Blogs Authored
- Sparks and Butterflies, 1995-present – My personal journal and home on the web
- Butterviews, 2006-present – Products, reviews, and sponsorships
- Stars Behind Bars, July 2007-May 2008 – Celebrity justice (Paid)
- Special Needs Parent, October 2007-May 2008 – Resources for Parents of Special Needs Kids (Paid)
Articles Published
Associated Content
- Journals Vs. Blogs – Is There Still A Debate
- Gray Area Parenting – Normal Behavior or Not?
- Parents of Children with Disabilities
- Tips on Getting Started in Textile Crafts
- Uterine Didelphys – A Layman’s Guide to This Reproductive Anolmaly
TopBlogMag
- Defining Terminology: IEP
- Adaptive Toys for Special Needs Kids
- Occupational Therapy – A Quick Look
- Speech Therapy – A Quick Look
- Physical Therapy – A Quick Look
- Adaptive Clothing
- How to Find Special Needs Programs
- Advocate – Enough Said
- A Word on the Bias You’ll Face
Editor
- Miracles in the Flaws
- Living Life on Purpose
- What Do You Owe the Public?
- Holy Ground
- Scabby
- Snotty Sobs
- Yom Kippur Reflections
Administrative and Freelance Experience
2008-Present Business Owner and Virtual Assistant
1995–Present Freelance
Freelance Writer and Blogger
- Have used a variety of Blogging Platforms, sponsored, self-hosted, etc.
- Blogged since before “blogging” – Online Journals using AOL server space and notepad.
- Currently have two personal blogs, and have been a ProBlogger for two others.
- Currently an Editor for one online magazine (Please contact for URL.)
- User of Social Media, and a participant in the ever-growing blogger community.
2005–2008 Warner Bros. Burbank, CA
Executive Assistant to the VP of Music Administration
- Supported VP in three separate sections; division administration, budget/AR/AP functions for specific feature films’ music, and scoring preparation.
- Completed international travel accommodations on an ongoing basis for both VP, as well as all music talent for feature films.
- Broke scripts for music licensing.
- Music duplication.
- Tracked feature budgets.
- Created presentations for large meetings.
- Coded/processed invoices for music expenditures both in administration, and in feature films.
- Strong use of Outlook, Excel, SAP/EBP.
- Meeting planning and execution.
- Call screening, and calendar maintenance.
- Other assorted duties as necessary for the VP.
2002–2004 United Cinemas International Encino, CA
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
- Heavy international travel accommodations.
- Heavy virtual assistance, due to President’s heavy travel schedule.
- Call and email screening.
- Large event organization, including travel.
- International conference call & meeting scheduling.
- Personal banking, due to President’s heavy travel schedule.
- Other assorted duties as necessary for the President.
1998–2001 CityTeam Ministries San Jose, CA
Administrative Assistant to the VP of Human Resources
- Supported the department in recruitment, such as screening applications, and interviewing/testing applicants.
- National benefits administration for the company as a whole.
- Personnel file maintenance.
- Annual performance review process administration for all employees.
- Reception desk supervision.
- Event planning.
- Call screening and calendar maintenance.
- National travel accommodations.
- Other assorted duties as necessary for the VP.
Education
- Diploma, Associate in Science – Pasadena City College
- Diploma, Medical Transcriptionist – Thompson Education Direct
- Certificate, Personnel/HR Assistant Seminar – Council on Education in Management
- Certificate, The Exceptional Assistant – Fred Pryor Seminars
- Certificate, Elementary Instructional Aide – LACROP
Awards & Associations (see certifications below)
- Certificate of Achievement, Master Virtual Assistant 2004 – VA Certification
- Certificate of Achievement & Quality Performance, Carrot Program – Warner Bros.
- Ethics Check Status – IVAA
- Certificate, Typing Speed & Accuracy – Brainbench
- Professional Member – NAESAA
