Madeline Blue Schussel

• In post-production and distribution push for Feature Film about a woman's foolhardy journey to prove her independence.

• As a Content Developer and Interim COO, I consult with businesses and entrepreneurs to streamline various branding and internal projects and processes. I have restructured companies in need and helped to keep startups afloat. I have also helped develop creative strategies for nonprofit socio-political projects, such as lobbying organizations and think-tanks, and helped these structures to raise capital by developing grants and business plans. I'm always happy to boost niche businesses or causes that are artful, educational, scientific, secular-spiritual, or socially responsible.
• Specialties: developing and overseeing creative content; operational restructuring and leadership; liaising between departments and consolidating processes; ascertaining and addressing key financial or customer-facing issues; experienced in website management and front-end development; skilled at database administration and organization; familiarity in government and legal sectors

• Writer, ghostwriter, co-writer, and editor of professional, academic, autobiographical, and creative manuscripts, including novels, memoirs, self-help books, and screenplays. I am also adept at technical writing and research, and I bring a broad range of natural and social scientific knowledge to every project.
• See "Publications" section for select details.

~PAGE International and ScreenCraft Awards Quarterfinalist~

TOP 10% CoverFly accredited for screenwriting

• Helped students of all ages develop skills (testing) and assets (essays) for entry into high school and college. Taught writing and advanced math strategies for the SAT, as well as statistics at the college level. Often tasked with redeveloping curricula and running in-house programs at charter and private schools.

• Helped to facilitate events and to foster sales relationships for various arms of this multi-faceted conferencing company.

• Spearheaded idea development for the Secular Policy Institute. Wrote and revised grant proposals for the Executive Director. Liaised with legislators and their staffers to reach compromise on the most promising bills in the House and Senate. Created content for informational resources and performed outreach to coalition organizations, donors, and partners.

• Provided administrative assistance in all aspects to a Legal Recruiting and Legal Process Serving Companies in New York and Los Angeles.
• Main responsibilities: Creating detailed contract summaries for all major accounts. Revising language where appropriate. Discerning/condensing most pertinent operating procedures. Designing templates, and formatting documents accordingly. Editing for readability and conciseness. Meeting deadlines for major account conferences among execs. Editing/Formatting resumes for proper presentation to clients. Revising/Editing proposals for President and Managing Director.

• Responsibilities included: Drafting emails and ads. Searching for and analyzing resumes. Studying/Learning legal terminology.

• Reviewed grant proposals. Single-handedly researched and contacted prospective CBOs, colleges, and universities. Managed financial and statistical databases. Wrote, compiled, and catalogued government documents, including annual report for AmeriCorps.
• (also worked remotely from NYC in 2009)