Experience

Vaask

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer

  • Jun 2022 - Present



The Writers For Hire, Inc.

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Copywriter

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Writer for various clients for copywriting agency. Write and edit regular blog posts, marketing materials, and internal communications. Conduct interviews and detailed research for corporate clients. Easily handle rush jobs, add flair and personality to materials covering technical topics. Writer for various clients for copywriting agency. Write and edit regular blog posts, marketing materials, and internal communications. Conduct interviews and detailed research for corporate clients. Easily handle rush jobs, add flair and personality to materials covering technical topics.



Make a Living in Kidlit

• Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

• Owner

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Created online business MakeaLivinginKidlit.com, targeting both aspiring children's book writers and those interested in exploring the financial aspects of being an author. Mentor and assist clients with their children's book manuscripts toward the goal of publication. Write all content, attract and manage email subscribers, and promote content on social media. Employ content marketing and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques to rank on page one of the search engine results page (SERP) on the topic of compensation for children's book authors. Show less



Self-employed

• Author, Children's Books

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Author of trade nonfiction picture book biography, KING SEJONG INVENTS AN ALPHABET (Albert Whitman, 2021). Author of several books for educational publishers; clients include Capstone, Lerner, Rourke, and North Star Editions. Writer and editor of assessment material for K-8th grades. Critique and edit manuscripts for other children's book writers. Wrote articles for magazines, nonfiction stories for young readers, and informational texts for an e-learning reading program. Author of trade nonfiction picture book biography, KING SEJONG INVENTS AN ALPHABET (Albert Whitman, 2021). Author of several books for educational publishers; clients include Capstone, Lerner, Rourke, and North Star Editions. Writer and editor of assessment material for K-8th grades. Critique and edit manuscripts for other children's book writers. Wrote articles for magazines, nonfiction stories for young readers, and informational texts for an e-learning reading program.



CKimWrite

• Austin, Texas

• Freelance Copywriter

  • 2010 - Present

  Solo business entrepreneur providing freelance copywriting services. Specialize in web copywriting, including blog posts and web content (landing pages and articles), email marketing, sales letters, advertorials, and SEO (Search Engine Maximization). Children's book author, both non-fiction and fiction, specializing in the educational market. Solo business entrepreneur providing freelance copywriting services. Specialize in web copywriting, including blog posts and web content (landing pages and articles), email marketing, sales letters, advertorials, and SEO (Search Engine Maximization). Children's book author, both non-fiction and fiction, specializing in the educational market.



Dynaread Special Education Corporation

• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer

  • May 2011 - May 2014

  Wrote engaging non-fiction reading lessons for children struggling with Dyslexia. Also wrote web content for their partner web copywriting support business. Wrote engaging non-fiction reading lessons for children struggling with Dyslexia. Also wrote web content for their partner web copywriting support business.



Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Water Quality Assessment Section/Planner III, Water Policy and Regulations Division

  • Oct 1996 - Oct 2000

  As manager, supervised 20 employees responsible for review of water quality permits required under Texas law. Oversaw permit application negotiations and delivered presentations explaining water quality assessment procedures to a broad audience, including non-experts. Primary author and editor of the agency’s 80-page regulatory guidance document on wetlands permitting. Wrote policy papers and gave presentations at public meetings and before technical and regulatory interest groups. Team leader for water quality rulemaking projects. Wrote and edited regulations to comply with legislative directives. Show less



Office of Congressman Don Edwards

• Washington, DC

• Legislative Assistant

  • Oct 1990 - Aug 1994

  Served as congressman’s lead staffer for environmental, water, energy, agricultural, and financial issues. Prepared concise written summaries on issues pertaining to pending votes and drafted written responses to constituent inquiries on these issues. Led congressman’s legislative effort to promote wetlands protection, including introduction of his high-profile wetlands conservation bill. Wrote floor statements, testimony and press releases explaining current wetlands policy and the need for change. Show less



National Restaurant Association

• United States
• Restaurants
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Public Affairs Coordinator

  • Mar 1988 - Sep 1990

  Member of 3-person team that managed strategy for the association’s $500,000 political action committee. Managed accounts, filings and recordkeeping required by Federal Election Commission. Managed the association’s signature annual congressional reception attended by 800 people, including 300 members of Congress. Member of 3-person team that managed strategy for the association’s $500,000 political action committee. Managed accounts, filings and recordkeeping required by Federal Election Commission. Managed the association’s signature annual congressional reception attended by 800 people, including 300 members of Congress.