Established résumé-writing service “from ground up”; created business plan, secured funding and marketed strategically - through newspaper classified advertising, Yellow Pages, professionally prepared collateral and Internet website. Maximized contacts made through hotel industry and several key community/business networking groups to convey Ghostwriter’s commitment to individualized service and exceptional product delivery. Contracted with NY-based Résumé.com, which accepted only one in ten prospective writers, from 2000 to 2003. Have composed over 5100 documents in over nine years. Edited and provided copy for Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly member newsletter. Twice-published author presently working on non-fiction investigative book; I have played a major editorial role in the publication of two high-end "coffee table" books about Mississippi, interviewing numerous fascinating (and somtimes famous) people in the process.

Provided individual consultation and direction to parolees in six-month residential program at 72-bed Transition Training Center; assisted participants with employment searches and acquisition of essential documentation, as well as development of personal skills required for successful re-entry into society. Helped create curriculum for and taught “free world” preparedness classes.Performed random and “for cause” drug testing and locker searches.Worked closely with county probation officials when incidents/events dictated referrals to substance abuse treatment or return to penitentiary.Ensured that residents were current with their rent and oversaw their in-house savings accounts.Documented client progress, violations and disciplinary action. Researched grant opportunities and wrote related proposals.Visited manufacturing facilities on state prison grounds to promote advantages of transitional living setting upon release.Coordinated transportation from jails and prisons to Transition Training Center with Mississippi Department of Corrections.

Oversaw all facets and held full operational accountability for seventy-room extended-stay hotel.

Directed workload of two accounting assistants and three night auditors.Oversaw administration of all cash funds, including house banks and daily deposits; instructed all applicable personnel on cash handling procedures.Provided reporting of daily financial transactions; analysis and critique of monthly profit/loss statements. Prepared monthly forecasts and annual budget. Maintened of monetary and key controls established by corporate office; ensured compliance with Bristol’s audit standards; monitored linen, food and beverage inventories. Collaboration with human resources office on all issues relevant to both departments.Oversaw collection of accounts receivables, processing of accounts payables and payroll administration/distribution.