Highly motivated and positive individual with great organizational and communication skills. Customer service oriented and efficient problem solver. Deftly manage administrative functions. Provide thorough answers and solutions and provide an exceptional customer experience. Looking to incorporate the skills I've acquired in both the publishing industry and the fitness field.
Hi, I’m
Heather Walter
Lyndonville,VT
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Alphabet Soup Inc.
Contract Writer
2022.11 - Current (1 year & 10 months)
Job overview
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
H7G7co
Illustrator
2021.03 - Current (3 years & 6 months)
Job overview
- Added illustrations to company marketing collateral and promotional materials that reflected unified company brand.
- Determined appropriate designs for screen print and embroidery applications to create high-quality finished products.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Delivered on multiple titles and platforms simultaneously.
- Transformed ideas into high-quality drawings and cartoon creations to fulfill client requests.
- Created print book designs and workbooks for clients
- Designed and illustrated covers for books and clothing
Eyecare Business Magazine
Freelance Writer Editor/Proofreader
2013.01 - Current (11 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines
Self-Employed
Freelance Writer Editor/Proofreader
2007.06 - Current (17 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Edited and proofread for various clients, including for publisher of childhood education directories
- Edited books and manuscripts by several authors
- Researched articles and wrote for various blogs
- Researched and summarized information for other writers' and journalists' use in articles
Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut
Swim Instructor & Water Aerobics Instructor
2019.12 - 2020.03 (3 months)
Job overview
- Trained students in optimal behaviors and protective techniques.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
- Taught students pool and water safety guidelines.
- Observed other instructors, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lessons and classes.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings and fins correctly to teach students.
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Encouraged participation and increased enjoyment with fun routines and music accompaniment.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Evaluated individual participants to assess conditions and develop suitable training programs.
- Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
Eyecare Business Magazine
Contract Writer/Editorial Associate
2009.01 - 2013.12 (4 years & 11 months)
Job overview
- Managed continuing education program (graded, sent certificates of completion, communicated with test takers)
- Conducted market research, wrote up survey results
- Edited articles
- Wrote columns for monthly publication
Visionomics Inc.
Operations Assistant
2005.01 - 2007.12 (2 years & 11 months)
Job overview
- Managed shipping, receiving, and inventory reports
- Customer relations
Education
Norwalk Community College Norwalk, CT
Associate of Arts from General Studies
2001
University Overview
Skills
- CPR/AED and First Aid certified
- Safety-conscious
- Customer-oriented
- Scheduling
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Dedicated
- Personable and friendly
- Fast learner
- Exercise Programs
- Testing and grading
Certification
Fitour certified:
- Primary Aqua
- Advanced Aqua
- Group Exercise Instructor
- Core & Functional Fitness
- Aqua Master Practitioner
ACE Group Fitness Instructor - not yet completed
Timeline
Contract Writer
Alphabet Soup Inc.
2022.11 - Current (1 year & 10 months)
Illustrator
H7G7co
2021.03 - Current (3 years & 6 months)
Swim Instructor & Water Aerobics Instructor
Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut
2019.12 - 2020.03 (3 months)
Freelance Writer Editor/Proofreader
Eyecare Business Magazine
2013.01 - Current (11 years & 8 months)
Contract Writer/Editorial Associate
Eyecare Business Magazine
2009.01 - 2013.12 (4 years & 11 months)
Freelance Writer Editor/Proofreader
Self-Employed
2007.06 - Current (17 years & 3 months)
Operations Assistant
Visionomics Inc.
2005.01 - 2007.12 (2 years & 11 months)
Norwalk Community College
Associate of Arts from General Studies
Fitour certified:
- Primary Aqua
- Advanced Aqua
- Group Exercise Instructor
- Core & Functional Fitness
- Aqua Master Practitioner
ACE Group Fitness Instructor - not yet completed
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