Resume

Christine E. Miller, M.S.
4232 Vista Panorama Way, #222
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 207-0685
www.tellmewhatyouwanttosay.com

• Experienced, intelligent, and educated professional with high-level, broadly-applicable writing skills.
• Over 16 years experience as a writer and editor. Currently working as a freelance consultant.
• Superior computer skills, including very extensive experience in internet research and social  media. Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office and a variety of other programs and software.
• Extensive and long-term experience in marketing writing and practices, for my own businesses, employers, and clients.
• High personal integrity, able to generate trust in others.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, adhere to deadlines, and maintain positive attitude under pressure.

Career History:

10/09 to Present    Tell Me What You Want To Say    http://www.tellmewhatyouwanttosay.com

Owner - Writer/Editor

–Provide writing and editing services in a wide array of written genre, including but not limited to:

§         Non-fiction Book Proposals

§         Ghostwriting and Editing of complete book manuscripts

§         Blogging, articles, essays

§         Marketing copy

§         Business reports/correspondence

§         Academic papers/reports

§         Resumes

–Background includes in-depth knowledge and practical use of scientific, medical, and legal terminology.

7/99 – 2/06            Done-Write Services

Owner - Writer/ Editor

–Specialized in writing and editing technical reports, business contracts, marketing / advertising copy.

–Provided high-level editing for additional genres, including book manuscripts.

–Utilized prior experience in investigations, medical terminology, and Workers’ Compensation / insurance issues.

–Marketed the business.

–Interacted with clients / handled all issues, including customer satisfaction, invoicing and accounting, other office management practices as needed.

10/93 – 6/99    Kelsey Investigations – Agoura Hills, CA
Office Manager / Marketing Representative / Report Writer

–Established branch office for investigative firm (undercover surveillance specialists) in San Diego North County.

–Through designing and implementing a variety of marketing techniques, acquired several major insurance companies as new and eventually long-term clients.

–Wrote detailed and time-sensitive investigative reports.

–Generated marketing / advertising copy and professional correspondence.

–Handled business licensing; oversaw development of business logo / letterhead.

–Acted as liaison between clients and investigators.

Other Employments:

·         3/09 – 4/09            Department of Commerce / U.S. Census Bureau

      Enumerator

·         6/08 – 12/08          Ipitek (Telecommunications)

      Executive Secretary

·         4/07 – 6/08            The Judge Group (Personnel Recruitment)

      Administrative Assistant

·         9/06 – 2/07            Gatzke Dillon & Ballance, LLP (Law)

      Legal Administrative Assistant

·         3/06 – 9/06            Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Barnes & Reubens (Law)

      Legal Administrative Assistant

Education:

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, May 1983

University of Southern California

Master of Science, May 1985

Excellent References Available