Owner, Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services
Greater Nashville Area
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- Owner at Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services
- Past
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- Administrative Assistant at American Standard Business Services -Nashville, Tennessee
- Executive Assistant at Town of Nolensville
- Education
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- American Institute of Holistic Theology
- Chemeketa Community College
- Norcross High School
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Yvonne Perry’s Summary
Yvonne Perry is a published and bestselling, award-winning author and successful freelance writer and editor available for contract writing assignments. Skilled in ghostwriting, editing and formatting for books, articles, bios, resumes, press kits, media releases, and newsletters.
As a Distinguished Toastmaster, Yvonne puts her speaking skills to good use through Writers in the Sky Podcast, her weekly podcast about the craft and business of writing in which Yvonne and her team members interview guest authors, publishers, and book marketing experts. Each Friday a new show is uploaded to iTunes.com and is also available as audio links on the company’s resource-rich blog of information for writers. A list of shows for the current month and a subscription link to the RSS Feed is available on her writing company’s Web site.
Yvonne manages six blogs for her books and other topics. One blog is the marketing point for her new eBook Book Marketing in the Digital Age, Online Promotion Made Easy. She is a go-to person regarding Internet book marketing.
Perry publishes Writers in the Sky Newsletter, an electronic publication that provides a rich resource of articles and information about the craft and business of writing, publishing, and book marketing.
Everyone has a message they want to share with the world. As a ghostwriter and editor, Yvonne enjoys helping people get their message into a well-written book or article that is ready to publish. Yvonne is the owner of Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services. Her personal strengths include excellent communication, writing and editing skills, publicity and marketing, team and business management.
Yvonne is a graduate of American Institute of Holistic Theology where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Metaphysics. She has earned Platinum Expert Author status for her articles on spirituality, death, afterlife, spirit communication, suicide, and politics published on ezinearticles.com.
Yvonne Perry’s Specialties:
ghostwriting, editing and formatting for books, articles, bios, resumes, press kits, media releases, and newsletters, podcasting, public speaking, blogging, marketing, knowledge of the book publishing industry, author publicity services,
Yvonne Perry’s Experience
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Owner
Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services
(Writing and Editing industry)
October 2003 — Present (6 years 2 months)
Published author and successful freelance writer available for contract writing assignments. Skilled in ghostwriting, editing and formatting for books, articles, bios, resumes, and newsletters. A business owner managing a team of sub-contracted writers. Personal writing expertise includes: educational and self-help books, biographical sketches, newspaper and magazine articles, resumes, Web text, and business documents. Exceptional communication skills and networking capabilities. Proficient in Microsoft applications.
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Administrative Assistant
American Standard Business Services -Nashville, Tennessee
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Financial Services industry)
2000 — 2004 (4 years )
Administrative Assistant to National Marketing Director of Sales and Operations in the Financial Services Department. Providing administrative support to five outside sales representatives, four inside sales reps, and five managers. Responsible for generating detailed reports, using Word, Excel and Access, creating PowerPoint presentations, email and written correspondence, coordinated mailings, planning and scheduling activities, and multi-tasking general administrative duties to meet deadlines. Phone duties to assist clients with questions related to financing programs. Member of company’s communications team as writer and editor for company newsletter.
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Executive Assistant
Town of Nolensville
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
January 1998 — October 1999 (1 year 10 months)
Administrative Assistant to Planning and Codes Department. Performed clerical duties. Promoted to Executive Assistant to the Mayor. Duties included writing and administration of the Edward Byrne Memorial Grant for Drug Task Force, planning and coordinating town events, press conferences, press releases, and newspaper articles, screening phone calls. Also prepared Mayor's private and public correspondence. Worked with the Historic District Commission, Williamson County Domestic Violence Task Force, Nolensville Art Council, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Town Concept Committee.
Yvonne Perry’s Education
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American Institute of Holistic Theology
BS , Metaphysics , 2002 — 2003
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Chemeketa Community College
Assoc , General , 2001 — 2003
- Activities and Societies:
- Poetry Contest Winner
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Norcross High School
diploma , 1974 — 1977
- Activities and Societies:
- Marching band, Beta Club
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Yvonne Perry’s Websites:
Yvonne Perry’s Interests:
Gardening, reading, writing, marketing, book promotion
Yvonne Perry’s Groups:
Cambridge Who’s Who Among Professional Women in Writing and Publishing “Honors Edition” 2007.
American League of Citizens Provisional Director 2003-2004
Chair Youth Education Committee 2003-2004
Chair High School Essay Contest 2003
Campaign Manager for Sarah Moore for 14th District Council
Freelance Writer for TABOR Committee
Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce Member 2004
Cable Business Women’s Network Group 2005-2006
Past faculty Member for Antara Center
Past co-editor of The Volunteer Blazon - District 63 Toastmaster's quarterly magazine
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Published Authors Network
Yvonne Perry’s Honors:
Blog Your Way to a Best Seller - How to promote your book, CD, e-book, or just about any other product and build your platform with blogs. National teleconference workshop with Andy Wibbels (author of Blogwild) and Suzanne Falter-Barns - 2005
Toastmasters International Speaking: First Place Evaluators Division E Contest 2003. Club President 2002-2003; and 2003-2004; Division E Governor 2003-2004; Club VP of Education 2004-2005; Area 55 Governor 2005-2006. DTM Award 2007.
Nashville Writers Meetup Group
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