About Sharon ...
 

Writing:
Professional writer for eight years, with experience in magazine, newspaper, and
business writing. Author of articles in several national publications; co-author
of two books; author of two books. Publications include Yahoo Shine, Diva Toolbox, Beauty Come Forth Magazine, Gospel Truth, d-mars.com, Houston Black Book and recently crafted Small Business Today’s lead article for their premier issue with Farouk Shamir.


Editing:
Editor of four electronic and print journals, various corporate and business materials (including reports, promotional materials, and brochures) articles, and books.  Experienced in  copyediting, content editing, and proofreading.


Business and Corporate Writing:
Developer, writer, editor and designer of a wide range of  business materials, including promotional materials, proposals, brochures, biographies, and policy and procedure manuals, and website content.

Clients include: Plan C Concierge, Sa4i, GO TM3 LLC, Allen Dave Funeral Homes and
Cremation Services, Pam Ellis of Smahrt Solutions, Gail Mathis of Ardyss
International


Non-Profit Management:
Grant writer, created of sponsorship packages, website content,
newsletters, board solicitation packages and training curriculum, press
releases, DARs Policy and Procedure Manual, strategic plan, by-laws, internship
programs and evaluation, developed scholarship application and supporting
program documents, created resource manual for target populations, and developed
new employee HR materials. 

Clients include: Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce, Angelle’s Project, No More
Victims, Texas Women Empowerment Foundation, WVUMC CEO Ministry, A Heart Like
Hers, Barbara Jordan Endeavors Corporation, Angels By Nature and Learning for
Life, BSA.


Speaker:
Motivational speaker for 12 years, doing keynotes and workshops at educational,
business, and faith-based organizations nationwide. Hosted several writing
conferences, including the Desire to  Inspire Writers Workshops, that progressed to the 2010 and 2011 Authors  Networking Summit which were hosted in Houston and Detroit. 
The 2012 Authors Networking Summit will introduce The Authorpreneurship
Project, based on her recent book release, Authorpreneurship: The Business of
Writing. 


Academic Writing: Chaired development team for Financial Management curriculum for
statewide distribution.  Created on-line courses for Business and Electronic Communications and Keyboarding. Crafted workshops for teacher professional development at state conferences in Business Education.  Currently creating a training module for an Assistive Technology Lab for college students with disabilities. The trainees will include physical therapy students, scribes, and college faculty and staff.