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$40 USD / Hour
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United States (9:46 AM)
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Joined on October 12, 2012
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2 Recommendations
$40 USD / Hour
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I am a retired 30 year veteran copywriter, editor, news writer, newsletter publisher, publications developer from start to finish, marketing coordinator, fiction writer, and columnist. I began my writing career working for The Buffalo News as a news writer and reporter, then moved on to the New York state Board of Cooperative Educational Services, a New York State agency that provides community outreach services for public schools. I have also freelanced extensively for magazines, publications and private clients.
Verifications
On time
100%
On budget
100%
Accept rate
96%
Repeat hire rate
16%
Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Gratitude 8/2016
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Writer, Editor, Marketing and Public Relations Specialist

Writer, Editor, Marketing and Public Relations Specialist

Writer, Editor, Marketing and Public Relations Specialist

Writer, Editor, Marketing and Public Relations Specialist

Writer, Editor, Marketing and Public Relations Specialist
Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Gratitude 8/2016
Website content/product descriptions by Luanne
http://www.aboutstainedglass.com/christian-themes/saint-ther

Writer, Editor, Marketing and Public Relations Specialist

Writer, Editor, Marketing and Public Relations Specialist

Writer, Editor, Marketing and Public Relations Specialist

Writer, Editor, Marketing and Public Relations Specialist

Writer, Editor, Marketing and Public Relations Specialist
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Fast and great work. Excellent communication during the project.
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Luanne was a pleasure to deal with, and did well to accommodate for my brief in short timeframe.
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Luanne has got a heart to understand her client and a soul in her writing. She's is easy to work with, professional and delivered on time. I will hire her again.
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Experience
Author/Contributor
Jan, 2016 - Present
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10 years, 4 months
Chicken Soup for the Soul inspirational essays
Jan, 2016 - Present
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10 years, 4 months
I am a regular contributor for the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series of inspirational books.
Jan, 2016 - Present
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10 years, 4 months
Coordinator/Community Outreach Service
Sep, 1985 - Jun, 2011
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25 years, 9 months
Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Sep, 1985 - Jun, 2011
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25 years, 9 months
My responsibilities included building a service to offer to public school districts in Western New York that would meet district needs in the area of community relations. My job included the planning and implementation of marketing plans, development and implementation from start to finish, for news and publicity coordination, including news releases, newsletters, annual calendars, school pages in local media publications, online blogs and television and radio spots. These duties required my expertise in
Sep, 1985 - Jun, 2011
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25 years, 9 months
Correspondent/Reporter
Jan, 1979 - Jan, 1985
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6 years
The Buffalo News
Jan, 1979 - Jan, 1985
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6 years
My duties included local coverage and writing and reporting news from Niagara County, New York, for the Buffalo News, the nation's 22nd largest daily newspaper. As a stringer, I regularly covered assigned beats and features.
Jan, 1979 - Jan, 1985
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6 years
Education
Wichita State University
1967 - 1969
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2 years
studied journalism

United States
1967 - 1969
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2 years
Qualifications
Focus Group Moderator
1990
Educational Training Systems, Dayton, Ohio
I am a trained focus group moderator, with experience leading a focussed discussion that will provide those in need of insight with the information they need to make marketing decisions.
1990
Publications
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Amy Newmark
Regular contributor/writer for inspirational essays
WGRZ-TV 2 Your Town
WGRZ-TV Buffalo NBC affiliate
As part of my work, I wrote local pieces on public school activities as part of the WGRZ 2 Your Town website.
My View
The Buffalo News
I am a regular contributor to the "My View" feature of the Op/Ed page of The Buffalo News.
Certifications
US English
Freelancer Orientation