Experience
Self Employed Writer 

Skills
Employee Training, Marketing Communications, Elder Care, Internal Communications, Marketing, Training, Advertising, Blogging, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Customer Service, Editing, Photography, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Publishing, Social Media, Social Networking, Television, Writing

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism

Experience
Paste Magazine  December 2014 - Present
Self-employed writer   1997 - Present
Southern Living Magazine  2011 - 2012
Southern Living Magazine  2011 - 2012

Skills
Journalism, Blogging, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Editing, Magazines

Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts (BA); Masters of Arts (MA), Communication and Media Studies; Journalism

Experience
Self Employed Writer  January 2003 - Present
Gage  November 2014 - September 2015
Episcopal Church in Minnesota  September 2012 - February 2014
Campbell Mithun  September 2007 - July 2012
Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches  July 2000 - August 2007
Advanced Respiratory  November 1999 - July 2000
Minnesota State Bar Association  September 1994 - November 1999
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities  September 1996 - June 1999

Skills
Copywriting, SEO, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Digital Marketing, Internal Communications, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Blogging, Online Advertising, Speculative Fiction, Editing, Integrated Marketing, Creative Writing, Facebook, Publishing, Marketing, Written & Oral..., Storytelling, Strategy, Conferences, Public Speaking, Content Strategy, Newsletters, Web Content, Advertising, Writing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1997 — 1999
MFA, Creative Writing: Fiction

The New School   1988 — 1992
BA, Writing and Women's Studies

Experience
Linda Viviane Lester   March 2013 - Present
Self-employed writer   1994 - Present
Children's Oasis School   July 1985 - July 1994

Skills
Novels, Fiction, Fiction Writing, Short Stories, Poetry, Non-fiction, Blogging, Publishing, Ebooks, Published Author, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Online Publishing, Books, Editorial, Ghostwriting, Manuscript

Education
UNLV   1978 — 1993
Master of Arts (MA), Psychology

Wings Seminars

Experience
Santa Barbara International Film Festival  July 2006 - Present
Self Employed Writer  February 1999 - Present
Santa Barbara County Education Office  January 2006 - September 2006
Work Training Programs (Now Pathpoint)   January 1995 - February 2006

Skills
Production, Writing,...

Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor's degree, Sociology

Experience
Self-Employed Writer   January 2008 - Present
Writer  2008 - Present

Skills
Memoir, Blogging, Travel Writing, Storytelling, Creative Non-fiction, Creative Writing, Creative Fiction

Education
Lighthouse Writers Workshop   2008 — 2012

University of Houston   1974 — 1979
Master of Architecture

Stephen F. Austin State University   1972 — 1973
Bachelor of Fine Arts

United States Army   1968 — 1971
Honorable Discharge

University of North Texas   1965 — 1968
None

Experience
Self-employed writer   January 2010 - Present
Baha'i Publishing   2010 - Present
We/Or/Me   2002 - Present

Skills
Copy Editing, Proofreading, Stylistic Editing, Indexing, Writing, Music Creation, Composition

Education
University College Dublin   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature and Sociology

Experience
Self-employed writer   November 2012 - Present
HIMSS Media  October 2010 - November 2012
GS&F Advertising   October 1996 - April 2010

Skills
Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Creative Strategy, Web Content, Blogging, Brand Development, Journalism, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Healthcare, Magazines, Feature Articles, Radio, Publications, Marketing, WordPress, Creative Writing, Creative Direction, Publishing, Brochures, Direct Marketing, Digital Media, New Media, Content Strategy, Content Development, Press Releases, Content Management, Newsletters, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Copy Editing

Education
Southern Methodist University

Experience
Sheila King Publc Relations   2010 - Present
Self-employed Writer   July 1988 - Present
City of Chicago Office of Work Force Development   December 2006 - December 2008
Illinois Office of Lt. Governor   December 2005 - July 2006
Loyola University Chicago  July 2002 - December 2005

Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Energy

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Journalism

Experience
Self-Employed Writer   January 2008 - Present
CFS Mortgage, Inc.   September 2007 - November 2008
SunTrust Mortgage  June 1994 - August 2003
Union Planters Bank  June 1999 - April 2001

Skills
Mortgage, Credit, Mortgage Lending, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Mortgage Industry, Budgeting, Coaching, Budgets, First Time Home Buyers, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Investments, Mortgage Banking, Strategic Planning, Refinance, Residential Mortgages, FHA, Loan Origination, Finance, Loans, USDA, Banking, Investment Properties, Small Business Lending, Insurance, Credit Analysis, Small Business, REO, Selling, Referrals, Real Estate Transactions, Sales, Foreclosures, Residential Homes, VA loans, Short Sales, Investors

Education
FDIC, Birmingham, AL   2008 — 2008
Certified Teacher, Money Smart Program

Institute for Consumer Financial Education   2003 — 2004
Certified Credit Report Reviewer, Credit reports

University of North Alabama   1973 — 1974
General

Experience
Self-employed writer   January 2010 - Present
Poway Unified/Jamul School District   August 2000 - August 2009
Campbell Union/Poway School Districts   August 1996 - August 2004

Skills
Non-fiction, Books

Education
Santa Clara University

Experience
Self-employed writer   1976 - Present
N.B   January 1983 - January 1985
NB Chapbooks   January 1977 - January 1980
UNB Library   January 1974 - January 1976
Minto High School   January 1971 - January 1972

Skills
Non-fiction, Fiction, Film, Novels, Fiction Writing, Freelance Writing, Published Author, Book Reviews, Books, Ghostwriting, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Short Stories, Poetry, Magazine Articles, Manuscript, Editing, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Proofreading

Education
University of New Brunswick
BA, English Literature UNB

University of New Brunswick   1968 — 1971
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

Experience
Self-employed writer   July 2008 - Present
US Postal Service  1970 - 2000
US Army  1967 - 1970

Skills
Blogging, Writing, Editing, Publishing, Books, Teaching, Fiction Writing, Non-fiction, Fiction, Novels, Published Author, Short Stories, Creative Writing, Freelance Writing, Ebooks, Proofreading, Book Reviews, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Web Content, Ghostwriting, Magazines, Content Strategy, Poetry, Science Fiction, Creative Writer, Manuscript, Content Development, Memoir, Journalism, Press Releases, Publications, Copywriting, Magazine Articles, Feature Articles, Content Writing, Newsletters, Editorial, Social Networking, Literature, History, Creative Non-fiction, Publicity, Newspapers, Text Editing, Online Publishing, Technical Writing, Speech Writing, AP Style, Teaching Writing

Education
The University of Memphis   1971 — 1974

Experience
Self-employed writer   June 2000 - Present
University of Nebraska-Lincoln  1995 - 2000
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  1980 - 1995
Ohio State University  1978 - 1979

Skills
Blogging, Social Media, Non-fiction, Storytelling, Memoir, Creative Non-fiction, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Teaching, Publishing, Creative Writer, Books, Published Author, History, Research, Book Reviews, Literature, Creative Writing, Ebooks, Publications, Proofreading, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Manuscript, Technical Writing, Newsletters, Magazines, Editorial, Speech Writing, Travel Writing, Copywriting, Press Releases, Manuscript Development, Marketing Copy, Text Editing, College Teaching, Grant Writing, Writing

Education
The Ohio State University   1969 — 1971
Ph. D.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M. S.

Experience
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission  November 2006 - Present
Self-employed writer   May 1997 - Present
ESPN  December 2004 - November 2006
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette  January 2001 - January 2005

Skills
Freelance Writing, Outdoor Photography, Media Relations, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Nature Photography, Magazines, Editing, Published Author, Blogging, Storytelling, News Writing, Editorial, AP Style, Journalism, Web Content, Online Journalism, Copywriting, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Travel Writing, New Media, Photography, Strategic Communications, Video, Video Editing, Radio, Sports Writing, Video Production, Television, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Experience
Self-employed writer   December 2006 - Present

Education
University of Idaho
B.S., Psychology

Experience
Self-Employed Writer   May 2007 - Present
Lowe's Home Improvement, Jacksonville, FL   January 2014 - Present
Stein Mart Inc., Corporate Office   1993 - 2007
Baptist/St.Vincent’s Health System, Central Office   May 1999 - December 1999
Southeast-Atlantic Beverage, Corporate Office   June 1998 - January 1999

Skills
System Monitoring, IBM AS/400, IBM iSeries, Backup & Restore, Help Desk Support, IT Operations, IT Solutions, Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Computer Network..., Server Support, Website Promotion, SEO, Image Manipulation, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Windows, Wordpress, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SQL Server, OS/400, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Google Webmaster Tools, Website Development, Web Design, Writing, Creative Writing, Creative Writer, Research, Illustration, Software Installation, Upgrades, Articles

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration

Gaston Community College   1983 — 1986
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Additional Training

Experience
self employed writer  1971 - Present
Air 2000, Gatwick and Manchester   1986 - 1995
Air Europe   1982 - 1986
Dan-Air London   January 1974 - January 1982

Skills
Research and writing, Charter, Airlines, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Aircraft, Airports, Program Management, Nonprofits, Management, Negotiation, Event Management

Education
Polytechnic of Central London, now the University of Westminster   1972 — 1973
Master’s Degree, Transportation Planning and Management

Trinity College Dublin   1966 — 1970
Bachelor’s Degree

Experience
self-employed writer   November 2001 - Present
Red Robin  January 2012 - November 2012
Southland Transportation Ltd  August 2011 - December 2011
Crowfoot Vision Centre   June 2008 - March 2010
Gulf Square Optometry   August 2006 - June 2008

Skills
Computer-savvy, blogging, Book Writing, Parenting, Cooking, Baking, Blogging, Storytelling, Short Stories, Creative Writing, Novels, Published Author, Fiction, Freelance Writing, Non-fiction

Education
Brocklehurst Secondary School   2001 — 2005
High School Diploma

The University of Calgary

Experience
Self-employed writer   August 2011 - Present
Ernst & Young  April 1996 - July 2011
Cornet, Ltd.   September 1991 - September 1995

Skills
Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Copy Editing, Technical Writing, Content Management, Corporate Communications, Web Content Management, Creative Writing, Newsletters, Web Content, Strategic Communications, Copywriting, Social Media, Proofreading, Writing, Project Management, Editing, Email Marketing, Crisis Communications, Publications, Communications Planning, Content Development, Storytelling, Editorial, Publishing, Speech Writing, Communication Training, Publicity, Journalism, Press Releases, Magazines, Interviews

Education
Tufts University   1974 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
Self employed writer  January 1999 - Present

Skills
Press Releases, Storytelling, Social Networking, Copy Editing, Blogging, Books, Proofreading, Journalism, Public Speaking, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Creative Writing, Editing, Non-fiction, Publishing, Publications, Published Author

Education
Trinity College-Hartford   1971 — 1977
M.A., English

Syracuse University   1966 — 1970
B.A., Liberal Studies

Experience
inScience Communications, Springer Healthcare   January 2010 - Present
Jack Frost Big Boulder Ski Resort (Peak Resorts)   2009 - Present
Self-employed writer   April 2008 - December 2009
Nexus Communications, Inc.   May 2004 - April 2008
Adis International  October 1996 - March 1998
SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals  October 1992 - October 1996
Poison Control Center   November 1990 - October 1993

Skills
Medical Writing, Medical Education, CME, Publication Planning, Pets, Advisory Boards, Publications, Manuscript, Medical Communications, Pharmaceutical Industry, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology

Education
Temple University   1981 — 1986
BS, Pharmacy

Experience
Self-employed writer   June 2009 - Present

Skills
Script Reading, Editing, Team Motivator

Education
Seton Hall University   1979 — 1981
B.A., English

Experience
Condé Nast  August 2013 - Present
Self-employed Writer   March 2011 - Present
Modern Luxury  January 2012 - July 2013
Makeover Solutions, Inc.   October 2010 - January 2012
Hearst Magazines  June 2010 - September 2010
Modern Luxury  February 2010 - August 2010
Mike Sager, ASME Award-Winning Journalist and Author   January 2010 - May 2010
San Diego Magazine  September 2009 - January 2010
The Daily Aztec  June 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Social Media, WordPress, InDesign, Editing, Magazines, Digital Media, Content Strategy, Digital Video, Sponsored Content, New Media, Final Cut Pro, Google Analytics, Blogging, Fashion, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Newspapers, OS X, Flash, HTML, Microsoft Office, Journalism, CMS, Digital Strategy, Editorial, Publishing

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   2007 — 2010
B.A., Journalism, Comparative Politics

Leigh High School

Experience
Self-employed writer   May 2006 - Present
Reel Media International   August 1997 - Present
Reel Movies International   August 1982 - August 1997
Moore Tours & The Travel Hut   April 1968 - April 1982
U.S. Army   August 1965 - August 1967

Skills
Metaphysics, Teaching, Magazines, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Spirituality, Blogging, Screenwriting, Editorial, Public Speaking, Publishing, Published Author, Books, Social Networking, Editing, Newsletters, Research, Social Media, Fiction, Press Releases, Poetry, Journalism, Freelance Writing, Copy Editing, Content Development, Copywriting, Digital Media, Web Content, Proofreading, Content Strategy, New Media, Public Relations, Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Broadcast, Novels, Ghostwriting, Technical Writing, Motivational Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Television, Feature Articles, Nonprofits, Publications, Ebooks, Online Publishing, Magazine Articles, Creative Writer, Publicity

Education
Texas Christian University   1961 — 1965
BBA, Finance

North Little Rock High School
Graduated, College Prep

Experience
Jack Conway & Co., Inc.   May 2014 - Present
Self - Employed Writer  2004 - Present
Jack Conway Realtor & Co   July 2009 - May 2014
The Foxboro Company  January 1978 - January 1980

Skills
Type 90 words per minute, Creative Writing, Coaching in sales, Senior specialist in..., Work Simplification, Team Management, Sales Process, Proposal Writing, Resume Writing, Office Administration, Books, Business, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Editorial, Foreclosures, iPhone, Internet, Journalism, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, Newsletters, Organization, Pricing, Recruiting, Problem Solving, Relocation, Real Estate, Fact Finding, Sales, REO, Short Sales, Residential Homes, Selling, Single Family Homes, Investment Properties, First Time Home Buyers, Fundraising, Sales Management..., Training, Seniors, Buyers, Listings, Property, Real Estate Transactions, Buyer Representation, Condos, Sellers

Education
Stonehill College
bachelors, Psychology

Experience
Rock104.com  August 2011 - Present
Rock104.com  August 2011 - Present
Self-employed writer   September 2010 - Present
INsite Magazine  August 2010 - Present
INsite Magazine  August 2010 - Present
Silent Charm   March 2014 - June 2014
New York Times Regional Media Group  October 2012 - February 2013
INsite Magazine  September 2010 - December 2012

Skills
Journalism, Ap Style, Blogging, Editing, Magazines, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Newspaper, News Writing, Storytelling, Press Releases, Editorial, Proofreading, Copywriting, AP Style, Web Content, Publications, Freelance Writing, Online Journalism, Newspapers, Newsletters

Education
University of Florida   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism

Santa Fe College   2007 — 2009
AA, Journalism

Windham High School   1978 — 1982
High school diploma

Experience
Self-employed writer   November 2001 - Present
Freelance Court Reporter  September 1981 - August 1999
Vanderbilt University Medical Center  1975 - 1981

Skills
Non-fiction, Writing, Editing, Magazines, Books, Publications, Research, Newsletters, Publishing, Blogging, Creative Writing, Social Media, Ghostwriting, Freelance Writing, Memoir, Book Reviews, Literature, Copywriting, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Fiction, Short Stories

Education
Tennessee State University   1980 — 1981
Court Reporting, Legal

Experience
Lone Star College  2011 - Present
Self-Employed Writer   1995 - Present
Slf Employed Coach   1999 - 2013
Various Companies  1985 - 2006

Skills
Blogging, Short Stories, Fiction Writing, Fiction, Books, Editing, Published Author, Novels, Creative Writing, Teaching, Copywriting, Technical Writing, Storytelling, Public Speaking

Education
Seton Hill University   2008 — 2011
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Popular Fiction

United Centers for Spiritual Living   2008 — 2010
R.Sc.P.

Colorado Women's College at the University of Denver
Bachelor's degree, Business Management and English

Experience
Self employed writer  April 1980 - Present

Skills
Editing, Storytelling, Blogging, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Social Media, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Research, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Social Networking, Event Management, Event Planning, Teaching, Philanthropy, Technical Writing, Non-profits, Books, Fiction, Non-fiction, Volunteer Management, Writing, Book Reviews, Community Outreach, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Newsletters, Journalism

Education
Universitaet Tuebingen   1978 — 1979
Junior Year Abroad, Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Tufts University   1976 — 1979
B.A., German Stufdies

Experience
Activision  June 2012 - Present
Self Employed Writer  2010 - Present
THQ  March 2010 - March 2012
Toms-Price Furniture   2001 - 2003
Whittman-Hart / marchFIRST  2000 - 2001
Whittman-Hart  1993 - 2000
Petite Sophisticate  1991 - 1993
LaSalle Partners  1990 - 1991
Hotel Bel Air  1985 - 1990

Skills
Social Media, Management, Books, Publishing, Project Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Video Games, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Social Networking, Product Management, Account Management, Training, Editing, Quality Assurance, Sales

Education
University of Idaho   1981 — 1985
B.F.A., Theatre Arts

Burley High School   1978 — 1981

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
Writers Guild of America  1987 - Present
Self Employed Writer  August 1982 - Present
Strategic Philanthropy   March 2006 - January 2012
Arts4Peace   October 1996 - July 2002
Self-employed  September 1985 - July 2001
Warren Productions   July 1984 - July 1999
CBS  February 1981 - September 1982
American Cinema   May 1976 - January 1981

Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Writing, Nonprofits, Social Media, Community Outreach, Editing, Advertising, Event Planning, Divergent Thinking

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1965 — 1968
BA, History, English

University of South Carolina-Columbia   1962 — 1965
English, History, Journalism

Experience
Self-employed writer   January 2013 - Present
Maine Adoption Placement Service   July 2004 - November 2008
Kitchen Etc  January 1999 - July 2004

Skills
Fiction, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Short Stories, Blogging, Published Author, Publishing, Books, Grammar, Marketing Copy, Press Releases, Content Development, Fiction Writing, Storytelling, Proofreading, Publications, Editorial, Literature, Book Reviews, Novels, Freelance Writing, Feature Articles, Ebooks, Creative Writer, Text Editing, Fact-checking, Online Publishing, Web Editing, Content Management, Blogger, Copywriting, Publicity, Manuscript, Writing Contests

Education
Massachusetts College of Art
Painting

Simmons College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Art

Experience
Aflac  November 2011 - Present
Self-employed Writer   November 2011 - Present
LaCour Incorporated   July 2006 - November 2011
Global Atlanta  March 2004 - April 2005
Greenwood Publishing   August 1992 - February 2003

Skills
Building Community..., Healthcare Consulting, Journalism, Business Management, Business Analysis, Creative Writing, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-term Care, Insurance, Whole Life, Fixed Annuities, Employee Benefits, Commercial Insurance, Critical Illness, Claim, Medicare

Education
University of California, Santa Cruz   1980 — 1983
B.A., Literature / Creative Writing

University of West Georgia   1974 — 1975
Literature

Experience
Self-employed Writer   January 1994 - Present

Education
Troy State University   1988 — 1990
Master's degree, Secondary Education and Teaching

Experience
self employed freelancer  January 1988 - Present
self employed writer  1986 - 2011

Skills
Blogging, Editorial, Writing, Magazines, Freelance Writing, Journalism, Publications, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Publishing, Web Content, Content Development, Books, Non-fiction, Fact-checking, Storytelling, Magazine Articles, AP Style, Online Journalism, Content Strategy

Education
University of Colorado at Boulder   1981 — 1985
BS, Journalism and Mass Communications

Experience
Beachbody  February 2015 - Present
evolation yoga  April 2012 - Present
Feel, Deal, & Heal   2012 - Present
Self-employed writer   April 2011 - Present
Buffalo Rising  March 2011 - Present
RTTNews  September 2009 - March 2011
The Buffalo News  May 2009 - October 2009
Atlanta Magazine  September 2008 - December 2008
Prometheus Books Inc.   February 2008 - April 2008
Buffalo News  February 2003 - November 2005

Skills
Blogging, Yoga, Grief, Writing, Creative Nonfiction..., Serving Others, Inspiring People, Holistic Health, Mental Health, Wellness, Books, Teaching, Creative Writing

Education
Evolation Yoga   2012 — 2012
Certified Yoga Instructor, Yoga

State University of New York College at Buffalo   2004 — 2008
English, English, Writing

Experience
ShapeShifters Personal Training   August 2005 - Present
Self-Employed Writer   April 2003 - Present
Avila Bay Athletic Club  October 2013 - December 2014
Compass Health and Wellness   2013 - 2014
Smiling Dog Yoga   2013 - 2014
Missoula Youth Homes   September 2000 - February 2003
JET Program  July 1999 - July 2000

Skills
NSCA-CPT, RYT, Cpr Certified, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Fitness, Higher Education, Wellness, Nutrition, Healthcare, Event Planning, Lifestyle, Teaching, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Wellness Coaching, Yoga, Coaching, Personal Training, Editing, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Training, Newsletters, Customer Service, Small Business, Team Building, Published Author, Stress Management, Personal Development, Event Management, Strength Training, Fitness Training, Wellbeing, Dance, Social Networking, Blogging, Leadership, Social Media, CPR Certified, Yoga Instruction, Writing, Microsoft Office, Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Athletics

Education
The University of Montana   1996 — 1999
BA, French-Linguitics, Japanese

Experience
New Jersey State Library  November 2013 - Present
Self Employed Writer  January 2013 - Present
Department of Community Affairs  July 2010 - November 2013
Pulp Tone   January 2009 - December 2012
Multiple Publishers  1997 - 2012
Home News Tribune/Courier News   January 2008 - May 2009
Home News Tribune  2006 - May 2009
Home News Tribune / Courier News   2006 - 2007
Blinding Force Productions/Episodes from the Zero Hour!   1997 - 2007
Tom Doherty Associates, Inc (TOR Books)   2004 - 2006

Skills
Layout, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Web Design, Adobe Acrobat, Creative Direction, Brochures, Illustrator, Art, Social Media Integration, Graphic Design, Wordpress, Photoshop, Screenwriting, Corporate Branding, Color Correction, Concept Development, Photography, Environmental Graphics, Advertising, Graphics, Posters, Magazines, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Image Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Office 365, Livecycle, RoboHelp, Blogger, Print Production Process, PDF Fillable Forms, Informational Graphics, Google Maps, Branding & Identity, Task Force Management, Advertisement Design, Workflow Management, Website Updating, Website Development, Project Coordination, Comic Books, BFA, Social Media, Book Covers, Pre-press, Digital Map Maker

Education
The College of New Jersey   2000 — 2003
BFA, Graphic Design

Middlesex County College   1997 — 2000
AAS, Marketing Art and Design

Experience
SC Dharma Center   2006 - Present
Self-employed writer   June 2004 - Present
Midlands Technical College  April 1977 - May 2015
Midlands Technical College  June 1984 - May 2004

Skills
Teaching, Editing, Higher Education, Blogging, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Non-profits, Creative Writing, Research, Copy Editing, University Teaching, Curriculum Development, Tutoring, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Report Writing, ESL, Fiction, International Relations, Books, Politics, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Journalism, Novels, Fundraising, Newsletters, Literature, Policy Analysis, Proposal Writing, Social Media, Curriculum Design, Short Stories, Public Policy, Press Releases, Copywriting, Feature Articles, Publications, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Foreign Languages, Web Content, Ghostwriting, Facebook, Social Networking, Storytelling, Community Development, AP Style

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   1983 — 1991
PhD, Linguistics

University of South Carolina-Columbia   1963 — 1979
Master’s Degree, English Literature/Letters

University of California, Berkeley   1966 — 1967

University of South Carolina-Columbia   1961 — 1963
Bachelor’s Degree, English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
LIM College  August 2010 - Present
Rizzoli Publishing   June 2014 - Present
Self-employed writer   2008 - Present
Frontier Psychiatrist   April 2010 - December 2014
Marymount Manhattan College  September 2012 - December 2013
Pace University  September 2010 - December 2010
Trevor Day School  2003 - 2008
Concord Monitor  2000 - 2002

Skills
Fiction Writing, Book Reviews, Music Reviews, Teaching, Literature, Nonfiction Writing, Tutoring, Editing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Non-fiction, Publishing, WordPress, Music, Storytelling, Journalism, Publications, Feature Articles, Freelance Writing, Newspapers, Fiction, Editorial, Social Media, Creative Writing, Books, Blogging

Education
Yale University   1993 — 1997
BA, English

New School University   2002 — 2004
MFA, Fiction Writing

Experience
Brown & Brown Insurance  June 2015 - Present
Common Ground Band   January 2012 - Present
Hatherleigh Press  March 2010 - Present
Twin Trinity Media   October 2009 - Present
Self-employed Writer   January 2008 - Present
Yahoo!  January 2008 - Present
Hatherleigh Press  July 2013 - January 2014
AFStriper   June 2009 - December 2011
Bright Hub  June 2009 - November 2011
Demand Studios  2008 - November 2011

Skills
Non-fiction, Books, Poetry, Fiction, Short Stories, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Freelance Writing, Writing, Blogging, Web Content, Technical Writing, Newsletters, Social Media, Stories, Research, Wordpress, Teaching, Word, Microsoft Office, English, Microsoft Word, Publishing, WordPress, Journalism, Editing, Ghostwriting, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Published Author, Content Writing, Magazine Articles, Copywriting, Editorial, Publications, Content Development, SEO copywriting, Magazines, Online Publishing, Content Management, Facebook, Newspapers, Content Strategy, Social Networking, Book Reviews, News Writing, Publicity, Articles

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1997 — 2000
Bachelors of Science, Education, Training and Development

Community College of the Air Force   1997 — 1999
Associate in Applied Science, Logistics

Experience
Independent Performance Artist   2010 - Present
Self-Employed Writer   1999 - 2012

Skills
Piano, vocals, flute,...

Education
University of California, Berkeley
M.A., English

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A., English

Experience
Technology Therapy Group  April 2015 - Present
MostBest   November 2014 - April 2015
Self-Employed Writer   January 2009 - March 2015
bostonightlife.com   July 2013 - February 2015
The Tap House   May 2013 - May 2014
Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant  May 2011 - May 2013
Fingerlakes Entertainment   May 2011 - May 2013
Surf For the Cause   May 2010 - September 2010
Claim Shack   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
DJ, Music Production, Music, Entertainment, Music Industry, Facebook, Live Events, Social Media Marketing, Writing, SEO, Public Speaking

Education
Syracuse University   2008 — 2013
English and Psychology

Tabor Academy   2004 — 2008
High School

Experience
SierraTherm Production Furnaces (Schmid Group Company)   May 2011 - Present
self-employed writer   January 2011 - May 2011
Diversey, Inc.   February 1999 - December 2010
Emu/Ensoniq   August 1997 - February 1999
Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems  1995 - 1997
Threshold Enterprises  1989 - 1995

Skills
Writing, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Technical Writing, InDesign, Social Media, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Research, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Copywriting, Excel, HTML, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Customer Service, Windows, Event Planning, Graphic Design, Blogging, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Training, Trade Shows, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Team Building, Coaching, Constant Contact, Content Management, Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Technical Documentation, Program Management, PowerPoint, Product Development, Email Marketing, Social Networking

Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A.

West Valley College

Experience
The Southern Illinoisan  July 2014 - Present
Self-Employed Writer   June 2011 - Present
Wilmington StarNews & Halifax Media   March 2013 - July 2014
HopeLine, Inc.   2013 - 2014
Shawnee Alliance   November 2012 - February 2013
Mississippi Division of Medicaid  June 2011 - August 2012
The Clarion-Ledger  December 2009 - June 2011
College of Charleston  January 2008 - December 2009
Charleston Regional Business Journal  June 2007 - December 2009
The Journal Star   June 2004 - June 2007

Skills
Journalism, Business Journalism, Associated Press style, State Politics, Municipal Politics, International Trade, Grant Writing, Medicaid, Supportive Housing, Long-term Care, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Case Managment, Manufacturing, Governmental Affairs, Project Management, Teaching Writing, Investigative Reporting, Ap Style, News Writing, Newspaper, Copy Editing, AP Style, Newspapers, Press Releases, Publications, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Social Media

Education
University of Illinois Springfield   2003 — 2004
Master of Arts (M.A.), Public Affairs Reporting

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2000 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Journalism

Experience
Self-employed writer   April 2010 - Present

Skills
Fiction, Novels, Fiction Writing, Non-fiction, Short Stories, Book Reviews, Freelance Writing, Memoir, Ghostwriting, Creative Writing, Creative Non-fiction, Copy Editing, Poetry, Storytelling, Publishing

Education
Mariner High School

University of Minnesota-Duluth
Education

Experience
Wordpress  July 2007 - Present
Self Employed Writer  January 1985 - Present
Barnett's Magazine   December 2010 - January 2012
Barnett's   January 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Articles, Interviews, Advertising, Copy Editing, Editing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Freelance Writing, Feature Articles, Journalism, Proofreading, Web Content, Copywriting, Non-fiction, Ghostwriting, Public Speaking

Education
The University of Memphis

University of Arkansas

Experience
LIMRA  July 2011 - Present
Self Employed Writer  January 1992 - Present
Self Employed  June 1997 - November 2013
Fred Astaire Dance Studios  December 2010 - July 2011
Hasbro  April 1994 - October 2008

Skills
Writing, Web Design, Photography, Photoshop, Press Releases, Social Media, Insurance, Newsletters, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Marketing, Facebook, Online Marketing, Strategic Planning

Education
Springfield Technical Community College   2009 — 2010
Multimedia Technologies, Electronic media, Web support

Experience
Ms Martha's Corset Shoppe   September 2014 - Present
Just 1 ME   April 2012 - Present
Self employed writer  January 1995 - Present
Jiffy Lube  October 2013 - July 2014
Prudential Starck Realtors  October 2010 - December 2011
lia sophia Independent Advisor  2007 - 2010
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.   August 2003 - November 2003
Who are the Nine   2002 - 2003
Tires Plus Total Car Care  May 1999 - August 1999

Skills
Customer Service, Customer Relations, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Writing, Creative Writer, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Creative Writing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Publishing, Outlook, Blogging, Editing, Photography, Nonprofits, Training, Marketing, Event Planning, Sales, Photoshop, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Research, Fundraising, Copy Editing

Education
Southern New Hampshire University   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, English and Creative Writing

Southern New Hampshire University   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Creative Writing, GPA 3.519

Southeastern Community College   1990 — 1994
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

Burlington Community High School   1976 — 1980
GED

Experience
United Nations  January 2015 - Present
Self-employed  February 2007 - Present
self-employed writer   April 2008 - Present
Blogger and consultant  April 2007 - Present
Community Systems Foundation  May 2014 - December 2014
Video Volunteers   April 2013 - May 2014
UNDP  May 2013 - November 2013
Women's Refugee Commission  December 2012 - July 2013
United Nations  November 2012 - April 2013
UNICEF  March 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Non-profits, Social Media, International..., Social Entrepreneurship, Volunteer Management, Research, Blogging, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Editing, Community Development, Social Networking, Public Relations, Program Development, NGOs, Strategic Communications, International Relations, Nonprofits, Facebook, Fundraising, Corporate Social..., Speech Writing, Grants, Event Management, French, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Proposal Writing, Creative Writing

Education
The New School   2014 — 2016
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Nonfiction

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2005 — 2006
MSc, Gender, Development, and Globalisation

Wesleyan University   1999 — 2003
College of Social Studies, Government, history, economics & philosoph

Experience
Self Employed Writer  2000 - Present
the onlooker   1972 - 1989

Skills
Web Content, Newspapers, Editorial, Journalism, Magazines, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Publishing, Press Releases, AP Style, Feature Articles, Editing

Education
Troy University   1972 — 1976
journalism

Experience
Self-employed Writer   2009 - Present
Boston Magazine  2007 - 2009
Boston Magazine  2004 - 2006
The Improper Bostonian  2001 - 2004
The Improper Bostonian  1998 - 2001
Destinations Magazine   July 1997 - June 1998
Destinations Magazine   September 1995 - June 1997
JET Program  July 1994 - July 1995
Yankee Magazine & The Old Farmer's Almanac   1994 - 1994

Skills
Editorial, Management, Journalism, Copy Editing, Blogging, Magazines, Publishing, Copywriting, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

Education
Tufts University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Experience
University of Colorado Boulder  January 2014 - Present
Self Employed Writer  March 2012 - Present
MIT  November 2007 - August 2011
Boston Architectural College  September 2009 - September 2010
MIT  November 2004 - November 2007
Simmons College  October 2006 - October 2007

Skills
Problem Solving, Web Design, Writing, Report Writing, Cataloging, Reference, Question Answering, Asking Questions, Problem Management, Higher Education, Library Instruction, Social Media, Information Architecture, Library, Grant Writing

Education
Simmons College   2005 — 2009
MS, Library and Information Science

Syracuse University   1996 — 2000
BA, Religion/Religious Studies

Experience
Self-Employed Writer   March 2010 - Present
Indelible Blue, Inc.   October 1993 - August 1997

Skills
Editing, Blogging, Creative Writing, Social Media, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Research, Journalism, Non-profits, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Proofreading, Social Networking, Publishing, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Web Content, Online Marketing, Storytelling, Editorial

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School   1991 — 1993
MBA, Business

Verwaltungs- und Wirtschaftsakademie Stuttgart   1986 — 1989
Dipl.-Betriebswirt (BA), Business Administration and Management with minor in IT

Experience
Self-employed writer   August 2005 - Present
Colville Confederated Tribes  September 1976 - July 2005

Skills
Internet, Storytelling, Civil War Buff

Education
University of Washington School of Law   1970 — 1973
Juris Doctorate, Law

Seattle Pacific University   1966 — 1970
BA, Political Science

Experience
Self-employed writer   August 2009 - Present
Newspapers and magazines  January 2008 - Present
CBSSports.com  June 2010 - December 2014
Cincinnati Post  April 2004 - December 2007
The Augusta Chronicle  January 2002 - April 2004

Skills
Magazines, Copy Editing, NFL, Facebook, Feature Articles, MLB, Public Relations, Boxing, Copywriting, Press Releases, InCopy, Proofreading, Journalism, Blogging, Sports Writing, Editorial, Tennis, Newspaper, Online Journalism, Media Relations, Breaking News, Headline Writing, Investigative Reporting, Fact-checking, Newsletters, Ap Style, Web Content, Social Media, Creative Writing, Editing, Sports, Storytelling, News Writing, Publications

Education
The University of Georgia   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's, Journalism (Newspapers); minor in political science

Experience
Self-Employed Writer   March 2013 - Present
The Good Life France   June 2013 - Present
Provence WineZine   January 2015 - Present
Self Employed Yoga Teacher   April 2014 - Present
Delmarva Review   2009 - January 2014
elephant journal  2011 - 2013
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.   2003 - 2013
Near North National Group  2000 - 2003

Skills
Employee Benefits, Strategic Planning, Benefits Administration, Employee Wellness, Employee Relations, Creative Writing, Employee Engagement, Fiction Writing, Marketing Communications, Employee Commitment, Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Report Writing, Editing, Creative Nonfiction..., Small Business, Social Media, Social Networking, Newsletters, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Employee Handbooks, Web Content, WordPress, New Hire Orientations, Communications Planning, Health Care Reform, Recruiting, Employment Legislation, Account Management, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Editorial, Books, Media Relations, Press Releases, Published Author, Blogging, Publications, Creative Strategy, Health Insurance

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Communication

Bhavana Institute for Yoga and Ayurveda   2013 — 2014
200 Hour Certification, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy

Experience
Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte   September 2011 - Present
Self-employed writer   August 2010 - Present
Bank of America  August 2004 - August 2006
BB&T  August 2002 - July 2004
Invesmart  2000 - 2002

Skills
Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Organizing, Newsletters, Publishing, Editorial, Editing, Web Content, Poetry, Books, Short Stories

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   1994 — 1998
BA, Philosophy

Experience
University of Georgia  1993 - Present
self-employed writer   1980 - Present
Albany State University  1991 - 1993

Education
Salem College   1976 — 1980
BA, classical languages

Experience
Truluck's Restaurant Group   February 2013 - Present
Self-employed writer   June 2012 - Present
Preis & Roy   February 2009 - May 2012
Automotive Research Consultants   May 1993 - February 2009
The Barbknecht Firm   1991 - 1993

Skills
Trials, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Editing, Courts, Blogging, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Pleadings, Books, Mediation, Novels, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Word, Fiction Writing, Creative Writing, Westlaw, Publishing, Personal Injury, Published Author

Education
Texas A&M University   1987 — 1991
BA, English, History

Experience
Ballet on Wheels   February 2013 - Present
Freelance / Prodution Assistant   July 2008 - Present
Self Employed - Writer 
 
Power Center Academy Middle School   August 2012 - May 2013
Independant Contractor  June 2003 - May 2012
Columubs City Schools   November 2008 - February 2011

Education
The Ohio State University   2002 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater

Experience
self employed writer  November 2009 - Present

Skills
Proofreading

Education
The University of Georgia   2000 — 2006
Bachelors Degree, Biology, General

Experience
The Wilderness Center  January 2015 - Present
Self-Employed Writer   August 2006 - Present
Montessori School Wooster   August 2009 - May 2015

Education
The College of Wooster   1995 — 1999
Geology/Earth Science, General

Experience
Self-Employed Writer   2010 - Present

Skills
Time Management, Advertising, Interviews, Social Media Marketing, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Onboarding, Nonprofits, Organization, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Marketing, Non-profit Volunteering, Marketing Communications, Website Promotion, Creative Writing, Report Writing, Social Entrepreneurship

Education
University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business   2008 — 2009
Master of Science (MSc), Management

University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honors, Economics & Industrial Relations

Experience
Self-employed writer   September 2010 - April 2013

Skills
Writer, Author,..., Books, Non-fiction, Published Author, Creative Writing

Education
The University of Southern Mississippi   1994 — 1996
MS, Counseling Psychology

University of Mississippi   1990 — 1994
BA, Psychology

Experience
Self Employed Writer  May 2012 - Present
Hennepin County  August 1980 - January 2012
Hennepin County  August 1980 - January 2012
Hennepin County Economic Assistance   June 1993 - April 2011

Skills
Word, PowerPoint, Writing, Customer Service

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1972 — 1977
BS, Education

College of Education
Bachelor of Science with High Distinction, Social Science

Experience
Center for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse   March 2013 - Present
Lesson Planet  February 2013 - Present
Santa Barbara County Education Office  August 2007 - June 2011
Self-employed writer   January 2000 - August 2007
UC Santa Barbara  September 1994 - January 2000
UC Santa Barbara  September 1987 - December 1994

Skills
Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Tutoring, Special Education, Writer/editor, Teaching, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Training, Program Development, Grant Writing

Education
UC Santa Barbara   1984 — 1994
Ph. D., Educational Psychology

UC Santa Barbara   1985 — 1987
M. A., Educational/Instructional Technology

Experience
Self-employed writer   September 1972 - Present

Skills
Fiction Writing, Fiction, Novels, Short Stories, Creative Writing, Blogging, History, Non-fiction, Published Author

Education
University of North Texas   2004 — 2009
BA, Psychology, English

Tarrant County College   1973 — 1975
Teacher Assistant Certificate, Education

Experience
Magical Book Works   April 2015 - Present
Self-employed Writer   October 2012 - Present
Self-employed writer   August 2011 - Present
Self Employed  January 2006 - Present
Guardian Angel Publishing Company   2012 - Present
Guardian Angel Publishing Company   2012 - Present
Team Up! Tutoring   January 2010 - June 2015
Guardian Angel Publishing Company   2012 - 2014
Sunnyvale School District  January 2010 - 2013
Sierra School  October 2006 - January 2010

Skills
Publishing, Non-fiction, Creative Writing, Editing, Books, Teaching, Fiction, Published Author, Book Reviews, Public Speaking, Fiction Writing, Freelance Writing, Novels, Short Stories, Nonprofits, Research, Ebooks, Teaching Writing, Community Outreach, Blogging, Literacy, Magazines, Curriculum Development, Tutoring, Storytelling, Illustration, Proofreading, Literature, Poetry, Children's Books, Manuscript, Magazine Articles, Ghostwriting, Copy Editing, Grammar, Creative Writer, Publications, Creative Non-fiction, Text Editing, Critique, Web Content, Newsletters, Feature Articles, Content Writing, Fact-checking, Editorial, History, Memoir, Articles, Book Writing

Education
San Jose State University   1999 — 2001
Teaching Credential, Multiple Subject CLAD

Raymond College, Univ of the Pacific
B.A., Liberal Arts, English/History

University of Maryland College Park
Masters, Human Development Education

Ygnacio Valley High School

Experience
Alief ISD  August 2013 - Present
Contract / Self-Employed   March 2012 - August 2013
Holiday Inn Resort on the Beach at the San Luis Resort   January 2011 - March 2012
Verizon Telecommunications  June 2007 - April 2009
Self-Employed Writer   January 2005 - December 2008
Pasadena Citizen   May 2007 - August 2007
Wal-Mart  July 2004 - June 2007

Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Editorial, Group Instruction, HTML, InDesign, Individualized..., Instructional Manuals, Journalism, Mac, Mac OS X, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, News Writing, Online Journalism, Online Research, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Proofreading, QuarkXPress, Research, Sales, Sales Management, Sales & Marketing..., Technical Writing, Writing, Books, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Teaching, Literature, Public Relations, Creative Writer, Customer Service, Freelance Writing, Brochures, Publications, Training, WordPress, Interviews, Blogging, Web Content, Content Development, Feature Articles, Social Networking, Publishing, Facebook, Content Management

Education
ACT Houston   2010 — 2010
Certificate of Eligibility, Secondary Education and Teaching

University of Houston-Clear Lake   2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature

San Jacinto College   2001 — 2004
Associate of Arts (AA), Humanities / Humanistic Studies

Experience
Self- employed writer  Science and Texas History InstructorPoint Isabel I.S.D.2012 - 2012
Waller Isd  August 2005 - June 2011

Skills
Social Media, Teaching, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Lyrics, Composition, Poetry, Blogging, Songwriting, Editing, Lyricist, Music Industry, Singing, Music, Rock, Guitar, Rock Music

Education
Southwest Texas State University
Bachelor's degree, History

Experience
RT Book Reviews  2013 - Present
Self-employed writer   2012 - Present
RT Book Reviews  2006 - 2012
In Touch Weekly  2006 - 2009

Skills
Copy Editing, Books, Editing, Proofreading, Blogging, Publishing, Journalism, News Writing, Ap Style, Storytelling, Newspaper, Creative Writing, Feature Articles, Press Releases, Copywriting, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Editorial, Fact-checking, Non-fiction, Newsletters, Publications, Fiction, Magazines

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2005 — 2006
Master of Journalism, Journalism, 4.0

University of Michigan   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), 2000