Background

Meticulous results-oriented publications professional with experience writing on subjects ranging from business to HTML.  Able to grasp complex engineering, medical, and scientific concepts and produce clearly written, technically sound material.  Able to organize writing and editorial staff towards a finished project on a tight deadline, track multiple projects without sacrificing quality, and with a record of accomplishment regarding the completion of projects on time and under budget. 
  • - Talented educational, technical, creative and advertising writer.
  • - Broad business and lifestyle background with a sharp eye for trends, fads and timely human-interest topics.
  • - Skilled researcher and editor, experienced in print and electronic mediums.
  • - Experienced in the art of simplifying complex business, computer, construction or scientific subjects for non-technical readers.

WRITING/EDITING EXPERIENCE
  • -  Wrote and edited web content for B2C and B2B companies. 
  • -  Published customer communication newsletters – civic, website, technical, humorous and high-end.
  • -  Responsible for the Content Management of websites created for corporations and business professionals.
  • -  Designed brochures, logos, and business cards.
  • -  Responsible for the writing of all Corporate Communications for small business.

Education

M.A. Psychology & Human Behavior     Minor:  Business Administration
B.A. Liberal Studies                            Minor:  Speech Communication

Credentials:  California Community College Teaching Credential for Office Related Technologies

Hardware:  IBM-PC, MAC, Linksys Hubs and Routers

Networks and O/S: Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP Professional, Windows 7

Software:  Ms Office XP, Indesign, Word Perfect Office, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop CS, Netscape, Explorer, Adobe Acrobat, PageMaker, Dreamweaver MX, Publisher, Paintshop Pro, WSFTP, Illustrator, HTML, and Schedule +.  Familiar with implementation strategies using Java, PhP, MySql, ASP, and JavaScript.

Certificates:  Master Spelling (U.S.), Technical Writing, Telephone Etiquette, Training Delivery and Evaluation, Counseling Techniques, Interpersonal Communications, Internet Security, Computer Industry Knowledge, Business Writing, Written English, Investigative and Research Reports, Editing, Creative Writing.

Freelance Assignments

WEB/GRAPHIC DESIGN
Web site design / redesign, branding & logo development, brochure & print medium production, advertising creatives.  We are proficient in HTML/DHTML, Document Layout/Construction, Page Set-up, Scanning/Photo Manipulation, Cross Browser Issues, Professional Photography, WYSIWYG Editors, Text & Font Management, Presentations, Forms/Tables/Frames, Image Optimization, and Content Management.

SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION 
The implementation of highly effective tactics, techniques, and strategies that can be deployed for any site, regardless of industry. Site design to improve both search engine visibility and the positioning of your web site. The end result is increased exposure for your web site within the search engines.

LIVE ONLINE PROJECTS SAMPLE 
  • Pet Birds (free hosting with pop-up ads as requested by the client)