Human Resources Ann Arbor

Sue Shields

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Detroit, MI 48226

Phone 734-***-****

**********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Pursuing a position in which I can utilize my marketing, promotional skills, proposal writing, PR and storytelling to bring a positive impact to my intended goal. My motto is: I write to ignite action. Content writing is where I believe I can use my forward thinking skills and drive to present excellence.

Work Experience:

2010-present Silkwords Detroit, M Business Writer/Artist

●Execute and compose business proposals, grant proposals, sponsorship letters of inquiry, marketing collateral; flyers, bios, press releases

● Websites and promotional materials for Detroit music professionals

●Resumes, cover letters, YouTube stories and any other requests by clients for effective writing scenarios.

●20 plus years creating and performing poetry.

My style is poetic story telling; covering humanity, music,, developing goals of happiness and life goals for my audience.

2006 - 2010 Silkwords Ypsilanti, MI

Artist / Writer

●Independent artist participating in the juried art fair circuit

●Created poetry books and poetry collages

●Spoken word performer

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2000 -2006 IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electricians) Dexter, MI

●Reported to John Briston, Michigan Representative for the IBEW International Office

●Formulated correspondence and communication to HR Directors, Company Presidents, the Labor Board, letters to members, detailed reports to directors and IBEW President.

●Created PowerPoint presentations for internal seminars 1995-2002

Other Experience

●Corporate Human Resources (Proquest, Ann Arbor, MI)

Hired technical personal / software engineers.

●Well versed in software development concepts and terminology

●Recruiter / Automotive (TEC,Ann Arbor,MI)

Hired electrical & mechanical engineers for the Big 3

●Cleary University & EMU Ann Arbor /Ypsilanti, MI

College Instructor Taught Marketing and various merchandising courses

EDUCATION:

M.S. Apparel and Textiles – Eastern Michigan University

B.B.A Marketing Eastern Michigan University

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, various graphic programs, Microsoft Movie Maker, Other video programs, You Tube Movies, Website Creation (Wix)

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