Resume
Objective:
To obtain additional experience in authoring books and magazines and become renowned in this field.
Professional Experience:
Book Signing:
- Seattle Mystery Bookshop December 2016
- Barnes & Noble Lakewood, Washington October 2016
- Barnes & Noble Lakewood, Washington October 2015
- Le Noir Bazaar October 2015
Presentations & Talks:
- Tacoma Public Library Wheelock Branch October 2016
- Pierce County Library Lakewood Branch October 2015
- Frank Tobey Jones October 2015
- Tacoma Historical Society October 2014
In the Media:
Jobs:
- LVN: University of North Texas July 2021-Present
- LVN: Denton County Jail May 2020-July 2021
- LPN: Madigan Army Medical Center February 2013-May 2020
- Freelance Writer 2002-Present
- Examiner Content Writer 2012-2017(book reviews, paranormal Seattle, historic Tacoma, parenting)
- Freelance Writer Teacher’s Guides for Spider Magazine May 2012-2014
- Para-Educator Puyallup School District September 2009-October 2013
- Proofreader at Stories for Children Magazine April 2009-October 2009
- Licensed Practical Nurse LPN various areas 1998-Present
Professional Interviews:
- Dr. Bill Bass: World-renowned physical anthropologist and founder of the Body Farm at the University of Tennessee
- Ross Allison: Professional ghost hunter and owner of Spooked in Seattle Ghost Tours in Seattle, WA
- Britt Griffith: Television star on SYFY’s Ghost Hunters International and Ghost Hunters
- Cody Simpson: Australian pop singerÂ
Books:
- COMING SOON Abandoned South Texas / Fonthill Media
- COMING SOON Haunted North Central Texas / The History Press
- Wicked Seattle / The History Press March 30, 2020
- Murder & Mayhem in Seattle / The History Press November 28, 2016
- Tacoma’s Haunted History / Arcadia Publishing September 15, 2014
- Bite of Washington / Createspace Press (Available on Kindle)
- People Come in All Different Colors (illustrations completed for my nine-year-old daughter’s award-winning story)
- In Mama’s Arms / Createspace Press (Available on Kindle)
- In Daddy’s Arms / Createspace Press (Available on Kindle)
- Mama, What’s a Mud Pie? / Createspace Press (Available on Kindle)
- Cowkids Can Cook / Createspace Press (Available on Kindle)
Children’s Articles:
- Long Road: Appleseeds Magazine October 2013
- Recorder of Records: Appleseeds Magazine May/June 2013
- Ghosts and the Spirit World: FACES Magazine October 2012
- Sources of Energy: Boys Quest August 2012
- Natural Fireworks Reprint: Fun for Kidz May/June 2012
- Dog Tricks: Boys Quest April 2012
- When Good Humor Goes Bad: FACES Magazine April 2012
- Sydney Martin Rocks! Highlights for Children Magazine April 2012
- Viking Runes: Appleseeds Magazine February 2012
- Ghostly Investigations: Appleseeds Magazine October 2011
- Nadia Elena Comâneci: Hopscotch for Girls April 2011
- Amazing Mazes of Maize: Reprint Hopscotch For Girls May/June 2010
- 20 Ways To Say Goodbye: Hopscotch for Girls February 2011
- It’s A-Mazing!: Appleseeds Magazine Sept/Oct 2010
- The Body Farm: Appleseeds Magazine May/June 2010
- Real Funny Names: Fun for Kidz Magazine September 2009
- Dalmatian’s – Finding Their Spot in History (Reprint): State (Undisclosed) Test 2009
- Natural Fireworks: Boys Quest December 2008
- Solar and Lunar Eclipse: Wee One’s Magazine September/October 2008
- Dalmatians – Finding Their Spot in History: Fun for Kidz Magazine September 2008
- The Kitchen Gets Natural: HomeSavvi May 2008
- Amazing Mazes of Maize: Fun for Kidz Magazine May 2008
- Worm Farming: Henrico County School District, Virginia August 2007
- Octopush: Wee One’s Magazine July/August 2007
- Worm Farming: Stories For Children June 2007
- The Tired Chipmunk (reprint) CTB McGraw Hill New York State Test 2007
- The Viking Alphabet: Dragonfly Spirit November/December 2006
- Painted Ponies: Dragonfly Spirit September/October 2006
- Wiggle the Caterpillar Can Fly: Wee Ones Magazine May/June 2006
- The Tired Chipmunk: Wee One’s Magazine November/December 2006
- The Valentine Surprise: Wee One’s Magazine January/February 2005
- Keiko and the Missing Tuna Roll: Saplings Magazine (page 4) January 2005
- Things of December: Saplings Magazine (page 13) December 2004
- Thankful Friends: Saplings Magazine (page 8) November 2004
- Making Fun & Festive Pizza: Saplings Magazine (page 6) October 2004
- Grandma’s Garden: Saplings Magazine (page 17) September 2004
Adult Articles:
- Ghost Town or Town of Ghosts?: May 2013
- The Ghosts of the Wah-Mee Club: April 2013
- Cody Simpson Interview: September 2012
- Writing for Children’s Magazines: Once Upon a TimeApril 2008
- Traveling Washington State: in Travel Magazine January / February 2008
- I’m Published! (reprint) Kid Magazine Writers March 2007
- Little Badges of Courage: Once Upon a Time Summer 2006
- Now Boarding The Trains of Washington State: Traveling Today (a division of I-Parenting Media) February 2005
Illustrations:
- People Come in All Different Colors by Katerina Nordheim 2012
- 123 Greetings: Three e-cards
- Logo design for Flying Wagons Critique Group 2007
- Wiggle the Caterpillar Can Fly: Wee Ones Magazine May/June 2006
- Logo designed for the city of Pateros, WA. 2006
- The Tired Chipmunk: Wee One’s Magazine November/December 2005
- BOOST: Designed logo for BOOST writing critique organization 2005
- Free E-cards: Five e-cards
- The Valentine Surprise: Wee One’s Magazine January/February 2005
Awards:
- A Memorable Moment: Won honorable mention in SCBWI June 2007 contest themed June Looms
- T’was The Holiday Before Christmas: Won the SCBWI November 2005 contest-themed Turkey Run
- SCBWI- Writing contest theme selected September 2005 (Hook, Line, & Sinker)
- The Christmas Porridge: Spirit of Writing Contest 4th place winner in the children’s literature category
- Island County Fair in Langley, WA: Logo design contest winner in 2004. The design was used in advertisements, bumper stickers, and fair programs.
- Free E-cards: Made For Each Other awarded Best E-card Artwork October 2004
Education:
- 2022-present University of North Texas, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science
- 2012-2013 South Dakota State University, Nursing Refresher Course
- 1994 – 1998 Clatsop Community College, Astoria, OR
- Certificate in Practical Nursing, Clatsop Community College, Astoria, OR 1998
- Associate Degree in General Studies, Clatsop Community College Astoria, OR 1998
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Networking:
Writing samples are available on my website