Experience
Enveritas Group  April 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2001 - Present
City of Greenville  December 2013 - April 2014
Presbyterian College  October 2007 - December 2013
SourceLink Direct Marketing Co   June 2007 - October 2007
RJ Reynolds, Brown & Williamson   January 2001 - January 2006

Skills
Press Releases, Editing, Writing, Copywriting, Proofreading, Newsletters, Feature Articles, Web Content, Magazines, Social Media, Publications, WordPress, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Newspapers

Education
Presbyterian College   1992 — 1996
B.A, English

Converse College   1996 — 1998
M.Ed., Secondary Education, English

Experience
Claremont School of Theology  August 2015 - Present
Our Stories Untold   June 2012 - Present
Freelance Writer   2006 - Present
Lama Foundation   October 2014 - September 2015
Lama Foundation   October 2013 - October 2014
Women Under Siege   February 2012 - October 2013
Independant Entrepreneurial Project: Peru Bracelets   April 2008 - August 2013
Pearson North America  February 2013 - May 2013
Best Online Universities LLC  February 2012 - February 2013
P3W   August 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Poetry, Blogging, Editing, Social Media, Storytelling, Newsletters, Graphic Design, Magazines, Nonprofits, Teaching, Photography, SEO, Facebook, Copy Editing, Journalism, Marketing, Publications, Public Relations, Web Content, Public Speaking, Writing, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Event Planning

Education
Claremont School of Theology   2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (MA), Religion/Religious Studies

Goshen College   2006 — 2010
B.A., Communication and Women's Studies

Experience
Lilac Tea Room   October 2011 - Present
Ava C. Swartz   1986 - 2010
SPOSF Institute   January 2004 - May 2006
Freelance writer   2003 - 2005
Photograph   1989 - 2005

Skills
Freelance Writing, Editing, Publishing, Books, History, Photography, Copy Editing, Web Content, Feature Articles, Ghostwriting, Creative Writing, Non-fiction, Blogging, Journalism, Book Reviews, Proofreading, Editorial, Creative Non-fiction, Magazine Articles, Fiction, Content Strategy, Magazines

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
MSUP, Urban planning

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Master of Public Health (MPH), public health

UC Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Experience
Freelance Writer   December 2013 - Present
Costco Wholesale  November 2004 - Present
Barnes & Noble  November 2001 - December 2003
AmeriCorps  January 2001 - November 2001

Skills
B2B Marketing, Telemarketing, Creative Writing, Report Writing, Organization, Follow Through

Education
Cleary University   2005 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Experience
Freelance Writer   January 2015 - Present

Education
Coppin State University   2005 — 2009
BA

Urbana High School

Experience
POLITICO  December 2014 - Present
The Caravan   August 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer   June 2013 - Present
USA Today  January 2013 - Present
POLITICO  August 2014 - December 2014
Cornell University  August 2011 - January 2013
Columbia University  2012 - 2012
Columbia University  June 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Blogging, Teaching Writing, Teaching Reading, Media, InDesign, Languages, Education Strategy, Education Policy, Writing, Journalism

Education
Cornell University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, International Relations, Creative Writing

SYA Spain

Experience
Freelance Writer   December 2005 - Present

Skills
Writing, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Editing, SEO Copywriting, Photoshop, Computer Animation, Dreamweaver, Poser, Cinema 4D, Copywriting, Publications

Education
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Craven Community College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Experience
Freelance Writer   May 2013 - Present
St. Philip   March 2015 - September 2015
AW Media, Inc.   January 2015 - June 2015
The Writing Barn   September 2014 - November 2014
Concentrix  June 2014 - August 2014
Lane Bryant  May 2014 - June 2014
Charity Dynamics  February 2014 - April 2014
Cost Plus World Market  August 2013 - February 2014
Progress Coffee   September 2012 - April 2013
Starbucks  November 2009 - June 2012

Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Social Media, Event Planning, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, iMovie, Research, Copywriting, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Transcription, Journalism, Proofreading, Press Releases, Feature Articles, WordPress, Fact-checking, Fiction Writing, Photography, AP Style, Writing, Social Networking, Web Content, InDesign, Customer Service

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Creative Writing

Lake Travis High School   2003 — 2007

Experience
Freelance writer   2010 - Present
Southwest Journal  2000 - 2004
Brandeis University  1987 - 1989
Detroit Free Press  April 1983 - June 1986
Duluth News-Tribune  1981 - 1983

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1980 — 1981
Master's Degree, Journalism

Wheaton College   1975 — 1979
Bachelor's Degree, Philosophy

Experience
Freelance Writer   2013 - Present
Ivy Global  September 2009 - July 2014
Mohawk College  May 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Fiction, Non-fiction, Short Stories, Novels, Fiction Writing, Freelance Writing, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Poetry, Journalism, Ghostwriting, Book Reviews, Memoir, Blogging, Published Author, Web Content, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Editorial, Copywriter

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2007 — 2009
M.F.A., Poetry

University of Florida   2003 — 2007
B.A. Honors, English Language and Literature, General

Experience
LD+A, a magazine of the Illuminating Engineering Society   August 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   September 2011 - Present
WomansDay.com   September 2013 - December 2013
Psychology Today  May 2013 - August 2013
Parenting.com   January 2013 - May 2013
Oprah.com  September 2012 - December 2012
Novartis Corporation  March 2006 - December 2012
The New York View (newyorkview.net)   May 2012 - August 2012
Punnett Realty Co.   January 2003 - March 2006

Skills
Digital Media, News Writing, Feature Articles, Photoshop, Tumblr, CMS, Final Cut Pro, Journalism, Online Journalism, Social Media, Photography, Facebook, Storytelling, Research, WordPress, Newspapers, AP Style, Social Networking, HTML, Mac OS X, Editing, Entertainment Journalism, Blogging, Digital Photography, Twitter, Digital Magazines, Newspaper, Proofreading, SEO, Magazines, Books, Corporate Communications, Publications, Interviews, Television, Publishing, Content Management, Copywriting, Creative Writing

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.); Magazine Concentration, Journalism

New York University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Honors Program

Experience
Covenant College  December 2014 - Present
Young Business Leaders  August 2012 - December 2014
Southeastern Bible College  January 2012 - April 2014
Freelance Writer   July 2011 - January 2014
GameStop  October 2008 - January 2012
Birmingham Theological Seminary   June 2009 - August 2011
Hoover City Schools  February 2011 - June 2011
Professional Exteriors Inc.   2006 - 2007
University of Alaska Anchorage  2004 - 2006
University of Alaska Anchorage  2004 - 2006

Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Research, Editing, Non-profits, Higher Education, Curriculum Design, Event Planning, Curriculum Development, Fundraising, Social Media, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Leadership, Leadership Development, PowerPoint, Copy Editing, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Management, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Blogging, Social Networking, Proofreading, Program Development, Newsletters, Coaching, Press Releases, Facebook, Copywriting, Event Management, Journalism, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Speech Writing, Publishing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Proposal Writing, AP Style, Feature Articles

Education
University of Alaska Anchorage   2004 — 2008
MA, Literature, Literary Criticism, Rhetoric

Covenant College   1993 — 1998
BA, English, Education, Philosophy, Theology

Oxford University   1995 — 1996
BA, English

Charlotte Christian School   1983 — 1993

Experience
614 Magazine  January 2010 - Present
League of Women Voters of Delaware County, OH   July 2009 - Present
PACE-EH   January 2009 - Present
The Huffington Post  January 2007 - Present
American Red Cross  July 2010 - January 2012
Freelance Writer   November 2008 - January 2012
Robinson4Congress   July 2008 - November 2008
Ohio House of Representatives  January 2007 - April 2008
Kelley's De-Signs   January 1993 - January 2001

Skills
Public Speaking, Publishing, Social Media, Non-profits, Content Development, Creative Writer, Journalism, Video Production, Press Events, Promotions, Promotional Products, wildlife rehabilitation, Photography, Speech Writing, Graphic Design, Political Communication, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Creative Writing

Education
Columbus State
Assoc. Arts

The Ohio State University

Experience
Holy Apostles Anglican   April 2013 - Present
FaithFilled Magazine   January 2013 - Present
Power to Change  June 2010 - Present
Bible Reading Fellowship   January 2009 - Present
BIble Reading Fellowship   January 2009 - Present
Inspirational Speaker   January 2009 - Present
The Upper Room  2009 - Present
Freelance Writer   2007 - Present
Motel.Com   March 2011 - May 2013
NOW Magazine  February 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Copywriting, Editing, Writing, Press Releases, Books, Public Speaking, Non-fiction, Fiction, Freelance Writing, Ghostwriting, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Web Content, Proofreading, Newsletters, Website Copy, Writing Skills, Speech Writing, Publications, Publishing, Marketing Copy, Motivational Speaking, Ebooks, Leadership, Blogging, Public Relations, Social Networking, Social Media, Facebook, Feature Articles, Editorial, Interviews, Storytelling, Journalism, Newspapers, Publicity, Entertainment, Magazines, Short Stories, Published Author, Fiction Writing, Magazine Articles, Novels, Media Relations, Creative Non-fiction, Book Reviews, Content Development, Poetry, Memoir, Creative Writer

Education
Seminary   1975 — 1977
religous studies, pastoral counseling

Trinity University   1973 — 1975
B.A, Religion

Columbia College   1971 — 1973
A.A., humanities

Experience
Freelance Writer   2007 - Present
Davenport University  2005 - 2007
Direct Buy  2003 - 2005
Empowerment Zone Development Corporation   2001 - 2002

Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Editing, Social Networking, Social Media, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Newsletters, Media Relations

Education
Cass Tech
High School Diploma, Marketing

Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Arts Degree, 3.0 GPA, Communications

University of Detroit Mercy
Master of Arts, 3.6 GPA, Curriculum & Instruction

Experience
Cornell University  July 2008 - Present
Team RWB Ithaca Chapter   November 2013 - Present
Liberty Lodge Outfitters   March 2008 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2007 - Present
Commerce Bank/TD Bank  August 2002 - July 2008
Sensors Unlimited  June 1999 - July 2002
WRNJ   1995 - 1998

Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Military, Employee Relations, Copywriting, Employee Training, Applicant Tracking..., Technical Recruiting, Photography, Administrative..., Blogging, Non-profits, Creative Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Background Checks, Journalism, Website Development, Outdoor Recreation, HTML, ADP Payroll, Executive..., Voiceovers, EEO Reporting, Employee Orientations, High Volume Staffing, Writing Skills, college rec, job fairs, Nature Photography, RVs, Sales, Newspaper Sales, Radio Sales, Cold Calling, Sourcing, Brand Awareness

Education
Cornell University   2012 — 2015

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania   1990 — 1994
Bachelor's Degree, Arts - English/Writing

Warren Hills Regional High School   1986 — 1990

Franklin Covey
7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Experience
Freelance Film Crew  June 2013 - Present
Freelancer  January 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer   April 2012 - Present

Skills
Script Supervision, Continuity of Operations, Film Production, Event Videography, Assistant Directing, Directing, Screenwriting, Video Editing, Articles, Creative Writing, Resume Writing, Reviews, Technical Writing, Strongly self-motivated, Video Blogging, Wedding Videos

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2012 — 2016
Film & Video

Larkin High School   2008 — 2013
High School Diploma, General Education

Experience
Linn Mar Community Schools  1995 - Present
Freelance Writer   April 2010 - 2012

Skills
Teaching

Education
Coe College   1998 — 2000
Masters, Social Studies Education

University of Iowa   1992 — 1994
BA, Elementary and Early Childhood Education

Experience
CNET  April 2000 - Present
etown.com   1999 - 2000
Success Magazine  1996 - 1999
Freelance Writer   1991 - 1995
The National Sports Daily  1989 - 1990

Skills
Online Publishing, Web Content, Editorial, Content Strategy, Feature Articles, Content Development, Journalism, Blogging, Publishing, Editing, Fiction Writing, Ebooks, Social Media, Press Releases, Media Relations, Content Management, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Social Networking, Online Journalism, Magazines, Publications, AP Style

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   1990 — 1992
MFA, Creative Writing

Wesleyan University   1983 — 1987
BS, History

Phillips Academy

Gunn High School

Experience
Hyper Image   1995 - Present
Freelance Writer   1990 - Present
Marathon Media  2000 - 2009
ABC Family/Fox Kids   1999 - 2000
"Born Free"   1998 - 1998
"Tarzan: The Epic Adventures"   1996 - 1997

Skills
Film, Television, Post Production

Education
Concordia University   1983 — 1987

Experience
Marshall Copywriting   February 2009 - Present
Desjardins Groupe d'assurances générales   November 2014 - July 2015
Cossette  August 2013 - August 2013
bleublancrouge  November 2011 - December 2011
Freelance Writer   January 2005 - September 2008
The Concordian  September 2006 - May 2008
Société du Vieux-Port de Montréal   2004 - 2007

Skills
Translation, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Advertising, Adaptation, Publicity, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Radio, Journalism, New Media, Blogging

Education
McGill University   2009 — 2009
Certificate (incomplete), Translation

Concordia University   2005 — 2008
B.A., Journalism, With Distinction

Newcastle University   2007 — 2007

Experience
A.P.C.   August 2014 - Present
Cartier  August 2012 - April 2014
Colin Megaro, INC   January 2010 - July 2012
Planet Style Concierge   September 2008 - January 2010
Freelance Writer   September 2007 - October 2009

Skills
Luxury Goods, Styling, Fashion, Apparel, E-commerce, Project Management, Wardrobe, Fashion Shows, Fashion Design, Watches, Fashion Writing, Public Relations, Trend Analysis, Trend Forecasting, Personal Shopping, Trend, Visual Merchandising, Photo Shoots, Editorial, Magazines, Celebrity, Beauty Industry, Film, Runway, Stylists, SAP CRM, Sales, Jewelry, Counterpoint, Customer Service, Client Expectations..., Magento, Retail, Merchandising

Education
City University of New York-John Jay College of Criminal Justice   2002 — 2003

Martin Luther King jr. HS   1998 — 2002

Experience
Radialpoint  June 2014 - Present
iProspect Canada  April 2014 - June 2014
iProspect Canada  November 2013 - April 2014
NVI  October 2012 - November 2013
NVI  October 2011 - October 2012
NVI  October 2010 - October 2011
NVI  October 2008 - October 2010
RushPRNews   2007 - 2008
Freelance Writer   October 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Content Creation, SMO, SEO, Copywriting, Blogging, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, WordPress, Press Releases, Web Content, Newsletters, User Experience, Social Media, Content Marketing, Editing, Content Development

Education
Concordia University   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations, Minor in Political Science, HR, Political Science

Dawson College   2000 — 2002
DEC, Liberal Arts

Experience
Freelance Writer   January 1995 - Present
ACV   June 2012 - 2014
Various  2000 - 2014
enRoute Magazine  January 2012 - June 2012
Concordia University  September 2006 - April 2012
Health Canada  August 2004 - August 2005
Natural Resources Canada  June 2002 - August 2004

Skills
Creative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction, Novels, Acting, Adobe Creative Suite, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Project Implementation, Adobe Acrobat, Technical Writing, Proposal Writing, Report Writing, Grant Writing, Speech Writing, Feature Writing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Website Copy, Website Management, Website Construction, Web Design, Freelance Graphics, flexibility, Determination, Task Management, Presenter, Online Presence, Theatre, Theatrical Production, Teacher Training, Teaching Skills, University Teaching, Editing, Proofreading, Writing Skills, Event Planning, HTML, Languages, Microsoft Office, Mentoring, Social Media, Online Marketing, Contract Writing, Organizing, Photography, Research, Troubleshooting, Yoga

Education
Concordia University   2009 — 2011
Masters of Arts, English Language and Literature/Letters

Concordia University   2005 — 2009
B.A. Honours, Classics (Ancient Literatures and Languages); Major Creative Writing (Poetry)

Experience
Tribeca Flashpoint College  January 2015 - Present
Columbia College Chicago  September 2006 - Present
Freelance Writer   May 2006 - Present
IFP Chicago   July 2014 - May 2015
Women in Film/Chicago   October 2004 - January 2011
Screen Magazine  October 2002 - December 2005
Fletcher Chicago  October 1996 - October 2002
Women in Film/Chicago   October 1994 - October 1996

Skills
Nonprofits, Project Management, Copywriting, Writing, Publicity, Research, Advertising, Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Editing, Non-profits, Higher Education, Office Administration, Newsletters, Moodle, Collaborative Problem..., Blackboard, Google Apps, Scheduling, Press Releases, Presentation Skills, Communication, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks, Proposal Writing, Customer Service, Virtual Administrative..., Squarespace, CampusVue, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Storytelling, Film, Editorial, Short Films, Microsoft Office, Independent Film, Constant Contact, Stripe, Square, Twitter, Facebook, HootSuite

Education
Roosevelt University   2010 — 2013
MA, Women's & Gender Studies

Columbia College Chicago   1991 — 1995
BA, Film & Video

Experience
Cleveland State University  October 2012 - Present
Freelance writer   September 2010 - Present
Thomson Reuters  January 2001 - September 2010
Thomson Reuters  1994 - 2002

Skills
Contract Management, Project Management, Legal Research, Legal Analysis, Nonprofit Fundraising, Grant Writing, Analytical Writing, Academic research, Academic literature..., Legal Writing, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Leadership, Research

Education
Levin College of Urban Studies, Cleveland State University   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Nonprofit organizations, volunteerism, and the law

Cleveland State University   2010 — 2011
Masters in Nonprofit Administration and Leadership, Nonprofit Administration and Leadership

The John Marshall Law School   1974 — 1977
JD

Experience
Platinum Processing Services, Inc   2011 - Present
Entercom Communications  October 2007 - December 2010
Freelance Writer   November 2000 - July 2008
Clear Channel Radio  March 2004 - October 2007
Clear Channel Radio Austin   October 2003 - March 2004
Clear Channel Radio  November 2000 - September 2003
Clear Channel Denver   May 1999 - November 2001
Metro Networks  May 1999 - December 2000

Skills
Radio, Social Media, Video, Marketing, Sponsorship, Leadership, Storytelling, Management, Sports, Content Management, Broadcast, Digital Media, Sound, New Media, Radio Broadcasting, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking

Education
Colorado State University   1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Technical Journalism; News Editorial Concentration & Political Science

Experience
Travelzoo  2011 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2006 - Present
GuysDrinkingBeer.com   2010 - 2013
Chicagoist.com  January 2007 - July 2011
WLS-AM  January 2008 - February 2011
WLS-AM  January 2006 - February 2011
WLS / Citadel Broadcasting   2006 - 2011
Centerstage Chicago   2006 - 2009
WLS-AM  2005 - 2009
WBIG-AM   January 2000 - January 2005

Skills
Blogging, Audio Editing, Writing, Broadcast, Podcasting, Recording, Online Publishing, Technical Production, Freelance Writing, Research, Facebook, Television, Social Media, Entertainment, Radio Broadcasting, Copywriting, Adobe Audition, Web Content, Radio Host, Voice Over

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2005 — 2006
Communications, Journalism/Broadcast

North Central College   1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Communication

North Central College   1997 — 2000
Bachelors, Broadcast Communication

Experience
FILM  May 2005 - Present
TV  May 2006 - Present
Matt Nagin   May 2006 - Present
Freelance Writer   June 1999 - Present
VIDEO/WEB/RADIO   May 2004 - May 2014
Matt Nagin   May 2005 - February 2014
Long Island University  2001 - January 2014
Performing   January 1999 - January 2014

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Spanish Proficiency, Type 80 WPM, Public Speaking/..., Effective..., Well Travelled, New York Cares Volunteer, Published Writer, SAT/ACT Prep, Admissions Essays, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Film, Comedy, Television, Teaching, Screenwriting, Acting, Improvisation, Stand-up Comedy, Festivals, Radio, Editing, Literature, Poetry, Fiction, Social Networking, Curriculum Design, Writers, Spanish, Writing, PowerPoint, Publishing, Event Planning, Sales, Community Outreach, Research, ESL, Tutoring, Magazines, Higher Education, Blogging, Theatre

Education
New York University   2000 — 2001
Master of Arts (M.A.), Humanities and Social Thought, 4.0

Cornell University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General, 3.7

Experience
Freelance writer   2004 - Present
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control  2000 - Present

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, Writing, Photography, Social Networking, Proofreading, Editorial, Blogging, Copy Editing, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Feature Articles, Copywriting, Newspapers, Magazines, Facebook, Editing, Creative Writing, Books, Newsletters, Press Releases, Media Relations, Publicity, Journalism, Web Content, Content Development, Freelance Writing, Publishing, News Writing, WordPress, Storytelling, Content Strategy, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Ghostwriting, Advertising, SEO, Psychic Readings, Humor, Photojournalism, New Media, Literature, Online Journalism, Published Author

Education
College of Charleston
BA, Chemistry

Experience
Freelance Writer   June 2010 - Present
Top Shelf Copy   July 2014 - Present
Murney Associates LLC  1998 - 2007
Lebanon Daily Record   1995 - 1998

Skills
Blogging, Ghostwriting, Freelance Writing, Social Media, Magazine Articles, Published Author, Creative Writer, Non-fiction, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Marketing Copy, Web Content, Journalism, Books, Feature Articles, Fiction Writing, Publications, Content Writing, Copywriting, Fiction, Storytelling, Book Reviews, Newsletters, AP Style, Poetry, Publishing, Editing, Short Stories, Content Development, Creative Non-fiction, Blogger

Education
Columbia College   2009 — 2011
BA, American history

Ozarks Technical Community College   2007 — 2009
Associates of Arts, General Studies

Experience
The Dairy Free Traveler   April 2012 - Present
TripAdvisor  July 2011 - Present
Freelance Writer   June 2014 - Present
The Chant Project   2006 - Present
N.Y. Continuo Collective   2002 - Present
Sur La Table  November 2011 - July 2015
Performance Zone aka “The Field”   June 2011 - August 2011
TADA! Youth Theater  June 2011 - July 2011
Allen & Overy LLP  2007 - February 2011
Hahn & Hessen LLP  2005 - 2006

Skills
Music, Recording, Singing, Event Planning, Social Media, Editing, Performing Arts, Blogging, Teaching, Theatre, Public Speaking, Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Networking, Musical Theatre, Event Management, Product Knowledge, Retail Sales, Creative Writing, Art, Training, Research, Publicity, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Acting, Management, Retail, Public Relations, Sales, Fundraising, Proofreading, Press Releases, Marketing, Journalism, Nonprofits, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Online Marketing, Publishing, Email Marketing, Photography, New Media, Newsletters, Content Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Digital Media

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   1989 — 1992
M.A., Musicology

Wagner College   1980 — 1984
B.A., Music (with Honors)

New York University   2011 — 2012
-, Arts Administration, Blogging

Experience
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities  May 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   October 2011 - Present
University of Alaska Southeast  January 2011 - Present
State of Alaska - Department of Health and Social Services  January 2010 - April 2014
State of Alaska - Department of Environmental Conservation  September 2000 - April 2009

Skills
Creative Writing, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Environmental Science, Program Evaluation, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Policy, Public Speaking, Science, Statistics, Teaching, Research, Report Writing, Voice Over, Voice Acting

Education
University of Washington   1996 — 1998
M.S., Environmental Health, Toxicology

Colorado State University   1990 — 1994
B.S., Environmental Health

Experience
Freelance Writer   1997 - Present
Lakeshore Athletic Clubs   October 1998 - January 2013
Ziff-Davis Publishing  October 1987 - May 1994

Skills
Blogging, Fitness, Creative Writing, Publications, Editing, Leadership, Magazines, Lifestyle, Journalism, Social Media, Marketing, Web Content, Public Speaking, Non-fiction, Fiction, Essays, Newsletters, Storytelling, Writing

Education
Cornell University   1982 — 1986
B.A., English

Phillips Academy Andover   1978 — 1982

Parker Junior High

Experience
Freelance Writer   April 2015 - Present
Office of Research Development, Northwestern University   February 2015 - April 2015
Kellogg School of Management  November 2012 - February 2015
EduMedia   March 2011 - November 2012
Cognitive Arts  June 2011 - August 2011
The App Orchard   February 2009 - August 2010
American Medical Association  May 1999 - August 2010
Manufacturers' News, Inc.   1988 - 1999

Skills
Blogging, Editing, Social Media, Research, Non-profits, Copywriting, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Web Development, Nonprofits, Program Management, Marketing, Proofreading, Microsoft Office, Writing, Copy Editing

Education
Northwestern University   2006 — 2012
Currently enrolled in Bachelor of Science in General Studies program, Sociology and Journalism, 4.0

Clemson University   2010 — 2010
Online course, Technical Writing for Industry, A

Columbia College Chicago   1987 — 1991
Completed two years toward Bachelor's degree, Science Journalism, 3.86

Experience
Jana Johnston Photography   October 2005 - Present
Freelance Writer   May 2005 - Present
United States Postal Service  May 2003 - Present
Freelance artist/Illustrator  January 1994 - Present
Private investigator  September 2001 - April 2004
Summit Properties,Inc.   September 1994 - January 2001
Ponderosa Special Education   August 1989 - June 1992

Skills
Government, Policy, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Supervisory Skills, Community Outreach, Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking, Team Building, Public Administration, Coaching, Project Management, Social Media, Project Planning, Security Clearance, Time Management, Federal Government, Administration, Emergency Management, Leadership Development, Negotiation, Nonprofits, Marketing, English, Logistics, Management, Consulting, Photography, Data Entry, Leadership, Training, Budgets

Education
University of Phoenix   2011 — 2015
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Cosumnes River College   2009 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Colfax High School   1989 — 1992
Diploma, General Studies

Folsom Lake College
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Experience
Sears Holdings Corporation  January 2015 - Present
Flat Pack Furniture   April 2013 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation  January 2014 - January 2015
Sears Holdings Corporation  November 2011 - December 2013
Freelance Writer   2002 - 2012
J Faye   June 2008 - December 2011
GrubHub.com  August 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Copywriting, SEO, Creative Writing, Blogging, Social Media, Editing, Journalism, Advertising, Content Strategy, SEO copywriting, Marketing, Video, Copy Editing, Strategy, Facebook, Web Analytics, Management

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1998 — 2003
BA, Creative Writing, 3.85

Experience
Various  September 2015 - Present
Scripps Networks Interactive  October 2014 - September 2015
Visible World  June 2014 - October 2014
Freelance Writer   January 2012 - February 2013
Taste Savant   April 2012 - October 2012
Nationals, Incorporated   June 2009 - January 2010
House of Blues  January 2008 - May 2008

Skills
Hiring and Recruitment, Event Planning, Operations Management, Client Relations, Editing and Research, Strong interpersonal..., Social Media, Staff training and..., Word, Excel,..., Blogging

Education
Coastal Carolina University   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Dual degrees in Communication and Musical Theater

Experience
Freelance Writer   October 1997 - Present
The InkLink Group, LLC   2010 - 2011
Sanky Perlowin Associates   October 1997 - June 2010
Oxford University Press  2003 - 2005

Skills
Publishing, Web Content, Books, Press Releases, Brochures, Editing, Copy Editing

Education
Hunter College   1986 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Experience
Freelance Writer   April 2001 - Present
The Daily Beast  July 2014 - July 2015
Thomson Reuters  December 2009 - May 2012
Stanford University  September 2008 - June 2009
Back to Iraq   September 2002 - March 2009
Spot-on.com   June 2007 - 2009
MediaQuest  January 2008 - August 2008
IraqSlogger.com   June 2007 - August 2008
Inside.com  October 2000 - April 2001
Columbia Graduate School of Journalism  2000 - 2001

Skills
Journalism, Storytelling, Blogging, Editorial, Editing, Newspapers, Books, Online Journalism, New Media, News Writing, Video, Photography, Social Media, Newspaper, Publishing, Publications, Magazines, Arabic, Multimedia, Breaking News, Freelance Writing, Broadcast, AP Style, Feature Articles, Content Strategy, Politics, Television, Web Content, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Investigative Reporting, Press Releases, Content Management, Broadcast Journalism, Business Journalism, Content Development, CMS, WordPress, Photoshop, Photo, Digital Photography, Media, Digital Media, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy Analysis, Microsoft Office, Windows, Mac, Travel Photography, Travel

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1996 — 1997
MS, Journalism

Stanford University   2008 — 2009
Fellowship, Knight Fellowship

University of Arkansas at Little Rock   1987 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism

Experience
Med-Sci-Clin Writing, LLC   November 2012 - Present
Freelance Writer   August 2007 - November 2012

Skills
Medical Writing, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Oncology, Cell Biology, Clinical Development, Cell, Cell Culture, Research, Molecular Biology

Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1997 — 2000
Fellowship, Cancer Biology

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine   1993 — 1997
Fellowship, Gastroenterology / Oncology

Cleveland State University   1986 — 1993
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Regulatory Biology

Experience
ico-D   June 2015 - Present
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montréal (World Trade Centre Montréal)   October 2014 - May 2015
Mission Design   2010 - July 2014
Freelance Writer   June 2009 - March 2010
International Council of Societies of Industrial Design   May 2006 - August 2006
CMS World Media   July 2000 - March 2005

Skills
Design Management, Design Thinking, Industrial Design, Concept Design, Sustainable Design, Product Design, Design Strategy, Rendering, Design Research, Sketching, Rhino, Strategic Design, Concept Development, 3D rendering, Furniture, Project Management, Travel Logistics, Trade Missions, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Photoshop, Graphic Design

Education
Université de Montréal   2005 — 2009
Bachelor, Industrial Design

Politecnico di Milano   2008 — 2008
Exchange Semester, Industrial Design

Concordia University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), International Business, With Honours

Vanier College   1995 — 1997
Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS/DEC), Pure and Applied Science Plus

Experience
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa   August 1997 - Present
Fulbright Scholar Program, Council for International Exchange of Scholars   August 2013 - June 2014
Freelance Writer   1988 - 1997
The Honolulu Advertiser  1980 - 1988

Skills
Publishing, Newspapers, Books, Research, Editing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Blogging, Press Releases, Social Media, Public Relations, Media Relations, AP Style, Social Networking, Public Speaking, News Writing, Newsletters, Facebook, Community Outreach

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1978 — 1979
MSJ, Journalism

The Colorado College   1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude, Political Science

Kailua High School   1971 — 1974

Experience
Freelance Writer   February 2015 - Present
LRN  July 2013 - January 2015
Institute for Religious, Politics and Culture at Washington College   May 2013 - August 2013
Earth Instititute   January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Editing, Leadership, Research, Writing, Publishing, Editorial, International Relations, Policy, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Proofreading, Social Media

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, American Studies, 3.8 GPA

Experience
Hersam Acorn Newspapers  July 2015 - Present
A Bloc of Writers   January 2015 - Present
Freelance Writer   March 2009 - Present
Prose Media  I create web content and copy for clients.Freelance ContributorWeston Magazine GroupJanuary 2014 - Present
Gayot Publications  October 2013 - March 2014

Skills
Journalism, Editing, Content Strategy, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Publishing, New Media, Marketing Copy, Brand Development, Writing, Editorial, Web Content, Copywriting, Publications, Storytelling, Magazines, Social Media, Performing Arts

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   1994 — 1998
BA, Anthropology, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

Spalding University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Nonfiction

North Carolina School for the Arts

Experience
Freelance writer   October 2012 - Present
Forest Gate Energy   March 2002 - October 2012

Skills
Research, Microsoft Word, English, Teaching, Time Management, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Team Management, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Editing, Event Management

Education
Concordia University   1982 — 1983
Grad. Dipl., Administration

McGill University   1978 — 1981
B.A., Sociology

Experience
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey  July 2015 - Present
New York City Council  April 2014 - July 2015
Eshleman & Associates   February 2012 - April 2014
NYC Office of the Mayor  January 2013 - August 2013
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner  December 2005 - August 2011
Homer News   August 2004 - November 2005
Freelance writer   January 2003 - July 2004
residential construction  June 1999 - July 2004

Skills
Policy Analysis, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, R, GIS, Journalism, Stata, Microsoft Excel, Econometrics, Qualitative Research, Leadership, Social Media, International..., Community Outreach, ArcGIS, Economic Development, Urban Planning, SPSS, Public Speaking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2012 — 2014
MPA, master of public administration urban policy, advanced statistics, quantitative analysis

University of Alaska Fairbanks   2008 — 2011
MS, economics

Harvard Extension School   2010 — 2010
Financial economics (course)

University of Pennsylvania   2009 — 2009
Mathematics (Calculus III)

University of Pittsburgh   1996 — 2001
BA, political science

Experience
First United Bank  March 2015 - Present
Full Riot Productions   January 2014 - Present
Veritex Communtiy Bank  April 2014 - February 2015
BB&T  February 2009 - April 2014
Freelance Writer   May 2009 - August 2010
Chase Bank  January 2005 - January 2009
Colonial Bank  2008 - 2009
Colonial Bank  2008 - 2009
Methodist Health System  2007 - 2009

Skills
Refinance, Mortgage Lending, Residential Mortgages, Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Underwriting, Jumbo Mortgage, Banking, Retail Banking, Manage Client..., Sales, Training, FHA, Small Business Lending, Consumer Lending, Loans, Construction Loans, Investment Properties, USDA, VA loans, Management, Lines Of Credit, Finance, Customer Service, Underwriting, Financial Services, Commercial Banking, Residential Homes, Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Home Equity Loans, Leadership, VA Loans, FHA financing, Home Equity Lines of...

Education
The University of Texas at Dallas   2005 — 2012
Business, Business

Texas A&M University-Commerce   2002 — 2005
Business

Jesuit College Preparatory School   1998 — 2001

Collin County Community College

St Peter and Paul!

Experience
Freelance Writer   October 2003 - Present
The Bonne Bell Company  2003 - 2011
The Bonne Bell Company  May 2002 - May 2003
The Bonne Bell Company  November 1999 - May 2002
The Bonne Bell Company  November 1998 - November 1999
The Bonne Bell Company  January 1998 - November 1998
Magic American Corporation   August 1995 - January 1998

Skills
Product Development, Copywriting, Trend Forecasting, Strategic Communications, Web Content, Web Project Management, Creative Writing, Product Management, Management, Competitive Analysis, SEO copywriting, Product Naming

Education
Cleveland State University   1997 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Kent State University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Bloomfield Architectural Support, llc   January 2015 - Present
Freelance Writer   September 2006 - Present
Denver Child Led Learning   July 2006 - Present
the Little Red Canoe   October 2012 - August 2013
Bloomfield Acupuncture   March 2007 - July 2012
Seven Mountain Creative Living Shop   October 2007 - August 2008
Community of Learners   1999 - 2001

Skills
Teaching, Research, Customer Service, Art, Graphic Design, WordPress, SketchUp, Blogging, Residential Design, Client Relations Skills, Youth Mentoring, IBC, Resume Writing, AutoCAD, Magazine Articles, Parent Mentor, Non-profit Leadership, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Fine Art, writing, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Sustainable Design

Education
Wheaton College (MA)   1992 — 1996
BA, Studio Art

Community College of Denver   2012 — 2013
Associate of Science (A.S.), Architectural Drafter

Fort Lewis College   1998 — 1999
Elementary Certification, Elementary Education and Teaching

Friends Seminary   1987 — 1992
High School

Experience
Accenture  August 2015 - Present
MetLife  August 2014 - July 2015
New York University  January 2011 - August 2014
Quinnipiac University  October 2006 - January 2011
Freelance Writer   2000 - 2010
ReadyMinds  1999 - 2009
Columbia University in the City of New York  1995 - 2003

Skills
Career Counseling, Teaching, Resume Writing, Career Development, Job Search Strategies, Cover Letters, Program Development, Interview Preparation, Social Media, Writing, Leadership, Staff Development, Higher Education, Journalism, Job Search

Education
Cornell University   1989 — 1993
BA, English

New York University   1994 — 1996
MA, Counseling

Experience
Freelance Writer   January 2005 - Present
Computer Divas   June 2004 - January 2012
Writers Research Group  May 2007 - December 2008
BoxOffice Magazine  January 2001 - January 2003
Mix Magazine  November 1997 - November 1999
Collector Communications   January 1997 - July 1997
Bourne Music Publishing   1989 - 1992

Skills
Web Content, Blogging, Press Releases, Editing, Copywriting, Newsletters, Photoshop, Flash, Public Relations, Manuscript Development, SEO copywriting, Email Marketing, WordPress, Feature Articles, Magazines, Editorial, Publishing, Publications, Publicity, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Online Research, Poetry, Published Author, Freelance Writing, Non-fiction, Conducting Interviews, SEO

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1978 — 1982

Experience
M. Smith & Associates   April 2009 - Present
BPRS   2000 - Present
Freelance Writer   June 1996 - Present
Green Festival-Chicago   2006 - 2013
ShoreBank  March 2004 - April 2009
Chicago International Film Festival  1998 - 2008
E. Morris Communications  1999 - 2004
Burrell Communications  1997 - 1999
McDonald's Corporation  May 1987 - September 1997

Skills
Event Management, Strategic Planning, Relationship Management, Message Development, Public Relations, Brand Architecture, Web Strategy, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Segmentation

Education
Roosevelt University   2008 — 2010
Master of Science, Integrated Marketing Communications

Christian Fenger Academy

Christian Fenger Academy

Columbia College Chicago
B.A., Communications

Experience
Indian River State College  August 2009 - Present
Freelance Writer   2003 - Present
Gorilla Magic Public Relations and Marketing   2008 - 2013
Big Brothers Big Sisters  2005 - August 2009
United Way of St. Lucie County   2002 - 2004

Skills
Community Outreach, Editing, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Press Releases, Newsletters, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Relations, Teaching, Social Networking, Event Planning, Copy Editing, Nonprofits, Social Media Marketing, Higher Education, Copywriting, Storytelling, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Research, Facebook, Marketing, Magazines, Publicity, Publishing, Newspapers, Publications, Event Management, Blogging, Creative Writing, Interviews, Proofreading, Television, Web Content, Strategic Communications, Video, Speech Writing, Feature Articles, News Writing, Editorial, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Content Development, Online Journalism, Brochures, Freelance Writing, Marketing Communications

Education
Concordia University-Portland   2012 — 2013
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Master of Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on e Learning and Technology Education

Ithaca College   1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Corporate & Media Writing

Southern New Hampshire University
Master's degree, Writing - Non-Fiction

Experience
WIKY 104.1 FM   August 2013 - August 2014
Freelance Writer   July 2012 - August 2013
Merlin Media  June 2011 - July 2012
WBBM   October 2006 - April 2011
KFNC   June 2005 - June 2006
KTRH   October 2000 - November 2004

Skills
Media Relations, Radio Broadcasting, Public Relations, Social Media, Editing, Radio, News Writing, Producing, Broadcast, Television, Press Releases, Journalism, Voice Over, Video Production, Radio Producing, Social Media Blogging, Broadcast Journalism, Digital Copywriting, Final Cut Pro, Blogging, Copywriting, Corporate Blogging, Storytelling, AP Style, Content Strategy, Web Content, Adobe Audition, Copy Editing

Education
Illinois State University   1994 — 1996
Bachelors of Science, Mass Communication/Media Studies

College of DuPage   1992 — 1994

Experience
Our Town Associates   May 1998 - Present
Jewish Link of New Jersey & Jewish Link of Bronx Connecticut and Westchester   December 2013 - Present
Freelance writer   2010 - Present
Self Employed  September 1985 - Present
The Jewish Standard   January 2008 - 2009
SimeGen.com   2000 - 2009
The Jewish Standard   January 2008 - December 2008
State of New Jersey  July 2007 - December 2007
Toad Hall   1993 - 1997
Gannett  January 1979 - June 1986

Skills
Feature Articles, Non-profits, Copywriting, Journalism, Media Relations, Creative Writing, Editing, Writing, Production Managment, Proposal Writing, Non-fiction, Storytelling, Freelance Writing, Teaching, Television, Screenwriting, Fiction, Magazines, Social Networking, Content Development, News Writing, Fact-checking, Technical Writing, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Government, Ghostwriting, Publications, Advertising, Published Author, Grant Writing, History, Teamwork, Newsletters, Publishing, New Media, Editorial, Web Content, Research, Speech Writing, Public Policy, Short Stories, Newspaper, Proofreading, Newspapers, AP Style, Online Journalism, Nonprofits, Photography, Investigative Reporting

Education
Nuts and Bolts of Film Production   1994 — 1995
Certificate, Cinematography and Film/Video Production

The New School   1981 — 1986
MA, Media Studies

St. Thomas Aquinas College   1970 — 1974
BSBA, Accounting

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons   1970 — 1971
not earned, Physical Therapy

Rockland Community College   1968 — 1970
AA, Science

Nanuet High School   1963 — 1968
High School and Regents Diploma - Special endorsement in scientific subjects

Experience
Freelance Writer   2012 - Present
NRDC  May 2009 - March 2012
National Geographic Society  March 2007 - March 2009
The Green Guide Institute   January 2003 - February 2007
The Green Guide Institute   May 2002 - December 2002
McKinsey & Company  March 2002 - May 2002
This Old House Ventures at Time Inc.  October 2000 - January 2002

Skills
Editing, Magazines, Writing, Copy Editing, Social Media, Editorial, Proofreading, Publications, Web Content, Storytelling, Publishing, Blogging, Journalism, News Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Content Development

Education
Scripps Howard Environmental Journalism Workshop   2003 — 2003
Certificate, Environmental Journalism

Columbia University in the City of New York   1996 — 2001
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing

The Australian National University   1993 — 1996
Master of Arts (M.A.), Cultural Anthropology

University of Washington   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cultural Anthropology, Magna cum laude

Experience
Freelance Writer   February 2013 - Present
Masthead Media Company   February 2013 - Present
Boardroom Inc.  October 2011 - February 2013
Seventeen Magazine  September 2010 - October 2011
Meredith  October 2007 - September 2010
Hearst Magazines  February 2007 - October 2007
Hearst Magazines  March 2006 - February 2007
Conde Nast  December 2005 - March 2006
Hearst Magazines  August 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Journalism, Editing, Fact-checking, Editorial, Copy Editing, Web Content, Publishing

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2005 — 2005
Columbia Publishing Course

Wake Forest University   2001 — 2005
BA, English

Walt Whitman High School   1997 — 2001

Experience
Freelance Writer   January 2000 - Present
Freelance Garden Writer   May 1990 - Present
Striped Pot travel magazine   2010 - 2014
Examiner.com  2008 - 2013
Clay County Women's Exchange   1990 - 2005
University of Missouri- Extension  1987 - 1998

Skills
Magazines, Blogging, Editing, Social Media, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Media Relations, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Photography, Press Releases, Publications, Editorial, Journalism, Facebook, News Writing, Marketing Communications, SEO, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Publicity, Content Management, Freelance Writing, Social Networking, Gardening, Publishing, Garden, Proofreading, Copywriting, Content Development, Newspapers, Travel Writing, Magazine Articles, Non-fiction, Books, Ghostwriting, Published Author, Content Strategy, Fact-checking, SEO copywriting, Content Writing, Book Reviews, Creative Non-fiction, Marketing Copy, AP Style, Fiction, Short Stories, Fiction Writing

Education
College of the Ozarks   1972 — 1977
BA, mass media, theatre

Tulsa East Central High School
High School, Commercial Art

Experience
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Real Estate   2009 - Present
Freelance Writer   2002 - Present
Klara Madlin Real Estate   2002 - 2006
Independiente Records   1996 - 1998

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   1992 — 1994
MFA, Writing

Rutgers University-New Brunswick   1988 — 1992
MA, English

Experience
Freelance Writer   December 2014 - May 2015
Film Producer   May 2014 - May 2015
Directing the Actors Assistant to Addrienne Weiss   September 2014 - December 2014
Blue Cross Blue Shield  February 2014 - May 2014
Anesthesia Film Productions   September 2013 - December 2013
TV Pilot   2012 - 2013
Lufthansa Airlines  September 2012 - November 2012
Center Light Health Services   December 2011 - September 2012
Columbia University  2012 - 2012
International Film Circuit   2012 - 2012

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Film Production, Film, Creative Writing, Producing, Storytelling, Advertising, Pitching Ideas, Choreography, Teaching, Social Networking, Public Relations, Charity, Feature Films, Radio, Screenwriting

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2011 — 2015
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Producing

Present Tense Dramatic Writing workshop   2010 — 2011

New York University   2008 — 2009
Filmmaking

School of Arts, Ukraine   2002 — 2007
Bachelor's and Master's degree, Choreography

Music School of M.D. Leontovich, Ukraine   1990 — 1998
Received degree in Classical Piano

Experience
BNPeacock   June 2007 - Present
Freelance Writer   June 2005 - Present
USDA Economic Research Service  December 1981 - December 1984

Skills
Writing, Editing, Books, Fiction, Novels, Book Reviewer, Fiction Writing, Published Author, Creative Writing, History, Blogging, Social Networking, Publishing, Non-fiction, Storytelling, Memoir, Editorial, News Writing, Short Stories, Book Reviews, Magazine Articles, Feature Articles, Web Content, Copy Editing, Publications, Manuscript, Proofreading, Poetry, Ebooks, Travel Writing, Creative Non-fiction, Fact-checking, Literature, Journalism, Content Development

Education
Clemson University   1978 — 1981
Master of Science (M.S.), Agricultural Economics

University of Kentucky   1974 — 1977
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and Affairs

Franklin & Marshall College   1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Experience
Dianne E. Butts, Screenwriter   June 2010 - Present
Dianne E. Butts   2007 - Present
Connections Press   March 2002 - Present
Dianne E. Butts   1989 - Present
Freelance Writer   1989 - Present
Pix-N-Pens Publishing   August 2012 - October 2014
Finding God Daily.com   October 2011 - January 2013
ThinkingAboutSuicide.com   October 2011 - January 2013
The Christian Pulse.com   October 2009 - December 2012
TheChristianPulse.com   2009 - December 2012

Skills
Blogging, Non-fiction, Freelance Writing, Published Author, Publishing, Storytelling, Magazines, Photography, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Fiction, Books, Writing, Ghostwriting, Fiction Writing, Public Speaking, Editing, Journalism, Media Relations, Press Releases, Novels, Magazine Articles, Publications, Proofreading, Web Content, Creative Writer, Short Stories, News Writing, Feature Articles, Content Writing, Ebooks, Newsletters, Literature, Memoir, Publicity, Book Reviews, Film, Copywriting, Editorial

Education
Act One Program   2010 — 2010
Screenwriting

Colorado Mountain College   1984 — 1985
general

Experience
Freelance Copyeditor and Proofreader   June 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer   November 2012 - Present
Simon and Schuster  June 2013 - Present
Palgrave Macmillan  February 2013 - June 2013
Palgrave Macmillan  October 2011 - January 2013
Palgrave Macmillan  June 2010 - October 2011
Columbia University  October 2008 - May 2010
Publishers Weekly  April 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Copy Editing, Proofreading, Books, Freelance Writing, Creative Writing, Editorial, Publishing, Microsoft Office, Editing, Blogging, Fiction, Copywriting, Magazines, Ebooks, Electronic Copy Editing, Copyediting, Electronic Copyediting, E-books

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2008 — 2011
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

University of California, Irvine   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English

Experience
Leinenkugel Brewing Co   October 2014 - Present
Freelance writer   January 2005 - Present
the potting shed garden & gifts   August 2005 - March 2014

Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Public Relations, Sales, Social Networking, Management, garden designer, garden writer, Container Gardens, floral designer, Retail

Education
College of Lake County   1977 — 1978
Ornamental Horticulture

Experience
Freelance Writer   2003 - Present
Professional Singer  2001 - Present
Mentzingen Feststpiele   2009 - 2009
Styriarte Graz Festival   2009 - 2009
Norseman School   2008 - 2009
Opera Cleveland  2007 - 2007
The Sterling Hall School  2005 - 2006
Arnold Schoenberg Chor Vienna   2004 - 2005
Salzburger Bachchor   2004 - 2005
Chor von St. Augustin-Hofburg, Vienna   2003 - 2005

Education
Cleveland Institute of Music   2006 — 2008
Master of Music, Voice and Opera

Konservatorium der Stadt Wien   2003 — 2005
Performance Certificate, Voice and Opera

University of Toronto   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Music-Voice Performance, Voice Performance

Experience
WPI Daily Herd   August 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   March 2013 - Present
Worcester Polytechnic Institute  September 2012 - December 2012
Center for University, School, and Community Partnerships (CUSP)   September 2011 - September 2012
World Society for the Protection of Animals  January 2009 - September 2011
World Society for the Protection of Animals  August 2007 - December 2008
World Society for the Protection of Animals  December 2005 - July 2007

Skills
Fundraising, Direct Marketing, Online Communications, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Research, Copy Editing, Grant Writing, Document Design, Public Relations, Social Media, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Business Writing, Drupal, WordPress, Editing, Marketing

Education
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Professional Writing

Clark University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Education

Experience
Freelance Writer   January 2003 - Present

Skills
Journalism, Writing, Editing, Press Releases, Media Relations, Social Media, Publicity, Web Content, Television, Feature Articles, Screenwriting, Creative Writing, AP Style, Newspapers, Event Management, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Photography, Internal Communications, Speech Writing, Interviews, Fiction Writing, Entertainment Writing, Media Entertainment, Pitch Letters, Theatre

Education
Columbia College Chicago
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Creative Writing, Photography

Experience
freelance writer   May 2013 - Present
self-employed  January 2013 - Present
Private piano instructor  1992 - Present
Lewistown News Argus   September 2004 - January 2013
Colorado State University  1995 - 2004

Skills
Headline Writing, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Fact-checking, Storytelling, Feature Articles, News Writing, Journalism, Editorial, Investigative Reporting, Web Content, Publications, AP Style, Music, Photography, Music Theory, Creative Writing, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Keyboards, Teaching, Poetry, Proofreading, Music History

Education
Concordia College   1975 — 1977
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Colorado State University   1992 — 1995
Music Pedagogy

Concordia College   1975 — 1977
BA, Psychology

Seattle Pacific University   1974 — 1975
Social Sciences

Experience
Freelance Writer   Director of Test PrepGreenwich Education Group2014 - 2014

Skills
Creative Writing, Poetry, Playwriting, Editing, Theatre

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2008 — 2011
MFA, Theatre Studies

Experience
Article-3   February 2014 - Present
Progressive Populist   May 2008 - Present
Gale, part of Cengage Learning  September 2006 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2000 - Present
HealthScout   January 1999 - March 2001
New York University Hospitals Center   January 1971 - December 1999

Skills
Publications, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Web Content, Content Development, Editorial, Editing, Newsletters, Copywriting, Content Strategy, Research, Healthcare, Blogging, Text Editing, Public Relations, Lifesciences, Medical Education, Journalism, Online Publishing, Advertising, Social Media, Manuscript, Fiction, Medicine, Creative Writing, Medical Writing, Newspaper, Public Speaking, Content Writing, Academic Publishing

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
BS, Pharmacy

University of Michigan
PharmD, Pharmacy

Experience
Rodale Inc.  March 2014 - Present
SB Nation  October 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   June 2010 - Present
New Jersey-New York Track Club   June 2009 - Present
Mic  January 2013 - April 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking

Education
Georgetown University   2008 — 2010
Master's degree, Journalism

Columbia University in the City of New York   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Creative Writing and Sociology

Experience
Georgia State University  August 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer   2011 - Present
Turning Sun   August 2012 - August 2013
Fulton County Schools  August 2001 - May 2006

Skills
Blogging, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Teaching, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Management, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Editing, Research, Event Planning

Education
Georgia State University   2013 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Language and Literacy Education

University of Florida   1999 — 2001
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Secondary Education and Teaching, 4.0

Clemson University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
Frontline Association Management   August 2015 - Present
Freelance Writer   July 2010 - Present
Memorial Medical Center  June 2013 - February 2015
Springfield Clinic  April 2010 - June 2013
Illinois Times  July 2009 - April 2010
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.   June 2007 - July 2009

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Sacred Heart-Griffin
High School