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.

Cindy Chambers

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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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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Language

Polish
Beginner
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Tutor at CMC School System
January 1, 2023 - Present
Instructed 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, 2025
Developed 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, 2025
Wrote 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, 2025
Recruited 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, 2025
Oversaw 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, 2025
Wrote, 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, 2025
Directed 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 - Present
Published 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, 1976
Bachelors of Science degree at Bethel College
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Master’s in Business Administration at Bethel University
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

Distinguished Toastmaster Award (DTM)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Toastmasters Regional Public Relations award
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
First Place, Toastmasters Mid-South Speech Contest
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
First Place, Toastmasters Mid-South Speech Contest
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
First Place, Toastmasters Mid-South Speech Contest
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Second Place, Toastmasters U.S. National Humorous Speech Contest
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Outstanding Young Women of America honoree
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Graduate, Leadership Clarksville
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Superstar of the Year, Bethel College
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Bethel University Online Facilitator of the Year
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
College of Professional Studies Team Player of the Year
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
American Marketing Association Member
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
National Association of Professional Women Member
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Golden Key International Honour Society Member
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization