Reading to Write

My Path to Becoming an Author

Page: My Background

Goals

  • Develop Writing Career
    • Complete two in progress novels
    • Research, develop and submit articles to local magazines
    • Publish ebooks.
  • Expand Web Design knowledge & experience
  • Improve photographic knowledge

Summary

  • Experienced Blogger
    • Strong writing background, including copywriting and copy editing
    • Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
    • Extensive computer training, including knowledge of networking environments, web page design, and WordPress CMS.
  • Enthusiastic, reliable and experienced Website Developer

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in
Journalism & Creative Writing

Murray State University, Murray, KY

Associate of Applied Science
Degree in eCommerce

Concentration Web Design and Networking

Madisonville Community College, Madisonville, KY

Associate of Applied Science
Degree in Data Processing

Madisonville Community College, Madisonville, KY

Career History & Accomplishments

Blogging, Web Development, and Copy-writing, Madisonville Design, LLC

  • Co-owner and operator of company
  • Maintain and write articles for company site, plus 3 connected blogs.
  • Researching options and setting up new websites for churches and small businesses.
  •  Customer service and troubleshooting for client sites.

2006 – current

Copywriter, Textbroker.com

  • Research and write articles for clients

  • Meet deadlines

  • Include SEO keywords in a logical way

2011 & 2012

 Freelance Writing

  • Participation in Flash Fiction Projects

  • NaNoWriMo participant

 2011 – current

Photography

  • Pennyrile Forest State Park photography workshops – Spring & Fall

  • Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walks

2010 – current

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Founding member of the WordSmithStudio.org writing community

  • Member & Deacon, First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Madisonville, KY

  • Member, West Kentucky Photography Group

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