Objective:
Talented and dedicated writer and researcher
available for short or long term projects for either print or web.
Professional Experience:
Author, freelance writer 2007-present
Coauthored five nonfiction books
Nonfiction articles published in print and on web for Winston
Salem Journal, Ancestry.com, ICW Coastal Guides, After the Tassel, DIY
Chatroom, and an extensive variety of Demand Media Studios properties such as Modern
Mom, Livestrong, Travels, Mania, and Home Remodeling.com.
Researcher, line editor, proofreader 2003-present
Compiled research information and
trivia as well as line edited, proofread, and detailed critique for Doug Hewitt
on book “Practical Guide for Weekend Parents”. Also line edited, proofread, and critiqued fiction
manuscripts for both Doug Hewitt and other members of Writers Group of the
Triad.
Other
Professional Experience:
Ten years professional flooring
installer, 12 years professional meat wrapper and cutter, seven years retail
management and supervision.
Skills:
- Experienced in writing feature articles, web content, essays, and editorial pieces.
- · Excellent skills in
copy editing, line editing, and proofreading
- · Proficient in
SEO and AP Style; strong grasp of Chicago Manual.
- · Strong command
of the English language and grammar; familiarity with virtually all writing
styles; serious commitment to excellence in the printed and published word.
- · Skilled
researcher. Able to research all topics in depth and convert into professional
or layman terms as determined by specific audience target.
Special
interests:
Genealogy,
Native American history, American history, Michigan history and tourism, North
Carolina tourism, grandparents, Baby Boomer Generation, higher education,
college entry process, fitness and health care, and women in business.
Academic Background:
Macomb County Community College
1999-2000
Course of study: Graphic Design
Baker College 1998-1999
Course of study: graphic Arts
Work
Samples:
Non-Fiction Books
(co-authored with Doug
Hewitt)
The
Joyous Gift of Grandparenting Hatherleigh Press 2008
The Free College Resource
Book Prufrock
Press 2009
Microsoft
Word 2007 for Beginners
Champion Writers 2009
Microsoft Word 2010 Champion
Writers 2010
Get into College in
Three Months or Less Prufrock Press 2010
A New Approach to College Prufrock
Press 2012
Current projects
include a third volume in the college series as well as a three-book project
addressing current and future needs of the Baby Boomer Generation.
Articles Available Online:
ICW Coastal
Guides: The Haunting of Battleship North Carolina
ICW
Coastal Guides: Carolina Beach
Modern
Mom: How to Dress Professionally for Women
Modern
Mom: How to Trace a Family History
Ancestry:
Genealogy Organization Tips
Travels:
Field Trip Ideas in Michigan
Travels:
Sites to See and Things to do in Atlanta, Michigan
Mania:
How to Make fake Blood for a Movie
The
Nest: Best way to Save Money on Utilities
The
Nest: Understanding U.S. savings Bonds
The
Daily Puppy: How to Give the Heimlich
Maneuver to Dogs
Livestrong: How to Influence Kids to go to College
Livestrong:
Warning Signs of a Stroke