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Barbara Colbert-Brooks

Barbara Colbert-Brooks

Detroit,MI

Summary

I am an enthusiastic professional offering meticulous and exceptional skills that include interviewing, researching and writing memorable features stories, contributing articles, inspirational and motivational speeches. I have also been noted as a commendable Writer with expertise writing on topics of personal and social interest, upon request of private individuals and/or organizations. I delight in writing creatively and provoking the interest and imagination of the reader no matter what the topic. I am confident that given the opportunity, I could promote any person, place or thing, to the level of unimaginable success. I am a seasoned, organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills, willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. It is my desire to secure an entry-level position and to ultimately maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing my interpersonal skills, which include excellent time management and problem-solving capabilities.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Published Writer

Self Employed Writer

-Published Children's Fantasy Book "The Boogiekids" April 2019

-Published Inspirational Book "Holy Spirit-Help!"November 2019

-Published Columnist, Detroit Native Sun Newspaper - Monthly 2013 - Present

-Created and Published "Christian Monitor" monthly publication magazine 2000-2004

-Investigated and wrote regular restaurant review

-Composed upon personal request personalized inspirational and and/or motivational speeches, sermons for various speakers and organizations

-Created and contributed lesson outlines for study groups, inspiration, motivational, and spiritual

-Creator of "In His Image" Seminars for women transiting from drug addiction and/or homelessness into society

-Interviewed persons of interest and wrote article for Highland Park Community College newspaper 1992

-Composed and published poetry, short stories, anecdotes, novelettes, biographies upon request

Works in Progress Include:

-"Remnants of a Dream" -Trilogy of short suspense stories

-"The Boogiekids: The Rage of the Black Widow Sachala"

-"The Butterfly and Ora Brubeck"

-"Holy Spirit- Help! A Divine Intervention" - Compilation of Inspirational and Spiritual Testimonials

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Creative Writer

Self Employed Writer
Detroit, MI
01.1972 - Current
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
  • Researched and wrote original content for case studies, emails and newsletters.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Assisted with drafting speeches and program talking points for events.
  • Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
  • Translated technical terminology and jargon into plain, clear language.

Education

No Degree - English Major

Highland Park Community College
Highland Park MI

High School Diploma -

John Bartram High School
Philadelphia PA
06.1972

Skills

  • Creative writing
  • Grammar usage
  • Journalism
  • Proofreading
  • Copyediting
  • Editing
  • Copywriting
  • Articulate communications
  • Editing and review

Timeline

Creative Writer

Self Employed Writer
01.1972 - Current

Published Writer

Self Employed Writer

No Degree - English Major

Highland Park Community College

High School Diploma -

John Bartram High School

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