I work for a small weekly community newspaper in central West Virginia and have nearly ten years experience in writing fields. With several years teaching experience, I have spent time teaching for the public school system, and for government "welfare to work" education programs. I also work as a freelance travel writer, specializing in affordable recreation in West Virginia.

In one such program, I taught job and computer skills to disadvantaged people in the central West Virginia area. Designed to teach students skills needed to obtain and maintain employment, subjects in the course covered word processing, resume development, interviewing skills, time management, spread sheets and typing. Lessons also covered stress management, working with others, work dress and appearance, and writing.

I have degrees in English and journalism, and am certified in Written English. My computer experience has led me to a hobby of designing and maintaining web sites, including The Gilmer County Online Tour, and this site of helpful job resume and interviewing tips. Impecunious Impressions, my online design store, offers Gilmer, Wirt and Calhoun County themed items like shirts and stickers and mouse pads. To view my weekly newspaper column online, visit another web site I maintain, The Calhoun Chronicle.

For more about the central West Virginia workforce and regional development incentives, visit www.littlekanawha.com or www.gceda.org. Our workforce is committed and hard-working. It is my every wish that central West Virginia workers have easy access to the information they need to prove themselves to potential employers.