Accounting at One Vision Federal Credit Union
Louisville, Kentucky Area
- Current
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- Accounting at One Vision Federal Credit Union
- Reporter, freelance at Current Magazine
- Freelance Reporter at Business First Newspaper
- Freelance Writer at Today's Family/Today's Transitions
- Columnist/Freelance Reporter at New Albany Tribune / Evening News
- Journaling/Collage instructor, newsletter editor (contract) at Louisville Comprehensive Care MS Center
- Freelance Writer at Freelance Writer (Sole Proprietorship)
- Writer/Editor at Self-employed
- Allergy Mama at Allergy News - All the News That Itches at Allergyware.com (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Marketing at Stephen A Harmon Photography
- Public Relations at Derby City Rollergirls
- freelance writer, then online media advisory board member at The Courier-Journal
- Education
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- Oakland City University
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Leslea Harmon’s Summary
In addition to freelancing, I recently handled PR responsibilities for the Derby City Rollergirls, and am working on (another) novel. Non-fiction projects are in the works, as well.
Prior to writing/marketing full-time, I had several years in public accounting and governmental auditing, and I worked my way through college doing IT for a credit union.
Leslea Harmon’s Specialties:
Accounting, auditing, Feature writing, interviews, web 2.0, podcasting, editing, storytelling, press releases, public relations, copywriting, proofreading, fiction, news, opinion, internet, social networking, social media, rss
Leslea Harmon’s Experience
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Accounting
One Vision Federal Credit Union
(Non-Profit; Banking industry)
October 2009 — Present (2 months)
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Reporter, freelance
Current Magazine
(Publishing industry)
October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Community profiles, interior decorating, lifestyle pieces.
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Freelance Reporter
Business First Newspaper
(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Newspapers industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)
Interviews as assigned.
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Freelance Writer
Today's Family/Today's Transitions
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
March 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)
Features stories, interviews as assigned.
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Columnist/Freelance Reporter
New Albany Tribune / Evening News
(Newspapers industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years 4 months)
Guerilla Mothering column, and freelance news and features.
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Journaling/Collage instructor, newsletter editor (contract)
Louisville Comprehensive Care MS Center
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
February 2007 — Present (2 years 10 months)
Facilitate client-led classes on Journaling and Collage. Edit client-written newsletter, page layout, manage submissions.
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Freelance Writer
Freelance Writer (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
January 2005 — Present (4 years 11 months)
A variety of subjects (interesting things only), including parenting and family life, and allergy-related topics.
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Writer/Editor
Self-employed
(Writing and Editing industry)
2005 — Present (4 years )
Poetry, prose, reporting, journalism, copywriting, short fiction, you name it.
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Allergy Mama at Allergy News - All the News That Itches
Allergyware.com (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Internet industry)
August 2002 — Present (7 years 4 months)
Designed and market a line of over 400 allergy alert gear items. Parse allergy headlines and news for commentary and value to the allergic-living community. Currently working on a book for the Allergy Mama.
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Marketing
Stephen A Harmon Photography
(Photography industry)
September 2003 — February 2009 (5 years 6 months)
A little bit of everything, but mostly web and print promotions. Lots of social networking ad initiatives, as well as radio. Co-managed operations, took care of financials.
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Public Relations
Derby City Rollergirls
(Sports industry)
March 2008 — January 2009 (11 months)
Co-coordinate public relations efforts, media connections, and internet profiles/outlets to disperse exciting news about Louisville's own grassroots roller derby league. Work with fellow volunteers to synchronize marketing efforts with PR opportunities, providing fabulous free content to local print/radio/television/internet media.
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freelance writer, then online media advisory board member
The Courier-Journal
(Public Company; Newspapers industry)
October 2005 — November 2007 (2 years 2 months)
Contributed a few freelance articles, then contributed to the development of demographic-specific website. Performed confidential contract work on a daily basis.
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Auditor (Contract)
Simon Underwood and Associates
(Accounting industry)
May 2003 — September 2007 (4 years 5 months)
Performed audit supervision and duties as needed.
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Go-to Mom
ClubMom
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
November 2005 — December 2006 (1 year 2 months)
Allergy Go-To Mom, providing two columns per month on the topics of "Mom Know How" and "Stories from the Heart." Employed additionally to provide feedback and launch social networking function of web portal.
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auditor
USDA
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)
February 2005 — December 2006 (1 year 11 months)
Milk Market Administrator's office in Louisville, KY
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Tax Prep and Small Business Advisor
The Tax Fairy (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Accounting industry)
September 2001 — April 2006 (4 years 8 months)
Tax prep, contract auditor, small business advise
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Marketing
Properity, Inc
(Internet industry)
2004 — 2004 (less than a year)
Designed advertising campaigns, served as contact with industry professionals.
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Accountant
McCauley Nicolas and Company
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Accounting industry)
December 1999 — September 2001 (1 year 10 months)
Tax preparation and auditing
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IT Operator
Hoosier Hills Credit Union
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Banking industry)
June 1997 — December 1999 (2 years 7 months)
IT operations for the best credit union in the world
Leslea Harmon’s Education
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Oakland City University
BS , Accounting , 1994 — 1999
Academic Scholarship, Magna Cum Laude
- Activities and Societies:
- Softball, Honor Society
Additional Information
Leslea Harmon’s Websites:
Leslea Harmon’s Interests:
writing, family, roller derby, photography, allergies, spirituality
Leslea Harmon’s Groups:
Derby City Rollergirls
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YPAL - Young Professionals Association of Louisville -
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Roller Skaters -
Southern Indiana Business Source
Leslea Harmon’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
