Patti Stafford

Objective

To be a creative inspiration to fellow writers.

Skills and Abilities

Writing Skills

• Creative copy for small advertising projects.
• Research and conceive newsletter articles, brochures, etc.
• Idea Development
• Compose essays using APA or MLA format.
• Proof read and edit written materials.
• Written under penname, Ann King

Business Administrative and Management Skills

• Achieved computer proficiency; demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and many Internet functions.
• Assisted in organizing group meetings, fundraisers, etc.
• Compile and organized minutes of meetings.

Contributing writer to many websites including; BloggingTips, The Written Word, DoItYourself.com, OnlineDiscountMart.com,  Associated Content,  Nutrition Basics,  Healthy Habits Blog, Angels Weekly Online Magazine, BloggerInstitute.

Site Creator & Editor:

Writing 101: Love What You Write: Write What You Love

Writing for Reason

Chameleon Halo

Mod Krofferd

AngelzMag.com; Directory of Women’s Blogs.

Contributions to Other Sites:

Course Presenter/Forum Manager: FoW Creative Writing Course

Category Editor: Health and Wellness; Associated Content

Advisory Committee; Associated Content

Education and Training:

AAS Computer Information Systems

AAS Business Technology

Certificate Medical Transcription

Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology

Basic Nutrition, Exercise, Weight Training

Continuing Education

Communication Skills; Marketing Skills;
Management Skills;  Organizational Skills

Writing Training

Introduction to Fiction; Short Story Workshop; Creative Writing; Grammar 1 & 2; Revising and Editing; Y2K Character Building Workshop

Additional Information

• Member, Phi Beta Lambda, 2002-2006
• Awarded Certificates of Achievement 2002, 2003
• Secretary, Phi Beta Lambda, 2005-2006

Employment

2002 – 2006 (part-time) Freelance Writer (web-based)
2007- 2008 Customer Service
2008 – present Full-time Freelance Writer (web-based)