Sharron Calvin - Alamosa, Colorado

Copywriter/Marketing Consultant/Travel Writer

Alamosa, Colorado

Health & Beauty, HospitalityTravel, Marketing

I am looking for people of like mind that are open to new ideas and new ways of living. Learning and becoming financially free!

Synopsis:
Dedicated professional with more than twenty years experience in helping businesses and consumers thrive. Extensive work in Marketing,
Communications and Administration.

Summary of Qualifications:
* Excellent human relations skills, having dealt with a variety of customers and employees while in management and supervisory roles
* Computer proficient with PC and a Macintosh
* Skilled in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, Appleworks, Pages,
Adobe Photoshop, Print Master Gold, HTML- Internet
* Proven ability to work fast, accurately, meet deadlines and remain organized
* Solid written and oral communication skills
* Skilled in the use of a 35 mm, digital camera and video

Work Experience:
1998 - Present
Freelance Writer/Marketing Consultant
Marketing Consultant for Small Business Development Center - Alamosa
Copywriter for Simpatico Healing Arts and Renewal Center- Flagstaff
Marketing Director - Light Technology Publishing- Flagstaff
Public Relations Director - Pinetop-Lakeside Sanitary District
Newsletter Editor for Unity Church of the White Mountains, The Healing Channel,
Simpatico Healing Arts and Renewal Center
Contribute articles to EzineArticles.com, Squidoo.com, Demand Media Studios.com, Suite101, Self-Growth.com, Helium.com, The Aquarian Journal, Apache County Observer, White Mountain Independent News, AZ Tourist News
Blogs- The Healing Channel, Balancing You Write, Walking The Rim
Website- Sharrons Writing Services
Social Networks - Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn
Newsletter Editor for Healing Channel, Unity Church, Simpatico Healing Arts
Publicity chairperson for the White Mountain Gem and Mineral Show for two years
Wrote press releases, brochures, flyers for Jin Shin Jyutsu, Town of Pinetop-Lakeside, Mountain Bell, Rocky Flats, Unity Church, Simpatico Healing Arts Center

1991- 2009
Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner
Certified as a Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner with over 1,000 hours.
Facilitate healing through the gentle touch of pressure points around the body.
Educate clients on the benefits of (acupressure) bodywork and self-help methods.

2005 - 2007
Innkeeper - The Cottages - Silver City, NM
Managed, marketed and maintained a 5-room inn

2002 - 2004
Assistant Manager - Mountain Haven Inn- Pinetop, AZ
Managed business operations for a 10-room inn

2001 - 2002
Manager - Unity Metaphysical Bookstore - Show Low, AZ
Ordered books and other miscellaneous items, managed volunteers, wrote press releases and brochures, performed various accounting

1996 - 1998
Administrative Assistant - Brockway Springs Resort, Kings Beach, CA
Managed front desk operations efficiently and professionally for 55 condo complex
Inventoried quarterly all linen supplies and kitchenware, monitored housekeeping

1990 - 1993
Purchasing Agent - Sacramento Cable - Sacramento, CA
Purchased all cable, office supplies, equipment and furniture for 3,000+ employees
Performed quarterly inventory on all supplies and equipment in the warehouse.
Provided accurate and timely reports.

Education: 1989, BA in Communication Arts and Technology, Regis University, Denver, CO 3.8 GPA

Certifications/Training:
American Writers and Artist's Institute Copy Writing Program- accredited -5/06
Jin Shin Jyutsu Holistic Health Practitioner- Certified - 3/91
Lets Get Social Training from Kate Buck/www.kbjonline.com