Resume for Business, Health and Careers Freelance Writer Rita Hess

Summary

Located in Enid for 18 years, my background includes human resources management, budgeting, business start-up and reorganization, accounting, procurement, project management, and marketing.

Work History

1998 – current

Self-employed: Freelance Writer (see Bio) specializing in human resources, careers, business, and health articles.

1996 – 1998

Self-employed: Estate Sale Consultant

Successful family business conducting commission-based estate sales. I subsequently sold a feature article on subject for August 1999 print issue of nationally distributed Spare Time Magazine and to MilitaryLifestyle.com in December, 2000 (must register to access).

1994 – 1996

Co-owner/Operator: Flatlands Pottery Co., Inc.

This small S-corporation produced and sold floral containers wholesale to gift shops and florists in four states. As part owner, I hired and supervised contract sales reps and on-site employees, maintained accounts receivables and payables, prepared payroll and tax reports, and manufactured product.

1992 – 1994

Consultant: Oklahoma Small Business Development Center

Jointly funded by the Small Business Administration and State resources, Small Business Development Centers provide free business counseling nationwide. At the Enid satellite office, I assisted clients with calculating start up costs, compiling business plans, evaluating market trends, obtaining licenses, creating effective advertising, developing personnel policies, and more. This Center also advised inventors in all stages of research, development, and marketing.

1984 - 1992

Office Supervisor: Sunoco, Inc. / Pipeline Division

As manager in a field office for this Fortune 500 company, I monitored capital and expense budgets, negotiated material and labor contracts, and supervised three employees who provided administrative support for thirty hourly workers. My responsibilities included developing/monitoring human resources policies and procedures, preparing pipeline operations and maintenance manuals, and writing technical bid packages and construction contracts.