Qualifications and Work Experience

Something She Wrote est. 2007

Freelance Writing and Editing Service

Owner

-Offers a number of services, from proofreading to transcription

-Has assisted other writers with query letters and critiquing

-Has worked with individuals on such items as personal website biographies and wedding reception speeches

Freelance writer 2003 to present

• Many motherhood-themed articles and essays including: Social Motherfly in Western New York Family Magazine, a regional parenting publication focused on family enrichment, and You Might Be a Mommy in the Kansas City edition of Mother and Child Reunion Magazine, a parenting, educational, and health resource
• Columnist, Daviess County Health Department's quarterly newspaper, Every Mom's Column

Food Pantry staff

Cameron Food Pantry, 2003 to 2007

Volunteer

-Built rapport with clients, assisted in implementing of new systems within the program, maintained county reports, spearheaded annual city-wide fundraisers, was responsible for multiple articles detailing Pantry's activities and progress for local newspaper

Account Executive

Lifetouch Publishing, 2001 to 2003

-Served as ambassador between nation-wide network of company's sales reps and publishing plant, made executive decisions regarding editing and layout of products to be printed, maintained communication with both sales reps and clients via phone, fax, and e-mail

Skills and other

Proficiency in spelling and grammar, speedy typist, knowledge of Windows XP and online navigation, detail-oriented, love of words, member at AbsoluteWrite.com/forums