Consultant to rural and small libraries throughout Maine and to libraries in Aroostook and Washington Counties.

Independent and freelance writer for a variety of publications both technical and creative.

Most recent titles:"The Tiger's Head" by Paul Halter, translated by John Pugmire"The Crimson Fog" by Paul Halter, translated by John Pugmire"The Killing Needle" by Henri Cauvin, translated by John Pugmire"The Invisible Circle" by Paul Halter, translated by John Pugmire

The City’s volunteer Planning Board consists of seven regular members and one associate member, all of whom are appointed by the City Council. Each member serves for a three-year term. The Board’s charge is to develop the City’s Comprehensive Plan, to make recommendations on rezoning requests, and to approve subdivisions and site plans.http://bangormaine.gov/content/1538/1415/1439/default.aspx

Served as Secretary on the Board of the Maine Library Association as Chair of the Communications Committee and on the Marketing Committee. 2009-2011; 2014-Present.

Lead a statewide group of libraries in discussions and activities relevant to reference services and evolving services for adults in libraries.

Director of a rural library for City of Caribou, population approximately 8300 and located in Northern Maine. Recruitment and management of staff and volunteers; collection development; grant writing; programming for all ages; helped start 501c3 for Caribou Public Library Foundation.

From the beginning, Rotary has been a service club dedicated to helping others. The Motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. Rotarians observe the 4-Way Test: 1) Is it the TRUTH? 2) Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? The Caribou Club’s current club number is 6360, which changed when Rotary International set up a new numbering system several years ago in order to provide an orderly method of numbering new clubs all over the world. The original club number (1914) reflected the order in which the club was admitted to Rotary International. Caribou was included in the first 2000 clubs worldwide.

Fact-check quality of search engine results to assist with algorithm quality control.

Press releases, editing, copyediting, proofreading, freelance writing

Reference and research, grant writer, Inter-Library Loans, US Passport Application Acceptance Agent, Notary Public, Proofreader, Chair of Maine Library Association Communications Committee, MLA Secretary, Facilitator of Turner Writer's Group, grant writer for Presque Isle Community Center from 2013 - May 2014

Secretary for governing board of Homeless Services of Aroostook, which manages the Sister Mary O'Donnell Shelter and transitional housing.

Wrote Schedule C tax information in a highly readable manner for small business owners for the web. http://entrepreneurs.outright.com/outright-editor

Served on interviewing and hiring committee for Presque Isle area DVOP (Disabled Veterans Outreach Program representative) in 2006Manned Information Center regularly at Presque Isle, Madawaska and Houlton officesConducted outreach, assessed, and placed in training or alternative employment relief dislocated workers from Aroostook Starch, First Technology, Creative Apparel, and Fraser Papers through the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, working with Northern Maine Community College, University of Maine at Presque Isle, Caribou and Presque Isle Adult Education Centers, and Husson College.Ordered supplies through Central Warehouse for BES staff and provide fellow staff and clients basic on-site technical support with computers, Web sites, and office machinery as neededManaged TAA caseload for workers from Lincoln Pulp & Paper, Aroostook Starch, Creative Apparel, and Fraser PaperRepresented CareerCenters at MBNA Rapid Response sessions for MBNA in Presque Isle and Fort Kent during massive layoffsCollaborated with fellow agency staff from ACAP (Aroostook County Action Program), Vocational Rehabilitation, TDC (Training and Developing Corporation) and Job Corps to build and expand employment information databasesRegularly assisted clients with computer questions, document formatting, and self-employment questionsAssisted clients with Unemployment Insurance claimsServed on Labor Market Information committee; worked with ONET, NAICS and ALMIS databasesWrote job orders and coordinated job applications for area businesses.Helped organize job fairs, assessments, and special recruitment activities for businesses such as McCain Foods, Huber Engineered Woods, Lowe's Inc., and for independently owned businesses requiring additional assistance. Showed patrons how to access and use research websites, databases, and software to look for employment and schooling information as well as write necessary letters, résumés, and other documents.

The News Analysis department reviews articles from all over the USA and the other parts of the world on topics relevant to our particular clients. Reports are compiled with requested statistics and headlines. I proofread these reports to make sure headlines and article synopses were free of errors. I also ensured that the publications were listed correctly and that clips went to the correct clients. As needed I also wrote up synopses on articles from publications ranging from law journals to daily newspapers to be sent out the same day the articles were received. This position had zero tolerance for errors and worked on very tight deadlines.Consistently maintained high level of quality control for news article synposesDeveloped tracking system for updating changes in radio media provider informationWrote and assembled complete training packet with screen shots for next person who was hired as proofreader when I went to work for the Department of Labor

Heather TalbotHard copy text was sent to me via courier for final spot-checking for typographical errors and style/content errors. Turnaround times on these were usually very fast and were often due back at the printers in a matter of days.

Proofread and edited over a half dozen titles about software instruction.

Editor Paul Gough assigned stories via telephone and e-mail for me to research, conduct interviews for and write up. My first story won a spot on the front page.Radio Copy and Business Writing/Broadcast

I have written spot copy and contracts for both commercial and non-commercial stations and entities. I have also headed up on-air fundraisers and interviewed top personalities in the Christian broadcast field. My other responsibilities in broadcast were negotiating and writing contracts for commercial advertising and non-commercial sponsorship, negotiating, obtaining and scheduling programs from local and national distributors, producing and maintaining records for billing, public file and BMI, SESAC and ASCAP. I have also run a broadcast board, done on-the-spot interviews and set up social events, including concerts and giveaways, done day-to-day traffic and trained volunteer staff.

I have written spot copy and contracts for both commercial and non-commercial stations and entities. I have also headed up on-air fundraisers and interviewed top personalities in the Christian broadcast field. My other responsibilities in broadcast were negotiating and writing contracts for commercial advertising and non-commercial sponsorship, negotiating, obtaining and scheduling programs from local and national distributors, producing and maintaining records for billing, public file and BMI, SESAC and ASCAP. I have also run a broadcast board, done on-the-spot interviews and set up social events, including concerts and giveaways, done day-to-day traffic and trained volunteer staff.

Prepared and delivered weather reports, public service announcements and sponsorship spots with required information and to fit specific time slots. Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events. Identified stations, and introduced or closed shows, using memorized or read scripts, and/or ad-libs. Selected program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public. Studied background information in order to prepare for programs or interviews. Commented on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions. Interviewed show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest. Discussed various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners. Hosted civic, charitable, or promotional events that were broadcast over radio. Made promotional appearances at public or private events in order to represent the station.

I have written spot copy and contracts for both commercial and non-commercial stations and entities. I have also headed up on-air fundraisers and interviewed top personalities in the Christian broadcast field. My other responsibilities in broadcast were negotiating and writing contracts for commercial advertising and non-commercial sponsorship, negotiating, obtaining and scheduling programs from local and national distributors, producing and maintaining records for billing, public file and BMI, SESAC and ASCAP. I have also run a broadcast board, done on-the-spot interviews and set up social events, including concerts and giveaways, done day-to-day traffic and trained volunteer staff.

Opened and closed store; ordered inventory, customer service, cash operations, interviewing and hiring of staff.

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