--wrote blogs for JLC Roofing, Building Arizona Families, Arizona Pregnancy Help, Donna K. Evans Foundation--wrote blogs from transcribed Birth Mother Matters podcasts

Taught Reading, Comprehension, English, Writing and Spelling to 7th and 8th grade Taught Critical Thinking, Digital Photography to grades 9 to 12 in a private school Introduced concepts of basic language arts and grammar Instructed dramatic reading skills in Contemporary Readers TheaterUsed an assortment of Critical Thinking games and puzzles to enhance learning abilities Practiced hands on concepts to reinforce retention for visual learners

Taught Reading, Comprehension, English, Writing, Spelling, History, to grades 5 to 8 in a private school Introduced concepts of basic language arts Taught social studies which highlighted the peoples, places, and cultures of the Western Hemisphere, Europe and Russia Conducted physical education twice a week

 Wrote several short book reviews that piqued new reader involvement Read, transcribed and edited manuscripts Researched sources for Gene Edwards’ manuscript content Read and summarized Ante Pacem: Archaeological Evidence of Church Life Before Constantine Researched, dated and catalogued Graydon F. Snyder’s historical references of ancient artifacts Achieved finding additional resources for manuscripts’ factual authenticity

video taped the story of the last survivor of 9/11 Genelle Guzman

 Seasonal tour guide for “Signature Tour” and “Explore Chicago” Gave Architectural and historical site tours of downtown Gave night tours highlighting 4 top evening downtown spots Gave special charter tours for schools and businesses Customer service to patrons and out of town visitors Offered suggestions to events, best restaurants

 Worked as interim Executive Administrative Assistant to Senior Pastor at Armitage Baptist Church 3-2011 to 6-2011 Answered and filtered calls and messages Responded to letters, emails, and faxes Managed Pastor’s calendar, schedule, arranged appointments and meetings Researched and filed articles Produced weekly Power Point presentations Transcribed and edited dictated correspondence Coordinated weekend platform/pulpit services Handled Face Book and… Show more  Worked as interim Executive Administrative Assistant to Senior Pastor at Armitage Baptist Church 3-2011 to 6-2011 Answered and filtered calls and messages Responded to letters, emails, and faxes Managed Pastor’s calendar, schedule, arranged appointments and meetings Researched and filed articles Produced weekly Power Point presentations Transcribed and edited dictated correspondence Coordinated weekend platform/pulpit services Handled Face Book and LinkedIn interaction Show less

 Announced boat ride offers to passers-by Distributed flyers Customer service to patrons asking pier questions, directions Offered suggestions to events, best restaurants

 Sang, danced and did improvisational comedy for Navy Pier patrons Distributed Cirque Shanghai Gold brochures Interacted with the pirates and Patch, the dog

 Worked as administrative assistant to ten full–time and additional adjunct faculty members at North Park University  Served as primary contact for prospective adjunct professors Issued office work correspondence Scheduled meeting rooms Wrote and transcribed monthly department meeting minutes Coordinated files and contracts for adjunct faculty Assisted with the administration of course descriptions and syllabi Ordered supplies, managed and distributed course… Show more  Worked as administrative assistant to ten full–time and additional adjunct faculty members at North Park University  Served as primary contact for prospective adjunct professors Issued office work correspondence Scheduled meeting rooms Wrote and transcribed monthly department meeting minutes Coordinated files and contracts for adjunct faculty Assisted with the administration of course descriptions and syllabi Ordered supplies, managed and distributed course evaluations to students and instructors Show less

 Used unique angles in my news and feature articles to capture an audience Interviewed clients often asking penetrating questions and transcribing their stories in thought provoking ways Skillfully copyedited and proofread articles and manuscripts making necessary improvements that added depth to a story DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING (Elgin, IL)Contract writer09-1980 to 12-1996 Provided quarterly assignments for Junior/Senior High Reading Lessons by utilizing biblical… Show more  Used unique angles in my news and feature articles to capture an audience Interviewed clients often asking penetrating questions and transcribing their stories in thought provoking ways Skillfully copyedited and proofread articles and manuscripts making necessary improvements that added depth to a story DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING (Elgin, IL)Contract writer09-1980 to 12-1996 Provided quarterly assignments for Junior/Senior High Reading Lessons by utilizing biblical texts given and turning them into applicable anecdotes Wrote radio scripts for dramatic reading and produced voice-over narrations with the purpose of creatively engaging the student  Successfully arranged various character roles personally invented Organized and performed with local talent for short radio skit productionsMAPLE PARK HERITAGE BOOK (Chicago, IL)Co-Author and Secretary03-2010 to 09-2011 Interviewed families and alumni of Maple Park neighborhood which primarily highlighted the far reaching results of racial reconciliation Researched historical information on Fenger High School illuminating the impact integration had on a formerly all-white neighborhoodGathered information from Chicago Historical Society archives Collected photographs and historical documents of turbulent 60s phenomena Transcribed interviews and researched and proofread copy for accuracyCollaborated with Maple Park History Committee to produce final publication’s entriesEXAMINER.COM (Chicago, IL)Home & Life Writer for the Midwest Region10-2011 to 03-2014 Many of my news and feature articles from the Chicago inner city focused on urban related issues. Viewers were drawn by my stories that gave eye witness accounts of tragedy turned triumphant Most of my written commentaries stirred healthy controversy Show less

 Read the news and delivered commercial spot clips Produced local television commercial spots Ran the commercial tapes from the television control room Managed the program and production log Developed and spliced film for local and national telecast spots

 Signed on the station in the morning Read the news, weather, and controlled production for this fully automated station Programmed and assembled the music Scheduled the talent for religious programming Maintained and updated the program log Coordinated weekend secretarial duties