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Freelance Writer
TwiniversityFreelance Writer
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2014Greater New York City AreaTwiniversity is the largest global resource for all things “twinnie”. Provides online resources, parent-to-parent forums, live and online expecting twins classes, social media channels, and a bestselling book “What To Do When You’re Having Two“, the #1 bestseller on Amazon for Twins & Multiples Parenting. Contributed articles in a freelance capacity.
Communications Assistant to the CEO / Fundraising Assistant
Resource Exchange InternationalCommunications Assistant to the CEO / Fundraising Assistant
Mar. 2011 - Jan. 2013Colorado Springs, Colorado AreaResource Exchange International (REI) sends professionals to train national counterparts and build human capacity in medicine and nursing, agriculture, business and economics, English and medical English, education, and social work. *Worked in-house for two years and then in a freelance capacity for four years. Managed their website and social media marketing, and was responsible for graphic design projects including business cards, brochures, and annual reports.
Colorado Springs Parenting Examiner & National Parenting Multiples Examiner
Examiner.comColorado Springs Parenting Examiner & National Parenting Multiples Examiner
Sep. 2009 - Sep. 2012Freelance Writer
Art Director
TWINS MagazineArt Director
Feb. 2008 - Oct. 2009The magazine for multiples since 1984. Performed copy-editing, photo selection, ad creation/placement, and the full design/layout of each issue. Contributed parenting articles as requested by the editor.
Co-Chair / Volunteer
Rampart High School After PromCo-Chair / Volunteer
Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2014Colorado Springs, Colorado AreaA decades-old event organized and staffed entirely by the all-volunteer Rampart High School After Prom Committee (parent volunteers) for Rampart High School's students. Designed to keep kids safe during the time that prom ends and After Prom begins (11 pm-5 am). Hosted annually at a local hot spot for teens. The annual cost was $20,000+ and the money came entirely from parent and community donations and ticket sales. The event included activities, food, and LOTS of amazing door prizes (students had to be present to win). I co-chaired twice, worked as the prize chairman four times, the communications chairman, and the secretary.
Self Employed Scrapbooking Consultant/Demonstrator
Creative MemoriesSelf Employed Scrapbooking Consultant/Demonstrator
Jun. 1995 - Jul. 2001Helped family, friends and consumers celebrate their lives and tell their stories one photo at a time.
Board of Directors / Volunteer
Multiples of AmericaBoard of Directors / Volunteer
Jan. 1994 - Jan. 2012Franklin, TennesseeFormerly the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc. - NOMOTC - A national non-profit support organization serving a diverse membership of parents of twins, triplets, and more. Member for 18 years, volunteer for 11 years, and a member of their board of directors for six years. Served as a reporter, feature writer, secretary, chairman, and vice president of their Education Department, and on their marketing committee, book committee, nominating committee, and 50th-anniversary celebration planning committee. Authored a chapter for their book, "Twins to Quints".
Author | Editor | Writer | Web Content & Social Media Manager | Grant Writer | Virtual Assistant
The Write ChoiceAuthor | Editor | Writer | Web Content & Social Media Manager | Grant Writer | Virtual Assistant
Jan. 1991United States30+ years experience in writing/editing for the media, web content & social media marketing creation and management, business, and graphic communication, fundraising/grant writing, public speaking, event planning, and administrative support. *Current & past clients are listed below.
Retired
United States Air ForceRetired
Aug. 1980 - May. 2001USAF ACTIVE DUTY: Firefighter USAF RESERVE: Intelligence Specialist - Authored and presented briefings to commanders, staff, and aircrew; maintained administrative files and training materials. USAF RESERVE: Personnel Specialist - Drafted, coordinated, and filed personnel-related correspondence; maintained director's calendar, and processed incoming and outgoing mail Held TS/SCI Clearance Retired May 2001

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