, Teaching, Higher Education, Curriculum Design, Nonprofits, Program Development, Curriculum Development, Social Networking, Event Management, Writing, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Editing, Non-profits, Capacity Building, Training, Event Planning, Raiser's Edge, Food Safety

Education
Amherst College   2004 — 2008
BA, Black Studies, English

Experience
Blind Children's Fund   July 2014 - Present
Women's Center of Greater Lansing  January 2012 - Present
Self-employed freelance writer  October 2009 - Present
Michigan State University  2010 - 2011
Midland Daily News  September 1989 - September 2009

Skills
Multitasking as a..., Advocacy for persons..., Perceptive writer and..., Nonprofits, Editing, Newsletters, Advocacy, Public Speaking, Resume Writing, Training, Public Relations, Social Media

Education
Michigan State University   2010 — 2012
Master's Degree, Rehabilitation Counseling, 3.90

Central Michigan University
Journalism, Journalism and Psychology

Experience
American Red Cross  August 2013 - Present
Self-employed Freelance Writer  August 2012 - Present
American Red Cross  May 2013 - August 2013
South America Mission  April 2007 - August 2008
Lewis & Knopf, CPAs, P.C.   January 2004 - August 2005
Corey's Bookkeeping Service   March 2003 - December 2003
United States Army  January 1995 - April 1997

Skills
Writing, Feature Articles, Resume Writing, Cover Letters, Creative Writing, Short Stories, Fiction, Non-fiction Writer, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements, Auditing, Social Media, Fixed Assets, Federal Grants..., Special Funds, Internal Audit, General Ledger, Oracle, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Small Business, Time Management, QuickBooks, Payroll, Nonprofits, Internal Controls, Budgets

Education
Central Michigan University   2008 — 2013
Master of Science Degree, Administration

Davenport University   2004 — 2005
Bachelor, Accounting

Baker College Business and Corporate Services   2002 — 2003
Associates, Accounting

Experience
Self-employed Freelance Writer  May 2013 - Present
HSBC Mortgage Services  September 2010 - October 2011
Independent Health  May 1998 - June 2010
National Organization for Women - New York state   November 1992 - November 1996
Barrister Information Systems  July 1986 - September 1989

Skills
Brochures, Advertising, Newsletters, Editing, Press Releases, Training, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Web Content, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Copy Editing, Publishing, Management, Social Media

Education
Bowling Green State University   1964 — 1968
BS Ed, English, Social Studies

Experience
Evergreen Montessori School of Memphis   February 2013 - Present
The Broad Side   November 2012 - Present
Hey That's My Hummus   February 2011 - Present
Babble Voices   September 2012 - Present
Slightly Bent Productions   June 2012 - Present
Slightly Bent Productions   October 2012 - Present
Evergreen Montessori School, Memphis   August 2012 - Present
Self Employed, Freelance Writer  November 2010 - Present
Aiming Low   November 2010 - Present
Slightly Bent Productions   May 2010 - October 2012

Skills
Content Management, Blogging, Copy Editing, Editing, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Social Media, Freelance Writing, Social Networking, Facebook, Publications, Content Development, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Content Strategy, Politics, Editorial, Magazines, News Writing, Elementary Education, Montessori

Education
Montessori Training Center of New England   2013 — 2016
Elementary Certification Association Montessori Internationale, Elementary Education and Teaching

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University   1997 — 2000
Computer Science, B.S.

University of Central Florida   2003 — 2005
M.A., History (Thesis Pending)

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  November 1978 - Present
D.L. Ryan Companies   February 2001 - January 2009
Pitney Bowes  November 1978 - August 1995

Skills
Writing, Creative Non-fiction, Editing, Video Production, Copywriting, Marketing..., Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Photography, Online Advertising, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Magazines, Content Strategy, New Media, Blogging

Education
New York University   1987 — 1988
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) coursework, Poetics

Fordham University   1980 — 1985
Master of Arts (MA), American Literature (United States)

Iona College   1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English and Philosophy

Experience
Grim Crew   November 2010 - Present
Reasonably Priced Comics   December 2009 - Present
Cosmic Book News   December 2009 - Present
Vertek  June 2008 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer  January 2007 - Present
America's Mattress  February 2004 - May 2005
Sears Holdings Corporation  May 1999 - December 2003

Skills
Comic Books, Books, Creative Writing, Short Stories, Copywriting, Social Networking, Fiction Writing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Publishing, Editorial

Education
Castleton University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, History

Experience
Commonwealth of Massachusetts  April 1998 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   May 1992 - Present
Eastern Massachusetts Literary Council   June 1997 - January 1998
Social Justice for Women, Inc.   March 1995 - February 1997
Summit Strategies  1993 - 1994
WBZ-TV  June 1991 - August 1991

Skills
Magazines, Journalism, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Editing, Databases, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Litigation, Non-profits, Newsletters, Research, Word, Writing, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Fiction Writing, Flash Fiction, Poetry, Government, Event Planning, Nonprofits

Education
Suffolk University   1994 — 1997
MA, Communications

Hofstra University   1988 — 1992
BA, English/Communications

Experience
State Farm VP Management Co   January 2013 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   August 2012 - Present
State Farm VP Management Co   June 2012 - January 2013
Randstad  February 2012 - June 2012

Skills
Business Writing, Technical Writing, Series 6, Investments, Customer Service, Creative Writing, Mutual Funds, Fixed Annuities

Education
Illinois State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Studies

Experience
Levy Marketing + Awards   April 2009 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer   August 1990 - Present
Print Right Technologies, LLC   February 2013 - February 2013
The Tampa Tribune  August 2002 - March 2009

Skills
Copywriting, Editing, Social Media, Proofreading, Online Research, Online Communications, Makeup Artistry, Makeovers, Fiction Writing, Role Playing Games, Styling, Spelling, Customer Service, Technical Support, Answering Phones, Phone Etiquette, Microsoft Word, PaintShop Pro, LiveJournal, Blogging, Web Design, Filing, Modeling, Computer Proficiency, Costume Design, Administrative..., Skype, FTP, Video Games, Creative Writing, Writing, Books, Specialty Coffee, Vintage Clothing, Cosmetics, Fashion, Window Displays, Clerical Work, Data Entry, Typing, Notepad, Windows, Telephone Skills, Marketing, Copy Editing, Advertising, Multimedia, Newspapers, Facebook, Publishing

Education
Coe College   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Interdisciplinary

Coe College   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Dixie Hollins HS   1986 — 1990