Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Computer Technical Skills
Awards
Publications
Author of 12 regional history books.
Computer Technical Skills
Awards
Publications
Author of 12 regional history books.
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DONNA AKERS

Boone,NC

Summary

Versatile and experienced Content Writer, Technical Writer, Editor/Author with demonstrated achievements and projects in content and marketing writing, technical writing, research and editing. Ability to write content on diverse topics and media. Over 10 years of experience in course development and teaching (online and in-person) in urban planning and writing and writing composition in community colleges and universities.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Content Writer, Editor and Author

01.2002 - Current
  • Developed content descriptions for national online retailers using SEO
  • Created copy for businesses
  • Managed web content and social media posts
  • Developed marketing plans
  • Created marketing materials and book manuscripts
  • Researched, compiled, and wrote 12 books on Abingdon, VA, and Boone, NC regions with Arcadia Publishing
  • Published articles in various media outlets.

Administrative Assistant

Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment Dept., Appalachian State University
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed student databases and internship programs
  • Created and managed social media channels, content, and website
  • Assigned advisors to majors
  • Processed overrides and used Banner
  • Planned and executed special events
  • Managed textbook orders
  • Prepared reports using university databases.

Adjunct English Instructor

English Dept. part-time at Appalachian State University
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Developed syllabus and class materials and taught composition courses
  • Developed business writing course
  • Completed online instruction and training
  • Completed course instruction online and hybrid platforms.

Adjunct English Instructor

Caldwell Community College
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Developed syllabus and class materials and taught composition courses
  • Developed business writing course
  • Completed online instruction and training
  • Completed course instruction online and hybrid platforms.

Adjunct English Instructor

Wilkes Community College
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Developed syllabus and class materials and taught composition courses
  • Developed business writing course
  • Completed online instruction and training
  • Completed course instruction online and hybrid platforms.

Customer Service Representative

Tanger Shoppes
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Managed administrative office and budget tasks
  • Processed financial transactions
  • Provided customer service and marketed outlet items
  • Assisted manager with marketing.

Adjunct Instructor, Research Associate

Appalachian State University
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Taught 1-4 classes/semester in community planning and first-year seminar in Geography and Planning and Freshman Seminar Departments
  • Developed teaching materials
  • Prepared grant applications and managed grants
  • Researched for environmental grants.

Adjunct Instructor, Research Associate

Appalachian State University
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Taught 1-4 classes/semester in community planning and first-year seminar in Geography and Planning and Freshman Seminar Departments
  • Developed teaching materials
  • Prepared grant applications and managed grants
  • Researched for environmental grants.

Building Development Coordinator

Town of Boone
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Reviewed applications per the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations
  • Researched and wrote amendments to regulations
  • Prepared and presented reports and projects
  • Prepared grant applications and managed administration.

Education

No Degree - Master's in English18 Hours Towards The Degree

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Urban Planning And Historic Preservation

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology; Minors in French And Sociology

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.1988

Skills

  • Consistent Brand Messaging
  • Content Marketing
  • News Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Editing and Proofreading
  • SEO knowledge
  • Keyword optimization
  • Article Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Fiction Writing
  • Research Writing
  • Social Media Content Writing

Accomplishments

  • Achieved completion of content writing for Sitation by completing multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment Dept., Appalachian State University
01.2022 - 01.2023

Adjunct English Instructor

English Dept. part-time at Appalachian State University
01.2021 - 01.2022

Adjunct English Instructor

Caldwell Community College
01.2018 - 01.2019

Adjunct English Instructor

Wilkes Community College
01.2016 - 01.2017

Customer Service Representative

Tanger Shoppes
01.2010 - 01.2011

Professional Content Writer, Editor and Author

01.2002 - Current

Adjunct Instructor, Research Associate

Appalachian State University
01.2000 - 01.2004

Adjunct Instructor, Research Associate

Appalachian State University
01.1996 - 01.1999

Building Development Coordinator

Town of Boone
01.1994 - 01.1996

No Degree - Master's in English18 Hours Towards The Degree

Appalachian State University

Urban Planning And Historic Preservation

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology; Minors in French And Sociology

James Madison University

Computer Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Office suite
  • G-suite
  • Spreadsheet Analysis
  • Google Data Analytics courses
  • SQL
  • SEO
  • Banner skills
  • Social media marketing
  • Content writing

Awards

  • Willie Parker Peace history award for books from NC Society of Historians
  • Writing awards from Now & Then and various writing contests
  • Thomas Jefferson Fellow at University of Virginia
  • Virginia Student Planner 1991

Publications

  • Abingdon (Modern America), 2017, Arcadia Publishing
  • North Carolina Ski Resorts, 2014, Arcadia Publishing
  • Forgotten Stories of the Holston River Valley, 2013, Lowland Press
  • Abingdon Then & Now, 2010, Arcadia Publishing
  • Watauga County (Images of America), 2008, Arcadia Publishing
  • Washington County (Images of America), 2006, Arcadia Publishing
  • Washington County Revisited (Images of America), 2008, Arcadia Publishing
  • Legends, Stories, and Ghostly Tales of Abingdon and Washington County, Virginia, 2005, Laurel Publishing
  • Blowing Rock (Images of America), 2004, Arcadia Publishing
  • Boone (Images of America), 2003, Arcadia Publishing
  • Abingdon, Virginia (Images of America), 2003, Arcadia Publishing
  • Plumb Full of History A Story of Abingdon, Virginia, 2002, High Country Publishing

Author of 12 regional history books.

Researched and compiled historical information. Edited book manuscript. Prepared successful marketing news articles.

Computer Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Office suite
  • G-suite
  • Spreadsheet Analysis
  • Google Data Analytics courses
  • SQL
  • SEO
  • Banner skills
  • Social media marketing
  • Content writing

Awards

  • Willie Parker Peace history award for books from NC Society of Historians
  • Writing awards from Now & Then and various writing contests
  • Thomas Jefferson Fellow at University of Virginia
  • Virginia Student Planner 1991

Publications

  • Abingdon (Modern America), 2017, Arcadia Publishing
  • North Carolina Ski Resorts, 2014, Arcadia Publishing
  • Forgotten Stories of the Holston River Valley, 2013, Lowland Press
  • Abingdon Then & Now, 2010, Arcadia Publishing
  • Watauga County (Images of America), 2008, Arcadia Publishing
  • Washington County (Images of America), 2006, Arcadia Publishing
  • Washington County Revisited (Images of America), 2008, Arcadia Publishing
  • Legends, Stories, and Ghostly Tales of Abingdon and Washington County, Virginia, 2005, Laurel Publishing
  • Blowing Rock (Images of America), 2004, Arcadia Publishing
  • Boone (Images of America), 2003, Arcadia Publishing
  • Abingdon, Virginia (Images of America), 2003, Arcadia Publishing
  • Plumb Full of History A Story of Abingdon, Virginia, 2002, High Country Publishing

Author of 12 regional history books.

Researched and compiled historical information. Edited book manuscript. Prepared successful marketing news articles.

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