Experience
Third Floor Studios   December 2013 - Present
The Clever Agency, LLC   November 2012 - Present
Teachers & Writers Collaborative  January 2010 - Present
McNally Jackson Booksellers   December 2004 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   March 2004 - Present
Community-Word Project  2011 - 2012
School of Visual Arts  March 2007 - August 2009
Rolling Out Urbanstyle weekly   July 2001 - January 2004
Dekalb County Public Schools  August 1998 - July 2001

Education
Morehouse College   1992 — 1997
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   January 2014 - Present
Social Security Administration  September 2010 - April 2014
Self-Employed  March 2008 - September 2010
California Association of Public Hospitals   December 2006 - April 2008
Orange County Health Care Agency  March 2006 - November 2006
University of California, Irvine Medical Center  2001 - 2005
Center for Social Services   June 1998 - January 2001

Skills
Editing, Linguistics, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Research, Non-profits, Policy, Government, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Public Health, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Community Development, Leadership, Legal Writing

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
J.D., Law, Health Emphasis

University of California, Irvine
B.A., Psychology

Experience
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation  June 2015 - Present
U.S. Department of Labor   September 2013 - June 2015
U.S. Office of Special Counsel   June 2014 - November 2014
Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd.   December 2012 - May 2013
U.S. Department of Labor   September 2012 - December 2012
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission  May 2012 - September 2012
Washington University in St. Louis  May 2011 - January 2012
Texas Civil Rights Project  May 2011 - August 2011
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   2006 - 2011

Skills
Mediation, Legal Writing, Employment Law, Editing, Alternative Dispute..., Social Media, Whistleblower, Retaliation, Occupational Safety, OSHA, EEO Investigations, EEOC, Writing, Strategic Negotiations, Occupational Health, Regulatory Writing, EEO

Education
Washington University in St. Louis   2011 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Richmond   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
It Works Global  November 2014 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   January 2014 - Present
Clinton County YMCA   2007 - 2010

Skills
Windows, Phone Skills, Answering Phones, Phone Etiquette, Computers, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Communication Skills, Creativity, Administrative..., Fax, Medical Billing, Medical Terminology, Medical Coding, Legal, Supervising, Organization

Education
Mercy College   2012 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Wilmington College   2006 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Southern State Community College   1999 — 2006
No Degree, Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   March 2003 - Present
The Aberdeen Exchange   April 2013 - Present
RockTenn  July 2014 - October 2014
E.A. Langenfeld   July 2013 - February 2014
Roadrunner Records  January 2003 - January 2012
Mosaic Sales Solutions  May 2007 - May 2011
JCPenney Corp  October 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Merchandising, Advertising, Social Media, E-commerce, Retail, Data Entry, Production Line..., Customer Service, Event Management, Training, Workplace Safety, Retail Displays, Production Lines, Visual Merchandising, AS400 Administration, Inventory Management, Management, Sales, Marketing, Budgets, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Time Management, Pricing, Teamwork, Facebook, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Purchasing, Pallet Jack, Palletizing, Merchandising Strategies, Merchandising Systems, Corrugated, Creative Merchandising, Website Merchandising, eCommunications, Product Display, Merchandise, Merchandise Planning, Microsoft Excel, Line Maintenance, Assembly Lines, Line Drawing, Batch Records, Woodworking, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Batch Processing

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music Business & Communications w minor in Art and Journalism, Junior

Granite City High School   2000 — 2004
High School Diploma, arts and science

Experience
First United Methodist Church, Lexington, KY   January 2014 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   June 2010 - Present
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute  February 2013 - December 2013
Veterinary Wellness Center   October 2012 - February 2013
private family  June 2012 - August 2012
PESG  September 2009 - June 2012

Skills
Editing, Phone Etiquette, Oral & Written..., Computer Proficiency, Invoicing, Writing, Equine Management, Veterinary Assistant..., Database Management, Equine Therapy, Data Entry, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Public Relations

Education
Spring Arbor University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Kalamazoo Valley Community College   2004 — 2006
General Studies

Experience
Community Service Center - University of Oregon  September 2015 - Present
University of Oregon Student Sustainability Coalition   January 2015 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   January 2008 - Present
Elephant Nature Park   June 2015 - September 2015
University of Oregon Community Planning Workshop   January 2015 - June 2015
University of Oregon  November 2014 - June 2015
Wellspring Organic Farm   April 2014 - September 2014
WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee Public Radio  January 2014 - April 2014
Outpost Natural Foods Cooperative  August 2013 - April 2014
Zywave  December 2012 - September 2013

Skills
Editing, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Video Editing, Volunteering, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Social Media Marketing, Community Organizing, Writing, Marketing, Nutrition, Photoshop, Web 2.0, InDesign, Non-profit Leadership, Coaching, Organic Farming, Video Production, Environmental Education, Sustainable Agriculture, Natural Foods, Apple, iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, Final Cut Pro, Advertising, Chainsaw, Child Development, Teen Programming, Elementary Education, Trails, Windows, Microsoft Office, Food Systems, Farming, Organic Products, Academic Tutoring, Childhood Obesity, Experience Working with..., Grant Writing, Public Administration, Organizational..., Microsoft Excel, Stata

Education
University of Oregon   2014 — 2016
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Community Engagement - Nonprofit Management - Environmental Sustainability

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism - Strategic Communication

Experience
doTERRA  April 2013 - Present
Hesse Family   September 2009 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   August 2004 - June 2012

Skills
Blogging, Research, Editing, Teaching, Publishing, Proofreading, Copywriting, Public Speaking, Social Media

Education
Cedarville University   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing

Experience
Self-employed Freelance Writer and Editor   2010 - Present
Chautauqua Institution  August 2014 - August 2014
Sapient  1999 - 2000
Oracle  1990 - 1999
BUYPASS  1988 - 1990
CCC  1987 - 1988

Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Social Media, Public Relations, Social Networking, Strategic Communications, Publishing, Research, Online Advertising, Internal Communications, Marketing, SEO, Sales, Blogging, Publications, Books, Proofreading, Media Relations, Content Strategy, Corporate Communications, Digital Media, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing

Education
Southern Methodist University   1980 — 1986
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General

Southern Methodist University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Operations Research

Experience
Pawsitively Heaven Pet Resort, inc   January 2014 - Present
The Examiner  July 2013 - Present
Pawsitively Heaven Pet Resort   November 2012 - Present
Pawsitively Heaven Pet Resort, Inc   November 2012 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   May 2011 - Present
Elizabeth Arden  December 2011 - November 2012
The Learning Center  August 2007 - May 2011
Saint Xavier University  2009 - 2011
Saint Xavier University  May 2005 - May 2010
The Xavierite  August 2007 - February 2009

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Wordpress, Research, Writing, Blogging, Editing, Copy Editing, Windows, Mac, Photography, Social Media, Copywriting, Publishing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, InDesign, Customer Service, Photoshop, Literature, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Illustrator, Public Speaking, Editorial, Newsletters, Poetry, Layout, Newspapers, Graphic Design, Tutoring, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Facebook, Time Management, Magazines

Education
Saint Xavier University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature/Letters, 3.65

Saint Xavier University   2006 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, English Literature

Experience
Noble  March 2015 - Present
self employed freelance writer and editor  1999 - Present
Pentecostal Evangel magazine   February 2004 - February 2009
Gospel Publishing House  January 2002 - February 2004

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Blogging, Newsletters, Speech Writing, Copywriting, Theology, Ap Style, Community Outreach, Journalism, Books, Creative Writing, Published Author, Writing, News Writing, Magazines, Media Relations, AP Style

Education
Arkansas State University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   2012 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   2012 - Present
Paper Lantern Lit  January 2012 - Present
Playscripts, Inc.   July 2013 - April 2015
Mid-Hudson Heritage Center   November 2012 - December 2013
Playscripts, Inc.   September 2012 - July 2013
Echo Boutique   October 2011 - January 2013
Playscripts, Inc  September 2011 - May 2012
Substance for FASHION CONSCIOUS PEOPLE   August 2010 - August 2011
The Journal, Ohio State University   September 2008 - June 2011

Skills
Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Literary Fiction, Genre Fiction, Copy Editing, Book Writing, Blogging, Copywriting, Marketing Copy, Product Descriptions, Social Media, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Acting, Theatre, Literature, Editorial, Higher Education, Publishing, Publications, Newsletters, Fiction, Books, Freelance Writing, Journalism, AP Style, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat

Education
The Ohio State University   2008 — 2011
M.F.A, English

State University of New York at New Paltz   2003 — 2007
BA, Performance, Costume Construction and Design, Theatre History

Experience
CTI Towers, Inc.   June 2015 - Present
TarValon.net, Inc   August 2014 - Present
Perkins School for the Blind  February 2015 - May 2015
Lightower Fiber Networks  July 2014 - January 2015
Morrison Mahoney LLP  April 2014 - July 2014
Smith & Brink, P.C.   April 2014 - April 2014
Birkholz & Company   December 2013 - April 2014
Darden Restaurants  August 2008 - February 2014
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   August 2008 - February 2014
The Helm Society  March 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Editing, Blogging, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Research, Newsletters, Writing, Event Management, Event Planning, Customer Service, Storytelling, WordPress, Copywriting, Journalism, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Photography, HTML, Microsoft Office, Basecamp, Online Research, Marketing Research, Web Content, Facebook, Social Media, Social Networking, Magazines, Editorial, Press Releases, Publications, QuickBooks, Lacerte, Publishing, Customer Relations, CMS, Microsoft Excel

Education
Knox College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   January 2010 - Present
Chipotle Mexican Grill  May 2013 - October 2014
The Fresh Market  February 2012 - May 2013
Danny's Drive-in   April 2005 - January 2012
Kohl's Department Stores  November 2011 - December 2011
Subway  September 2008 - May 2010
Old Navy  June 2006 - October 2006

Skills
Cashiering, Writing, Microsoft Office, Typing, Ebooks, Articles, Food Service, Food Safety, Copy Editing, Art, PDF, Editing

Education
Central Connecticut State University   2011 — 2013
No degree, Psychology

Housatonic Community College   2009 — 2010
Associate's in Science, General Studies

Bunnell High School

Experience
No Company - Private Clients   2012 - Present
Simenauer & Greene Literary Agency LLC   February 2008 - January 2013
self-employed freelance writer and editor   1985 - 2010

Skills
Books, Newspaper, Copywriting, Non-fiction, Fiction, Novels, Short Stories, Published Author, Ghostwriting, Book Reviews, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Web Content, Magazines, Blogging, Editorial, Fiction Writing, Feature Articles, Creative Writing, Journalism, Freelance Writing, Memoir, Newsletters, Online Publishing, Literature, Proofreading

Education
Ball State University
Master of Arts, English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   April 2014 - Present
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt - Potomac   March 2013 - August 2013
Graphic Arts Association  November 2010 - February 2013
Finish On Demand, Inc.   October 2009 - February 2013
Binding Industries Association   February 2008 - February 2013
Graphic Crafts, Inc.   2006 - May 2009
Graphic Crafts, Inc.   1997 - 2006
Graphic Crafts, Inc.   1990 - 1997
Graphic Crafts, Inc.   1995 - 1996
Graphic Crafts, Inc.   1990 - 1995

Skills
Bindery, Entrepreneurship, Mentoring, B2B, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Leadership, Small Business, Team Management, Marketing Strategy, Employee Training, Management, Business Strategy, Product Management, Food Safety, Change Management, Financial Reporting, Safety, Benefits Management, Corporate Branding, Collaborative Leadership, Collaboration Solutions, Collaboration, Proofreading, Text Editing, Social Media Marketing, Management Consulting, Business Acumen, Communication Skills, Collaborative Problem..., Advertising, Social Media, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Phoenix   2008 — 2010
MBA

Clarion University of Pennsylvania   1980 — 1984
BS, Business Administration - Marketing

Experience
Liberty University  December 2014 - Present
AutoFocus Reconditioning, LLC   June 2006 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   2013 - Present
East Valley High School  2006 - 2007
Yakima Valley Community College  2003 - 2004

Skills
Writing, Resume Writing, Human Resources, Human Resource..., Recruiting, Training Manuals, Procedure Development, Business Analysis, Policy Analysis, Payroll, Payroll Taxes, Report Writing, Financial Statements, EEO/AA Compliance, Xero, Freshbooks, QuickBooks, Employee Relations, Employee Training, Employee Handbooks, Onboarding, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Conflict Resolution, Training

Education
Liberty University   2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Relations and Affairs, 3.92 GPA

Liberty University   2008 — 2009
Master's Degree, Human Services - Resources and MFT, 3.9 GPA

Liberty University   2005 — 2007
Master's Degree, Psychology, 3.8

Yakima Valley Community College   2002 — 2004
Associate's Degree, 3.75

Prosser High School

Prosser High School

Experience
BuzzFeed  August 2014 - Present
Seventeen Magazine  September 2013 - August 2014
Arkadium  August 2012 - September 2013
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   2009 - September 2013
British Vogue   April 2012 - May 2012
Grooveshark  June 2011 - February 2012
UCF Student Government Association  June 2010 - June 2011
Tory Burch  November 2009 - June 2011
Beauty and the Dirt- London, UK   May 2010 - July 2010
SeaWorld  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Press Releases, Media Relations, AP Style, Public Relations, Social Media Development, Social Media Monitoring, Writing, Account Management, Advertising, Editing, Press Kits, Press Conferences, Team Management, Copywriting, Conducting Interviews, Facebook, Social Media, Social Networking, SEO, Creative Direction, Social Media Measurement, Publicity, Editorial, Magazines, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Marketing, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Publishing, Entertainment

Education
London College of Fashion   2012 — 2012
Postgraduate Certificate, Journalism, Fashion, Graduated with highest honors

University of Central Florida   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, and English Writing

EUSA- London   2010 — 2010
Fashion Journalism, London Summer Study Abroad

Experience
Self-Employed  November 2013 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   January 1974 - Present
Toll Brothers, Inc.   March 2012 - November 2013
Beiler-Campbell Realtors   March 2003 - March 2012
West Chester Area School District  January 1998 - August 2003

Skills
Real Estate, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Writing, Research, Editing, Sellers, Residential, Buying, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Sales, Social Networking, Residential Homes, Investment Properties, Public Speaking, Grant Writing

Education
University of Pennsylvania   2001 — 2004
Master’s Degree, College of Liberal and Professional Studies - Writing Concentration, Magna

West Chester University of Pennsylvania   1991 — 1997
English Secondary Education; Journalism Minor, Teaching and Writing

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   October 2012 - March 2013
Bobrowitz Team Builders (A Primerica Office)   May 2012 - October 2012
NIA Consulting, a division of Interthinx  October 2010 - April 2011
NIA Consulting, a division of Interthinx  August 2009 - October 2010
Transit and Parking Services (TransPark)   August 2006 - October 2006
Transit and Parking Services (TransPark)   August 2004 - August 2006
University of Wyoming Writing Center   September 2004 - June 2005

Skills
Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Creative Writing, Report Writing, Adobe Acrobat, Accurate Data Entry, Integrity, Analytical Skills, Interviews, Social Media, Administrative..., Blogging, Phone Etiquette, Licensed Life Insurance..., Electronic Filing, People Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Social Networking, Research, Copywriting, Data Entry, Quality Management, Leadership, Newsletters, Office Administration, Press Releases, Publishing, Advertising, Detail Oriented, Quality Focused, Analytical Thinker, Typing 70 WPM, Residential Mortgages, Customer Service, Post-closing mortgage..., Teamwork, Work Independently with..., Written & Verbal..., Organization, Writing

Education
University of Wyoming   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, English

University College Cork   2004 — 2004
Study Abroad, Focus on Celtic Studies and English

Experience
Evangel University  August 2011 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   May 2010 - Present
General Council of the Assemblies of God  December 2008 - August 2011
Oakwood Christian Church   April 2005 - August 2008

Skills
Procedure Development, Organization, Staff Supervision, Public Relations, Diplomacy, Copy Editing, Editing, Blogging, Creative Writing, Feature Articles, Newsletters, Books, Copywriting, Journalism, Published Author, Social Media, Facebook, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Web Editing

Education
Drury University   2008 — 2010
B.S., English, Writing

Northern Oklahoma College   2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts (A.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   July 2014 - Present
Carlisle Construction Materials  July 2008 - July 2014
Carlisle Construction Materials  September 2007 - June 2008
Carlisle SynTec  May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Event Management, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Oral & Written..., Writing, Organization, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Project Coordination, Trade Show Production, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Corporate Branding, Brand Management, Problem Solving, Analytic Thinking, Editing, Social Media, Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Management, Advertising, Sales, Graphic Design, Strategic Planning

Education
Westminster Theological Seminary   2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Counseling Psychology

Grove City College   2003 — 2007
B.A., English

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   October 2010 - Present

Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Event Management, Public Speaking, Blogging, Research, Fundraising, Budget, Data Analysis, Workshop Facilitation, Customer Service, Television, Leadership, French, Online Research, Teamwork, Strategy, Business Intelligence, Social Media Marketing, B2B, B2C, Marketing Communications, Analyst Relations, Advertising, Crisis Communications, Design Implementation, AP Style, Thought Leadership, Digital Security, Public Media, Budgets, Media, Ap Style, Interviews, Editing, Event Planning, SEO, Marketing

Education
Louisiana State University   2002 — 2006
B.A., Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism

Louisiana State University   2002 — 2006
B.A., French

Experience
Planet News and Views   November 2014 - Present
Cengage Learning  September 2013 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   November 2010 - Present
Cengage Learning  August 2012 - September 2013
Cengage Learning  January 2012 - September 2012
FinePrint Literary Management  September 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Fact-checking, Ebooks, Academic Publishing, Copy Editing, Line Editing, Structural Editing, Proofreading, Books, Manuscript Development, Chicago Manual, Content Development, Photo Research, Chicago Style, Custom Publishing, K4, Content Management, Web Editing, Permissions, Editorial Product..., Manuscript, Online Publishing, Editorial, Publishing, Non-fiction, Content Strategy, Fiction

Education
University of Denver   2011 — 2011
Certificate, Publishing

Trinity College, Dublin   2009 — 2010
M.Phil., Medieval History

University of Missouri-Columbia   2005 — 2008
B.A., History and French

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   April 2015 - Present
Free State Review   July 2014 - Present
The Towerlight  February 2013 - Present
Starbucks  2005 - Present
Today Media  January 2015 - May 2015
Towson University  2012 - May 2015
Grub Street Literary Magazine   August 2013 - May 2014

Skills
Editing, Proofreading, Time Management, Writing, Blogging, Social Media, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Facebook, Public Speaking, Research, Microsoft Office, Publishing, Magazines, Journalism, Content Management, Literature, Twitter, Fiction, Art, SEO Optimization, Non-fiction, Essay Writing, Networking, Editorial, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Event Planning

Education
Towson University   2012 — 2015
Bachelor's degree (in progress), English

Mt. San Jacinto Community College   2007 — 2011
Associates Degree, Humanities

Experience
Iamartlove   October 2014 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   January 2014 - Present
St. Peter's Catholic Church   August 2013 - January 2014
St. Gregory Retreat Center  2011 - 2012
Self-employed writer  August 2006 - November 2010
Indiana State University  August 2005 - May 2006
Franciscan University of Steubenville  September 2003 - May 2005

Skills
Communication, Counseling Psychology, Public Speaking, Management, Consulting, Teaching, Training, Ethics, Medical Ethics, Hospitality, Mental Health Counseling, Crisis Counselling, Visual Arts

Education
Franciscan University of Steubenville   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Counseling Psychology

Beatrice High School   1998 — 2001
high school diploma, General Studies, 4.0

Experience
Deloitte  September 2014 - Present
Vitric Visions Stained Glass   December 2013 - August 2014
Check Into Cash  May 2011 - March 2013
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   August 2012 - January 2013
Lee University  2009 - 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Technical Writing, Critical Thinking, Copy Editing, Editing, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Copywriting, Networking, Marketing, Audio Conferencing, Problem Solving, Training, Lync, Skype, Polycom Video..., Creative Strategy, Research, Collaborative..., Collaborative Leadership, Team Building, Technical Reports, Storytelling

Education
Lee University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   August 2011 - Present
self-employed  November 2009 - November 2011
Terra Tech Inc.   May 2004 - November 2009

Skills
Culinary Skills, Computer Proficiency, Creative Writing, SEO copywriting, SEO, Research, Reviews, Product Marketing, Food Preparation, Craft Beer, Food & Beverage, Sports Writing, Content Writing, Automotive, Real Estate, Recipe Development, Natural Health Products, Mobile Technology, Product Reviews

Education
Pacific Lutheran University   1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Writing Emphasis

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   October 2010 - Present
American Society for Investigative Pathology  November 2003 - September 2008
U.S. Department of Justice   March 2003 - November 2003

Skills
Editing, Newsletters, Blogging, Copyright Law, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Publications, Adobe Creative Suite, Proofreading, Technical Writing, Copy Editing, Web Content Management, Public Relations, Publishing, Editorial, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Research

Education
King University   1996 — 1999
B.A., English, biology

King University   1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, biology

Experience
California Western School of Law  September 2014 - Present
Law Offices of Heather Harshman   November 2014 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   June 2011 - Present
Sony, LA Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness   August 2011 - Present
Thomas Jefferson School of Law  July 2011 - December 2012
Duncan School of Law   July 2010 - June 2011
Western State University College of Law  2007 - 2010
Palumbo Bergstrom LLP  2005 - 2008

Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Fitness, Research, Editing, Litigation, Westlaw, Fiction, Yoga, Leadership, Non-fiction, Legal Research, Weight

Education
California Western School of Law   1997 — 2000
JD

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   June 2014 - Present
Lynup   July 2013 - June 2014
Essex Property Trust  June 2010 - May 2013
California Kiteboarding   August 2009 - May 2010
Morrocco Method   January 2009 - July 2009
Essex Property Trust  June 2007 - December 2008
Cal Poly Conference & Event Planning   May 2008 - August 2008
Express  June 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Editing, Copywriting, Website Copy, Social Media, Internal Communications, Content Management, Creative Writing, PowerPoint, Marketing Copy, Project Management, Advertising, Marketing, Market Research, Training, Event Planning, Facebook, Microsoft Office, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Blogging

Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature

Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)   2006 — 2007
European Humanities

Experience
Self Employed  November 2006 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   January 2000 - Present
Soaring Eagle Books   2013 - July 2015
The Observer News; print & online versions   November 2007 - January 2015
Sunbelt Newspapers Inc   1988 - 2007
Media General Communications Inc.   1988 - 2007
South Shore News/ The Sun   1988 - 2007
Amazon Books/BookSurge Division   1998 - 2006
McFadden Enterprises/ Today's Christian Woman   1980 - 1990

Skills
Back to where I..., Creative Writing, Writing, Editing, Books, Newspaper, Fiction, Magazines, Publications, Copy Editing, Journalism, Press Releases, Social Media, Newspapers, Public Relations, Storytelling, Editorial, Content Strategy, Publishing, Training writers, Bureau Management, Content Development for..., Content Development for..., News Photography, Training associates,..., Photojournalism, Feature Articles, Facebook, Photography, Blogging, Proofreading, Published Author, Online Journalism, Copywriting, Freelance Writing, Non-fiction, Ghostwriting, Web Content, Newsletters, AP Style, Magazine Articles, Fact-checking, Poetry, Literature, Book Reviews, Short Stories, Manuscript, Rewriting, Line Editing, Fiction Writing

Education
Writers Digest School   1967 — 1982
Certificate of Completion, Many ways to write stories, editorials, essays and web content

US Military Dependents University Nuremberg, Germany   1967 — 1968
Towards Masters, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Monmouth University   1963 — 1965
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Experience
Platte River Power Authority  August 2014 - Present
Ascend Analytics  September 2012 - July 2014
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   September 2009 - July 2014
Syracuse University  August 2007 - May 2009
McMahon Law Firm  June 2005 - August 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Editing, Proofreading, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Freelance Writing, Academic Tutoring, Human Resources, Recruiting, Research, Social Media, Training, Event Planning, Blogging, Community Outreach, Copy Editing, Time Management, Creative Writing, Management, Hiring, Onboarding, Performance Management, Applicant Tracking..., College Recruiting, Benefits Management, Newsletters, Social Networking, Interviews

Education
Syracuse University   2007 — 2010

University of Rochester   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

University of Wales, Swansea   2004 — 2004

St. Peter-Marian Jr./Sr. High School   1995 — 2001
High School Diploma

Experience
Delaware Technical & Community College  March 2013 - Present
Cape Gazette  September 2011 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   August 1976 - Present

Skills
Teaching, Creative Writing, People Skills, Consultants, Training, Workshop Facilitation, Educational Leadership, Editorial, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Assessment

Education
Northwestern University   1979 — 1979
Masters, Theatre/Theater

Frostburg State University and Northwestern University   1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Masters Degree (M.A.), English, Speech and Drama

Experience
Self-employed freelancer  January 2005 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   January 2005 - Present
various temp agencies  February 1982 - May 2000
Northrop Grumman Corporation  January 1984 - April 1986

Skills
Photoshop, Graphic Design, Editing, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Music, Graphics, Film, Entertainment, Art, Fine Art, Painting, Contemporary Art, Mixed Media, Visual Arts, Craft, Sculpture, Acrylic, Oil Painting, Photography, Mac, Character Animation, Video, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, Creative Direction, Illustrator

Education
Brooks College   2001 — 2003
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

Laney College   1976 — 1979
Associate of Arts (AA), Arts and Languages

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   May 2015 - Present
Northwest Essay, LLC   November 2006 - Present
University of Wisconsin-Madison  September 2013 - June 2015
Northwestern University  March 2012 - September 2013
TriQuarterly Online   January 2010 - June 2012
Northwestern University  January 2010 - March 2012
Northwestern University  August 2008 - January 2010
Elway Research   November 2007 - June 2008
Sightline Institute  2007 - 2007
University of Washington  September 2004 - March 2006

Skills
Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Research, Grants, Project Management, Editing, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, System Administration, Nonprofits, Teaching, Training, Newsletters, Fundraising, Blogging, Community Outreach, Management, Writing, Social Media, Higher Education, Proposal Writing, Leadership

Education
Northwestern University
M.A., Creative Writing - Fiction

University of Washington   2006 — 2008
M.A., Policy Studies (MAPS) - ABT

University of Washington   2004 — 2006
B.A., Science, Tech & Environment, Minor in Human Rights

ETHS
High School Diploma

Experience
Kathryn Mora Productions   May 2005 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   June 1992 - Present
MultiCultural Review magazine   May 2004 - July 2010
Kathryn Mora Productions   January 2002 - June 2007
Metroland newspaper   2002 - 2005

Skills
Documentary, Film Production, Film, Writing, Newspaper Writing, Comedy, Screenwriting, Narrative, Avid, Video Editing, Camera, Creative Writing, Documentaries, Short Stories, Editorial, Magazine Writing, Entertainment, Voice Over, Magazines, Producing, Creative Direction, Cinematography, Avid Media Composer, Feature Films, Blogging, Television, News Writing, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Post Production, Directing, Storytelling, Videography, Video, Media Production, Pre-production, Broadcast

Education
Boston University   2007 — 2008
Certificate, Filmmaking

California State University-Northridge   1993 — 1994
B.A., Journalism, English Minor

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   January 2011 - Present
Rediff.com  February 2008 - January 2011
Rediff.com  February 2007 - January 2008

Skills
Copy Editing, Writing, Editing, Editorial, New Media, Journalism, Content Strategy, Public Speaking, Political Science, Political Communication, Foreign Policy Analysis, Web Video, Digital Strategy, Content Management, Digital Media, Creative Writing, Literature, India, Humor, Hip Hop, Voice Acting

Education
Denison University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science, English

Experience
Bay Area Parent   2013 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   June 2008 - Present
Sierra Club  October 2007 - March 2010
Metropolitan Museum of Art  2004 - 2005
monterey herald   2000 - 2003
Santa Cruz Sentinel  1997 - 1999

Skills
Copy Editing, Journalism, Web Content, Editing, Blogging, Proofreading, Freelance Writing, Storytelling, Magazines, Feature Articles, Publications, Copywriting, Content Development, Creative Writing, Social Media, News Writing

Education
Northwestern University   1999 — 2000
Master's degree, Journalism

University of California, Santa Cruz   1993 — 1995
BA, Literature

Cupertino High School   1988 — 1992

Experience
Mount Holyoke College  September 2011 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   2000 - Present

Skills
Editing, Writing, Ghostwriting

Education
Mount Holyoke College   1980 — 1984
BA, Politics, English

Experience
Astro Plumbing Supply Co.   July 2014 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   June 2008 - Present
3M Clean Water Solutions   December 2009 - April 2014
Bally Total Fitness  April 2009 - December 2009
North American Plywood Corp.   2008 - April 2008
HCS-Cutler   October 2005 - February 2008
White Cap Construction Supply  August 1998 - September 2005
Contractors Warehouse  1992 - 1998

Skills
Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Customer Service, Lotus Notes, Management, Team Building, Account Management, Sales Operations, Leadership, Project Management, Sales, Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance, Creative Writer, Technical Writing, Social Media Integration, Microsoft Applications, Google Sites, Training, Logistics

Education
DeVry University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

California State University-Long Beach   1990 — 1994

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   June 2015 - Present
Savannah College of Art and Design  January 2005 - Present

Skills
Animation, Storyboarding, Visual Effects, Film Production, Stop Motion, Writing, Film History, Animation History, Cinema and TV History

Education
University of Southern California   1979 — 1985
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Communications (Film History)

Columbia University in the City of New York   1973 — 1975
Master of Science Library Service, Library and Information Science

University of Southern California   1962 — 1968
Master of Arts (M.A.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production

City University of New York City College   1957 — 1961
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film Techniques

Experience
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.   August 2014 - Present
Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC  2006 - June 2014
Qwest  October 2001 - December 2005
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   July 2000 - October 2001
Words At Work  February 1999 - June 2000
Gelbach plus Gelbach   June 1996 - February 1999

Skills
Series 6, Series 63, Fixed Annuities, Insurance, Financial Services, Editing, Customer Service, Retirement, Microsoft Excel, Financial Advisory, Microsoft Word, Life Insurance, Writing, Microsoft, Voice Over, Inside Sales, Word, Excel, Customer Relations, Sales, Management, Retirement Planning, Investments

Education
Brown College
Certificate, Radio and Television

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts, English, Speech-Communication

Experience
WorldVentures  September 2015 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   April 2015 - September 2015
The Dallas Morning News  July 2007 - April 2015
The Dallas Morning News  April 1996 - March 1999
Richardson News   1990 - 1994

Skills
Blogging, Journalism, Travel Writing, Copy Editing, Editing, Entertainment, Photography, Book Reviews, Social Media, Editorial, Copywriting, Newspapers, News Writing, Web Content, Film, Writing, Online Journalism, Acting, Voice Acting, Press Releases, Newsletters, Fact-checking, AP Style, Social Networking, Headline Writing, Creative Writing, Publishing, Publications, Music, Theatre, Web Content Management, InCopy, Publicity, Content Management, Digital Journalism, Online News, New Media, Media Relations, Feature Articles, Photojournalism, Digital Media, Web Editing, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Magazines, Public Relations, Radio, Public Speaking, Book Writing

Education
University of North Texas   1986 — 1990
BA, Journalism, minor in drama, 4.0 in all journalism classes

University of North Texas   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism, Magna cum laude

Experience
CLEARLINK  August 2015 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   January 2011 - Present
Chase  November 2013 - August 2015
Bank of America  April 2013 - September 2013
Bank of America  April 2012 - April 2013
Bank of America  February 2012 - April 2012
Bank of America  August 2011 - February 2012
Zagg, Inc.   May 2011 - September 2011
Uhaul Moving & Storage   January 2011 - July 2011
Tactical Action Games LLC   October 2007 - June 2011

Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Writing, Copy Editing, Audio Editing, Voice Over, Internet Research, Radio Production, Customer Relations, Editing, Blogging, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Management, Time Management, Training, Marketing

Education
Brigham Young University   2004 — 2010
English Language

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   June 2011 - Present
The Skanner News Group   October 2011 - November 2013
Oregon Daily Emerald  September 2010 - June 2011
The Lake Oswego Review   September 2005 - August 2006

Skills
Research, Management, Editing, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Fundraising, Outlook, Public Relations, Coaching, Event Planning, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Community Outreach

Education
University of Oregon   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism

Experience
Sullivan County District Attorney's Office  January 2015 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   2001 - Present
Business and Legal Reports  2001 - 2003
Oxford University Press  1993 - 2001
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   1991 - 1993
The Sawyer School  1991 - 1992
Sachem Publishing   1984 - 1991
West World Productions   1982 - 1984

Skills
Line Editing, Copy Editing, Rewriting, Proofreading, Fact-checking, Non-fiction, Grammar, Editors, Educational Publishing, Books, Text Editing, Novels, Fiction, Publishing, Editing, Fiction Writing, Editorial, Manuscript, Published Author, Book Reviews, Freelance Writing, Publications, Magazines, Ebooks, Feature Articles, Ghostwriting, Magazine Articles, Content Development, Short Stories, Literature, Storytelling

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   1978 — 1981
MA, English Literature

Pennsylvania State University   1973 — 1977
B.A, History

Pennsylvania State University, University   1973 — 1977
B.A, English Literature

Experience
The Book Savoury   January 2013 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   2002 - Present
The Ryder Magazine   2011 - 2013
The Book Corner   2008 - 2012
Indiana University  2005 - 2007
Montrose Pictures   1998 - 2002
ScreenTalk Magazine   1998 - 2002

Skills
Archives, Books, Library, Collection Development, Library Instruction, Writing, Screenwriting, Editing, Social Media, Blogging, Facebook, Teaching, Training, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Event Planning

Education
Indiana University Bloomington
MLS, BA, Library Science, English

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   2002 - Present
American National Red Cross  1989 - 2002
Page-Bennett Advertising Agency   1984 - 1988
Charlotte Jenney, Inc.   1982 - 1983
U.S. Army Garrison, Okinawa, Japan   1977 - 1979
U.S. Army Exhibit Unit and Recruiting Support Center   1973 - 1977

Skills
Web Content, Freelance Writing, Copy Editing, Online Publishing, Editing, Proofreading, Feature Articles, Content Management

Education
Defense Information College
Military Journalism, Public Affairs

Pasadena-Point Loma College
Journalism, English

University of Maryland College Park
Journalism, English

University of Maryland University College
Journalism, English

Experience
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   October 2014 - Present
http://okoanyu.blog.hu/   March 2012 - Present
Sanoma  February 2006 - October 2014
Studio BAESTARTS   January 2005 - January 2006
Millenáris Park   March 2003 - April 2005
www.est.hu at Pesti Est   March 2002 - March 2002

Skills
Journalism, Online Journalism, Public Relations, Online Publishing, Blogging, Editorial, New Media, Publishing, Digital Media, Editing, Copywriting, Content Management, Corporate Communications, Magazines, Newspapers, Social Media

Education
Pécsi Tudományegyetem
Hungarian Literature

Radnóti

Vörösmarty

Vörösmarty

Experience
TigerDirect.com  May 2014 - March 2015
Tar Heel Pages   November 2013 - April 2014
United States Postal Service  March 2013 - November 2013
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor   2009 - 2010
Comcast  2007 - 2008
Comcast  2006 - 2008
Family Optical   2004 - 2008
Hayfield High School Athletics Department   2002 - 2003
Fashion Bug  2000 - 2001
Fairfax County Public Schools  1999 - 2000

Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Counseling Psychology, Tutoring, Writing, Library Science, Account Management, Key Account Management, Collections, Mentoring, Youth Mentoring, Blogging, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Office Management, Bookkeeping, Scheduling, Time Management, Sales Management, Management, Small Business, Small Business Marketing, Small Business..., Small Business Online..., Small Business..., Public Speaking, Sales Process, Direct Sales

Education
Liberty University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology and Business), 3.89

Liberty University   2010 — 2012
MA in Human Services Counseling, Crisis Counseling

Northern Virginia Community College   2003 — 2006
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts, 3.7