Writing has been a part of my life since before I can remember, and my focus was on writing for my Bachelor’s Degree in English through Western Michigan University.
Below is a list of the experience I have writing as well as in other related areas. Please contact me at [email protected] for more details on my experience and how I might be the “writer for hire” for whom you have been searching.
Writing Experience
- Freelance newspaper writing
- Ghostwriting for a company blog (See “Everday Carry… for Men” and “10 Tips for Safe Wear of Contact Lenses in the Workplace” for samples)
- Tutoring & editing for individuals completing Master’s Degrees
- Grant writing
- Newsletter design and content writing
- Advertisement design and copywriting
- Business writing (letters, presentation documents, emails etc.)
- Online Bible study
- Presentation design and content writing/editing
- Editing in a variety of contexts including presentations, emails & newsletters
- Devotional writing
Related Experience
- Teaching speach, developmental writing and freshman English at a community college
- Giving presentations to professionals as part of a position as business liason between a community college and area businesses
- Giving presentations to business women on topics of self-improvement such as managing stress and creating margin
- Desktop publishing and advertisement design for a newspaper and freelance
- Teaching the adult class at my home church
- Presenting and teach at women’s retreats
- Teaching the youth group at my home church
During my writing career, I have written on a lot of different topics. The list below is by no means close to being complete, but it does provide an idea of the range of my writing skills.
Topics Covered
- Business applications from presentations for self-improvement and apprentice programs to orientation for new students and grant program overviews
- Safety topics including those related to wearing safety glasses and being prepared for emergency situations
- Local events from festivals to job fairs
- Interviews with business professionals, college professors and writers
- Cultural topics such as a Native American Pow Pow and World Aids Day
- Education topics including tuition assistance programs and business training
- Faith-based topics including a Parish Nurse program and a synopsis of events at a local church
- Student issues from foreign study to parking tickets to rental problems
- Newsletter articles with a focus on Habitat for Humanity and its families
- A wide variety of Bible-based topics
Work Experience (all in Michigan)
- Glen Oaks Community College, adjunct professor and Business Services Director
- The Kalamazoo Gazette, freelance writer
- The Western Herald, freelance writer
- Habitat for Humanity, Administrative Assistant
- Owner of KLS Services, destop publishing & writing
- St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Christian Education Director
- The Shoppers Guide, desktop publishing & ad design
Please contact me a [email protected] to discuss any writing, editing or presentation needs that you may have. Thank you for taking the time to read this information. REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST!