Jessica M Rinker908-399-2185

jessrinker3@gmail.com

PAZOO.COM—Health and Wellness for People and Pets FreelanceEditor and Writer 2014-2015

Generate health and wellness content based on site’s brand of healthy living, mind, body and soul Upload copy, photos and video pertaining to each blog post or article Proofread and edit posts prior to and post-publication Manage SEO statistics for each post, including keywords, categories, and META description

JENNIFER DECHIARA LITERARY AGENCYInternship 2012-2013

First reader for middle grade and young adult manuscripts Wrote reports for agent Marie Lamba regarding efficacy of plot, character, structure, etc Filtered queries

YARN-Young Adult Review NetworkInternship 2012-2013

Managed online literary journal’s social media accounts leading to new followers Worked with a team of editors and staff on acquisitions, recruiting authors, and blog post topics Created and implemented PR campaigns and contests and shared them on all social media platforms.

MEALS ON WHEELS HUNTERDON COUNTY Flemington, NJSite Coordinator 2010-2012

Coordinated all volunteer drivers and food packers Managed phones and daily client counts Served 20-50 café guests Prepared and packed lunches for over 100 area home-bound seniors Delivered meals for homebound clients when needed

CAMERON HOMES, INC – Custom Homes and Historic Renovations Mt. Bethel, PAAccounts Manager, Marketing Assistant, Interior Design Consultant 2005–2010Manage financial operations and perform marketing responsibilities in an owner-operated, fast paced environment

Financial Management Process payroll and expense accounts on a bi-weekly basis for management and staff Maintain and reconcile accounts payable Reconcile monthly banking statements, expenses, and monthly financial reports Marketing & Promotional Writing Assist owner in planning and executing open house events aimed at potential customers, leading to successful

sales and client referrals Created digital photo books including copywriting and layout design, intended for marketing purposes to

potential customers Assist with writing copy and editing overall content of company website, marketing brochures and additional

promotional materials

EDUCATION

VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Montpelier, VTMasters of Fine Arts in Writing Graduated July 2014Scholarship awards:Short StoryCreative Non-fictionApplication MeritCreative Thesis:Rapid Eye Movement—YA novel currently out on submission, represented by agent Linda EpsteinCritical Thesis:“The Epistolary Hybrid”

WARREN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Washington, NJ

Associate Fine Arts in Writing 2010-2012Awards:Writer on the Rise: 2010, 2012Honor SocietyPublications:Ars PoeticaCurious Parents Magazine

BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY Bloomsburg, PABachelor of Arts, Social Welfare Graduated 1998Minor in SociologyHonor Society

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