Experience

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  Self Employed

  • Pinehurst, NC

  • Freelance Writer

    • 2006 - 2017
    • Pinehurst, NC
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  Montgomery Community College

  • Troy, NC

  • Lead English Instructor

    • 1997 - 2006
    • Troy, NC

    Taught composition, literature,and speech. Chartered & advised the local chapter of the National English Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges. Advised the literary guild.

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  Gardner-Webb University

  • Boiling Springs, NC

  • English Professor

    • 1992 - 1997
    • Boiling Springs, NC

    Taught 1 year full-time temporary on the campus, the rest of the time part-time in the GOAL program.. Taught literature, composition, advanced grammar and linguistics. Co-advised the National English Honor Society chapter.

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  Mid-South Shelving Company

  • Pinehurst, NC

  • Partner

    • 1985 - 1996
    • Pinehurst, NC

    Designed and installed custom closets, primarily in new home construction but some remodels. Handled the paperwork--a/r, a/p, payroll, general ledger, tax preparation. Prepared quarterly and annual reports. Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated staff. Marketed services and goods.

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  St. Andrews College

  • Laurinburg, NC

  • English Professor

    • 1993 - 1995
    • Laurinburg, NC

    Taught ESL, composition and literature. Developed and managed the writing lab. Advised the college's International Student Union.

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  Sandhills Community College

  • Pinehurst, NC

  • English Instructor

    • 1986 - 1992
    • Pinehurst, NC

    Taught pre-collegiate writing courses and English as a second language. Developed the ESL program from 6 students to over 130 students.

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  Sandhills Office Supply

  • Southern Pines, NC

  • Office Manager

    • 1984 - 1986
    • Southern Pines, NC

    Handled a/r, a/p, purchasing, inventory control. Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated staff. Marketed products creating merchandise displays. Handled inside and outside sales.