Jennifer Akers

Current

Freelance Writer ~ Editor at Self Employed (Self-employed)

Past

Book Reviewer :: Review Coordinator at MyShelf.com
Squidoo / Hubpages Trainer and Mentor at Social Traffic Inc
Case Manager at Palm Beach County

Social Worker at Brian Center Nursing Care

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Education

Eckerd College

Recommended

11 people have recommended Jennifer

Connections

91 connections

Industry

Writing and Editing

Websites

Jennifer Akers’s Summary

Freelance writer, book reviewer, copywriter, and editor, Jennifer Akers writes regularly for online and print media. Her articles focus on human interest stories, local events, family activities, writer resources, business, and social media marketing. Jennifer writes articles, web content, book reviews, and blog posts under her own name, in addition to ghostwriting for business owners, other writers, and individuals.

She has edited author manuscripts, other writers’ work-in-progress, business newsletters, fliers, and web content.

Branching out in social networking, she quickly discovered Squidoo’s strength, both as a community and as a marketing platform. One of her first lenses earned the Squidoo honor, Lens of the Day. Since then, Jennifer has been interviewed by Carolyn Howard-Johnson about using Squidoo for author branding / book promotions and by Blog Talk Radio about Squidoo’s power in social marketing.

In addition to creating her lenses, Jennifer contributes to several blogs and communities:

• Squid Writing ~ her personal blog, highlighting hers and others’ Squidoo lenses.
• SquidLog ~ a central news hub of all topics on Squidoo, where she writes a column on social networking, writer resources, and making money online.
• Social Media and Online Marketing ~ a Facebook group, where she contributes tips on social media marketing, Squidoo, and article writing.
* Indian TV Today ~ a blog about entertainment in India and the world
* Rocket Moms ~ an official Squidoo niche of mom lensmasters

Jennifer combines her knowledge of Squidoo and social media to write and edit for a premier custom design company, 5 Star Lenses. The company consists of experienced lensmasters who customize lenses for businesses and individuals. A 5 Star custom-made lens includes a business consult, content, editing, logos, and promotion.

Jennifer Akers’s Specialties:

Non-fiction articles, social networking, research, copywriting, editing and web content. Publications in both online and print media.

Web content, business letters, brochures, newsletters, and articles for business and individual websites.

Jennifer Akers’s Experience

Freelance Writer ~ Editor
Self Employed (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Writing and Editing industry)

May 2004 — Present (5 years 3 months)

My work is published in online media, including social networks.

My articles focus on topics of parenting, family, education, social networking, online business, writing resources, local events, and human interest.

I also edit and copywrite content for business and individual websites.
Book Reviewer :: Review Coordinator

MyShelf.com

(Online Media industry)

July 2005 — July 2009 (4 years 1 month)

As review coordinator, I edit other reviewers' copy for formatting and coordinate publication of reviews.

As a reviewer, I write reviews and interview authors for MyShelf's monthly feature.

My non-fiction reviews cover business, self-help, family, finance, business, relationships, women's issues, biography, memoirs, health, and home.

I write fiction reviews in the following genres: mystery, suspense, contemporary, literary, women's lit, and children's.
Squidoo / Hubpages Trainer and Mentor

Social Traffic Inc

(Writing and Editing industry)

February 2009 — June 2009 (5 months)

Social Traffic's team mentor and Squidoo / Hubpages trainer. Coordinated writing articles, creating web pages, and distributing content with internal backlinking / keyword team experts.
Case Manager

Palm Beach County

(Government Agency; Individual & Family Services industry)

January 1994 — November 1996 (2 years 11 months)

Case Manager for an Adult Day Care. Provided assessment and referrals to seniors for all support services. Led monthly support group for caregivers. Interacted with support agencies to ensure clients' needs were met. Hands-on support with group activities at the Day Care.
Social Worker

Brian Center Nursing Care

(Individual & Family Services industry)

June 1990 — June 1991 (1 year 1 month)

Social worker in a skilled, long term nursing facility. Assessed clients for long term needs and created care plan for client's goals. Arranged discharge plans for client's health needs when returning home. Interacted with various government agencies (such as V.A., Hospice, and Social Security) to ensure client's needs were being met.

Jennifer Akers’s Education

Eckerd College

Bachelor of Arts , Sociology , 1985 — 1989

Eckerd College provides such a fertile foundation for exploration -- for students of all ages and backgrounds. I loved college - the ideas, the learning, the friends, the gorgeous setting.

I visit alumni events whenever possible. I love reconnecting with Eckerd friends.

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Jennifer Akers’s Websites:

Jennifer Akers’s Interests:

freelance writing, non-fiction articles, newspapers and magazines, citizen journalism, online and print publications, social networking, WEB 2.0, family, education, tweens, domestic violence, web content, essays, short stories, southern writers, self-improvement, arts, comedy, and human interest.

Jennifer Akers’s Groups:

MyShelf.com, Social Traffic Inc., Freelance Writers Organization International, Yahoo writers' groups: UPOD, Momwriters, Write from Home, and iVillage's writers group