ARLENE KNICKERBOCKER
PO Box 424, Davison, MI 48423
(810) 793-0316
writer@thewritespot.org

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

EXPERIENCE:

2001 to Present -- The Write Spot, Davison, MI
Owner of business which offers writing services and classes.

1960 to Present -- Various Churches and Organizations
Spoke at special events and seminars. Developed curriculum and taught classes for all ages. Created, promoted, and administrated youth programs in churches. Trained Sunday school, pre-school, and junior church teachers. Coordinated and promoted programs and special events for organizations and churches. Wrote, edited, and prepared newsletters for organizations and churches. Volunteered at a local jail ministry and worked with the children's program at a rescue mission for two years. Filled in at a mission agency office for nine months.

1999 to 2001 -- Manna Ministries, Lapeer, MI
Member of Board of Directors. Served as Director of Promotions. Wrote and edited newsletters, brochures, and press releases. Some speaking engagements.

1997 to 1998 -- Emmaus Road International, San Diego, CA
Office Manager. Prepared sales presentations and newsletters. Performed research and marketing. Gained experience in Internet Advertising.

1988 to 1997 -- Travel Adventures, Inc., Lapeer, MI
Worked in management. Received training in communication, customer service, management, marketing, graphic artistry, and sales. Hired, educated, and supervised employees. Marketed and sold school trips. Developed, wrote, and prepared marketing materials. Established and maintained positive vendor relations. Created, instituted, and documented organizational procedures. Wrote operations manual and training manual. Instructed staff on telephone communication. Executed payable, receivable, and payroll accounting duties.

1969 to 1986 -- Kelly Services, Flint, MI
Worked as contract employee for various companies. Adapted to variety of office environments and procedures. Gained expertise in numerous business procedures, computer applications, and office machines.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

2003-Present	Exploring Mission's Purpose (Formerly Eastern Michigan Perspectives, Inc.)
Promoted and coordinated cross-cultural training courses. Joined Board of Directors in 2006
1960-Present	Various Churches and Organizations
Spoke at special events and seminars. Developed curricula and taught classes for all ages. Created, promoted, and administrated youth programs. Trained Sunday school, pre-school, and junior church teachers. Coordinated and promoted special events. Wrote, edited, and prepared newsletters for several churches and organizations.
2004-2006	SEND International, Farmington, MI
Worked in various departments part-time.
1999-2001	Manna Ministries, Lapeer, MI
Member of Board of Directors. Served as Director of Promotions. Wrote and edited newsletters, brochures, and press releases. Presented to local pastors and church boards.

MEMBERSHIPS:

Writers' Circle 2007-Present
Toastmasters, International 2007-Present
Utmost Christian Writers Poetry Forum 2004-Present
Christian Writers Group 1996-Present
Vassar Christian Writers Group 2002-2005
Christian Writers Guild 1995-1996 & 2000-2001
Michiana Writers Group 1999
San Diego Writers Guild 1997-1998
Writers Information Network 1997-1998

WRITER'S CONFERENCES ATTENDED:

Maranatha Writers' Conference, Muskegon MI 2007
Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conferece 2006
Festival of Faith & Writing, Grand Rapids, MI 2004
Write-to-Publish, Wheaton, IL 2003
Maranatha Writers' Conference, Muskegon MI 1999
San Diego Writers Conference, San Diego CA 1998
Write-to-Publish, Chicago, IL 1994

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION:

The Write Touch, San Diego, CA
Earned certificate

Trinity College, Deerfield, IL
Studied Perspectives on the World Christian Movement

Spring Arbor College, Jackson, MI
Audited Creative Writing Course

Baker Business College, Flint, MI
Business Major