Deborah S. Holder is seeking a position as a managing editor. She has 14 years of experience as a freelance writer and has owned her own freelance writing business for 8 years. She has a Master's degree in English and has taught college courses for over 12 years, both online and in-person. Her experience also includes clinical supervision, vocational rehabilitation counseling, and diversity training workshops. She is skilled in marketing, writing, editing, and teaching/training.

1. A Presentation of Professional Credentials
Deborah S. Holder
704 8th
Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Phone: 740-315-0019
E-mail: Deborah_writes@yahoo.com
DebWrites.media
DebWillDoIt.com

2. Deborah S. Holder
704 8th
Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Cell: (304) 580-1279
E-mail: Deborah_writes@yahoo.com
Professional Objective and Profile
Energetic, creative, and goal-oriented college-educated professional interested in the position of
managing editor. Approximately 14 years’ freelance writing experience with eight years’
experience owning/operating freelance writing business. Willing to take on challenging writing
assignments. Team oriented. Self-directed.
Approximately 15 years’ experience with televised, online, and “live” classes. Additionally, 8
years’ experience working in the mental health field in a variety of positions, including but not
limited to clinical supervision. Experience with goal setting and developing Individual Written
Rehabilitation Plans for individuals with disabling physical, emotional, and intellectual barriers
to employment. Experience writing treatment plans for adolescents in residential treatment
settings. Developed training modules to meet program goals. Works well independently. At ease
working with large groups. Flexible. Results-oriented.
Summary of Qualifications
Marketing/Writing
Freelance Marketer/Copywriter/Editor: Self-employed. Freelance writer/copywriter
(2000-Present). Current websites: DebWrites.media, DebWillDo.com, and
SurvivalistDailyPost.com. Responsible for writing sales and informational copy for clients
and personal websites: articles, blogs, sales copy, e-mail copy (auto-responders), e-books,
SEO, etc. Past sites include debholder.com and debt-free-mom.com. Currently write weekly
health and wellness blogs for OptimalWellnessLabs.com.
Online Writer/Editor: Content Divas. 1220 Thompson Street, Carson City, NV 89703
(2009-2012). Responsible for ghost writing content for clients: article marketing, e-books,
newsletters, and a variety of other writing projects, as requested.
Author/Ghost Writer. Wake Up Women BE Happier, Healthier & Wealthier – Contributing
Writer (as Deb Mills); Wake Up Women BE Happy, Healthy & Wealthy – Contributing Writer
(as Deb Holder); Smart Women Finish Rich – Writing excerpt published in book. Ghost
Writer for hundreds of published articles protected by non-disclosure agreement.
Writer/Editor. Inanna – Women’s Studies Newsletter at Marshall University. 1997-1998.
Responsible for writing and editing a variety of copy for my business as well as online
marketers. Focused on benefits of selling products/services. Proficient in SEO writing.
Primarily responsible for content creation and sales copy. Wrote press releases.

3. Teaching/Training/Advising
College English Instructor
Ashford University. Adjunct Online English Instructor. 8620 Spectrum Center Blvd., San
Diego, CA 92123. 8/15/12-Present. Teach English courses to online college students.
American National University. Adjunct English/Psychology Instructor. 110 Park Center Dr,
Parkersburg, WV 26101. (304) 699-3005. 1/12/11-11/14.Teach English and psychology to
college student.
Washington State Community College: Adjunct English Instructor. 710 Colegate Drive,
Marietta, OH 45750, 1/2012-2014. Teach traditional, hybrid, and online English courses.
Ohio Valley University: Adjunct Reading Instructor. 1 Campus Drive, Vienna, WV 26105-
8000, 1/2012-Present. Teach developmental reading courses.
National College: Adjunct English Instructor. 110 Park Shopping Center Drive,
Parkersburg, WV 26101, 1/2012-Present. Teach English composition course.
Piedmont Technical College: Instructor of English. 620 N. Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC
29648, 2000-2011. (Note: Worked full-time 8/2000-1/2011. Employed as an online adjunct
1/11-5/11 – one semester contract.)
Lander University: Adjunct English Instructor. 320 Stanley Avenue, Greenwood, SC
29649-2099, 2010-2011.
Marshall University: Adjunct English Instructor. One John Marshall Drive, Huntington,
WV 25755. (Spring 2000)
West Virginia State College: Adjunct Developmental English Instructor. P.O. Box 1000,
Institute, WV 25112-1000. (Fall 1999)
Approximately 12 years’ teaching experience at the college level. Taught English
Composition I, English Composition II, Developmental English, Professional
Communications, British Literature, American Literature, World Literature, Public Speaking,
and College Skills. Experience teaching live, televised, and online classes. Responsible for
advising and registering students for courses. Also responsible for attending outreach events
to recruit students. Served on a variety of committees, including but not limited to the
Diversity Committee, Scholarship Committee, Library Committee, and Social Committee.
Co-director of the Piedmont Technical College Writing Center for one year.

4. Training and Assessment
Westbrook Health Services: Therapeutic Consultant. 3303 Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg,
WV, 26104, 6/20/11 – 3/12.
Responsible for training instructional assistants to teach life skills to individuals with
Intellectual disabilities, including but not limited to Down Syndrome, Autism,
and other conditions that cause mild to severe mental retardation. Responsible for
developing goals and objectives for clients. Evaluate progression/regression on a
month-to-month basis. Calculate prompt level averages. Conduct program evaluations
to assess reasons for client regressions. Represent and advocate for clients at
Interdisciplinary Team meetings. Write Monthly Performance Evaluations and
Quarterly Performance Evaluations. Recommend program changes based on client’s
progress.
Counseling/Career Planning/Workshop Leader
Diversity Trainer
National Coalition Building Institute
Trained by the National Coalition Building Institute. Conducted workshops for adults on
college campuses based on the organization’s purpose: “The National Coalition Building
Institute is an international, non-profit, leadership training organization based in
Washington, DC, USA. Since 1984, NCBI has worked to eliminate racism and all other forms
of prejudice and discrimination throughout the world” (ncbi.org). Focused on building a
bridge of understanding regarding any and all types of discrimination (not limited to just
racial discrimination). Conducted workshops with interactive skill-building exercises for
groups of people, ranging from one hour to full-day workshops.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Arizona Department of Economic Security, Vocational Rehabilitation: Vocational
Rehabilitation Services Specialist III. 1430 E. Indian School Road, Suite 10, Phoenix, AZ
85014-4976. (1989-1993)
Approximately 4.5 years’ experience working with individuals with handicapping conditions
to employment, including but not limited to physical, emotional, and developmental delays.
Responsible for conducting initial interviews; scheduling and evaluating the results of
comprehensive vocational, psychological, and medical evaluations; developing
Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plans that addressed educational plans, psychological
needs, and career goals; and assisting with job placement. Made referrals to the appropriate
agencies to address individual client needs. Worked one-on-one with clients to develop and
initiate program goals.

5. Clinical Supervisor
Homelife, Inc.: Clinical Supervisor. Huntington, WV. (1985-1986)
Responsible for the supervision of approximately 10-12 child care counselors in a residential
treatment facility. Ensured that daily schedules were followed and medications were
distributed. Provided crisis intervention and referral recommendations to residents according
to their specific needs. Coordinated treatment goals with residents’ schools and medical care
providers, as well as psychiatrists and psychologists. Developed individual treatment plans
for residents. Documented case notes on a daily basis. Counseled residents individually.
Conducted group counseling. Created program brochures for public distribution.
Child Care Counselor
Villa del Sol: Child Care Worker. Yuma, AZ. (1987-1989)
Ohio Center for Youth and Family Development. Child Care Worker. Pedro, OH. (1985)
Supervised troubled youth in residential treatment facilities. Assisted with daily needs,
school needs, and Quality Assurance. Cooked meals for residents. Documented progress
notes. Crisis Intervention. Participated in the development treatment plans with the treatment
team.
Education
Master of Arts in English, Marshall University, Huntington, WV – 1999.
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (Major: Psychology, Minor: Sociology), Marshall University,
Huntington, WV – 1985.
References
Rick Lugash, Optimal Wellness Labs, Rick@optimalwellnesslabs.com.
Ricky Breslin, Ricky@RickyBreslin.com.
Larry Sloter, Campus Director, American National University, (304) 699-3005.
Delmar Brewington, Developmental Studies Coordinator, Piedmont Technical College, (864) 941-8432
Joyce Brown, Coordinator (Reading and College Skills), Piedmont Technical College, (864) 941-8727
Lisa Martin, Department Chair – Developmental Studies, Piedmont Technical College, (864) 941-8393
Delora (Dee) Sumerel, Humanities Department Chair, Piedmont Technical College, (864) 941-8455