Consulting Experience

AD COPY, BROCHURE DESIGN, SALES COPY & DESIGN, WEB COPY
January 2007, Low Cost Lawn Care, ad copy, flyer design, and business cards, Austin, TX
October 2005, Embracing Hue, custom blankets, scarves, jewelry, and more

WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT:
February 2005,  Content Consultation, Network Consulting Contractors, LLC
November 2003. Invited to become a Web Site Adviser for Arizona YMCA Camping Services.

VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM CONSULTANT:
June 1998 - January 1999. Established a web site and a successful virtual volunteering program for the Arizona Pioneers' Home Volunteers Association, Inc. Organized and managed application and requirements for 501(c)3 status to successful completion. Located virtual resources and established ongoing relationships. Maintained web site and resource management solely by telecommuting. Monitored virtual volunteer training progress. Obtained donations of free server space and site hosting. Coordinated media and ongoing community publicity opportunities. Project implemented and fully functional within six months.

Wrote on-line and print documentation.
Authored three grants (100% success rate) resulting in funding and donation of equipment.
Wrote and distributed press releases and community awareness publicity.

Arizona Pioneers' Home is a state funded facility. Due to state budget cuts, the virtual volunteering program and web site maintenance were discontinued.
 
http://www.serviceleader.org/new/virtual/2003/04/000106.php  Interview quote and training tips.

CO-AUTHOR::

Idea Factory Children's Activity Planner®, a computerized database of creative activities for children. Marketed in 1993.

 
TECHNICAL WRITING:

Documentation Consultant & Technical Writer under contract for custom software development.
Walsh America/PMSI Professional Development Program Manuals in 1992.
 
Three manuals: Employee, Supervisor, Administrator. HR system for training, tracking, and career development. Users comments - "Best user manuals we've ever seen."

Penny J. Leischinfo@pennyspensandpics.com