Western Lifestyle Retailer: China in a Bull Market by Susan Lanier-Graham

Experience Summary

Experienced in writing and editing feature articles, newsletters, essays, editorial pieces, press releases, technical documentation, training materials, research reports, creative print/radio ad copy, short stories, online documentation, and scripts.
Well versed in copyediting, transcription/editing of interviews, and proofreading.
Strong technical command of the English language, familiar with virtually all writing styles, serious commitment to excellence in the printed and published word.
Expert researcher and interviewer.
Professional editor, project manager, and web developer.
Educator and public speaker with experience in teaching and curriculum development.
Organized various conferences and fundraising events, with budgets ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 and attendees numbering 50 to 400.

Education

M.A., Liberal Studies – Social Science Research, Honors Graduate, Regis University, Denver, CO 1993

B.S., Government and Politics, minor in Business Management, Magna Cum Laude, University of Maryland 1986

Publications

The Nature Directory: A Guide to Environmental Organizations, Walker and Company, New York, 1991. Chosen one of the Top 25 Reference Books of 1991 by The New York Pubic Library, Selection of the Garden Book Club and the Nature Book Society

The Ecology of War: Environmental Impacts of Weaponry and Warfare, Walker and Company, New York, 1993.

Magazine/Newspaper Articles and Photographs Have Appeared In:

View Highlife Magazine, So Scottsdale, Rosewood Magazine, Design & Architecture Magazine, Western Lifestyle Retailer, Rocky Mountain News, Countryside Magazine, Colorado Homes & Lifestyles, Oasis for Educators, Home Education Magazine, Western Horseman, Persimmon Hill: The Magazine of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Frontier Magazine, International Journal on World Peace, Steamboat Magazine, American Cowboy, Mountain Living, ActiveTimes Magazine, Phoenix Home & Garden, Cowboys and Indians.

Professional Experience

Freelance Writer and Editor—1986 to Present

Write, edit, and proofread articles, essays, short stories, training manuals, curriculum, advertising copy, and corporate communications. Writing specialties include the environment, travel, information technology, social science, history, and the arts. As a monthly columnist for Design & Architecture Magazine, wrote the "Estates for Sale," "Unique Hotels & Destinations," and "Design Scene" columns. I am currently the "Hot Spots" columnist for So Scottsdale magazine as well as the Travel columnist and Homes & Lifestyles columnist for View Magazine. Wrote and co-wrote more than 75 reference guides, instructor manuals, textbooks and curriculum guides.

Event Coordinator—1987 to Present

Coordinate publicity for various organizations and companies. Develope brochures, flyers, newsletters, and mass mailings. Wrote funding grants. Coordinate events with hotels, caterers, travel agencies, speakers. Secure event locations. Oversee all planning and preparation. Manage budgets. Organize off-site activities and hire contractors.

Teacher & Curriculum Developer—1989 to 2004

Research and write training materials and curriculum for high school and college courses. Courses have included history, humanities, writing, computers, software, English, anthropology, and the Internet. Develop turn-key courses including textbooks, supplemental materials, tests and quizzes, activities, slide shows, instructor materials, and course assessment. Taught online courses in numerous specialties. Taught high school history and English at an Arizona visual & performing arts high school

Project Manager—ComputerPREP, Inc., Phoenix, AZ 1994 to 1996

Coordinated the development of computer training materials. Managed a staff of 20 editors, desktop publishers, and support personnel. Served as managing editor for textbooks, with final approval of copy prior to press.

Assistant Professor—Colorado Northwestern Community College, CO 1989 to 1994

Taught courses in anthropology, political science, computers, writing, and research. Served as Literacy Coordinator 1990 to 1991 for CNCC. Wrote grants for literacy funding. Developed advertising copy for literacy program and various community-interest programs.

Exchange Program Coordinator—School Partnerships, International 1987 to 1992

Coordinated student exchange programs sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Developed introductory programs for visiting students. Coordinated all aspects of exchange programs between schools, families, and SPI.

Selected Speeches and Seminar Presentations:

THOT Information Services, Inc.

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