Writer

Bethany René Fischer

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Activities

Contributes to Houston Baptist University’s online magazine “Satellite”

oPitch ideas relevant to issue theme and current culture

oWrite 1,000+ word stories that go with the theme of the issue

oEdit/ workshop other writer’s stories

oPlan and execute promotional events for organization

Attended Houston Baptist University’s 2019 Writer’s Conference and sat through several lectures

oWriting for College Scholarship and Beyond

oMemory Blueprints- Introduction to non-profit organization Writers in the Schools and learned creative writing techniques

Won 1st place for a statewide “Ready Writing” expository essay contest

oGiven 2 hours with no prior knowledge of the prompt to write 2+ pages

oParticipated with 50+ students from many schools across the state

Pursuing a writing degree which includes courses such as technical writing and critical writing and review

Writes and edits for my own personal development blog

oBrainstorms topics for weekly articles concerning physical, mental, and spiritual health

oEdits articles for grammatic errors and clarity

oCreates visual aids to enhance articles

oRuns social media promotions and reaches out to brands and other creators for collaboration

Experience

Safe Harbor International Ministries

Writing Intern; 2020

oLead and trained a 4-member blogging team to create researched and SEO friendly articles

oWorked remotely through a global pandemic

oEdited articles on WordPress for grammar, clarity, relevance, and SEO compliance

oCreated social media content to promote articles and our organization

VCA Animal Hospitals

Client Service Coordinator; 2016-present

oOrganized appointments of a busy 5 doctor practice and worked in a team setting to provide excellent customer service

oAnswering phones, scheduling appointments, speaking with customers, maintaining a calm and steady flow of the hospital

Dekker’s Mesquite Grill

Server; 2015-2016

oHandled several hundreds to small thousands of dollars in cash and credit

oParticipated in a team setting to provide excellent customer service

oMultitasked with multiple tables at one time, answering phones, seating guests, etc.

Parkland Kennel

Pet Care Technician/ Grooming Assistant; 2014-2015

oAssisted in managing a large kennel with up to 100 + animals at one time

oLearned and executed new skills such as safe holding techniques, giving medications, administering injections and IV fluids

oAssisted in grooming procedures such as bathing, nail clipping, brushing, drying, etc.

Texas Roadhouse

Server; 2014

oManaged time and resources efficiently

oHandled hundreds of dollars of cash and credit

oParticipated in a team setting to provide excellent customer service and served multiple tables at one time, answering phones, seating guests, etc.

G by Guess

Sales Representative; 2012-2014

oExecuted various sales strategies to meet daily quotas

oAssisted in managing a calm and steady flow of the sales floor and worked in a team setting to meet company goals

oHandled hundreds of dollars' worth of transactions

Special Skills

Knowledge of SEO and WordPress

Experience making Lumen5 videos

Proficient in Google and Microsoft Applications

Education

Houston Baptist University

oDegree in Writing- in progress

o2018-2019 Dean’s List

Wharton County Jr. College; 2015-2018- General Curriculum

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