Professional Writer, Editor and Blogger
Austin, Texas Area
- Current
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- Owner at Covenant Enterprises (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Grant Coordinator at Center for Initiatives in Education, Texas State University
- Research Specialist at Tourism Division, Texas Dept. of Economic Development,
- Education
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- Texas State University-San Marcos
- Connections
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- Industry
- Writing and Editing
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Eileen Trainor’s Summary
Manager, trainer, coordinator, professional writer, web developer, and Internet marketer. My background includes small business and office management, as well as technical writing and training. I have experience with grants and contracts, supervising staff, maintaining documentation, and report preparation.
Interested in project work that may be completed in home office.
Eileen Trainor’s Specialties:
Ability to exercise independent judgment and to establish and maintain professional working relationships. Capable of working under pressure on multiple projects while remaining effective. Strong written communication, oral presentation, organizational and computer skills.
Eileen Trainor’s Experience
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Owner
Covenant Enterprises (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
September 2001 — Present (8 years 3 months)
Owner, Covenant Enterprises, San Marcos, Texas, 09/01 – Current
* Design and maintain individual and business web sites.
* Write and edit advertising copy for web-based companies.
* Developed CoolAdz.com and associated blog, CoolAdzine for Marketers - affiliate marketing, graphic design, technical writing, professional editing, search engine marketing.
* Launched USAer.com and associated blog, USAer Blog - marketing RV-related products, travel in Texas, affiliate-marketing.
* Teach computer literacy and beginning and intermediate word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation applications at the workforce center.
* Teacher for alternative high school on as needed basis (all subjects).. -
Grant Coordinator
Center for Initiatives in Education, Texas State University
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Education Management industry)
January 2000 — May 2002 (2 years 5 months)
* Developed and conducted in-services and multi-day institutes to train teachers of adult learners to incorporate technology in teaching.
* In-house proofreader for all Center publications.
* Edited video, designed graphics and maintained all Center websites.
* Designed website format for local Crime Stoppers organization that was adopted by State, national and international organizations. CSI International Presidents Award, September 2001, Pueblo, Colorado. -
Research Specialist
Tourism Division, Texas Dept. of Economic Development,
(Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Research industry)
June 1998 — December 1999 (1 year 7 months)
* Authored and published Texas Travel Facts.
* Wrote sound bites and speeches for Director of Tourism.
* Answered research, legislative, and media requests.
* In-house copy editor for research branch publications.
* Designed award-winning website for research division.
Eileen Trainor’s Education
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Texas State University-San Marcos
BAAS , Technology , 1987 — 1998
Received maximum award of college credit (24 hours) for documenting work life experiences in the fields of writing, office management, and technology.
Completed internship with the Director of Nature and Heritage Tourism Center at Texas State. Organized charette with city, county and university stakeholders about the future of Aquarena Springs.
Completed Internship with Texas Tourism Division during which I wrote six tourism tipsheets still in use today.
Completed capstone course in department of History in which the group researched, wrote, edited,.published and marketed the History of Caldwell County. Served as editor, photographer and wrote road trip portion.
Graduated suma cum laude.- Activities and Societies:
- Non-Traditional Students Organization, Golden Key National Honor Society
Additional Information
Eileen Trainor’s Websites:
Eileen Trainor’s Interests:
travel, environment, wellness, women's health, photography, writing and editing, calligraphy, advertising, marketing, blogging
Eileen Trainor’s Groups:
San Marcos River Foundation, Union of Concerned Scientists, National Resource Defense Council, National Wildlife Federation, Sierra Club
Eileen Trainor’s Honors:
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with BAAS from Texas State University-San Marcos (formerly Southwest Texas State University).
Eileen Trainor’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- job inquiries
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
