The Writer's Center

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The Writer's Center, founded in 1976, is an independent literary center that is housed in a 12,200-square-foot facility in the arts and entertainment district of Bethesda, Maryland. Address: 4508 Walsh St, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM Thu Wednesday10AM–10PMThursday10AM–10PMFriday10AM–5PMSaturday9AM–5PMSundayClosedMonday5–10PMTuesday10AM–10PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (301) 654-8664Website: : : : Category: Place name: : : : Website: http://www.writer.org/ Category: Non-Profit Organization Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Chris Piers Chris Piers Greater Seattle Area Details
Chris Piers's The Writer's Center Experience January 2008 - October 2012
Job Talent Acquisition Strategist at MultiCare Health System
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
MultiCare Health System  January 2014 - Present
Skybound Entertainment  March 2000 - Present
Television Zombies   September 2007 - March 2014
AFBA  May 2003 - December 2013
The Writers Center  January 2008 - October 2012

Skills
Copywriting, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Newsletters, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, HTML, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, DotNetNuke, InDesign, Illustrator, Illustration, Audacity, SEO, Branding & Identity, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Editing, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Brochures, Video Production, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Online Marketing, Nonprofits, human resources, AIRS Trained, SEM

Education
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business   1994 — 1998
BSM, Marketing

Holly Saunders Holly Saunders Bethesda, Maryland Details
Holly Saunders's The Writer's Center Experience 2013 - 2013
Job Marketing Manager at National Geographic Children's Publishing
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
National Geographic Education and Children's Media   February 2014 - Present
Self-employed  January 2013 - January 2014
The writer's center   2013 - 2013
National Geographic Books  November 2008 - December 2012
National Geographic Adventure  November 2005 - November 2008
U.S.News   1989 - 1992

Skills
Marketing, Advertising,..., Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Copywriting, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Email Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Media, Blogging, Facebook, Online Advertising, Media Relations, Direct Marketing, Digital Strategy, Media Planning, Content Strategy, Online Marketing, Management, Publishing, Creative Writing, Marketing, New Media, Publicity, Newsletters, Content Development, Web Content, Content Management, Brand Development, Magazines, Corporate Communications, Copy Editing

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Karen Callwood Karen Callwood Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Karen Callwood's The Writer's Center Experience April 2011 - September 2012
Job IT Programmer/Analyst at Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Mecklenburg County  November 2013 - Present
Food & Friends  April 2013 - September 2013
The Writer's Center   April 2011 - September 2012
Meridian International Center  April 2008 - June 2010

Skills
Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Public Relations, International..., Volunteer Management, Management, Microsoft Office, Program Development, Non-profits, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Team Building, Closeout, Editing, Help Desk Support, Project Management, Microsoft Project, Help Desk Implementation, Green Belt, Yellow Belt, ITIL Certified, ITIL v3 Foundations...

Education
University of Maryland University College   2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.5

University of Maryland University College   2012 — 2014
MS, Project Management, 3.5

Florida International University   2002 — 2004
BA, Political Science

Miami Dade Community College   1999 — 2002
AA, Political Science

Julius E. Sprauve School

adele Brown adele Brown Silver Spring, Maryland Details
adele Brown's The Writer's Center Experience February 2001 - Present
Job Professor at Montgomery College
Industry Education Management
Experience
Montgomery College  August 2010 - Present
Self  2010 - Present
The Writer's Center   February 2001 - Present
MD Arts Council   January 2000 - Present

Skills
Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Editing, Creative Writing, Curriculum Design, Teaching Writing, Teaching, Teacher Training, Educational Leadership, Literature, Tutoring

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1984 — 1998
BA/MFA, English

Elyse Martin Elyse Martin Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Elyse Martin's The Writer's Center Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Program Assistant at Folger Shakespeare Library
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Folger Shakespeare Library  August 2012 - Present
TAPIF  October 2011 - May 2012
Circle Yoga's Children's Summer Camp   June 2005 - August 2011
Carole di Santi at Penguin Books   November 2010 - May 2011
Smith College Neilson Library  August 2010 - November 2010
Reid Hall Library   September 2009 - June 2010
Prof Janie Vanpee   August 2007 - June 2009
The Writer's Center   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Writing, Event Planning, Editing, Research, Teaching, Word, Microsoft Office, Social Media, PowerPoint, Excel, Copy Editing, French, Blogging, Proofreading, Wordpress, Non-profits, English, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Marketing

Education
Smith College   2007 — 2011
BA, Comparative Literature and French Studies

Université Paris-IV Sorbonne   2009 — 2010

Walt Whitman High School   2003 — 2007
High School diploma

Caitlin Cushman Caitlin Cushman Medford, Massachusetts Details
Caitlin Cushman's The Writer's Center Experience August 2004 - July 2011
Job New Media Producer for Development & Alumni Relations at Boston University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Boston University  August 2011 - April 2013
American University  August 2009 - July 2011
The Writer's Center   August 2004 - July 2011
Publish or Perish Agency, Inc. and New England Publishing Associates   May 2001 - August 2001

Skills
Editing, Humor, Client Relations Skills, Writing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Web Content, Fundraising, Blogging, Storytelling, Publications, Press Releases, Newsletters, Journalism, Publishing, Copywriting, Grant Writing

Education
American University   2007 — 2010
MFA, Creative Writing

Emerson College   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Writing, Literature, and Publishing

Amanda Stoltz Amanda Stoltz Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Amanda Stoltz's The Writer's Center Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Office Manager at The Writer's Center
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Writer's Center   April 2015 - Present
The Middleburg Film Festival   August 2014 - November 2014
Pelican Club   April 2014 - September 2014
The National WWII Museum  2014 - 2014

Skills
Research, Creative Writing, Photography, Community Outreach, Ecology, Journalism, Museums, Editing, Nonprofits, Social Media, Blogging

Education
Tulane University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Marine Biology

University of Washington   2013 — 2013
Ecology of Marine Mammals and Birds

Vanessa Mallory Kotz Vanessa Mallory Kotz Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Vanessa Mallory Kotz's The Writer's Center Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Marketing and Communications Manager at The Writer's Center
Industry Publishing
Experience
The Writer's Center   July 2014 - Present
Bizlinc   March 2011 - Present
Self  May 2001 - Present
Goucher College  November 2013 - July 2014
Baltimore Writers Workshop   July 2013 - June 2014
Johns Hopkins University Press  January 2012 - November 2013
Tucson Museum of Art  March 2010 - January 2011
The Phillips Collection  2011 - 2011
Smithsonian Institution  August 2004 - October 2009
Americans for the Arts  October 2003 - September 2004

Skills
Publishing, Newsletters, Magazine Feature Writing, Museums, Exhibtion Catalogues, Copy Writing, Editing, Marketing, Websites, Smart Phone Apps, Contemporary Art, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Copywriting, Curating, Public Relations, Blogging, Feature Articles, History, Magazines, Art, Press Releases, Mobile Applications, Media Relations, Publications, Books, Ghostwriting, Grants, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Editorial, Content Development, Fact-checking, Creative Writing, Online Publishing, Content Management, Web Content

Education
Arizona State University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Art History and Scholarly Publishing

Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History

Goucher College

Goucher College

Randon Noble Randon Noble Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Randon Noble's The Writer's Center Experience 2009 - 2011
Job Essayist, book reviewer.
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
(self)   2009 - Present
[PANK]   November 2013 - Present
r.kv.r.y quarterly literary journal   July 2013 - Present
The A.V. Club   February 2015 - Present
Publishers Weekly  February 2014 - June 2014
The Writer's Center   2009 - 2011
American University  2001 - 2009

Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Blogging, Teaching, Research, Copy Editing, Creative Non-fiction, Non-fiction, Journalism, Writing, Proofreading, Books, Literature, Higher Education, Social Media, Public Speaking

Education
New York University   1999 — 2001
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

University of Michigan   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Creative Writing

Alessandra Dreyer Alessandra Dreyer Greater New York City Area Details
Alessandra Dreyer's The Writer's Center Experience February 2012 - July 2012
Job Contributing Editor at The Biscuit
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Biscuit   August 2014 - Present
General Assembly  July 2014 - February 2015
The Peggy Lillis Memorial Foundation   March 2014 - July 2014
Brooklyn Arts Council  September 2013 - April 2014
The Allen County Historical Society   August 2012 - May 2013
The Children's Playseum   February 2012 - January 2013
Drawl Magazine   August 2011 - November 2012
The Writer's Center   February 2012 - July 2012
Children's Defense Fund  May 2011 - January 2012
Freelance  September 2006 - January 2012

Skills
Creative Writing, Final Cut Pro, Mac, Social Media, Editing, Video Editing, Grant Writing, Facebook, Twitter, Excel, Grant Research, Field Work, Ethnography, Folklore, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microblogging, Webisodes, Short Films, Production Management, Conflict Resolution, Microsoft Office, Photography, Archiving, Research, Writing, Windows 7, Script Editing, Historic Preservation, Archival Preservation, Public Speaking, Museum Education, Arts Administration, Curating, Oral History, Books, Fundraising, Video Production, Publications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Press Releases

Education
Goucher College   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Cultural Sustainability, 4.0

Western Kentucky University   2012 — 2013
Non-Degree Graduate Credit, Folklore Studies, 3.0

New York University   2006 — 2010
BFA, Film and Television Production, Concentration in Screenwriting

Katherine Wu Katherine Wu Los Angeles, California Details
Katherine Wu's The Writer's Center Experience October 2006 - January 2007
Job Office Manager/Videographer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
OHSU - Center for Spoken Language Understanding   November 2009 - Present
Ricart & Co   August 2014 - April 2015
Freelance  March 2013 - November 2013
AppAdvice  June 2012 - April 2013
G & C Consultants   January 2012 - March 2013
Reed College  September 2008 - May 2011
The Writer's Center   October 2006 - January 2007

Skills
HTML 5, Advanced CSS, JavaScript, XML, Mac OS, Windows, Linux, Videography, Photography, Ubuntu, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, WordPress, Mandarin, French, German, Audacity, Praat, Research, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Event Planning, CSS, Photoshop, Marketing, HTML5, Editing, Creative Writing, Microsoft Excel, Writing, Social Media, Facebook, Management, Teaching, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office

Education
Reed College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's, Linguistics, Philosophy, GPA 3.5

Eleanor Blayney Eleanor Blayney Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Eleanor Blayney's The Writer's Center Experience 2008 - 2008
Job CFP Board Consumer Advocate
Industry Financial Services
Experience
CFP Board  January 2009 - Present
Directions for Women   June 2008 - Present
National Hospice Foundation  September 2006 - 2012
National Woman's Party   2006 - 2010
The Writer's Center   2008 - 2008
The Writer's Center   2008 - 2008
Harris SBSB (formerly Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, Inc.)   1988 - 2007

Skills
Financial Planning for..., Personal Finance, Consumer Insight, Public Speaking, Communication Skills, Writing, Financial Planning, Training, Leadership, Investments, Retirement Planning, Financial Planners, Community Outreach, Wealth Management, Financial Advisory, Strategic Financial..., Finance, Management, Financial Services, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Research, Fixed Annuities, Investment Strategies, Estate Planning, Investment Advisory, Wealth Management..., Nonprofits, Retirement, Wealth, Asset Allocation, Mutual Funds

Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business   1982 — 1984
MBA, Finance

University of Cambridge   1973 — 1979
BA, MA, English

Mount Holyoke College   1969 — 1973
BA, English, French

Anne Lacy Anne Lacy Seattle, Washington Details
Anne Lacy's The Writer's Center Experience September 2008 - September 2010
Job Writer & Editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Purdue University  May 2013 - May 2015
American University  2008 - May 2013
The Writer's Center   September 2008 - September 2010
National Endowment for the Arts  January 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Editing, Writing, Higher Education, Marketing, Database Administration, Proofreading, Customer Service, Academic Administration, Recruiting, Non-profits..., Digital Engagement, Higher Education..., Academic Marketing, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Event Planning, Research

Education
American University   2006 — 2009
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

The University of Texas at Austin   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Judson Battaglia Judson Battaglia Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Judson Battaglia's The Writer's Center Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Graphic Design Intern at The Writer's Center
Industry Media Production
Experience
The Writer's Center   November 2013 - Present
Conscious Minds Productions  2014 - 2014
American Cost Recovery Management   January 2013 - August 2013
Dakota Consulting Incorporated  January 2012 - July 2012
Owen Software Development Corporation  July 2011 - August 2011
Sirens Media  May 2010 - August 2010
Team Sound and Vision  May 2010 - August 2010
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce  January 2010 - May 2010
Muhlenberg College  September 2008 - May 2009
PixelDust Studios  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Post Production, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro

Education
Muhlenberg College   2007 — 2011
BA, Media and Communications, Creative Writing

Pat McNees Pat McNees Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Pat McNees's The Writer's Center Experience 2007 - Present
Job Writer, Editor, Personal Historian, Memoir Coach
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Writer's Center   2007 - Present
Writers and Editors   1999 - Present
Pat McNees & Associates   1990 - Present
American Society of Journalists & Authors   1970 - 2014
American Society of Journalists & Authors   1970 - 2014
Washington Biography Group   1911 - 2012
Association of Personal Historians  January 2010 - December 2011
Association for Health Care Journalists (AHCJ)   2000 - 2011
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry   2007 - 2010
American Society of Journalists and Authors  1985 - 2010

Skills
Writing, Teaching, History, Memoir, Interviewing, Corporate Storytelling, Storytelling, Editing, Creative Writing, Interviews, Publications, Books, Non-profits, Published Author, Copy Editing, Blogging, Coaching, Proofreading, Publishing, Ghostwriting, Copywriting, Nonprofits, Magazines, Journalism, Press Releases, Freelance Writing, Non-fiction, Media Relations, Editorial, Newsletters, Web Content, Content Development, Short Stories, Feature Articles, Literature, Magazine Articles, Publicity, Manuscript, Poetry, Travel Writing, Content Strategy, Newspapers, Speech Writing, Book Reviews, Online Publishing, Ebooks, Fiction Writing

Education
Stanford University
English (two years of graduate school)

University of California, Los Angeles
BA, English

Adam Palumbo Adam Palumbo Annapolis, Maryland Details
Adam Palumbo's The Writer's Center Experience December 2011 - January 2012
Job Associate Production Editor at Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
Industry Publishing
Experience
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group  May 2015 - Present
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group  May 2013 - May 2015
ICF International  April 2012 - May 2013
Starbucks Coffee Company  April 2010 - April 2012
The Writer's Center   December 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Editing, Research, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Editorial, XML, Social Media, Blogging, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Journalism, Data Analysis, Speech Writing, Public Speaking, Customer Service

Education
University of Richmond   2007 — 2011
B.A., English & Creative Writing

Janel Carpenter Janel Carpenter Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Janel Carpenter's The Writer's Center Experience February 2010 - March 2011
Job Donor Database Specialist at Hillel Foundation
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Hillel International  January 2015 - Present
Radar Collective Consulting   January 2012 - Present
National Cathedral School  September 2012 - January 2015
Make-a-Wish of the Midatlantic   July 2011 - August 2013
Whitman-Walker Clinic  March 2011 - August 2011
The Writer's Center   February 2010 - March 2011
The Writer's Center   May 2009 - February 2010
Barnes and Noble  October 2004 - January 2006

Skills
Editing, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Creative Writing, Social Media, Blogging, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Event Planning, Research, Program Development, Newsletters, Public Relations, Proposal Writing, Event Management, Editorial, Copywriting, SQL, Oracle, Oracle CRM, Raiser's Edge, Tableau

Education
American University   2007 — 2009
MFA, Creative Writing

Huntingdon College   2002 — 2006
BA, Creative Writing, English

Chrissy Boylan Chrissy Boylan Annandale, Virginia Details
Chrissy Boylan's The Writer's Center Experience September 2012 - July 2013
Job Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self-employed  2010 - Present
The Writer's Center   September 2012 - July 2013
Listen to Your Mother  February 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Literary Writing, Freelance Writing, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Editing, Blogging, Web Content, Storytelling, Proofreading, Social Media, Press Releases, Newsletters

Education
University of Michigan   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Information Technology

Marta Knobloch Marta Knobloch El Paso, Texas Details
Marta Knobloch's The Writer's Center Experience 1998 - 1999
Job Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self-employed  1980 - Present
The Writer’s Center  1998 - 1999
Arts East Foundation   1993 - 1993
The Lyric Foundation   1978 - 1978

Skills
Creative Writing, Poetry, Fiction Writing, Poetry Readings, Literary Fiction, Literary Editing, Literary Criticism, Magazine Articles, Literature, Memoir, Book Reviews, Poet, Creative Non-fiction, Fact-checking, Art, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Writing, Social Media, Short Stories

Education
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Creative Writing

Richard Washer, MFA Richard Washer, MFA Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Richard Washer, MFA's The Writer's Center Experience September 1995 - Present
Job Playwright, Director and Educator
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
First Draft   July 2009 - Present
The Writer's Center   September 1995 - Present
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts   May 2004 - December 2014
Clemson University  June 2012 - November 2012
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center: National Critics Institute   July 2012 - July 2012
First Draft   July 2010 - July 2011
TJHSST   1997 - 2011
Charter Theater   1997 - June 2010
Fairfax County Public Schools  1979 - 1988

Skills
Playwriting, Theatre, Creative Writing, Directing, Stage, Plays, Performing Arts, Dramaturgy, Editing, Musical Theatre, Poetry, Teaching, Music, Storytelling, Screenwriting, Copywriting, Freelance Writing, Film, Music Theory, Poet, Guitarist, Composer

Education
American University   1988 — 1994
MFA, Creative Writing

University of Virginia   1974 — 1978
BA, Anthropology & Music

Randy Baker Randy Baker Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Randy Baker's The Writer's Center Experience 2012 - Present
Job CoArtistic Director at Rorschach Theatre
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Rorschach Theatre  1999 - Present
Rorschach Theatre  1999 - Present
American University  2010 - Present
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater  January 2013 - Present
The National Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts   2010 - Present
The Writer's Center   2012 - Present
Various Theatres  2004 - Present
Various Theatres  1998 - Present

Skills
Playwriting, Teaching, Theatre, Producing, Directing, Acting, Stage, Creative Writing, Performing Arts, Arts, Dance, Plays, Shakespeare, Dramaturgy, Festivals, Improvisation, Musical Theatre, Arts Administration, Comedy, Theatrical Production, Drama, Stage Direction, Screenwriting, Stage Combat, Harm Reduction

Education
Goddard College
MFA, Creative Writing

Singapore American Scool

University of Richmond
BA, English Literature

Selma Khenissi Selma Khenissi Chevy Chase, Maryland Details
Selma Khenissi's The Writer's Center Experience June 2013 - January 2014
Job K Street Magazine Contributor and Georgetown University Master of Professional Studies in Journalism Student
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
K Street Magazine   March 2015 - Present
Geek Insider  June 2014 - October 2014
The Writer's Center   June 2013 - January 2014
Berlitz Corporation  October 2011 - June 2013

Skills
Proofreading, Art, Journalism, Freelance Writing, Editorial, Magazines, Creative Writing

Education
Georgetown University   2013 — 2016
Master's degree, Journalism

University of Maryland College Park   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Beckie Weinheimer Beckie Weinheimer Tenants Harbor, Maine Details
Beckie Weinheimer's The Writer's Center Experience January 2011 - 2013
Job Fiction: adult, ya, middle grade
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
BH Editing Plus   August 2014 - Present
Freelance Fiction Editing   July 2001 - Present
Jackson Memorial Library   2012 - 2014
The Writer's Center   January 2011 - 2013

Skills
Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation, Published Author, Editing, Books, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Freelance Writing, Fiction, Literature, Novels, Journalism, Art, Fiction Writing, Teaching, Storytelling, Non-fiction, Ghostwriting, Short Stories

Education
Vermont College   2000 — 2002
MFA, Creative writing

Brigham Young University   1976 — 1981
bs social science, child development english

Rachel Colombana Rachel Colombana Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Rachel Colombana's The Writer's Center Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Development Manager at The Writer's Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Writer's Center   September 2014 - Present
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors  October 2012 - August 2014
PFC Energy  June 2011 - April 2012
United Way for Greater Austin  July 2009 - July 2010
YMCA  September 2008 - May 2009
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology  February 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Italian, Russian, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Sitecore, Foreign Policy, Program Development, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Grants

Education
Georgetown University   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), German and European Studies

University of Pennsylvania   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Classical and Ancient Studies

Yvette Neisser Moreno Yvette Neisser Moreno Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Yvette Neisser Moreno's The Writer's Center Experience 2006 - Present
Job Poet, Wordsmith, and Research Analyst
Industry International Affairs
Experience
General Dynamics Information Technology  November 2014 - Present
George Washington University  August 2011 - May 2012
University of Maryland University College  2010 - 2011
The Writer's Center   2006 - Present
Self-Employed  2002 - November 2014
U.S. Department of State   April 2013 - August 2014
The Catholic University of America  January 2011 - May 2011
Links Media  2008 - 2009
INTERMEDIA  2000 - 2001
Search for Common Ground  1995 - 1997

Skills
Spanish-English..., Arabic-English..., Hebrew-English..., Substantive editing, Copy Editing, Research, Report Writing, Proofreading, Editorial Consulting, Spanish-English..., Editing, Spanish-English, Creative Writing, Translation, Qualitative Research, Editorial, Freelance Writing, Publications, Poetry, Books, Teaching, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Poetry Readings, International Literature, Spanish, Literature, Media Research &...

Education
UNCW   1997 — 2000
MFA, Creative Writing

Tufts University   1991 — 1994
BA, English and Middle East Studies

L Peat O'Neil L Peat O'Neil Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
L Peat O'Neil's The Writer's Center Experience 2011 - Present
Job Blog + Teach + Create
Industry Online Media
Experience
The Writer's Center   2011 - Present
eDiplomacy :: US Dept of State   February 2008 - Present
University of California, Los Angeles  1997 - Present
Women's National Book Association  1988 - 2011
US Embassy Mexico City  June 2004 - June 2006
Graduate School USA  September 1995 - May 2004
Smithsonian Resident Associates   2001 - 2003
The Washington Post  October 1983 - September 2000
Georgetown University  September 1996 - May 2000

Skills
Writer, Editor, Knowledge Management, Workforce Development, User Interface, Public Speaking, Teaching, Blogging, Research, Social Media, Publications, Public Relations, Higher Education, Instructional Design, International Relations, Journalism, Books, Coaching, Editing, History, New Media, Travel Writing, Web Content, Curriculum Design

Education
National Defense University   2008 — 2009

Antioch University   1900 — 1900
MA

Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business   1900 — 1900
no degree

University of Toronto   1900 — 1900
BA

Kyle (K.E) Semmel Kyle (K.E) Semmel Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Kyle (K.E) Semmel's The Writer's Center Experience April 2008 - September 2011
Job Translator and writer at Independent
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Independent  July 2013 - Present
Collegiate Directions, Inc  September 2011 - June 2013
The Writer's Center   April 2008 - September 2011
The Writer’s Center  January 2008 - January 2011
Santa Fe Writers Project   August 2005 - April 2008
American Psychological Association  April 2005 - April 2008
Santa Fe Writers Project   January 2005 - January 2008
George Mason University  January 2004 - January 2005
George Mason University  January 2004 - 2004
Howard Community College  January 2004 - 2004

Skills
Danish, Norwegian, Editing, Newsletters, Press Releases, Blogging, Books, Writing, Social Media, Fundraising, Copywriting, Grant Writing, Media Relations, Non-profits, Public Relations, Facebook, Storytelling, Publishing, Copy Editing, Nonprofits, Creative Writing, Community Outreach, Fiction, Proofreading, Email Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, New Media, Literature

Education
Kansas State University   1998 — 2001
MA, English

Kansas State University   1998 — 2001
Master of Arts, English

Edinboro University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, History

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania   1992 — 1996
BA, History

James Mathews James Mathews Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
James Mathews's The Writer's Center Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Writer/Editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Writer's Center   September 2012 - Present
The Writer's Center   September 2009 - Present
National Cancer Institute  October 1991 - Present
113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard   October 1990 - January 2014
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services   February 1995 - January 1999
U.S. Air Force   June 1987 - October 1990

Skills
Technical..., Speechwriting, Public Relations, Fiction Writing, Teaching/lecturing, Editing, Speech Writing, Copy Editing, Fiction, Non-fiction, Editorial, Publications, Web Content, Proofreading, Publishing, Journalism, Creative Writing, Newsletters, Books, Science Journalism, Copywriting, Press Releases, Feature Articles, Blogging, Storytelling, Published Author, Content Development, Literature, Media Relations, Magazines, Freelance Writing, Strategic Communications, Content Management, Content Strategy, Publicity, History, Ghostwriting, Technical Writing, News Writing

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   1993 — 1995
M.A., Writing

University of Maryland   1990 — 1993
B.A., English

Community College of the Air Force   1987 — 1990
A.S., Financial Management

Giavanna Munafo Giavanna Munafo United States Details
Giavanna Munafo's The Writer's Center Experience 2009 - 2011
Job Sole Proprietor at Giavanna Munafo Consulting
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Giavanna Munafo Consulting   March 2013 - Present
Dartmouth College  1994 - Present
The Writer's Center   2009 - 2011
Dartmouth College  2004 - 2008
Dartmouth College  August 1994 - November 2004
UVa Women's Center   1986 - 1993

Skills
Higher Education, Non-profits, Career Development, Grant Writing, Teaching, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Editing, Leadership Development, Research, Community Outreach, Organizational...

Education
University of Virginia   1988 — 1995
PhD, English Literature

University of Iowa   1983 — 1985
MFA, Poetry Writing

University of Virginia   1979 — 1983
BA, English Lit. and Religious Studies

Sinta Jimenez Sinta Jimenez United States Details
Sinta Jimenez's The Writer's Center Experience November 2012 - Present
Job
Industry Publishing
Experience
Social Buzz Pros   May 2014 - Present
Fiction and Poetry - Various Publications   January 2000 - Present
The Writer's Center   November 2012 - Present
The DC Center  2014 - Present

Skills
Publishing, Editing, Fashion, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Journalism, Editorial, Blogging, Public Speaking, Literary Fiction, Fashion Writing, Proofreading, Copywriting, Magazines, Web Content, Feature Articles, Poetry, Entertainment Journalism, AP Style, Press Releases, Publications, Content Development, Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Newsletters, Social Networking, E-commerce, E-commerce SEO, SEO, Beauty Industry, entertainment jour, Entertainment Industry, Fashion Blogging, Health, Holistic Health, Technical Writing, News Writing, Skin Care, Skin Care Products, Social Media Marketing, Social Marketing, Corporate Blogging, Social Media Blogging, College Teaching, Teaching Writing, Fine Art, Art Education, Content Strategy, Online Publishing

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   2008 — 2010
Masters in Fine Arts

American University   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

New York University   2003 — 2003

Yale University   2000 — 2000
Yale Summer Programs

Wake Forest University   2004 — 2005

Lindsey B. Gordon Lindsey B. Gordon Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Lindsey B. Gordon's The Writer's Center Experience January 2012 - December 2013
Job Paralegal at Roderick Owens Law PLLC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Roderick Owens Law PLLC   February 2015 - Present
Krooth & Altman LLP  January 2013 - February 2015
The Writer's Center   January 2012 - December 2013
Heise, Jorgensen & Stefanelli P.A.   October 2010 - January 2013
Montgomery County Circuit Court  September 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Administrative Support, Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Social Media, Customer Service, Administrative..., Editing, Public Speaking

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   2012 — 2016
Master's Degree, Humanities

Montgomery College
Certificate, Paralegal Studies

University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature

Elizabeth Maguire Elizabeth Maguire Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Elizabeth Maguire's The Writer's Center Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Junior Editiorial Intern at Articulate with Jim Cotter
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Articulate with Jim Cotter (WHYY)   June 2015 - Present
The Writer's Center   October 2013 - Present
Solas Nua   March 2015 - April 2015
The Book Show RTE   December 2014 - December 2014
Embassy of Ireland  May 2014 - July 2014
Poet Lore Magazine   August 2013 - December 2013
National Tactical Officers Association  May 2013 - August 2013
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians  May 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Publications, Facebook, Criminal Justice, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Photography, Event Planning, Editorial, Publishing, Proofreading, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Public Speaking

Education
American University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Literature

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School   2008 — 2012

Mark Cugini Mark Cugini Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Mark Cugini's The Writer's Center Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Instructor at The Writer's Center
Industry Education Management
Experience
American University  December 2013 - Present
Big Lucks   October 2009 - Present
The Writer's Center   June 2013 - Present
American University  January 2013 - December 2013
Threespot  February 2012 - December 2012
Good Book Developers   September 2011 - February 2012
Community College of Baltimore County  August 2011 - January 2012
American University  July 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Copy Editing, Social Media, Editing, Teaching, Higher Education, Newsletters, Fiction, Journalism, Poetry, Proofreading, Writing, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Books, Marketing Communications

Education
American University   2008 — 2011
MFA, Creative Writing

Chester College of New England   2005 — 2007
BA, Creative Writing

Susan O'Shaughnessy Susan O'Shaughnessy Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Susan O'Shaughnessy's The Writer's Center Experience April 2007 - April 2011
Job Instructor, Instructional Designer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self Employed  January 1996 - Present
The World Bank  2005 - Present
Georgetown University  December 2003 - Present
Swiss National Bank  November 2014 - December 2014
Finance in Motion   November 2014 - December 2014
Congressional Budget Office  April 2012 - December 2012
Bon Secours Health Systems  January 2010 - August 2011
The Writer's Center   April 2007 - April 2011

Skills
Teaching, E-Learning, Instructional Design, Distance Learning, Technical Writing, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Training, Captivate, Blended Learning, Leadership Development, Workshop Facilitation, Instructor-led Training, Staff Development, Learning Management, Writing

Education
University of California, Berkeley
B.A., Political Science/Russian Language

University of California, Berkeley

Ellen Herbert Ellen Herbert Falls Church, Virginia Details
Ellen Herbert's The Writer's Center Experience 1992 - Present
Job writer, instructor at The Writer's Center
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Writer's Center   1992 - Present
Marymount University  1999 - 2011

Skills
Writing, Editing, Teaching, Publishing, Storytelling, Books, Copy Editing, Teaching Writing, Creative Writing, Short Stories, Fiction, Blogging, Publications, Proofreading, Poetry, Non-fiction, Literature, Freelance Writing, Journalism, Grammar, Newsletters, Feature Articles, Editorial, Published Author, Fiction Writing, Web Content, Book Reviews

Education
George Mason University   1989 — 1992
MFA, fiction

East Carolina University
BA, English

Hildie Block Hildie Block Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Hildie Block's The Writer's Center Experience September 2004 - Present
Job at Hildie Block's Workshops
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Hildie Block's Workshops   2006 - Present
American University  1999 - Present
The Writer's Center   September 2004 - Present
Johns Hopkins University  1993 - 2000
American Geophyscial Union   1990 - 1993
Coffee Development Group   1988 - 1990

Skills
Web Content, Social Media, Research, Blogging, Publications, Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Short Stories, Press Releases

Education
The Johns Hopkins University -- School of Arts and Sciences --   1992 — 1995
MA, Writing, Fiction

American University   1984 — 1988
BA, Economics

North Penn High School   1981 — 1984

Writer's Center

Stewart Moss Stewart Moss Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Stewart Moss's The Writer's Center Experience Executive DirectorThe Writer's Center2010 - Present
Job Executive Director at The Writer's Center
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Writer's Center   Executive DirectorThe Writer's Center2010 - Present

Education
Harvard Divinity School   1975 — 1978
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Union College   1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Michael Kang Michael Kang Los Angeles, California Details
Michael Kang's The Writer's Center Experience January 2011 - December 2012
Job Filmmaker
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
WIT.tv   June 2014 - Present
KANG is MAN   September 1993 - Present
small Media LARGE   September 2009 - Present
American University  August 2012 - May 2013
Towson University  January 2011 - May 2013
The Writer's Center   January 2011 - December 2012
Knots   September 2009 - October 2011
Easy to Assemble   December 2009 - December 2010
Suite 7, The Better Sleep Council Web Series   October 2010 - November 2010
Secret Identites Anthology   2009 - 2010

Skills
Feature Films, Film Production, Film, Screenwriting, Directing, Final Cut Pro, Independent Film, Entertainment, Producing, Television, Broadcast, Creative Writing, Scripting, Editing, Video Production, Post Production, Storytelling, Cinematography, Documentaries, Theatre, Commercials, Music Videos, Film Editing, Video, Final Cut Studio, Drama, Comedy, Media Production, Writing, Video Editing, New Media, Social Media

Education
Sundance Filmmakers Lab   2002 — 2002
N/A

New York University   1989 — 1993
BFA

Anne Cassidy Anne Cassidy Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Anne Cassidy's The Writer's Center Experience 2000 - Present
Job Editor, Georgetown Law Magazine
Industry Publishing
Experience
Georgetown University Law Center  February 2006 - Present
The Writer's Center   2000 - Present
Freelance Writer for national magazines; author or co-author of two nonfiction books   1987 - 2011
McCall's Magazine  1982 - 1987

Skills
Writing, Books, Publications, Magazines, Blogging, Teaching, Editing, Journalism, Publishing, Proofreading, AP Style, Editorial, News Writing, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Project Management, Press Releases, Organization, Newsletters, Creative Writing

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1981 — 1982
Master of Science (MS), Journalism

Northwestern University
BA, English

Northwestern University
Master of Arts in Teaching, English

Peabody, Richard Peabody, Richard Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Peabody, Richard's The Writer's Center Experience 1987 - 2007
Job Instructor in the Advanced Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Johns Hopkins University  1995 - Present
The Writer's Center   1987 - 2007

Skills
Creative Writing, Books, Journalism, Storytelling, Publishing, Poetry, Nonprofits, Magazines, Blogging, Teaching Writing, Editing, Fiction Writing, Published Author, Copy Editing, Literature, Classroom, Distance Learning, History, Proofreading, Curriculum Design, Publications, Teaching, Marketing, Grant Writing, Academic Writing, Public Speaking, Fiction, Technical Writing, Lecturing, Instructional Design, University Teaching, E-Learning, Press Releases, Higher Education, Copywriting, Student Affairs, College Teaching, Adult Education, Editorial, Social Media, Research, Staff Development, Fundraising, Event Planning, Academic Advising, Curriculum Development, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Program Development, Non-fiction

Education
American University   1974 — 1975
MA, English Literature

University of Maryland College Park   1971 — 1973
BA, English

Ohio University   1969 — 1971
English/Philosophy

Sierra Prasada Millman Sierra Prasada Millman Greater New York City Area Details
Sierra Prasada Millman's The Writer's Center Experience May 2014 - February 2015
Job Author, The Creative Compass and Creative Lives
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Published Books   October 2013 - Present
Screenwriting  September 2015 - Present
MainGate, American University of Beirut   February 2010 - Present
Published Books   January 2002 - Present
Turning Point Books   June 2008 - Present
The Writer's Center   May 2014 - February 2015
No Rules Theatre Company  June 2014 - January 2015
Graduate School USA  July 2012 - June 2013
Arabicpod.net   January 2010 - May 2011
Aishti Magazine   June 2008 - March 2011

Skills
Writing, Public Speaking, Editing, Web Site Editing, Audio Editing, Modern Standard Arabic, Levantine Arabic, Arabic to English..., TEFL, Social Media, Mac OS X, Windows, Wordpress, Photoshop, Illustrator, Arabic, Books, Journalism, WordPress, Copy Editing, News Writing, Adobe Illustrator, Editorial, Radio, Magazines, Blogging, Narration, Research, Storytelling, Creative Writing

Education
Stanford University   1998 — 2002
BA, History

Northwestern University   2005 — 2006
MS, Journalism

Middlebury College
Arabic Language

Gregory Robison Gregory Robison Bethesda, Maryland Details
Gregory Robison's The Writer's Center Experience August 2004 - June 2008
Job Strategic planning and management
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
John Main Center for Meditation and Inter-religious Dialogue   November 2011 - Present
The Writer's Center   August 2004 - June 2008
CARESBAC-Bulgaria (Small Enterprise Assistance Funds)   September 1995 - June 1998

Skills
Editing, Press Releases, Fundraising, Non-profits, Proofreading, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Books, Storytelling, Publications, History, Grants, Nonprofits, Blogging, Human Rights, NGOs, Social Entrepreneurship

Education
INSEAD   1981 — 1982
MBA, Management

Yale University   1974 — 1978
BA, Linguistics & Scholar of the House

Seattle Prep

Adele Steiner Adele Steiner Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Adele Steiner's The Writer's Center Experience December 1996 - Present
Job Maryland Humanities Council at Maryland Association of CPAs
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Maryland Association of CPAs  October 2008 - Present
Maryland State Arts Council  December 1999 - Present
The Writer's Center   December 1996 - Present
Georgetown Hospital  January 1996 - June 2006

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1986 — 1995
MFA, English Lit & Creative Writing

Louise Baxter Louise Baxter Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Louise Baxter's The Writer's Center Experience 2003 - 2014
Job Editor and Writer at Freelance
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
- Freelance  June 1999 - Present
HDR  July 2003 - August 2014
The Writer's Center   2003 - 2014
Northstar Travel Media  2002 - 2012
Globe-Pequot Press  2011 - 2011
Editech Staffing  2004 - 2009
Tetra Tech  2002 - 2004
Wcities  1999 - 2002
Trafalgar Travel  1996 - 1998
Globus family of brands  1987 - 1996

Skills
Technical Writing, Editing, Strategic Communications, Creative Writing, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Content Development, Social Media

Education
Guilford College   1979 — 1983
B.S., Political Science

Margaret Meleney Margaret Meleney Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Margaret Meleney's The Writer's Center Experience 2013 - 2014
Job CFO at CMAA
Industry Accounting
Experience
CMAA  June 1991 - Present
The Writer's Center   2013 - 2014
National Solid Waste Management Association (NSWMA)   1987 - 1991
Wilmer Cutler & Pickering  1981 - 1987

Skills
Managerial Finance, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Reporting, budget forecasts, Accounting Operations, Financial Analysis, Great Plains Software, Strategic Financial..., Non Profits, Forecasting, Budgets, Accounting, QuickBooks, General Ledger, GAAP, Nonprofits, Cash Management, Payroll, Budget Forecasts, US GAAP, Finance, Financial Planning, Microsoft Dynamics GP

Education
University of Maryland University College   1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business emphasis in accounting

Barbara Esstman Barbara Esstman Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Barbara Esstman's The Writer's Center Experience September 1995 - Present
Job Workshop Leader at The Writer's Center
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Writer's Center   September 1995 - Present
The Writer's Center   1995 - Present
Self-Employed  1987 - Present
American University  1990 - 1995
George Mason University  1985 - 1990

Skills
Books, Teaching, Writing, Editing, Blogging, Creative Writing, Fiction, Short Stories, Stories, Freelance Writing, Storytelling, Poetry, Fiction Writing, Ghostwriting, Manuscript, Publications, Newsletters, Web Content, Novels, Creative Non-fiction, Speech Writing, Theatre, Feature Articles, Book Reviews, Copy Editing, History, Literature, Memoir, Editorial, Proofreading, Published Author, Press Releases, Teaching Writing, Publishing, Magazine Articles, Screenwriting, Copywriting, Non-fiction, Journalism, Magazines, Online Publishing, Newspapers, News Writing, Technical Writing, Publicity, Content Management, Content Development, Poetry Readings, Grant Writing, Online Journalism

Education
George Mason University   1984 — 1987
MFA, Creative Writing -- Fiction

St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO   1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature

Yuliya A. Skripchenko Yuliya A. Skripchenko Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Yuliya A. Skripchenko's The Writer's Center Experience 2012 - 2012
Job Free lancer at Elance.com
Industry Education Management
Experience
Elance.com  November 2011 - Present
Free Lancer ( Self Employed)   October 2009 - Present
The Writer's Center   2012 - 2012
PBS Kids Sprout  September 2009 - December 2009
Fairfax County Public Schools  August 2007 - July 2009
Center For Talented Youth (Johns Hopkins University)   June 2007 - July 2009
Maryland Department of planning  June 2006 - August 2006
American Councils for International Education  2005 - 2006
Circut City  2000 - 2004

Skills
Technical Writing, Statistical Modeling, Poetry, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Research, Writing, PowerPoint, Teaching, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Marketing, Proposal Writing, Editing, Nonprofits

Education
The George Washington University   2007 — 2010
Masters

University of Maryland College Park   2001 — 2005
B.S

Watkins Mill High   1996 — 2000

Maureen Punte Maureen Punte Ellicott City, Maryland Details
Maureen Punte's The Writer's Center Experience 2009 - 2012
Job Managing Principal/Design Maven at Radar Collective
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Carroll Community College  July 2015 - Present
Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals   February 2012 - Present
Radar Collective   January 2012 - Present
The Writer's Center   2009 - 2012

Skills
Typography, Publications, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Color Theory, Editing, Proofreading, Information Design, Information Architecture, Proposal Writing, Graphic Design, Web Design, Logo Design, Newsletters, Collateral, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Photography

Education
University of Baltimore   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts, Publications Design

Stevenson University   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Design and Visual Communications, General