Résumé Claudia L. W. Reinhardt
4208 Thorn Court
Lincoln, Nebraska 68520
(402) 327-8486
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Education
M.A., Communication Studies (organizational communications), Emerson College, Boston, MA
B.A., English (cum laude), Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL. Certified to teach high school language arts.
Leadership Lincoln Facilitator Training 2005; Leadership Lincoln Executive Series 2004
Trained in Smarthinking, on-line writing tutor software (www.smarthinking.com)
University of Iowa Summer Writing Festival Seminars, 1999
Employment
Just Write! Lincoln, NE (2002-present) President: Provide writing, editing, and consulting services to meet the communications needs of businesses, organizations, and individuals.
Southeast Community College, Lincoln, NE (2005-present) Writing Center Assistant: Tutor students in person and on-line, review writing assignments, and suggest ways to strengthen specific writing assignments and improve general writing skills.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (2003) Instructor: Taught "Communications for Computer Scientists," a one-semester seminar to improve the written and oral communication skills of graduate computer science students.
Nebraska Educational Telecommunications (NET), Lincoln, NE (2000-2002) Communications Specialist: Wrote news releases, flyers, and other materials to promote Nebraska ETV programs to target audiences across the state. Wrote articles for members' program guide. Managed print, radio, and television advertising. Worked with media and organizations to publicize local and national programs on Nebraska public television. Assisted with promotion of NET through tours, publications, publicity, and events.
The University of Iowa Foundation, Iowa City, IA (1989-2000) Senior Writer and Editorial Manager: Researched, wrote, edited, and coordinated production of direct mail solicitation packages, newsletters, ads, brochures, news releases, and other fund-raising and promotional materials. Interviewed faculty, students, and alumni from across the country. Worked closely with a team of designers and photographers from concept through delivery of materials. Hired, trained, supervised, mentored, and evaluated staff writers and freelancers. Established schedules and assigned projects. Assisted development officers, deans, and faculty with fund-raising strategies and a variety of other university advancement activities.
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (1988-1989) Cooperative Education Coordinator Worked with students, corporations and other employers to establish, recruit, and monitor student internships. Presented job skills and resume workshops.
State Department of Public Health, Boston, MA (1987-1988) Communications Consultant: Created and edited flyers, newsletters, and other publications. Helped to write speeches and state regulations. Assisted with statewide training conferences.
American College Testing (ACT), Iowa City, IA (1977-1986)
Training Coordinator, Personnel: Expanded staff development program. Conducted employee orientations. Wrote employee newsletter and other publications. Managed wellness program.
Program Manager, Operations: Managed testing contracts and worked with client organizations. Coordinated processing schedules and set priorities. Wrote instruction manuals and reports.
Administrative Assistant, Operations: Monitored accounts and assisted with budget preparation. Coordinated personnel information. Identified training needs.
Specialist, Public Information/Public Affairs: Assisted with writing/editing press releases, newsletters, and other corporate communications.
Artists of the Rockies, Colorado Springs, CO (1975-1977) Circulation Manager/Writer: Interviewed artists and wrote feature stories, book reviews, and other copy for quarterly Western art magazine. Assisted with promotional activities and monitoring production. Developed new retail outlets and advertising accounts. Handled mailing and circulation activities.
Recent Clients and Projects
NET Television and Radio, Lincoln, NE. Worked with marketing and development staff to create a package of materials to be used in approaching prospective underwriting organizations
Midwest Living Magazine, Meredith Publishing, Des Moines, IA (ongoing). Write articles for garden, Discoveries, and travel sections; reported on Nebraska tourist attractions.
Ganzel Group Communications, Inc., Lincoln, NE. Researched and wrote story pages for the Wessels Living History Farm Web site, featuring all aspects of agricultural life in the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s: www.livinghistoryfarm.org.
Great Plains National (GPN) national distributor of educational videos and materials, Lincoln, NE. Wrote, edited, organized material for catalogs, brochures, and other materials to market educational multimedia products.
Rex Bevins Consultants, Lincoln, NE. Developed a marketing brochure and edited fund-raising materials for stewardship consultant.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Omaha, NE. Wrote department newsletter, department report, fund-raising brochure, and fund-raising letters.
"L" magazine, published by the Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, NE. Wrote several feature stories and shot photos for monthly magazine.
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, Lincoln, NE, ongoing. Serve as editorial consultant to help develop, write, and edit publicity, fund-raising, and informational materials for alumni, corporations, community/government, and other audiences.
Recent Community Activities
Board of Directors: Nebraska Literary Heritage Association, newsletter and fund-raising committees
Leadership Lincoln Facilitator for Community Health Endowment focus groups discussing medical translation problems in Lincoln and Community Discussion "Off to War" project, Discovery Times Channel and Leadership Lincoln
Sunrise Equitherapy volunteer: therapeutic horseback riding for disabled children and adults
Eastridge Presbyterian Church: Campaign Communications Committee, food pantry volunteer
Participant: Cystic Fibrosis Strides for Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Member: U.S. Tennis Association, National Wildlife Federation, Friends of Lied Arts Center, Great Plains Trails Network, Nebraskans for Public Television/Radio, SE Nebraska Audubon Society
Other Activities
Jogging, tennis, yoga, biking, hiking, gardening, reading, cooking