7009 Cottonwood Drive Cindy Rehberg 250
495 2222
Osoyoos, BC
~WRITER~
katerlee@yahoo.com
~PROFILE~
Five years’ experience as a professional medical, financial and public relations
writer.
Copy and content editor for three types of simultaneous publications.
Penned over 300 articles for magazines and periodicals.
Possess a sharp eye for detail.
Marketing
Web Content Technical Content
Microsoft/Windows/Internet Photo Impact
Chicago Manual of Style
~ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ~
FREELANCE WRITER
Accepted various contract writing assignments, World Wide 1988 to present
*drafted proposals, wrote columns and articles for newspapers and web sites
Authored over 200 finance, business, health and investment articles for periodicals (paper and
electronic), professional journals and newsletters.
Wrote a weekly Real Estate Column in a city newspaper. Offered homeowners advice and suggestions
about homes.
Wrote and self-published, Apples of the Okanagan, a plethora of recipes using delicious
apples from the Okanagan Valley.
Research Assistant to Sue Hannah, author of Free Stuff for Babies. Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
Books; (February 21, 2003) ISBN: 0071410090.
Drafted three two hour workshops dealing with music, music for preschoolers and education through music.
HOME SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 1998 to 2003
Home Service Representative
Responsible for installing and educating subscribers and their family about lifeline equipment. Trained home services reps.
Have presented to various organizations and hospital programs. Responsible for 850 subscribers. Helped co-write many training
articles and checklists.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR 1989 to 1995
AIDS COMMITTEE OF CAMBRIDGE KITCHENER
WATERLOO AND AREA (ACCKWA)
Oversaw and ran the daily operations of the committee. Developed an in-service training program for social workers, nurses
and therapists, which enhanced their professional knowledge in falls prevention.
Trained 300 volunteers in four years to provide services for people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS. Secured funding
for many programs.
PRIVATE PIANO TEACHER 1982 to 1998
Owner--88 Keys
Taught piano, keyboard, organ, theory, history and counterpoint. Averaged 50 students per year.
~ Education ~
SELKIRK COLLEGE 2004
Certificate in Web Design
· Computer programs, FrontPage, HTML, and Photo Impact
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY 1996
Master degree in Applied Science
· Majored in Family Life Education. Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY 1994
· Master Certification in Orff Pedagogy
Thesis: “The Utilization of an Orff Approach in Long Term Institutional Care Facilities
with the Integration of Preschool Children.”
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO 1988
Bachelor degree in Independent Studies
· Majored in Music and Early Childhood. Graduated with Honours.
~ Memberships and Hobbies~
Osoyoos Lake Lions--Secretary 2004-2005
Osoyoos Writers Guild--member at large
Desert Rose Society (Penticton)--member at large
Walking, Crocheting, Crafting, Reading, Writing and Surfing the Internet.
~ Writing that educates and entertains~