BERNICE LAKOTA

**** ********** ***** ***. ****, Little Rock, AR 722**-***-***-

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CAREER FOCUS

My strongest asset is in creative writing, for which I am using to seek employment in

the advertising/copywriting industry. I am willing to work for a trial period, if need be,

to gain your confidence in my talent and abilities.

Skills & Abilities

I have a strong command of the English language and was dubbed “The Consummate Word

Weaver” by my colleagues and peers. I have an acute attention to detail and work very well

under pressure to reach deadlines. As a contributing editor for my high school paper and Social

Prefect, I was appointed to coordinate all social events including making brochures, flyers and

other forms of written advertisements to attract consumers and contributors. As a contributing

editor for BHF magazine and publisher for my own e-zine, Ladies’ Success Magazine, I was

responsible for creating convincing and compelling articles and topics for an audience of over

100,000 readers. Running a health blog for over eight years also gave me the opportunity to

fine-tune my writing, photography and innovative skills. Over the years I have been the go-to

person for a handful of clients and friends for whom I’ve created business names, slogans and

content to attract customers to their products and services. I have authored two published

books, two e-Books, and co-authored over four different books dealing with diverse topics

such as health, business, how-tos and self-help (inspirational/motivational).

I am open-minded and work well with people of every race and creed. I have a very creative

way of turning their visions into works of art whether visually or in written form. I am able to

follow directions and willing to learn and be coached. My love for business and my creative

writing skills have given me an opportunity to turn what I enjoy into an outlet to serve and

help others while making a living.

Experience

11/2014- Publisher, Paper Heart Books

Present

Acquiring manuscripts for the purpose of publishing

Editing and proofreading for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, pacing, overall flow

and intent of story.

Customizing and formatting the interior and exterior of every book.

Structuring press releases and marketing campaigns for clients.

10/2008- Founder, Co-founder, Forever Young Revolution Health Blog, 3G Moms

Present

Research, create and write informative articles and features for readers and subscribers

Create and provide individualized menus for clients who want to lose or maintain weight

Publish and sell e-Books

Product concepts and development for clients

Personal and fitness coaching: one-on-one and during conferences

01/2008- Publisher and Editor-in-chief, Ladies’ Success Magazine

12/2008

Write feature stories and articles for e-zine under such categories as beauty/health, fashion,

business/wealth and love/relationship

Interview local and national businesses and celebrities for success story profiles

Seek out stories and personalities to feature on the e-zine

Read and Respond to ‘Letters to the editor’

Secure paying advertisers and contributors

Edit and publish content for the e-Zine

01/2007- Contributing Editor and Writer, BHF Magazine

10/2008

Edit articles for grammatical correctness

Proofread articles for publishing for over 100,00 readers worldwide

Work with design team and publisher to create new topics and campaigns

Create headlines, subheads and captions for stories and photos

Write articles and topics for publication

Education

01/2015- Technical Writing Degree in Progress, University of Little Rock in Arkansas, UALR

Present

01/2004- Nursing, Holyoke Community College

05/2005

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• Winner of the Editor’s choice award in Poetry in the years; 2003, 2005 and 2007

• Poet of the Year, Nomination, Muses Review

• Poet Neophyte of the Year, 2007, Muses Review

• Numerous articles online and in print

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