Cindy Kerschner: Resume

Cindy Kerschner

Cindykerschner@gmail.com

Writer –

• newspaper

• magazine

• website

Profile

Results-oriented professional, experienced in public relations and education. Proficient how-to author covering adult and children's issues. Founded and maintained weekly email informational question and answer newsletter for 2000 subscribers. Excels in supervising and motivating staff. Member Garden Writers Association of America.

Additional experience in:

• newsletters
• flyers
• brochures
• display design
• photography
• workshops

Highlights of Qualifications and Accomplishments

Pocono Record

Initiated Garden Spot column in 2000. Contributed over 50 articles and assisted contributing writers in fact checking and editing.

Times News
Contributing writer to The Watering Whole, water education column from 2001 to 2003.

Pocono Xpress
Initiated Lawn and Garden column, contributing writer.

Penn State University

• County Coordinator responsible for development and approval of educational materials.
• Liaison between Penn State and area businesses such as Palmerton Hospital and area school districts.
• Media representative and authored press releases for local newspapers and TV.
• Designed and implemented teaching modules, saving the University $5000 over a four year period.
• Conducted 150 public workshops and seminars totaling 4500 attendees.

Carbon County Groundwater Guardians

Created flyers, brochures, newspaper articles and website content.

Awards

Governor's Award in Excellence for Environmental Education:

• 2001 Water Stewardship
• 2002 Compost Education

Third Place in Cape Fear Short Story Contest for Neighbors.

Second place in the 2009 Pennsylvania “Simply Delicious, Simply Nutritious” Vegetable Recipe Contest Cook-Off

National Publications