ARLENE KNICKERBOCKER
PO Box 424, Davison, MI 48423
(810) 793-0316
writer@thewritespot.org
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Hands-on professional with extensive and varied writing experience. Excels in both written and oral communication. Exceptional ability to write clear, concise copy. Outstanding editing skills.EXPERIENCE:
2001 to Present -- The Write Spot, Davison, MI (http://www.thewritespot.org)
Own and manage business. Offer writing, editing, and desktop publishing services. Teach writing and poetry classes for beginners. Present motivational speeches.
1997 to 1998 -- Emmaus Road International, San Diego, CA
Managed office. Prepared sales presentations and newsletters. Performed research and marketing. Acquired experience in Internet advertising.
1988 to 1997 -- Travel Adventures, Inc., Lapeer, MI
Worked in management, marketing, and sales. Received training in communication, customer service, management, marketing, graphic artistry, and sales. Hired, educated, and supervised employees. 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.
1969 to 1987 -- Kelly Services, Flint, MI
Contract employee for various companies. Adapted to diverse office environments and procedures. Gained expertise in numerous business procedures, computer applications, and office machines.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
2003 to Present - EMP, Inc.Promote and coordinate cross-cultural training classes, some speaking. Prepare marketing materials. Perform duties as a member of Board of Directors
1960 to 2009 - Various Churches and Para-church Organizations
Spoke at special events and seminars. Developed curricula 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. 2004 to 2005 – SEND International, Farmington, MI
Worked in various departments as temporary substitute.
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 presentations.
EDUCATION:
The Write Touch, San Diego, CA (Creative Writing Course)Trinity College, Deerfield, IL (Perspectives Course)
Spring Arbor College, Jackson, MI (Creative Writing Course)
Baker Business College, Flint, MI (Business Major 3.83 gpa)
MEMBERSHIPS:
First Friday Writers Group 2009-Present
Writers' Circle 2007-Present
Toastmasters, International 2007-Present
Utmost Christian Writers Poetry Forum 2004-Present
Christian Writers Group International 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:
Festival of Faith & Writing, Grand Rapids, MI 2008
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:
| Adult Sunday School | Davison Missionary Church 2008-2009 |
| Mother's of Preschoolers (MOPS) | Various churches 2001-2004 |
| Moms with Kids | Two Sessions MMCC 2004 |
| Ladies' Seminars | Three seminars 1981-1983 |
| Ladies' Bible Study | Mt. Morris Community Church (MMCC) 2005 |
| Women's Ministries | Chair or Co-Chair several years (3 churches) |
| Vacation Bible School | Emmanuel Baptist & MMCC 1971-1986 & 1999 |
| College/Career Age | MMCC 1978 & 1999 |
| Parenting Class | Family Construction 1995-1999 (authored & taught) |
| Ladies' Sunday School | MMCC 1992 |
| Inner City Youth | Carriage Town Ministries 1986-1988 |
| Pathfinders (Elementary Children) | Community Bible of Lakeville 1984 (founded & taught) |
| Junior Church | MMCC 1976-1983 |
| Senior High Youth | MMCC 1976-1977 |
| AWANA Directory | MMCC 1974-1979 |
| Junior High Girls | Pattern for Living (authored & taught in 3 churches) |
| Junior Choir Director | Emmanuel Baptist 1971-1974 |
| Preschool Program | South Baptist Church 1965-1969 (founded & taught) |
| Child Evangelism | Genesee County CEF 1967-1968 |