Professional/Personal Overview
I am an author, blogger, community manager and managing editor for clients in a variety of industries, handling everything from social media marketing to logistics & QC. I specialize in developing web copy, blog material, and comprehensive social media strategies for online and brick-and-mortar SMB who wish to grow their brand & visibility locally and globally. I provide visibility solutions to individuals and businesses that are ready to stand apart from the crowd but don't have the time to focus on developing the content they need.
Work Info
Expertise
Copy Editor
8 Years
Editor
5 Years
Writer
10 Years
Specialty
Business (general)
5 Years
Health
5 Years
Family, Children & Teenagers
15 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
15 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
BellaOnline (11+), CarbonCopyPro (11+), Peak to Peak Marketing (11+), PR Brigade (11+), Skyword (11+), Wes Rautaushk Agency (11+), Corning Leader (11+)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
ABEL Institute (11+), Hanks Clothing (11+), Merchant Corner (11+), Client Confidential (11+), Troy Research (11+), Archer Ellison (3-5)
Other Work History
Owner, SolutionsbyShadra, July 2000 to Present; Special Projects Manager on contract to PR Brigade, January 2010- Present; Owner, MomsGetReal.com, May 2009 - Present; JR Simplot, Rail Services Coordinator, October 1997 to June 2000; Primary Health, Medical Staff Coordinator, October 1996 to October 1997; State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Public Service Rep, June 1994-July 1996; AIM International, Bilingual Customer Service Rep; April 1991-June 1994
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe Photoshop
Technical Skills
WordPress, Blogger, html
Equipment
Digital Camera, Video
Foreign Language Skills
French
References
Adel Al-Sharkas, alsharkasa@alfred.edu; Paul Strong, fstrongp@alfred.edu
Awards
Dartmouth Book Award, Wellesley Leadership Award
Associations
Phi Sigma Iota, Sigma Tau Delta
Other
BA in Economics, additional coursework in English, literature and grad-level research & statistics, Master's degree in English Lit
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Elmira, NY. I am willing to travel regionally. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.
Work Samples
Writing Samples
(Midsize Insider , 1/8/2013)
One of several contributions to the tech-savvy Midsize Insider by IBM.
(Author , 12/3/2012)
Disney had it wrong. Stepmothers aren't always wicked. This book delves into all that can be good about being a stepmom - opening your heart, building new relationships, and creating a loving blended family - while tackling the tough stuff.
WordPress
(MomsGetReal , 5/8/2010)
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June 4, 2013 | San Francisco
