Experience
Gawker Media  December 2014 - Present
Freelance writer   2006 - Present
San Francisco Bay Guardian  2010 - 2014
San Francisco Bay Guardian  2005 - 2010
SF360 Movie Scene   2007 - 2008
San Francisco Bay Guardian  2001 - 2005
San Francisco Bay Guardian  2000 - 2001
San Francisco Bay Guardian  1999 - 2000

Skills
Writing, Editing, Newspapers, Magazines, Blogging, Social Media, Film, Arts and Entertainment, Music, Pop Culture, Literature, Reviews, Interviews, Profiles, Listings, Calendar Management, Editorial, New Media, Television, Entertainment, Non-fiction, Documentaries, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Journalism, Creative Writing

Education
San Francisco State University   1997 — 1999
Master of Arts (M.A.), Cinema Studies

University of Oregon   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters with a minor in Women's Studies

Experience
Curious.com  September 2014 - Present
Udemy  January 2014 - May 2014
Talenthouse  2012 - August 2013
AdMob  April 2013 - April 2013
Root-1   January 2013 - April 2013
Freelance Writer   April 2012 - April 2012
Cornerstone Academy  October 2001 - October 2011
Ubisoft  April 2008 - May 2008

Skills
Writing, Education, Mandarin, Foreign Languages, Language Teaching, Chinese culture, Chinese history, Research, Translation, Blogging, Wordpress, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Google Apps, Keynote, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, WordPress, Graphic Design, SEO, Social Media, Teaching, Advertising, Social Networking, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Editing

Education
SFSU   2003 — 2007
Master of Arts (M.A.), Chinese Language and Literature

SFSU   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chinese Language and Literature

Experience
Ask Dr. Cara   2011 - Present
A Spiritual Tail   2010 - 2013
Butte College  July 2004 - December 2010
Butte College  2007 - 2010
Butte College  2006 - 2010
Butte College  March 2007 - December 2009
Co-author  2004 - 2004
Baywinds   2000 - 2003
Author  2002 - 2002
Freelance Writer   1997 - 2000

Skills
Healing, Wellness, Public Speaking, Energy Healing, Teaching, Reiki, Spiritual Intuitive, Published Author, Animal Intuitive, Meditation, Pet Medium, Animal Communication, Guided Meditation, Spiritual Coaching, Online Classes, Personal Development, Intuitive Classes, Medical Intuitive, Holistic Health, Stress, Intuitive, Wellbeing, Coaching, Nutrition, Stress Management, E-Learning, Writing

Education
University of Santa Monica   2009 — 2012
MA, Spiritual Psychology

Marie Forleo's B School   2011 — 2011
International Business

University of Nevada-Reno   1994 — 2000
PhD, Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology

San Francisco State University   1990 — 1993
MA, Animal Behavior and Physiology

UC San Diego   1982 — 1987
BA, General Biology

One Step Forward

Experience
Freelance Writer   1980 - Present

Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Non-fiction, Photoshop, Short Stories, Public Speaking, Research, Proofreading, Publishing, Web Content

Education
San Francisco State University   1989 — 1992
Master's Degree, English - Concentration in Creative Writing

Experience
Addison Salon   2007 - Present
Freelance Writer   December 2010 - November 2011

Education
San Francisco State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing, Sum Cum Laude

Experience
Storefront Academy Harlem  August 2015 - Present
Freelance Writer   2001 - Present
The New York Public Library  May 2014 - August 2015
ASA College  June 2011 - January 2014
Math and Latin Academy of New York   June 2012 - January 2013
United Talmudical Academy   August 2010 - June 2011
De La Salle High School  June 2008 - August 2010
Saint Joseph Seminary College   August 2002 - May 2008
Saint Joseph Seminary College   August 1998 - May 2002

Skills
Creative Writing, Blogging, Teaching, Academic Writing, Tutoring, Literature, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Copy Editing, Educational Technology, Classroom, Research, English, E-Learning, Books, Literary Criticism, Philosophy, Social Media, Theory, Aesthetics, Latin, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, French, Editing, Syllabus Development, Ghostwriting, College Teaching, Proofreading, Instructional Design, Microsoft Office, Web Content, SEO Copywriting

Education
New School University   2010 — 2012
MA, Philosophy

Southeastern Louisiana University   2005 — 2009
MA, English

Saint Joseph Seminary College   1998 — 2002
BA, Liberal Arts

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   2000 — 2001
BA, Philosophy

Experience
Examiner.com  July 2015 - Present
Freelance Writer   June 2005 - Present
Westwood Country Club  November 2012 - April 2014
Thinkery  June 2013 - October 2013
University of Texas at Austin  December 2010 - November 2012
Wide World Magazine   July 2009 - September 2011
Dakini Books   July 2010 - July 2011
Texas Monthly  March 2009 - June 2009
Texas Monthly  January 2009 - June 2009
District Newspaper   March 2005 - November 2008

Skills
Copy Editing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Editing, Blogging, Storytelling, Publications, Editorial, Social Media, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Publishing, Press Releases, Magazines, Newspapers, Proofreading, Art, Interviews, Research, Journalism, Nonprofits, Fact-checking

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Arts Administration

Savannah College of Art and Design   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Writing

Experience
at Large  December 2011 - Present
Hill Holliday  July 2009 - October 2011
HNW  January 2008 - February 2009
TheLadders  2009 - 2009
Freelance Writer   November 2005 - December 2008
Draft New York   1999 - 2005
Ammirati Puris Lintas  1997 - 1999
Mosaica/Chapman, division of Y and R   1995 - 1997
Wells, Rich, Greene/BDDP   1990 - 1995
DMB&B  1986 - 1988

Skills
Creative Direction, Strategic Creative..., Management Of Creative..., Integrated Marketing, CRM, Lead Generation, New Business Development, Consumer Marketing, B2B Marketing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Familiary with Adobe..., Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Art Direction, B2B, Copywriting, Creative Strategy, Creativity, Digital Strategy, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Marketing, Newsletters, Relationship Marketing, Strategy, Television, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1982 — 1994
B.A., Journalism

School of Visual Arts
Advertising

Experience
Backcountry Idaho Magazine   March 2015 - Present
HHA Sports   December 2013 - Present
Bad Medicine Archery   January 2013 - Present
GORE-TEX Hunt and Fish Gear   June 2011 - Present
www.watchyourbacktrail.wordpress.com   2011 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2010 - Present
Lone Wolf Distributors   March 2009 - Present
Cabela's  February 2007 - March 2009
Gold's Gym  February 2003 - June 2006

Skills
Hunting, Trade Shows, Sporting Goods, Sales Operations, Retail, Sales, Fishing, Product Development, Product Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Blogging, Pricing, Team Building, Customer Service, Market Planning, Cold Calling, Merchandising, Leadership, New Business Development, Purchasing, Sales Management, Customer Retention, Bowhunting, Direct Sales, Selling, Inventory Management, Account Management, Apparel, Profit, Store Management, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Social Media, Photography, Public Speaking, Archery, Pistol Shooting, Glock, Backpacking, Outdoor writing, Traditional Archery, Creative Writing, Freelance Writing, Social Media Marketing

Education
Spokane Falls Community College

Experience
Edible Door Magazine   August 2014 - Present
Affinity Medical Magazine   October 2013 - Present
Green Bay Press-Gazette  March 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer   April 2011 - Present
Harry & David  April 2012 - August 2012
Ashland Daily Tidings  April 2011 - April 2012
Medford Mail Tribune  April 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Freelance Writing, Blogging, News Writing, Storytelling, Proofreading, Newspaper, Web Content, Online Journalism, Editorial, Magazines, Editing, Creative Writing, Ap Style, Copywriting, Fact-checking, Press Releases, Magazine Articles, Non-fiction, Advertising, Newspapers, Books, AP Style

Education
Southern Oregon University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English & Writing, 3.7

Universita di Siena, Italy   2009 — 2009
Travel Writing, Italian Literature

Experience
Angie's List  July 2015 - Present
SunPower Corporation  September 2014 - June 2015
NetApp  November 2013 - July 2014
NetApp  March 2013 - October 2013
NetApp  August 2012 - March 2013
Hear See Feel Productions LLC   August 2011 - August 2012
Freelance Writer   August 2008 - August 2011
American Taekwondo Association  January 2002 - June 2008

Skills
Editing, CRM, Salesforce.com, SFDC, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Scrum, Agile Methodologies, Sales Enablement Tools, Team Building, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Video Editing, Development & delivery..., Change Management, Strategic Planning, Camtasia, Logic Pro, Brainshark, Audio Editing, Audio Engineering, Music Videos, PowerPoint development, Technical Training, Technical Documentation, Voiceovers, Microsoft Excel, Final Cut Pro, Music, Training, Sound, Analysis

Education
San Jose State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Pyramind Sound School   2010 — 2011
Sound Engineering Certification, Sound Engineering, Audio/Video Editing, Studio Acoustics

Experience
Zion United Church of Christ  August 2015 - Present
United Church of Christ  March 2007 - August 2015
United Church of Christ  June 1979 - August 2015
Freelance Writer   1978 - 2015
Pleasant Union United Church of Christ   January 1995 - February 2007
Freelance Writer   October 1993 - December 1994
Memorial United Church of Christ   March 1991 - September 1993
First Wesleyan Church  November 1987 - October 1989
The Congregational Christian Church, United Church of Christ   February 1985 - October 1987
Pleasant Union United Church of Christ   June 1984 - January 1985

Skills
Preaching, Biblical Studies, Public Speaking, Freelance Writing, Church Events, Teaching, Theology, Religion, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Editing, Missions, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Pastors, Discipleship, Youth Ministry, Pastoral Counseling, Pastoral Care, Stewardship, Nonprofits

Education
Houston Graduate School of Theology
M.T.S.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1983 — 1984
Journalism

Carolina School of Broadcasting
Radio

University of North Carolina at Charlotte   1980 — 1981
Playwriting

Wake Forest University
Rhetorical Speech

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary   1978 — 1979
M.Div.

Lancaster Theological Seminary   1974 — 1978

Southern Wesleyan University   1970 — 1974
B.A., Theology

Experience
Costco Wholesale  April 2014 - Present
Costco Wholesale  March 2013 - Present
Modern Day Maccabees   September 2011 - Present
Freelance Writer   July 2011 - Present
Israel Sports Radio: Israel's First All Sports Station   June 2010 - November 2011
Rusty Mike Radio   October 2009 - August 2010
Chesterfield Women's Diversion and Detention Center   September 2008 - June 2009
OfficeMax  April 2006 - May 2008
Sears  May 2005 - April 2006
Sears  September 2000 - May 2005

Skills
Advertising, Blogging, Broadcast, Budgets, Customer Service, Facebook, Human Resources, Interviews, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Online Advertising, Operations Management, Public Relations, Radio, Radio Broadcasting, Research, Sales, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Sponsorship, Sports, Start-ups, Team Leadership, Strategy, Web Analytics

Education
Virginia Commonwealth University   2008 — 2009
Certificate, Human Resource Management

Salem State University   2001 — 2005
B.S., Business Administration

Salem State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Experience
Self  July 2014 - Present
ManpowerGroup  April 2005 - July 2014
Spherion  2004 - 2005
AT&T  2000 - 2003
Freelance Writer   1997 - 2000
98Q WLAD Radio Berkshire Broadcasting Inc  1995 - 1997
Housatonic Valley Publishing Company   1993 - 1995
PEOPLE Magazine PEOPLE.com  1990 - 1993
PEOPLE Magazine PEOPLE.com  1986 - 1990
Seventeen Magazine  1984 - 1986

Skills
Human Resources, Advertising, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Talent Management, Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding, Technical Recruiting, Employee Relations, HR Consulting, Executive Search, Interviews, Employer Branding, Internet Recruiting, College Recruiting, Sourcing, Temporary Placement, Performance Management, HR Policies, Recruitment Advertising, Management

Education
Skidmore College
Bachelor's Degree, English

Skidmore College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
Simon Fraser University  2008 - Present
freelance writer   1992 - Present

Skills
Grant Writing, Editing, Teaching, Public Speaking, Curating, Journalism, Performing Arts, Research, Arts Administration, Dance, Theatre, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Social Media

Education
Banff Centre for the Arts

Concordia Univeresity
BA, Communication Arts

Simon Fraser University
Masters, Liberal Studies

Experience
Cadillac Fairview  May 2014 - Present
Freelance writer   January 2013 - Present
The Law Society of Upper Canada  May 2013 - January 2014
Art Gallery of Ontario  February 2006 - August 2012
Cadillac Fairview  January 2004 - January 2006
Cadillac Fairview  January 2001 - January 2004

Skills
Physical Security, Security Management, Private Investigations, Surveillance, Emergency Management, Loss Prevention, CCTV, Access Control, Enforcement, Security Operations, Asset Protection, Crisis Management, Alarm Systems, Background Checks, Business Continuity, Close Protection, Corporate Security, Crowd Control, Executive Protection, Fire Safety, First Aid, Fraud, Internal Investigations, Interviews, Investigation, Personal Protection, Personal Security, Police, Policy, Protection, Public Safety, Risk Assessment, Security, Security Audits, Security Training, Security+, Supervisory Skills, Training, Vulnerability Assessment, Workplace Violence

Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2000 — 2002
Police Foundations

Experience
Self-employed  2013 - Present
Purdue Pharma L.P.   September 2003 - June 2005
Purdue Pharma L.P.   October 2002 - May 2003
Freelance Writer   April 2001 - October 2002
International Masters Publishers  November 1999 - April 2001
International Masters Publishers  January 1999 - November 1999
International Masters Publishers  January 1998 - January 1999
International Masters Publishers  October 1995 - January 1998

Skills
Editing, Publishing, Proofreading, Copywriting, Web Content, Journalism, Editorial, Copy Editing, Multimedia

Education
Smith College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Freelance Writer   1984 - Present
Second Look Face Painting & Make-up Artistry   2006 - Present
Theatrical Freelancer   1984 - Present
Freelance  1984 - Present
Premiere Stages Play Festival   August 2010 - September 2010
Passage Theatre Company  2008 - 2009
Premiere Stages  2007 - 2007
ActorsNET of Bucks County   2007 - 2007
Sesame Place  2005 - 2005
Six Flags Great Adventure  2004 - 2004

Skills
Copywriting, Broadcast Advertising, Web Content, Promotional Copy, Video Production, Makeup Artistry, Artist, Stage Make-up, Stagecraft, Props, Theatre, Advertising, Video Editing, Film, Editing, Acting, Creative Direction, Musical Theatre, Television, Photography, Broadcast, Performing Arts, Entertainment, Art, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Commercials, Festivals, Event Management, Stage, Fundraising, Radio, Voice Over, Casting, Producing, Creative Writing, Directing, Voice Acting, Drama, Comedy, Screenwriting, Short Films, Music, Plays, Stage Management, Playwriting

Education
Drake University   1994 — 1996
Master of Arts, Journalism & Mass Communication, Radio & Television, GPA 4.0/4.0

Eve Pearl Make-up Studio NYC   2009 — 2009
High Definition Media Make-up Workshop

Pashur's Face and Body Art Workshop NYC   2009 — 2009
advanced face and body art techniques

Thomas Edison State College   1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Media Communications

School of Visual Arts
Film & Video

The Hun School of Princeton
Academic Diploma, Private college preparatory

Experience
Buenger Accounting   January 2011 - Present
Freelance Writer   2003 - Present
Transpar Group   October 2007 - April 2011
H&R Block  December 2003 - April 2010
Edward Jones  December 2006 - May 2007
Dillards  October 1986 - December 2006

Skills
Excel, Word, Writing, Retail, Quicken, Access, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Tax, Russian, Giftware, State Taxation, 529 Plans, Quickbooks, Tax Accounting, Tax Preparation, Income Tax, Partnership Taxation, S Corporations, Retirement Savings, Payroll, Big-picture Thinking, Creativity, Accounting, IRS Enrolled Agent, Member of AICPA, Drake Tax Software, 1120S, Multi-state tax returns, QuickBooks, Preparation, Financial Planners, Tax Law, Small Business, Tax Returns, Financial Accounting, Corporate Tax, Financial Reporting, Sales Tax, Financial Statements, Bookkeeping, Financial Planning

Education
St. Louis Community College   2007 — 2011
CPA, Accounting

University of Missouri-Columbia   1981 — 1983
Certification, Science Education

Wesleyan University   1976 — 1980
BA, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Experience
Freelance Writer   April 2009 - Present
Billie Clarke's Answering service   August 2001 - January 2009
Billie Clarke's Answering Service   January 2001 - January 2009

Skills
Writing, Microsoft Office, Editing, Management, Customer Service, Data Entry, Blogging, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Social Media, Facebook, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Press Releases, WordPress, Public Speaking, Databases, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, SEO, Event Planning

Education
San Diego State University   1994 — 1999
Bachelor's of Arts Degree, Journalism

San Diego State University-California State University   1994 — 1999
B.A., Journalism

foundation college
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

San diego mesa community college   1989 — 1994
Associate's Degree, General Education

Experience
Freelance  2009 - Present
Birth Focus   2005 - Present
The AIDS Institute  2004 - Present
The AIDS Institute  2004 - 2009
New York State PPG   2004 - 2009
Freelance Writer   1994 - 2009
Project Reach Youth, Inc.   2000 - 2004

Skills
Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Adolescents, Program Development, HIV prevention, Nonprofits, Social Services, Literary Fiction, Blogging

Education
Sarah Lawrence College   1994 — 1996
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Fiction

University California, Santa Cruz   1988 — 1992
Sociology

Experience
Skincential Sciences, Inc   May 2015 - Present
KristieWasHere.com   June 2006 - Present
Skincential Sciences, Inc   November 2014 - May 2015
Hansen Medical  February 2012 - November 2014
Freelance Writer   June 2009 - April 2012
Classique Queen Anne Spa   November 2009 - December 2011
Unionbay  February 2007 - February 2009
Control Contractors, Inc.   August 2006 - February 2007

Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Training, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Technical Writing, Advertising, Creative Writing, Writing, Editing, Videography, Strategic Planning, Management, Social Networking, Event Planning, Newsletters, Event Management, Trade Shows, Program Management, Blogging, Facebook

Education
Seattle Pacific University   2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Creative Writing, 3.78 GPA

Experience
4 Times and Counting. http://www.4timesandcounting.wordpress.com   November 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   May 2013 - Present
Crown Counsel of BC   1989 - Present
Ladner Downs   July 1986 - June 1987
Calgary, Alberta Probation   April 1979 - June 1983

Skills
Breast Cancer, Facebook, Legal Writing, Time Management, Legal Research, Copy Editing, Editing, Blogging, Legal Assistance, Nonprofits, Research, Mediation, Corporate Law, Interviews, Trials, Litigation, Immigration Law, Legal Advice, Legal Issues, Civil Litigation, Consumer Law, Entertainment Law, Contract Law, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Cyberlaw, Trademarks, Competition Law, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Trade Secrets, IT law, Torts, Securities Regulation, Property Law, Document Drafting, Hearings, Insurance Law, Breach Of Contract, Legal Opinions, Alternative Dispute..., Bankruptcy, International..., Privacy Law, International Law, Patent Litigation, Product Liability, Criminal Law, Document Review

Education
University of Alberta Law School   1983 — 1986
LLB, Law

Simon Fraser University   1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts, Criminology/Psychology

Experience
Thomas Edison State College  April 2014 - Present
Groupon  January 2013 - March 2014
Freelance Writer   August 2012 - November 2012
Global Sourcing Council   June 2012 - August 2012
Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC   June 2011 - July 2012
St. John’s College   August 2011 - May 2012
Sonia's Basement   May 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Editing, Social Media, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Facebook, Research, Writing, Analytical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Computer Repair, Interpersonal Skill, Sales, Phone Manner, Friendly Personality, Client Rapport

Education
St. John's College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts

Experience
Latitude 38 Telluride Vacation Rentals & Property Management   November 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer   August 2009 - Present
Rockhouse Partners  July 2013 - October 2013
Dobie Media   April 2011 - June 2013
SouthComm  August 2009 - April 2011
The Cotton Mill   September 2009 - May 2010
Platypus Media  May 2008 - September 2008
Sea Island Company  May 2006 - August 2006

Education
Sewanee-The University of the South   2005 — 2009
BA, English

Episcopal High School   2001 — 2005

Experience
Freelance Writer   November 2013 - Present
Claremont School of Theology  October 2009 - October 2013
San Diego Zoo  1999 - 2002
KPBS  1992 - 1999

Skills
Public Relations, Publications, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Editing, Theology, Nonprofits, Books, Program Development, Newsletters, Magazines, Publishing, Radio, Religion

Education
San Diego State University-California State University
journalism

University of California, Irvine
B.A., mathematics

University of Michigan
mba

Experience
New York Journal of Books  December 2009 - Present
National Book Critics Circle   June 2011 - Present
Cygnus Business Media  2005 - Present
Freelance Writer   March 2004 - Present
Freelance writer, Fredericksburg, VA   January 2004 - Present
Self-employed writer  2004 - Present
Advanced Interactive Systems  May 2004 - March 2013
NCAA  January 2008 - January 2012
Federal Bureau of Investigation  March 1983 - March 2004
FBI (ret)   1983 - 2004

Skills
Personal Training, Writing, Books, Police, Fiction, Public Speaking, Teaching, Interviewing, Published Author, Publishing, Interviews, Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Private Investigations, Protection, Leadership, Public Safety, Storytelling, Editing, Training, Magazines, Counterterrorism, Investigation, Investigative Reporting, Interrogation, Background Checks, Short Stories, Criminal Justice, Government, Homeland Security, Tactics, Leadership Development, Executive Protection, Counterintelligence, Evidence, Poetry, Crisis Management, Emergency Management, Security, Physical Security, Firearms, Military, Facebook, Magazine Articles, Freelance Writing, Literature, Ghostwriting, Novels, Ebooks, Feature Articles

Education
Saint Xavier University   1979 — 1981
BA, Criminal Justice

Experience
Environmental Echo   September 2014 - Present
The Journal  August 2013 - Present
South County Times   January 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2013 - Present
Webster - Kirkwood Times  January 2013 - Present
KCFV Radio   May 2013 - August 2014
The Forum  August 2011 - May 2013
Emerson Electric, Inc.   November 2008 - January 2010
Cabela's  June 2002 - May 2008
Wheatbelt, Inc   June 1993 - June 2002

Skills
Writing, Journalism, Radio Broadcasting, Video Production, Audio Editing, Audio Post Production, Administrative..., Office Administration, Microsoft Office, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, avid studio, InDesign, Photoshop, 10 Key Touch, Feature Articles, Press Releases, Editing, News Writing

Education
Webster University   2013 — 2015
Journalism

St. Louis Community College   2011 — 2013
Associate's Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies, 4.0

Experience
Elance  August 2012 - Present
Freelance Writer   July 2012 - Present
WorkShop8 Films   2011 - Present

Skills
Screenwriting, Creative Writing, Ghostwriting, Adobe, Fiction Writing, Creative Nonfiction..., MLA, APA, Short Stories, Poetry, Poetics

Education
Shawnee Community College   2012 — 2015

Shawnee Community College   2012 — 2015
Associates in English, Creative Writing, English

Caledonia Christian Academy   2009 — 2012

Experience
Self Employed  February 2008 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 1998 - Present
Dr. William McCutchen   July 1997 - May 1998

Skills
Non-fiction, Freelance Writing, Magazines, Writing, Fiction, Blogging, Research, Books, Published Author, Content Writing, Ghostwriting, Creative Writing, Poetry, Web Content, SEO copywriting, Copywriting, Short Stories, Editing, Website Copy, Content Development, Stories, Feature Articles, Journalism, Writing Skills, Newsletters, Fiction Writing, Social Networking, Facebook, Newspaper, Magazine Articles, White Papers, Wordpress, Content Management, Social Media, Literature, Social Media Marketing, Grammar, Travel Writing, SEO, Speech Writing, Media Relations, Storytelling, Novels, Copy Editing, Publishing, Publications, Ebooks, Proofreading, Book Reviews, WordPress

Education
Southern Adventist University   1987 — 1992
nursing, general

Experience
The Weekly Calistogan   April 2013 - Present
Patch.com  December 2010 - April 2013
Society of Professional Journalists  2003 - 2012
Freelance Writer   June 2006 - December 2010
The Creekside School  December 2008 - June 2010
Bay City News Service  February 2008 - December 2008
Silicon Valley Children's Fund  April 2007 - April 2008
SPI Lasers  2006 - 2007
Silicon Valley Community Newspapers  October 2003 - June 2006
Nortel Networks  June 2000 - December 2001

Skills
Editing, Organization, Diplomacy, Blogging, Copywriting, Newspapers, Storytelling, Social Media, Event Planning, Interviews, Feature Articles, Magazines, Publishing, Community Development, Social Networking, News Writing, Journalism, Editorial, AP Style, Publications, Breaking News, Web Content, Press Releases, Newsletters, Video, Radio, Online Journalism, Proofreading, Media Relations, Content Management, Publicity, Fact-checking, Creative Writing, Content Development, Facebook, Content Strategy, New Media, Broadcast, Freelance Writing, Multimedia, Web Content Management, Investigative Reporting, Headline Writing, Content Writing, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Video Editing, Corporate Communications, Digital Media, Fundraising

Education
San Jose State University   2002 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Birmingham Groves   1977 — 1979
High School diploma, General Studies

Experience
Somerset Investments, Inc.   July 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   June 2014 - Present
PartyCity.com  March 2012 - June 2014
Cost Plus World Market  July 2011 - April 2012
Cost Plus World Market  March 2010 - March 2012
Cost Plus World Market  June 2008 - March 2010
Carlton Senior Living  November 2007 - April 2008

Skills
Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Graphic Design, Customer Service, Event Planning, Social Networking, Social Media, Retail, Marketing, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Interviews, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Process Scheduler, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Blogging, Photoshop, SEO copywriting, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Editorial, Web Content, Copywriting, Dreamweaver, SEO, Creative Direction, HTML, Publishing

Education
Media Alliance   2014 — 2014
Proofreading

San Jose State University   2007 — 2011
B.A., English-Concentration in Career Writing

Experience
Auldern Academy  April 2015 - Present
Freelance writer   April 2013 - Present
Redlands Unified School District  February 2015 - 2015
Bethune Bowman Elementary School   April 2012 - February 2014
Red Robin  August 2008 - July 2011

Skills
Social Networking, Food Service, Restaurants, Food, Hospitality, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Cash Handling Experience, Networking, Coaching, Time Management, Poetry, Facebook, Publishing, Event Planning, POS, Teaching, Critical Thinking, Customer Satisfaction

Education
South Carolina State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Experience
Morongo Basin Municipal Advisory Council   March 2015 - Present
Freelance Writer   October 2013 - Present
LAUSD's Parent Community Services Branch   March 2012 - Present
Silver Lake Neighborhood Council   November 2012 - September 2015
Downtown Magnets High School  October 2011 - March 2013
DOWNTOWN MAGNETS HIGH SCHOOL PARENT CENTER   September 2010 - June 2011
MISSPOPPY.COM   January 2003 - January 2010
MEDIALIVE, INTERNATIONAL  January 2001 - January 2003
CITYSEARCH  January 1999 - January 2000
Think New Ideas  January 1999 - December 1999

Skills
Meeting Facilitation, Event Planning, Event Management, Board Leadership, Web Design, Web Development, Social Media, Social Entrepreneurship, Program Evaluation, Training & Development, Technical Training, Project Evaluation, Technical Writing, Proposal Writing, Proposal Review, Photoshop, PHP, JavaScript, HTML + CSS, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Writing, Capacity Building, Leadership, HTML, Program Development, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Copywriting, Newsletters, Marketing, Public Speaking, SEO, Fundraising

Education
San Francisco State University   1990 — 1994
BFA, Conceptual Design and Business Administration

San Francisco State University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fine Arts/Information Design

Experience
Statistics Solutions  April 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   September 2005 - April 2014
Tech Data  April 2003 - September 2005
Possum Design   2000 - 2001

Skills
Editing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Sales, Account Management, Social Sciences, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Dissertation Editing, Thesis Editing, Dissertation Consulting, Theory, Research, Writing, Proofreading, Digital Media

Education
Spalding University   2012 — 2014
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Fiction / Non-Fiction, N/A

University of Iowa   1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Nouvel Catholic Central   1985 — 1989
Diploma, N/A

Experience
Austin Adventures   September 2014 - Present
Freelance-Writer  May 2014 - Present
The Active Times   October 2013 - Present
French/West/Vaughan   September 2013 - July 2014
National Pyr Rescue   August 2012 - January 2014
Freelance  April 2013 - September 2013
Town of Queensbury Parks and Recreation   July 2013 - August 2013
GreenSpot.travel   January 2013 - April 2013
M Booth  September 2012 - January 2013
Katie Talks Travel   January 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Writing, Social Media, Journalism, Editing, Public Relations, Cision, Spanish (2 years), Media Relations, Media Pitching, Television, Broadcast, AP Style, Editorial, Advertising, Video, Publishing, Blogging, Facebook

Education
Saint John's University - Peter J. Tobin College of Business   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing

Fergus High

Experience
Peninsula Public Relations   April 2014 - Present
Kaiser Permanente  June 2013 - April 2014
Silicon Valley American Marketing Association  September 2012 - October 2013
San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy  April 2009 - August 2012
San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy  March 2006 - March 2009
Freelance Writer   2001 - 2006
SDSU Research Foundation  2001 - 2005

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Leadership, Project Management, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Newsletters, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Press Releases

Education
University of California, Berkeley
Advanced Social Media (Extension)

UC San Diego   2009 — 2013
Multimedia & Info. Resources Design & Website Development (Extension)

San Diego City College   2006 — 2007
Radio and Television, A

Western Washington University
Bachelors of Arts, Sociology

Experience
DC Public Library  September 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer   May 2012 - Present
Bank Information Center  December 2011 - June 2012
DC Social Innovation   September 2011 - February 2012

Skills
Blogging, Content Strategy, Creative Writing, Social Media, Problem Solving, Web Content, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing Communications, Online Research, Outlook, Social Media Measurement, 3D Printing, 3D Modeling, AutoCAD, 3D Rendering, Photoshop, Twitter, Event Planning

Education
St. John's College   2004 — 2008
BA, Literature, Mathmatics

St. John's College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Hired, Inc.   June 2015 - Present
Freelance Writer   2012 - Present
Actor  2007 - Present
nabi cares   2014 - 2015
Uber  2014 - 2015
Ron Herman  2011 - 2014
Jean Shop Mfg.  2008 - 2011

Skills
Communication, Social Media, Public Speaking, Android, Tech Support, Film Production, Sales, Film, Entertainment, Television, Final Cut Pro, Final Draft, Microsoft Office, Theatre, Video

Education
Santa Monica College   2014 — 2016
USC transfer, Writing for Screen and Television, Spanish

Experience
Bonfire Marketing LLC   February 2010 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2000 - September 2011
Benevon  May 2007 - May 2009
Marketsync   June 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Copywriting, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Blogging, Social Media, Marketing, SEO copywriting, Content Development, Email Marketing, Strategy, Digital Strategy, SEO, Social Networking, Marketing Communications

Education
Seattle University   2004 — 2006
BA, Journalism/Mass Communication

Experience
Sheehan Writing & Editing   December 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   March 2010 - Present

Skills
Editorial, Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Web Content, Layout, Publishing, Publications, Magazines, Books, Organizing, Blogging, Journalism, Social Media, Newsletters, Freelance Writing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, News Writing, Copywriting, Press Releases, AP Style, Creative Writing

Education
Shepherd University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish major with minor in Women's Studies

Hedgesville High School   2001 — 2005
Diploma

Experience
www.52perfectdays.com   2007 - Present
ZD Design Agency   2009 - Present
Break Into Travel Writing   January 2015 - Present
SEM San Diego   2012 - February 2015
Freelance Writer   January 2006 - December 2008
Portland Family Magazine   March 2006 - January 2007

Skills
Travel Writing, Lifestyle, SEO copywriting, Blogging, Copywriting, SEO, Facebook, Social Networking, Social Media, Press Releases, Journalism, Social Media Marketing, Web Analytics, Web Content, Copy Editing, Wordpress, Drupal, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, WordPress, Freelance Writing, Website Development, Online Marketing, SMO, Content Strategy, Creative Direction, Social Media Measurement, Editorial

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   1984 — 1989
BA, Political Science

Woodbridge High School   1980 — 1984
High School Diploma

Experience
Self-employed  January 1996 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 1983 - Present
September School   August 2000 - January 2005
TinyMinders   December 1988 - November 2002

Skills
Sculpture, Public Art, Art Exhibitions, Publishing, Contemporary Art, Magazines, Art, Curating, Fine Art, Galleries, Art Education, Art History, Visual Arts, Mixed Media, Printmaking

Education
University of Colorado at Boulder   1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Niagara Catholic/(Madonna)

Santa Monica College
Fine/Studio Arts, General

Experience
Dominican University of California  August 2015 - Present
Libros Libres: A Traveling Free Book Store   August 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer   2001 - Present
St. Ignatius College Preparatory  August 2011 - June 2015
Mills College  August 2010 - August 2011
Los Medanos College  January 2007 - June 2010
Oakland Public Library  January 2006 - January 2009

Skills
Library Science, Library Instruction, Library Management, Library Research, Academic Libraries, Library Programming, Library 2.0, Library Reference, Public Libraries, Digital Libraries, Microsoft Office, Mac OS, FileMaker, Dreamweaver, Writing, Interpersonal Skill, Planning & Organizing..., Acting, Oboe, Budget Monitoring, Collection Development, Supervisory Skills, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Media, Educational Technology, Research, Online Research, Styling, Information Literacy, Electronic Resources, Nonprofits, Event Management

Education
San Jose State University   2005 — 2007
Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.), Academic, Public, Reference

UCSC   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Literature

Experience
Freelance Writer   May 2009 - Present

Skills
Newsletters, Journalism, Research, Copy Editing, Editing, Publications, Feature Articles, News Writing, Writing, Editorial, Copywriting, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Ghostwriting, Web Content, Storytelling, Non-fiction, Blogging

Education
Sarah Lawrence College   2005 — 2007
MA

University of California, Santa Barbara   1991 — 1995
BFA

Experience
Intuition Jewellery   February 2015 - Present
East York Chronicle News Magazine   January 2015 - Present
East York Chronicle News Magazine   February 2014 - Present
Freelance writer   April 2012 - Present
East Yorker community newspaper   June 2013 - October 2014
Goodmans LLP  November 2002 - April 2012

Skills
Writer of human..., Publishing, Fiction, Non-fiction, Freelance Writing, Short Stories, Fiction Writing, Creative Writing, Ghostwriting, Novels, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Book Reviews, Feature Articles, Blogging, Web Content, Publications, Marketing Copy, Magazines, Editorial, New Media, Storytelling, Journalism, Editing, Copywriting, Magazine Articles, Fact-checking, Travel Writing, Press Releases, WordPress, Articles, Literature, Content Writing, Text Editing, Grammar, Ebooks, Poetry, Published Author, SEO copywriting, Writers, AP Style, Web Editing, Creative Writer, Online Research, Newsletters, Content Development, Blogger, Online Journalism, Online Publishing, Newspapers

Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   1986 — 1988
Legal Assistant Diploma

York University   1985 — 1986
General Arts

A.Y. Jackson Secondary School   1981 — 1985
Grade 12 and Grade 13 Diploma, 13

George Brown College
Certificate of Completion, Novel writing

Experience
Girl Scouts of Colorado  June 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   September 2013 - Present
Welcome Home-Grand Valley Welcome Service   September 2014 - Present
Roman Family Chiropractic   September 2013 - May 2014
Routt County  2012 - 2013
Hoak Media of Colorado KREX-TV  2009 - 2011
NBC Universal  August 2007 - December 2009
NBC Universal  June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Journalism, Storytelling, Editing, Media Relations, Producing, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Writing, Writing Skills, Recruitments, Dispatching, Emergency Services, Marketing, Freelance Writing, Social Media Marketing, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach

Education
University of Oxford   2006 — 2007
Political Science

San Diego State University-California State University   2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Journalism and Political Science

Experience
Freelance Writer   January 2013 - Present
Tender Mercies Ministry   January 2009 - Present
Mercy Of God Community   November 2007 - Present
Blessed Retirement   January 2006 - December 2008
Baycove Human Services  2002 - 2005

Skills
Mental Health, Disabilities, Peer Mentoring, Mentoring Of Staff, Entrepreneurship, Non-profit..., Adult Education, Public Speaking, Desktop Publishing, Case Managment, Peer Support, Peer Education, Chronic Illness, Poverty Reduction, Welfare-to-work, senior job training, Creative Writing, Report Writing, Newsletter Production, Executive Management, Board Governance, Health Education, Healthcare, Transportation..., Marketing, Accounting, Organization &..., Customer Service, Member Relations, Financial Education, Food Stamps, Health & Welfare..., Social Security, WIC, Medicaid, Medicare, Vocational Education, Vocational..., Case Management, Program Development, Program Management, Writing

Education
Southern New Hampshire University   1989 — 1992

St. Anselm College   1984 — 1985
French Studies, Economics

Experience
Freelance Writer   February 2013 - Present
-home mom   2007 - Present
Glutter.org   July 2003 - March 2007
Mooncake Productions   July 2001 - December 2006
Asian Online   2001 - 2002
renren.com  1998 - 1999
Hongkong.com (CIC)   September 1997 - December 1998
China.com (China Internet Corporation   1997 - 1998
South China Morning Post  1992 - 1994

Education
University of California, Santa Cruz   1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthrology

Santa Monica College   1994 — 1995
IGETCI to apply for University of California

University of Waikato   1993 — 1994
Anthropology, General Studies

Island School, Hong Kong   1985 — 1992
A-Levels

Experience
self employed  August 2008 - Present
Scrap TC   2012 - 2013
Bauer Publishing - First magazine   May 2004 - August 2008
Freelance Writer   2002 - 2004
Physician's Weekly  1999 - 2002

Education
Saint Mary's College   1995 — 1999
BA, Humanistic Studies, Writing, Art History

St. Francis High School

Experience
Academy of Art University  January 2010 - Present
Academy of Art University  June 2005 - Present
Freelance Writer   1999 - Present

Education
San Francisco State University   1997 — 2000
BA, Cinema

Experience
Freelance Writer   May 2012 - Present
the World of Children Awards   January 2010 - December 2012
Gordon & Rees LLP  December 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Document Review, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Writing, Ghostwriting, Wordsmithing, Editing, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Event Planning, Outlook, International Travel, Buddhism, Mindfulness Meditation, Meditation, Fundraising, Fiddler, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management

Education
San Jose State University   2004 — 2006
BS, Journalism

San Jose State University   2004 — 2006
Minor, Criminal Justice and Corrections

Santa Monica College   2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies

Experience
SICK, Inc.   2004 - Present
Freelance Writer   2002 - 2004
Select Comfort  January 2001 - June 2002
KSTP-TV  1992 - 1999

Skills
Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Automation, Product Management, New Business Development, Management, Marketing, Social Media, Publishing, Sales, Video, Editing

Education
St. Cloud State University   1985 — 1989
BA, Mass Communications

Experience
Lehigh Valley Health Network  September 2015 - Present
Lehigh Valley Health Network  October 2014 - Present
Lehigh Valley Health Network  October 2010 - October 2014
National Association of Colleges and Employers  June 2006 - April 2009
Chestnut Hill Hospital  March 2001 - March 2006
Rittenhouse Book Distributors  1991 - 2001
Philadelphia Writer's Conference   1998 - 2000
McNeil Consumer Healthcare  1998 - 1999
Freelance Writer   1985 - 1990
Montgomery Newspapers  1985 - 1985

Skills
Employee Training, Training, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Assessment, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Press Releases, Media Relations, Newsletters, Public Relations, Direct Marketing, Event Planning, Publishing, Budgets, Nonprofits, Brochures, Direct Mail, Public Speaking, Advertising

Education
St. Francis University   1981 — 1985
BA, English/Journalism

Experience
UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism  August 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   2007 - Present
International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)   May 2015 - Present
OPB  June 2015 - July 2015
Oakland North  September 2014 - January 2015
Mu Films   July 2014 - August 2014
Cheil Worldwide Inc.  February 2014 - April 2014
Freelance Teacher  August 2010 - January 2014
Design House Publishing   July 2013 - 2013
Adroll.com  December 2009 - July 2010

Skills
Advertising, New Media, Teaching English as a..., Journalism, Digital Media, Publishing, Magazines, Marketing, Writing, Music, Proofreading, Media Planning, Album Reviews, Online Media, Copy Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Audition, HTML5, CSS, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Editorial, Publications

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Journalism

서강대학교 / Sogang University   2012 — 2013
Korean Language Program

University of California, Santa Barbara   2003 — 2007
B.A., Business Economics emphasis in Accounting

thomas downey

Experience
Freelance writer   1960 - Present

Education
San Francisco State University   1964 — 1971
BA, Creative writing

Experience
Freelance Writer   2013 - Present
Red Wagon Plants   February 2014 - Present
Sweet Violet Bride   2013 - Present
The Harvest Barn Inn   April 2012 - May 2013
Burlington Emergency Shelter   January 2012 - April 2012
VHB  January 2011 - January 2012
ELIC  April 2010 - August 2010
Mount Snow  November 2001 - March 2010
Peregrine Outfitters  2009 - 2009
Isis  August 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Sales, Event Planning, Teaching, Sales Management, Event Management, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Product Development, Team Building, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Fundraising, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Social Networking

Education
School for International Training   2009 — 2009
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

University of Vermont   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Recreation Management and Tourism, English minor

Greenfield Community College   2001 — 2002
Media Arts

Experience
St. John the Baptist  January 2014 - Present
Sunels. Inc. (sponsor)   November 2013 - Present
University (tbd)   May 2013 - Present
freelance writer   January 2012 - Present
Peking University  May 2012 - March 2014
Yale University Press proposal   March 2013 - January 2014
Book proposal "Monuments Men and Women in Asia"   January 2011 - January 2014
International Centre for Chinese Art and Archaeology   2008 - 2014
International Conservation Center The Old City of Akko   August 2012 - August 2012
Orientations   May 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Fundraising, Editing, Event Planning, Books, Press Releases, Media Relations, Blogging, Photography, Curating, Board Development, Contemporary Art, Intercultural..., Corporate Communications, Cultural Heritage, Foreign Languages, Mandarin, Microsoft Office, Museum Education, Grants, Marketing, Corporate Social..., Archives, Visual Arts, Theatre, Art Exhibitions, Publications, Strategic Planning, Art History, Fine Art, International Relations, Politics, Koine Greek, Proposal Writing, History of Art, Archaeology, Publishing, Museum Collections, Academic Writing, Archival Research, Galleries, Lecturing, Literature, Art Education, Exhibit Design, Sculpture, Oral History, Chinese culture, Painting, Drawing, Conservation Issues

Education
Sotheby's Institute of Art   2005 — 2006
MA East Asian Studies, East Asian Art History

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2005 — 2006
Japanese and Chinese Art and Language

Education for Ministry 4 year seminary program at Trinity   2012 — 2015
Four year, Christian theology, Old and New Testament, history of church, comparative religions, philosophy., (will be) third year in Fall 2013

Experience
Story Circle Network  January 2010 - Present
Writer Advice   October 1997 - Present
Writer Advice   October 1997 - Present
Freelance writer   September 1995 - Present
Writer Advice   1997 - August 2012
Caregiver Village   September 2010 - February 2012
Stud Sync   February 2011 - October 2011

Skills
Essay question writer, Guest blogger, ESL tutor, Books, Creative Writing, Non-fiction, Fiction, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Editing, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Publishing, Storytelling, Literature, Magazines, Poetry, Teaching Writing, Line Editing, Ghostwriting, Creative Non-fiction, Teaching, Memoir, Book Reviews, Newsletters, Ebooks, Facebook, Publications, Manuscript, Copywriting, Feature Articles, Short Stories, Content Writing, Editorial, Novels, Science Fiction, Fiction Writing, Press Releases, Fact-checking, Content Management, AP Style, Online Publishing, Journalism, Content Strategy, Creative Writer, Magazine Articles, Marketing, Interviews, Content Development, Grammar

Education
San Francisco State University   1977 — 1982
M.A., Drama & Community College Credential

Vassar College   1967 — 1971
Bachelors, Drama & English

Experience
CLSA  April 2005 - Present
Commerzbank AG  1998 - November 2004
UBS  November 1996 - October 1998
Lehman Brothers  August 1993 - September 1996
Freelance Writer   August 1989 - August 1993
Dean Witter Reynolds  November 1987 - August 1989
Merrill Lynch  December 1982 - November 1987
Freelance Editor  September 1980 - October 1982
Arthur Young  August 1979 - August 1980

Education
Sarah Lawrence College   1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Writing; fiction

Experience
Freelance Writer:  2008 - Present
ExtraVirgin Media LLC   2007 - Present
BBC  2007 - 2008
Office Kei   2005 - 2007
Motion Planet   2003 - 2006

Education
Sarah Lawrence College

Experience
Freelance Producer, Director and Writer   2012 - Present
LifeWay Christian Resources  2001 - 2012
Freelance Writer   December 1996 - November 2011
LifeWay Christian Resources  July 1999 - September 2001
LifeWay Christian Resources  July 1997 - September 1999

Skills
Documentaries, Multimedia, Editing, Video Production, Budgets, Publications, Content Strategy, Leadership, Video, Marketing, Management, Copy Editing, Creative Direction, Music, Time Management, Published Author, Publishing, Television, Post Production, Social Media, Copywriting, Public Speaking, Web Video, Team Building, Graphic Design, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Magazines, Curriculum Design, Art, Facebook, Blogging, Camera, Storytelling, Publicity, Content Development, Editorial, Newsletters, Books, Social Networking

Education
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary   1992 — 1995
Master of Arts, Communication

Experience
Author of The Art of Abundance and other books   March 1998 - Present
Freelance Writer   July 1990 - Present
Freelance  July 1990 - Present
Vanderbilt University Medical Center  November 2014 - February 2015
Vanderbilt University  September 2012 - January 2013
Kelly Services  September 2011 - September 2012
Auld Alliance Gallery   August 2009 - June 2012
Institute for the Healing Arts, Saint Thomas Hospital/YMCA, Brentwood, TN   May 2002 - September 2002
Aglow Publications, Lynnwood, WA   August 1986 - May 1990

Skills
copywriting, Content Development, Marketing Communications, Creative Writer, Published Author, Songwriting, Editing, Web Content Creation, Copywriting, Event Planning, Newsletters, Publishing, Publicity, Books, Social Media, Blogging, Publications, Research, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Editorial, Magazines, Social Networking, Art, Photography, Copy Editing, Advertising, Marketing, Freelance Writing, Press Releases, Proofreading, Web Content, Music

Education
NCSL 300 class   2003 — 2012
Certification, Science of Mind Practitioner

Interplay Leadership Program
Certification, Level One Leadership Program

Seattle Pacific University   1971 — 1973
general studies

Experience
LAK Advertising  October 2003 - Present
Freelance Writer   2000 - Present
Princeton eCom  2000 - 2002
The Outdoor Channel  1996 - 1998
Orange County Performing Arts Center  1988 - 1990

Skills
Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Direct Mail, Advertising, Trade Shows, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, B2B, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Strategy

Education
San Diego State University-California State University
BA Journalism, Journalism

Experience
University of Wyoming Legal Services Clinic   2014 - 2015
Uinta County Attorneys Office   2013 - 2013
Elkhorn Construction Inc  2012 - 2012
Wasatch Surveying   2011 - 2011
Freelance Writer   2010 - 2010
Chuck Straw Construction   2006 - 2009

Education
University of Wyoming College of Law   2013 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

South Texas College of Law   2012 — 2013
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business   2010 — 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, Economics

Experience
Freelance writer   June 2014 - Present
Myself  June 2014 - Present
Times-Herald newspaper   2003 - June 2014
Contra Costa Times  1999 - 2003
Times-Herald  1997 - 1999
Times-Herald  1997 - 1999
Benicia Herald  1989 - 1997
Point Reyes Light  1985 - 1989

Skills
Journalism, News Writing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, AP Style, Copywriting, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Editing, Blogging, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Editorial, Media Relations, Digital Photography, Social Media, Awesomeness

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Experience
Insauga.com   January 2012 - Present
The HGO Merchandiser   December 2011 - Present
L.M. Clark Customs Broker Ltd.   September 2011 - Present
WELNepal   June 2010 - Present
Freelance Writer   September 2008 - Present
Kostuch Media Ltd.   July 2010 - September 2011
Primacy Life   April 2010 - April 2011
Kostuch Media Ltd.   February 2010 - April 2010
Sheridan College  September 2009 - April 2010
The Sheridan Sun  March 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Editing, Writing, Research, Proofreading, Interviewing, Press Releases, Journalism, Newsletters, Blogging, Editorial, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing, Storytelling

Education
Sheridan College   2008 — 2010
Diploma, Journalism - Print

York University   2003 — 2007
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Professional Writing

Experience
Superior Court of California, County of Alameda  January 2005 - Present
Freelance Writer   1996 - Present

Skills
Magazine Articles, Online Research, Legal Research, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Coordinating Programs, Magazine Layout Design, Story Producing, Editorial, Newsletter Production, online editing, Newsletters

Education
San Francisco State University   1993 — 1996
BA

Skyline College
A.A.

Experience
International Student Exchange (ISE)   January 2010 - Present
Freelance Writer   July 2008 - Present
International Studies Abroad (ISA)   February 2015 - August 2015
AVID (McCallum High School)   November 2009 - May 2014
West Austin News  June 2004 - June 2008
Wier & Company   June 1995 - August 1995
Accenture  January 1988 - July 1991

Skills
Editing, Proofreading, Leadership, Spanish, German, Program Development, Community Outreach, Communication, Humorist, Business, Software Documentation, Teaching, Proposal Writing, Blogging, Interviews, Newsletters, Higher Education

Education
St. Edward's University   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, College Student Development

The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business   1986 — 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Finance

Stanford University   1980 — 1984
A.B., History

Experience
Tarnacki Marketing   May 2012 - Present
Freelance Writer   September 2011 - Present

Skills
Twitter, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Google+, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft AdCenter, Facebook Marketing, Facebook, Wordpress, Blogging, Lyris ListManager, SEO copywriting, Email Marketing, Display Advertising, Social Media, Media Buying, Direct Mail Campaigns, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Management, ROI Strategies, B2B Marketing, Online Marketing, Press Releases, SEM, WordPress

Education
St. Cloud State University
Liberal arts, Mass Communications; an emphasis in broadcast journalism

Experience
USC School of Cinematic Arts  January 2015 - Present
Freelance Writer   1980 - 2012

Skills
Screenwriter, Television Writing, Animation Writing, Teaching Writing, Animation, Television, Film Production, Film, Writing, Feature Films, Screenwriting, Creative Writing, Video, Entertainment, Scripting, Songwriting, Drama, Comedy, Storytelling, Video Production, Voice Over, Theatre, Final Draft, Pre-production, Short Films, Magazines, Final Cut Pro

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
B.S. Cinema Production

Experience
Self-Employed  2004 - Present
Southgate Elementary School   1999 - 2005
American Lung Association  1998 - 1999
Freelance Writer   1981 - 1998
Dell Distributing   February 1981 - November 1981
St. Martin's Press   September 1980 - February 1981

Skills
Newsletters, Writing, Fiction Writing, Book Writing, Children's Books, Editing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Publishing, Volunteering, Fundraising, Fiction, Reading, Special Education, Publicity, Literature, Freelance Writing, Novels, Short Stories

Education
Skidmore College   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Creative Writing

University of Denver   1980 — 1980
Course Work, Book Publishing

Experience
Freelance Writer   Lecturer 1De La Salle-College of Saint BenildeMay 2013 - Present
BusinessWorld Online, Inc.   August 2010 - September 2010
Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism   April 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Technical Writing, Freelance Writing, Blogging

Education
San Francisco State University   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Creative Writing

University of the Philippines   2012 — 2016
Master of Arts (MA), Creative Writing

University of Santo Tomas   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism

Experience
Santa Monica College  June 2007 - Present
Freelance writer   February 1983 - Present
Self Employed  October 2006 - July 2007
Freelance special effects artist   November 2005 - December 2005
ATT  November 2003 - February 2005
Epson  November 2003 - February 2005
Macys  January 1986 - January 2001
Jazziz   June 1993 - June 1996
California Jazz Now   January 1993 - January 1995
Oak Creek Club   January 1976 - April 1981

Skills
Sound Editing, Motion Graphics

Education
Santa Monica College   2004 — 2007
Motion Graphics

Venice Skills Center   2001 — 2004
Computer Software and Media Applications

San Francisco State University   1978 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Research and Experimental Psychology

California School Professional Psychology SF   1971 — 1974