Cindy H
Writer #3239
Joined 5/23/2011
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Cindy's freelance career started nine years ago. For the past several years, she has been able to focus primarily on creating content for the healthcare industry – a topic she is extremely passionate about and studied extensively while in college.

She has successfully worked with hundreds of doctors, dentists, assisted living centers, drug manufacturers, healthcare product manufacturers, and drug or addiction rehabilitation centers. She has written articles on the latest technological releases within the medical community, medical procedures, prescriptions drugs, addiction recovery, and strokes or heart disease.

In her spare time, she volunteers with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association working to educate the community on topics that include heart health, warning signs of stroke, and the impact strokes have on individuals and their families. Cindy is a heart disease and stroke awareness ambassador working to share her story about how stroke and heart disease has personally impacted her.

Even though Cindy's primary focus is writing within the health or medical industry, she still enjoys working on a variety of projects outside of that niche. Other projects she enjoys working on include construction and home improvement topics (HVAC, air conditioning repair, carpet cleaning), fashion, sports, and insurance.

Background

Cindy worked to obtain a bachelor's degree in communications from Cleveland State University. Junior year, Cindy developed an interest in healthcare communications. She focused most of her studies, research, and final project on communication within the healthcare industry, in particular how to improve communication between patients and healthcare professionals who work in mental health clinics and private practices.

After graduating from college, Cindy spent time pursuing several hobbies. She worked as a gymnastics coach, soccer coach, early childhood educator, and dance instructor. She even had the opportunity to work as a costumed character at her local mall's annual holiday show and perform in a Broadway show.

Over the years, she has had the opportunity to work on projects that have included writing product descriptions, eBooks, blog posts, articles, newsletters, and website content. Her product descriptions have been featured on a major fashion department store's website and various well-known ecommerce sites.
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Specialties

product descriptions
blog posts
website content (landing pages, about us pages, service pages)
articles
How-to's
ebooks
Newsletters

Interests

A self-proclaimed bookworm, Cindy's free time is spent reading books -- mostly sci-fi/fantasy. She tries to read approximately 200 books a year and has come close to that goal for the past 7 years. She writes for and maintains one of the top fantasy/sci-fi review blogs on the Internet.

Education

Cleveland State University

Cindy studied communications at Cleveland State University. She focused on a variety of communication studies including business communications, health, and interpersonal relationships.

Cindy graduated with top honors from Cleveland State University.

Fashion

856 Projects Completed

Cindy created product descriptions for a major American department store. Product descriptions were written for all types of products the store carried including men's/women's/children's clothing, fashion accessories, shoes, and jewelry. The descriptions were featured on the department store website and several were chosen to be a part of a presentation to regional store managers.

In addition to product descriptions, Cindy was tasked with writing fashion related articles for the department store. These articles provided helpful fashion advice and tips while incorporating SEO techniques that included linking to other pages and working in keywords naturally.

Cindy has also written product descriptions, blog posts, and articles for a well-known jewelry retailer. Products carried by the retailer included diamond engagement rings, wedding ring sets, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

Medical

814 Projects Completed

Cindy's experience with the healthcare industry started in college. She focused on researching and studying communication between doctors and patients when it came to private practices, hospitals, and mental health/addiction clinics.

While focusing on doctor/patient communication, Cindy also studied mental health/addictions. She focused primarily on the impact of prolonged drug/alcohol use, the state of mental health/addiction clinics, and new treatments for addictions and mental health. Cindy attended classes and lectures on alcohol dementia, history of mental health/addiction clinics, and social/health impact of addictions.

Projects Cindy has worked on include writing brochures and information pamphlets for patients, creating systems of communication for doctors that allowed patients to send and receive messages/information, and writing articles in an easy-to-understand format.

Other projects include writing blogs, articles, copywriting for medical/pharmaceutical/healthcare websites, and crafting product descriptions for medical equipment, supplies, and medication.

Topics of interest that Cindy has covered include: diabetes, Crohn's Disease, addictions/mental health, Alzheimer's, cancer care, and autoimmune diseases. Other topics of interest also include dental care and helping patients improve their overall health.

Health

672 Projects Completed

Cindy's experience with the healthcare industry started in college. She focused on researching and studying communication between doctors and patients when it came to private practices, hospitals, and mental health centers or drug addiction clinics.

While focusing on doctor/patient communication, Cindy also studied mental health and drug or alcohol addictions. She focused primarily on the impact of prolonged drug or alcohol use, the state of mental health system and addiction clinics, and new treatments for addictions and mental health. Cindy attended classes and lectures on alcohol dementia, history of mental health/addiction clinics, and social/health impact of addictions.

Projects Cindy has worked on include writing brochures and information pamphlets for patients, creating systems of communication for doctors that allowed patients to send and receive messages/information, and writing articles in an easy-to-understand format.

Other projects include writing blogs, articles, copywriting for medical/pharmaceutical/healthcare websites, and crafting product descriptions for medical equipment, supplies, and medication.

Topics of interest that Cindy has covered include: stroke, heart disease, diabetes, Crohn's Disease, addictions/mental health, Alzheimer's, allergies, cancer care, and autoimmune diseases. Other topics of interest also include dental care, senior care and senior health, and helping patients improve their overall health.

Travel

396 Projects Completed

Cindy is an avid travel enthusiast. If she hasn't visited a location, she most certainly has 'armchair traveled' there. Her interest in the travel industry has allowed her to write and publish articles for travel agencies, specific city/country tourism websites, and travel advice websites.

Cindy specializes in offering travelers unique advice/tips on how to enjoy their vacation. She knows how to highlight favorite activities and events in an easy to read format that entices individuals to want to take part in the event/activity. She has written articles on everything from traveling in/around Australia and New Zealand, to vacationing in Orlando and California.

Cindy wrote detailed descriptions of rental home properties, hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. The descriptions included features, amenities, and nearby activities that would be of interest to travelers.



Construction

202 Projects Completed

Living around family members who have worked extensively in the construction industry has provided Cindy with the information and knowledge needed to write quality articles and blog posts. Most of Cindy's experience in the construction industry revolves around the water restoration and flood damage industry and carpet cleaning/HVAC repair, as well as the roofing, waterproofing, and home remodeling.

Cindy has written articles for the construction industry that revolve around foundations, mold growth, flooring, garage door repairs, window installation/repair, and other specific niches.

Real Estate

195 Projects Completed

Cindy has written several extensive articles and blog posts revolving around the real estate industry. Previous projects include writing community pages for interested/prospective buyers, landing pages for real estate agency websites, and sales copy/home pages/about us sections for new real estate agents.

Other projects in the real estate industry that Cindy has worked on include blog posts that discuss various real estate topics, bios for real estate agents, and sales letters/advertising for real estate agents.

Insurance

137 Projects Completed

Living in a world filled with dozens of different types of insurance policies -- everything ranging from health insurance to car insurance and homeowners/renters insurance -- Cindy has worked on a number of informative articles in this industry. Cindy is able to take the complex, and sometimes confusing, world of insurance and present it in a way that readers can understand.

Recent projects in the insurance industry have included answering questions commonly asked by potential customers, writing sales copy and landing pages for insurance vendors/agents, and creating blog posts that discussed important information revolving around the insurance industry or providing tips on how to select the best insurance policy.

Insurance niches that were focused upon with these projects included homeowners insurance, renters insurance, health insurance, business insurance, life insurance, and car insurance.

Staffing

131 Projects Completed

Cindy has worked on countless projects that have helped HR departments and small businesses find qualified employees. Projects include working on advice columns for HR/small businesses, writing guidelines for HR departments, and working on articles/blogs.

Cindy has also worked with potential employee candidates to help produce content that could help them find and land a job. These projects include blogs, articles, and advice columns.

Entertainment

121 Projects Completed

Cindy is an avid TV watcher. She watches everything from popular drama series to People's Court and reality TV shows. Cindy stays up to date on the latest celebrity gossip by regularly reading blogs and watching entertainment news shows.

Cindy's experience working in the entertainment industry as a professional ballet dancer and chorus member in several Broadway musicals provides her with valuable background experience that makes her qualified to write on this industry. She is able to craft articles around the audition process, musical theater industry, and any other entertainment section.

Legal

119 Projects Completed

Cindy has worked with a leading California law firm that handled personal injury and class action cases. She was responsible for providing ongoing, current content for the attorney's website.

Content written by Cindy included the home page, about us section, and services sections on the law firm's website. Working with a paralegal and conducting her own research, Cindy was able to provide accurate, high quality articles and blog posts that helped potential clients seeking information.

Cindy has also provided articles and blogs for attorneys that handled other cases. Some of the topics that have been covered and researched by Cindy include personal injury lawsuits, disability claims/appeals, wrongful death lawsuits, divorce, custody cases, class action lawsuits, and workers compensation claims.

Education

113 Projects Completed

Composed over 100 different articles that focused on the education industry. Most articles covered topics that included educational requirements to obtain certain degrees, such as LPN and RN degrees, and application tips for students thinking of applying to a certain college or program.

Other article topics included advice for students entering college and articles that offered an overview of the entire college.

Cindy has also crafted articles that included topics for teachers. Working for several months as a teacher in an early childhood development program, sparked Cindy's interest in providing quality articles for teachers in the early childhood sector of education.

Some of the topics of articles Cindy composed included suggestions for teachers, ideas for the classroom, and activities that children would enjoy.

Sports

109 Projects Completed

Cindy worked at a major sports facility in Ohio that offered basketball courts, indoor soccer fields, and batting cages. She offered soccer classes to children ages 18 months to 6 years old, and coached several house teams for children between the ages of 7 to 10. Classes provided education in both indoor and outdoor soccer skills and understanding the game and rules. Summers at the sports facility allowed Cindy to work as a camp counselor. The summer camp focused on expanding children's skills in swimming, tennis, basketball, soccer, football, and baseball.

Using her training as a gymnast and dancer, Cindy worked as a gymnastics coach offering training and assistance to children between the ages of 2 and 14. Cindy coached the Elite gymnastics team for two years, but focused mostly on training and developing beginner to intermediate gymnastic skills in children ages 3 to 12.

Cindy is also an avid sports fan. She regularly watches NHL games and follows several football and baseball teams. She is also a fan of both the winter and summer Olympics.

Finance

93 Projects Completed

Cindy has crafted various articles around the finance industry. Articles revolved around providing readers with tips on how to save money or how to invest the money properly.

Other topics that were covered included guides for finding the right financial institute/bank to use, avoiding fraud or scams when it comes to money, and tips for college students.

Career

81 Projects Completed

Cindy has written numerous articles for various websites/clients on career topics. Articles ranged from offering advice on how to find a job quickly to how to appear professional during an interview. Articles were written for both the employer and job seeker.

Cindy stays up to date on the latest changes in the career/employment industry. She is able to apply this knowledge to the articles she writes, while also offering a unique perspective into the employment/career industry.

Fitness

80 Projects Completed

Studying classical ballet for over 25 years has lead Cindy to have a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the fitness industry. She stays updated on the latest diet and exercise trends.

She has also worked as a fitness instructor teaching classes to beginners and seniors. Exercise classes that she has taught ranged from aerobics to Jazzercise.

Cindy regularly takes part in daily Yoga and Pilates sessions and loves to write on the topic. She has written several articles and blog posts explaining and exploring these practices as a fitness option.

Other fitness topics that have been covered include tips for healthy eating, increasing energy naturally for fitness workouts, and staying fit with Zumba/Pilates and other exercise routines.

Craft

65 Projects Completed

Starting at an early age, Cindy has shown a love for craft project. She developed a love of working on sewing projects and latchwork rugs. She spends her free time drawing, scrapbooking, trying to learn how to crochet/knit, and sewing. When she isn't working on a project, she can be found watching craft shows/DIY shows on TV and the Internet.

Cindy is able to share her love of crafting by working on a number of writing projects within the industry. She has been able to create everything from how-to articles/informative blog posts to product descriptions for craft/art stores.

Blog Post

6,623 Projects Completed

Cindy has written blog posts for all types of clients ranging from doctors and dentists to major corporations and startup businesses. The style of blog post that is written can range from fun and humorous to serious and educational. Cindy understands the importance of catching the reader's attention early on and providing the reader with important information that can be shared with others.

Blog topics have ranged from fashion tips to fitness strategies and healthy eating suggestions. Cindy enjoys writing medical blogs, but has successfully written blogs in a number of industries that include technology, fashion, arts and crafts, gaming, marketing, carpet cleaning, construction, and water restoration and fire damage.

Cindy currently runs one of the top rated sci-fi/fantasy review blogs on the Internet. She was able to craft blog posts that were fun and educational, but filled with personality. She successfully integrated keywords naturally throughout the content, which has resulted in the blogging being in the top 3 spots on Google for the past 3 years.

Product Description

5,629 Projects Completed

Cindy has written numerous product descriptions for all types of industries and businesses. She recently worked on a project with a major department store that required her to write detailed, enticing descriptions for multiple products in the fashion, jewelry, and home goods departments.

In addition to writing product description for this major department store, Cindy has also written descriptions for a major ecommerce website and several pet stores. Cindy has also written descriptions for apartment communities, vacation rentals, and hotels.

Cindy knows how to take manufacturer information and turn it into enticing product descriptions. The product descriptions can be straight-forward and describe the product, or subtly highlight the benefits of the product in a way that encourages readers to want/purchase the product.

Article

5,195 Projects Completed

Cindy has written thousands of articles for both online and print publications. She knows how to take a subject and present the information in an engaging way that relates to the readers without appearing too casual.

Cindy loves conducting research. All articles are well researched and written with the least amount of 'fluff' possible. Topics Cindy have covered include the medical/healthcare industry, fashion, fitness, entertainment, technology, marketing, construction, home improvement, and over a dozen other topics.

Catalog

2,035 Projects Completed

Cindy has written numerous product descriptions for various companies. Product descriptions appeared on online websites and in printed catalogs. These descriptions were penned in a way that encouraged readers to purchase the object without 'selling' the object. Product features were highlighted, while explaining to readers why the item would be needed and/or used.

Cindy's product descriptions have been featured on several major retail/department store websites or catalogs, major jewelry designer websites, and e-commerce websites. Items described vary from party supplies and pet supplies to high-end fashion accessories and jewelry.

Web Page

1,096 Projects Completed

Cindy has created web pages for a number of companies in various industries. She has created advertisements, about us pages, services pages, and landing pages. Cindy knows how to take the information provided from a client and transform it into content that is easy to read, informative, and gives the client's website a 'voice'.

Websites she has created content for range from major national department stores and ecommerce websites to local e-cigarette distributors and nursing homes.

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