About Chris C.
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Freelance Writing and Editing
Jan, 2000 - PresentSunshine Author Services
Researched, wrote, and edited website copy, non-fiction articles, e-books, handbooks, manuals, brochures, newsletters, blogs, press releases, scripts, screenplays, and letters to client specifications on wide-ranging fiction and non-fiction topics including real estate, health, legal, and financial matters. Tasks included compiling data, interviewing, and note-taking; taking photographs for publication alongside written articles; business writing, copywriting, desktop publishing, and data organization. Assisted authors through comprehensive editing and proofreading of their text; formatting text for publication; writing blurb for back of book; assisting with author photo selection and bio; designing and publishing author websites; and setting up print-on-demand accounts.
Personal Assistant
Feb, 2015 - Jul, 2016Fletcher Music Centers
Taught music to senior citizens
Adjunct Instructor
Jan, 2010 - May, 2010Everest College
Taught Basic English and English Composition
Volunteer Board Member Position
Feb, 2006 - Feb, 2007Mesa Encore Theatre
Served as Recording Secretary, Historian, and Publicity Chair. Sorted and organized over 20 years’ worth of meeting minutes and put together a handbook consisting of over 100 pages of information to assist Board members and others in all aspects of theater management, including fundraising, publicity, marketing, and play production. Single-handedly cleaned and organized costume room, tools, props, and filing system. Assisted in fundraising, marketing, and publicity. Researched grant opportunities and assisted in application process. Took publicity photos for productions.
Adjunct Instructor
Sep, 2002 - Mar, 2004Phoenix Career College
Wrote text and course material for and taught “Software and Legal Applications” course. Taught “Intro to Paralegal Studies” and “Interviewing and Investigation” courses.
Daffodil, the Miller's Daughter
Feb, 1992 - Apr, 1994Arizona Renaissance Festival
Portrayed a "street character," which required improvisational acting skills as well as the ability to properly use 17th century English; e.g., "thee, thou, thy"
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English
Aug, 1998 - Dec, 2002Arizona State University
Awards
Membership in Tau Gamma Chapter
Nov, 2000Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors Society
Rising Star Award
Mar, 2016Fletcher Music Centers
Membership
Nov, 2010National Association of Professional Women
Who's Who Among Professional Women in Writing and Publishing "Honors Edition"
Mar, 2006Manchester Who's Who
Citizen Leadership Certificate of Achievement
Feb, 2003City of Apache Junction
Membership
Aug, 2001National Scholars Honor Society
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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