Regina Paul
Seattle, WA
(206) 888-9824 e-mail: tiwatz@yahoo.com
Writing Web Pages · http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/10892/regina_paul.html

http://www.ehow.com/Search.aspx?s=reginapaul&Options=0

Author Web Pages · http://www.reginapaul.com

Objectives: To obtain well-paid freelance writing opportunities.

Writing and Editorial Background

• Writing: Professional writer for 3 years. Published in a variety of media.  I regularly contribute articles to Associated Content, e-How, and The Fun Times Guide. Author of science fiction novel GETTING OUT ALIVE, and three novellas, THE MARK OF THE GUARDIAN, DESTINY’S CHOICES, and ILLARA’S FIRST CHRISTMAS, and the non-fiction title How to Create E-book Covers for Free. Expert Author for http://www.ezinearticles.com and my articles have been picked up and published in a number of online e-zines, and newsletters. Book Reviewer and Editor for Coffee Time Romance Reviews.
• Editing: Editor and creator of the electronic newsletter Regina’s Universe, a monthly writing and reading newsletter. Extensive on the job experience editing, proofreading and rewriting documents, and manuscripts.
• Business and Corporate Writing: Developer, writer, editor and designer of a wide range of business materials, including brochures, newsletters, business cards, and bookmarks.
• Internet, HTML, and Desktop Publishing: Webmaster for Speculative Romance Author Regina Paul web pages, Author Valerie CJ McGee web pages, Author/Publisher web pages for Patricia Richardson, and Author Nikki Watson. I am familiar with HTML/CSS. Familiar with desktop publishing program Microsoft Publisher.
• 2D Graphics Programs: I am familiar with and use regularly the 2D graphics programs Paint.net, and GIMP. I use these programs to enhance photographs and pictures created in Poser for web graphics and book covers.
• 3D Graphics Programs: I am familiar with and use regularly the 3D art program Poser to create graphics for author websites, and to design and create art for book covers.

Employment History

Freelance -January 1, 2005 to Present

Seattle, WA

·        I write key word content/SEO articles for Associated Content.

·        I write key word content articles for e-How.

·        I write key word articles for Fun Times Guide.

·        I write and edit promotional/key word content articles for E-zine Articles.com.

·        I am a Senior Editor at Coffee Time Romance.

·        I write and edit a monthly promotional newsletter.

·        I am currently writing my second novel.

·        I design and create book covers.

·        I design and create web pages, and video book trailers for fellow authors.

Administrative Assistant/Data Coordinator – February 27, 2005 to October 21, 2005
Northstar Realty Advisors

Portland, OR

·        Receptionist.

·        Maintained Gold Mine Database.

·        Researched properties using Gold Mine, Metroscan, Co-Star, and Fastweb.

·        Created and edited documents using Microsoft Word and Excel.

·        Other administrative duties as assigned.

Administrative Assistant- December 14, 2004 to February 26, 2005
One Medicine Institute
Portland, OR

·        Receptionist.

·        Used Excel to create and maintain database for Paradigm Shift Conference.

·        Kept track of payments.

·        Created filing system for conference.

·        Used Word to design and create flyers for conference.

·        Responsible for all mailings associated with conference, including getting mailing lists and merging to one large mailing list.

·        Point person at conference.

·        Other responsibilities for organizing conference as assigned.

Office Manager/Receptionist/Loan Servicing Assistant – August 1, 2002 to October 11, 2004
Fairway Commercial Mortgage

Portland, OR

·        Receptionist.

·        Verified and tracked property insurance.

·        Followed up with Escrow/Title with regards to receipt of documents.

·        Responsible for sending out all copies of loan documents to banks and investors.

·        Input loan payments into The Mortgage Office.

·        Responsible for creating Loan Servicing files and scanning into electronic filing system.

·        Resposible for creating year-to-date files when loans closed.

·        Responsible for creating and setting up current paper office filing system including HR, AP/AR, Taxes, and general accounting files.

·        Internet research.

·        Created flyers using Microsoft Publisher.

·        Created spreadsheets and databases using Microsoft Excel.

·        Other administrative duties as assigned.

Education

B.A. Portland State University, 1997 - Business Administration
A.S. Portland Community College, 1994 - Business Administration
A.S. Linn Benton Community College, 1988 - General Studies

Foreign Language

Spanish (working knowledge)

Awards and Memberships

Content Producer, Associated Content

Content Producer, Demand Studios/e-How

Content Producer, Fun Times Guide

E-zine Articles.com, Expert Author, 2005-2008

Reviewer of the Month, April 2006 Coffee Time Romance

3^rd place winner in Around the World of Romance Contest at Amira Press for Destiny’s Choices, April 2007

Member, Authorsden

Staff Member, Coffee Time Romance Reviews

Member, World Romance Writers

Member, The Romance Writer’s Community