Can Two Worlds Survive an Augury?Releasing a Chandarion’s god-like magic into the world isn’t what sixteen-year-old Aunia, the village’s outcast, intends. She only wants to impress Mathias, a visiting seventeen-year-old pegasus flyer, who fiercely believes the choice—either Faery or Mortal world surviving—has come.Her action calls forth the Boggleman, a soul-sucking ghoul, who abducts her dad, eats her faery friends, and sets Dagel demons on her isolated village. And… Show more Can Two Worlds Survive an Augury?Releasing a Chandarion’s god-like magic into the world isn’t what sixteen-year-old Aunia, the village’s outcast, intends. She only wants to impress Mathias, a visiting seventeen-year-old pegasus flyer, who fiercely believes the choice—either Faery or Mortal world surviving—has come.Her action calls forth the Boggleman, a soul-sucking ghoul, who abducts her dad, eats her faery friends, and sets Dagel demons on her isolated village. And worse.The worlds of Ahnu-Endynia are full of faeries, pegasi flyers, myths, secrets, and themes of belonging, despite being misunderstood. And if you don't watch carefully . . . You might be pulled into the Betwixt. . . the space between the worlds. Show less

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2014-Present "Write Stuff" Conference ReporterInterview 2014 GLVWG "Write Stuff" Conference faculty (literary agents, editors and authors), including award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling award-winning Hank Phillippi Ryan. Created and maintain conference blog. 2011-2012 President Oversaw, delegated and monitored daily operations and programs for 501c non-profit organizations. Ran meetings for board of directors and general membership. Appointed committee… Show more 2014-Present "Write Stuff" Conference ReporterInterview 2014 GLVWG "Write Stuff" Conference faculty (literary agents, editors and authors), including award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling award-winning Hank Phillippi Ryan. Created and maintain conference blog. 2011-2012 President Oversaw, delegated and monitored daily operations and programs for 501c non-profit organizations. Ran meetings for board of directors and general membership. Appointed committee chairs. Assisted with training of volunteers. Managed conflict. Created agendas and calendars. Provided tie-breaker vote when necessary. Gatekeeper for procedure and provided a point of contact by venders and query seekers. 2011 Write Stuff Conference ChairRan well-received and record sold-out event for 180 conferees and guests. Booked well-known CEO Donald Maass of the Donald Maass Literary Agency, New York Time bestselling Author Jonathan Maberry along with 15 other well-known presenters, literary agents and editors. Created and distributed proposals, budgets, press releases, blog entries, conference brochures and registration forms. Coordinated schedules with entire conference faculty, venue manager and his staff, and event volunteers. Handled, coordinated and delegated wide range of event tasks such national advertising, social media, book fair logistics, flash-fiction contests, registration, etc. Mentored conference co-chair to take over for 2012. Worked extensively with GLVWG’s webmaster regarding event content and monitored progress with new paypal option. Presented announcements to conferees. Conference Co-ChairFacilitated with running well-received and sold-out 2010 conference. Booked and coordinated schedules with literary agents, publishers, presenters, vendors and volunteers. Assisted with creating advertising proposal and budget. Contributed to event blog. Wrote and presented speech, introductions and announcements to conferees. Point person for on-site problem solving. Show less

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•Proficient in MS Office Suite and other computer software.•15+ years experience with desk-top publishing.Solicted and obtained articles from club officers. Wrote, edited and composed newsletters. Created and distributed brochures and announcements for businesses and extracurricular clubs. •Familiar with social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.•Inside knowledge of various media and marketing productions. •Held leadership roles in different organizations.… Show more •Proficient in MS Office Suite and other computer software.•15+ years experience with desk-top publishing.Solicted and obtained articles from club officers. Wrote, edited and composed newsletters. Created and distributed brochures and announcements for businesses and extracurricular clubs. •Familiar with social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.•Inside knowledge of various media and marketing productions. •Held leadership roles in different organizations. •Experienced multi-tasker and self-starter. Show less

[updating forthcoming]Write articles for regional organization's magazines and newsletters along with updating and providing content for its FaceBook page and website. Write organization's communications, create brochures and pamphlets.Screen and conduct social service appointments regarding aid for rental and utility assistance. Case management for Project Break Through clientele. Set appointments and help referrals for PA WorkWear. Provide administrative coordination for Red… Show more [updating forthcoming]Write articles for regional organization's magazines and newsletters along with updating and providing content for its FaceBook page and website. Write organization's communications, create brochures and pamphlets.Screen and conduct social service appointments regarding aid for rental and utility assistance. Case management for Project Break Through clientele. Set appointments and help referrals for PA WorkWear. Provide administrative coordination for Red Shield Community Garden and its garden committee.Assist with booking weekly speakers for Golden Agers program along with creating content and being a speaker for program participants. Provide first contact for visitors. Show less

Interviewed celebrities, state representatives and senators, government and school officials, business and non-profit leaders, along with everyday folk. Covered news stories and wrote feature stories along with taking and providing photographs for articles. Provided copy writing.See https://deirsprite.contently.com for some of the articles.

Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania in Property and Casualty, Life and Health. Consulted, advised, and sold insurance plans to prospects and clientele. Assisted with agency marketing plans. Set up claims. Interacted with various departments to ensure excellent customer service. Marketed self and generated leads.Accomplishments:Scheduled, coordinated and ran two successful State Farm Child Seat Check Safety Days with Lehigh Valley Hospital and B101.

Oversaw all aspects of operations, profitability and sales for large volume Taco Bell stores. Hired, trained and motivated staff, along with evaluating their performance. Analyzed growth opportunities and implemented long and short-term goals. Accomplishments:Increased customer satisfaction base allowing Team Members to achieve bonus for 3 consecutive periods.Increased sales 46 percent from previous year.

Provided direct support for claim representatives handling insurance claims for first party medical benefits. Issued checks and balanced pay logs against benefits paid out. Prepared and distributed reports and correspondence. Handled files from opening to closure. Cross-trained staff members. Provided excellent customer services for internal and external customers. Obtained familiarity with laws in several states regarding medical insurance procedures. Interacted with Public Affairs… Show more Provided direct support for claim representatives handling insurance claims for first party medical benefits. Issued checks and balanced pay logs against benefits paid out. Prepared and distributed reports and correspondence. Handled files from opening to closure. Cross-trained staff members. Provided excellent customer services for internal and external customers. Obtained familiarity with laws in several states regarding medical insurance procedures. Interacted with Public Affairs department in the capacity of office reporter.Accomplishments:•Nominated by top management for division reporter. Received commendations from upper management for attaining publication within large internal channels. Received “Best Mid-length Article” Award in 2001.•Held position of Vice President for the Doylestown Activities Association. Successfully initiated, coordinated, and ran educational, communicational, and morale-based events.•Member of Workflow Committee which helped increase production by 50 percent. •Selected point person/liaison for Special Investigation Unit project. •Received Associate in Claims (AIC) designation from the Insurance Institute of America. Show less

Duties: Scheduled and coordinated all aspects for classes, appointments, and meetings. Prepared and maintained databases and spreadsheets. Created and distributed monthly newsletters and reports. Provided support for 33 agent's offices, by handling complaints, researching proper channels and communicating with various levels of management. Handled confidential employee records such as salary changes, vacation/absenteeism reports, and performance appraisals. Accomplishments:… Show more Duties: Scheduled and coordinated all aspects for classes, appointments, and meetings. Prepared and maintained databases and spreadsheets. Created and distributed monthly newsletters and reports. Provided support for 33 agent's offices, by handling complaints, researching proper channels and communicating with various levels of management. Handled confidential employee records such as salary changes, vacation/absenteeism reports, and performance appraisals. Accomplishments: Coordinated and ran successful event for 50+ attendees. Created and provided event's PowerPoint slideshow. Show less

Duties: Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania in Life and Health Insurance. Consulted, advised, and sold insurance plans to prospects and clientele. Set own schedule. Established means to market self and generate leads.

Prepared legal documents, official reports, correspondence, transcriptions, and billing. Scheduled appointments, arbitrations, and hearings for senior partner. Received and handled approximately 70 telephone calls daily. Provided excellent customer service.Accomplishments: •Trained office staff to use MS Windows software. •Created and developed computerized legal templates for office use.