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Terri Rimmer Resume

 Terri Rimmer

Freelance Writer Seeking Remote Work

Fort Worth, TX

Professional Summary

Terri Rimmer has 40 years of journalism experience having written for ten newspapers, some magazines, and web sites and continues to get published online. In 1987 this writer earned a journalism scholarship.

Willing to relocate to: Jacksonville, FL - San Diego, CA - Albuquerque, NM

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Volunteer

Compassus Hospice Agency

Fort Worth, TX

Volunteer Position of Mental Health Advocate and Content - Article Publishing

Neuro Health Alliance-Dublin, CA

August 2024 to Janusary 2026

Writing mental health stories.

Freelance Writer

NAMI-Jacksonville, FL

December 2023 to December 2024

As a volunteer periodically writing editorials regarding mental health for the company newsletter and built awareness to the public sector regarding depression and anxiety surrounding the holidays.

Freelance Writer

Medium-San Francisco, CA

April 2022 to June 2024

Writing editorials and feature stories which resulted in an increase in readership for my published works.

Pet Sitter

DFW Pet Sitting Services, Inc.-Coppell, TX

November 2012 to March 2019

Dog walking, pet and house sitting, administering medications, tending to client needs. Once prevented an intruder from possibly harming one of client's dogs one night while pet sitting.

Freelance Writer

Associated Content-Boulder, CO

August 2003 to May 2015

Writing features, editorials, business, health, and lifestyle stories. Delivering compelling storiesconcerning all kinds of subjects to bring awareness of issues such as adoption and birth mothers, pet newsupdates, showcasing current events in the areas of marginal communities and creating unique stories.

Education

Four years in Mass Communications

University of West Georgia - Carrollton, GA

September 1984 to March 1988

Skills

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Content Marketing

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Research

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Public Relations

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Editing

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Content Creation

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Social Media Management

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Creative Writing

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Journalism

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Writing Skills

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Content Development

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Content Management

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Interviewing

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Reporting

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Digital Marketing

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Blogging

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Pet Sitting

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Proofreading

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Email Marketing

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WordPress

Languages

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English - Fluent

Links

https://booklocker.com/books/2040.html

https://community.thriveglobal.com/author/terri-rimmer/

https://medium.com/@terripersicorimmer

http://rimmersportfolio.blogspot.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-rimmer-4a8142287/

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