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A lifetime of professional writing experience has taught me to listen for the heartbeat in every story I write: When it’s captured, words come to life. Whether crafting a news release, a feature article, a white paper, a thesis, or a full-length book, my job is to translate your thoughts into memorable and transformative copy.
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Work Experience
Tutor at CMC School System
January 1, 2023 - PresentInstructed and monitored at-risk 6th, 7th, and 8th-graders at Kenwood Middle School as part of the AVID program during 2023-2024.
Tutor, English as a Second Language at Adult Literacy Council
December 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025Developed curriculum and instructed advanced ESL students online from 2019 to 2022. Assisted students with employment, educational opportunities, and cultural assimilation.
PR Director/Full-time Faculty Member at Bethel University
July 31, 2017 - July 17, 2025Wrote and disseminated news releases for the College of Professional Studies, created advertising, directed and recorded television, radio, and videos. Developed and taught Marketing, Sales, Orientation, and writing classes. Introduced online programs, helped develop employee training, and served on various leadership teams from October 2008 to July 2017.
Regional Business Development Executive/Publicity Coordinator at Bethel College
October 31, 2009 - July 17, 2025Recruited students, taught undergraduate Marketing classes, served as interim MBA Academic Advisor and Director of Academic Affairs. Led local campus through significant growth earning "Bethel Satellite Campus of the Year" title from August 2004 to October 2009.
Public Relations Director at ACE Productions
December 31, 2003 - July 17, 2025Oversaw daily operations of a local television production company, directed, produced, copyedited, sold and co-hosted a daily TV show aired on 28 cable systems between December 2002 and December 2003.
Chief Copywriter/Creative Director at Cochran Advertising
December 31, 2002 - July 17, 2025Wrote, directed, edited, produced and voiced various advertisements and industrial videos. Served as chief copywriter/editor and hosted a weekly TV news show from 1994 to 2002.
Public Relations Director at Clarksville Academy
December 31, 2001 - July 17, 2025Directed and implemented a total public-relations program including copywriting, design, photography, and media for a private school from 1991 to 2001. Developed and administered a summer enrichment program for K-12.
Freelance Features Writer at Various Publications
January 1, 1990 - PresentPublished hundreds of articles including dozens of cover stories and produced a weekly humor column for The Stars and Stripes international military newspaper since 1990.
Education
Associate degree at Scott Community College
January 1, 1976 - December 31, 1976Bachelors of Science degree at Bethel College
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Master’s in Business Administration at Bethel University
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Qualifications
Distinguished Toastmaster Award (DTM)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998Toastmasters Regional Public Relations award
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996First Place, Toastmasters Mid-South Speech Contest
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994First Place, Toastmasters Mid-South Speech Contest
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995First Place, Toastmasters Mid-South Speech Contest
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Second Place, Toastmasters U.S. National Humorous Speech Contest
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995Outstanding Young Women of America honoree
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Graduate, Leadership Clarksville
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Superstar of the Year, Bethel College
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Bethel University Online Facilitator of the Year
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014College of Professional Studies Team Player of the Year
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013American Marketing Association Member
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014National Association of Professional Women Member
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Golden Key International Honour Society Member
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
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