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(also as maiden by-line of Natasha L. Kohlhoff)
Freelance writer for mainstream magazines, websites, brochures, and inspirational publications, as well as author for a variety of novels, novellas and poetry.
•Successful published freelancer dedicated to researching facts and presenting ideas through articles, essays, and fact sheets, covering a wide range of topics appealing to various audiences.
•Able to multi-task and write efficiently under deadlines.
•Knowledgeable in Internet research and word processing. Learned basic training in Adobe Pagemaker. Able to learn new software programs upon demand.
•Liaison with editors and other literary contacts.
EDUCATION AND RECOGNITION
Correspondence Courses:
"Anger Be Gone, Three Weeks to a New You," "Alternative Health for Beginners," Free online courses, 2003
"Desktop Publishing and Design Specialist" (2000), "Teacher Aide" (1999), "Freelance Writer" (1998),
ICS Learning Systems, Scranton, PA
"Graduate," North Central High School, Indianapolis, IN, 1994-1998
Peer Facilitator and Conflict Mediator, North Central High School, 1996-1997
Editorial Board member, North Central annual poetry booklet, 1996
Attendee and participant, Indiana National Drug Summit hosted by Governor Evan Bayh, 1996
Honorable mention in various essay and writing competitions, 1989-1998
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MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Regular contributor to online publications:
http://www.ehow.com/members/nlpolak.html
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/99491/natasha_l_kohlhoff_polak.html
http://www.helium.com/user/show/83181
- Current Volunteering Affiliations:
Volunteer Freelance Writer for The Cheerful Giver, an organization providing birthday presents to needy children of all ages.
- Creator and moderator for two egroups: E-Thought For The Day (now Thought For The Week), a devotional group; and September Moms 2004, a mothers' support group.
On occasion, provide individuals resume assistance, typing or formatting as needed.
Editor for church newsletter and bulletin from 2002-2004.
Poem "Swept Away" chosen for Prom Theme, published in North Central’s Prom booklet, 1998.
Finalist in the "NCTE Awards" for 1997.
- Previous employment experience as:
- Toy Specialist for an educational toy store, recommending toys for children of all ages.
- Benefits Assistant for an insurance firm, providing online quotes to clients.
- Client Services Administrator for an outplacement corporation, specializing in the use of freelance writing skills to perform correspondence and create advertisements or generate research projects and reports for clients and staff.
- Non-Instructional Teacher's Aide for a tutoring facility.
- Instructional Teacher's Aide in a combined 1st and 2nd Grade classroom.
- Assistant Teacher for church.
- Library Clerk (filling in as role of librarian) in a parochial school.
- Library Page, shelving books and other materials.
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MY NEWS:
Having been interested in reading and writing from an early age, my expertise focused on poetry and fiction stories until 1998, when I dabbled at non-fiction essays and articles. Since then, I have written over a dozen short stories and novels yet unpublished, and 38 published articles/essays/fact sheets.
My latest projects are as a contributing writer to the book "The Wise Guides: The Fan Navigator to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway", and my first self-published devotional I wrote entitled "Love, God" (http://www.lulu.com/content/3302774).
I continue to prepare my never-ending novel "The Ellises" for self-publishing. The book is a historical inspirational romance set in a fictitious town in Pennsylvania, back in the 1880's, centering around the lives of a family of nine sisters struggling to make ends meet without their parents. It is the first in a series I have designed around this family, and will be geared toward readers ranging in age from 14-35.
Here are my published works aside from my regular contributions to the sites mentioned at the top of this page:
http://reviewstream.com, a product review website.
“Alex Whistling Hippos Bath Toys” (review), 3/5/08
“Baby Bottle Drying Rack” (review), 3/5/08
“Baby Dishwasher Basket” (review), 3/5/08
“Burt’s Bees Baby to Go Kit” (review), 3/5/08
“Johnson and Johnson’s Aloe Vera and Vitamin E Baby Oil” (review), 3/5/08
“Johnson and Johnson’s Head-to-toe Baby Wash” (review), 3/5/08
“Kandoo Foaming Hand Soap” (review), 3/5/08
“Aveeno Baby Bath Products” (review), 2/28/08
“Children’s Claritin” (review), 2/29/08
“Graco Lite Rider LXI stroller” (review), 2/29/08
“Graco Travel Lite Folding Bouncer” (review), 2/29/08
“Evenflo Whisper Quiet Infant Swing” (review), 2/29/08
“Fisher Price Baby Papasan Chair” (review), 2/29/08
“Fisher Price Peek-A-Blocks” (review), 2/29/08
“Fisher-Price Stride-to-Ride Walker” (review), 2/29/08
“Maya Wrap Sling” (review), 2/29/08
“Sassy Bath N Sun Visor” (review), 2/29/08
“Vtech Pull N Play Telephone” (review), 2/29/08
“2007 Jeep Compass” (review), 2/28/08
“Cooler for Baby Bottles” (review), 2/28/08
“Fisher Price Smart Screen Intelli-Table” (review), 2/28/08
“Graco Comfort Sport Toddler Car Seat” (review), 2/28/08
“Hazel Dell Christian Church” (review), 2/28/08
“The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn-to-Toddler Tub” (review), 2/28/08
“Pumpkin Sugar Scrub by Earthy Essentials” (review), 2006
http://www.wellnesswalkers.com, a Christian-based website that at one time featured free articles on different aspects of life, relating everything to the Christian walk.
“Communication – Speak Words of Life to Build Up Your Family” (article), 2/07
“Wives – Be Praiseworthy” (article), 3/06
“Mother – Praying For Purpose to Be Personified” (article), 1/06
“Wife – The Importance of Speaking Sincerely to Our Spouses” (article), 12/05
“The Importance of Balancing Good and Bad Attention Given to Children” (article) 11/05
“A Mother’s Responsibility” (article), 10/05
http://www.justarticles.com, a website featuring keyword-rich articles on a variety of topics to meet clients’ needs.
“The Hidden Risks of Water Damage to a Home” (article), 2/06
“Online Dating Tip” (article), 2/06
“Las Vegas Window Cleaning” (article), 2/06
“Ten Decorating Principles” (article), 2/06
“Southern Costa Blanca and Costa Calida” (article), 1/06
“Reaching Out to Your Community” (article), 8/05
“What Customers Expect from Your Web Site” (article), 8/05
“How to Build Customer Relationships” (article), 8/05
“Why Should My Local Business Have a Web Site?” (article), 8/05
“Home Treadmill Reviews” (article), 6/05
“Image 15.0 Treadmill” (article), 6/05
“Icon Image 15.0 Q Treadmill” (article), 6/05
“Epic Treadmills” (article), 6/05
“Horizon Treadmills Ratings” (article), 6/05
“Bowflex Treadmills” (article), 6/05
“Horizon T20 Treadmill” (article), 6/05
“Horizon Fitness Treadmills” (article), 6/05
“Horizon Fitness Club Series Cst3 Treadmill” (article), 6/05
“Horizon Elite Treadmills” (article), 6/05
“Heart Treadmill” (article), 6/05
“Gold’s Gym Treadmill” (article), 6/05
“Gold’s Gym Advantage Treadmill” (article), 6/05
“Epic T60 Treadmill” (article), 6/05
“Elliptical Vs Treadmill” (article), 6/05
“Electronic Treadmills” (article), 6/05
“Cardiac Treadmill” (article), 6/05
“Beny Treadmill” (article), 6/05
“Armoire Treadmill” (article), 6/05
“585 Proform Treadmill” (article), 6/05
“Womens Plus Size Halloween Costumes” (article), 6/05
“Womens Halloween Costumes” (article), 6/05
“Woman Halloween Costumes” (article), 6/05
“Vintage Halloween Decorations” (article), 6/05
“Unusual Halloween Costumes” (article), 6/05
“Unique Adult Halloween Costumes” (article), 6/05
“Toddler Elvis Halloween Costumes” (article), 6/05
“Tinkerbell Halloween Costumes” (article), 6/05
“The Origin of Halloween” (article), 6/05
“South Dakota Bus Charter” (article), 5/05
“South Carolina Bus Charter” (article), 5/05
“Tennessee Bus Charter” (article), 5/05
“Texas Bus Charter” (article), 5/05
“Utah Bus Charter” (article), 5/05
“Babies With Attitude” (article), 4/05
“Prenatal Health” (article), 4/05
“Using Conception Calandars” (incorrect spelling intentional) (article), 4/05
“Conception Calculators” (article), 4/05
“What Is Cramping After Ovulation?” (article), 4/05
“Premenstrual Cramps” (article), 4/05
“Development In The Formative Years” (article), 4/05
“Popular Movie Themed Bed Linens” (article), 4/05
“Lifelong Bonds” (article), 4/05
“Products By Jane” (article), 4/05
“Planning For A Pregnancy” (article), 4/05
“Innovative Childhood Education” (article), 4/05
“Frugal X-mas Baby Clothing” (article), 4/05
“On Getting Pregnant” (article), 4/05
“Basics For Parents 101” (article), 4/05
“Determining Pregnancy Timing” (article), 4/05
“Sperm’s Roles” (article), 4/05
“Female Reproductive Concerns” (article), 4/05
“Fertile Vaginal Discharge” (article), 4/05
“Strolling With Baby” (article), 4/05
http://www.babyzone.com, an online resource website dedicated to pregnancy and parenting issues.
“Baby and Child Movement: Exercise for Everyone” (article), 10/05
“Brilliant Careers: Brilliant Kids” (article), 5/05
“Get Moving! Mom and Baby Exercise” (article), 5/05
“Head Banging in Children: Is It Dangerous?” (article), 3/05
“Understanding and Coping with Bed Rest” (article), 1/05
http://WriteForCash.com, a division of PageWise, Inc., an online database that compiles websites for http://www.pagewise.com on a variety of topics that are accessed by performing keyword searches.
“Butter vs. Margarine: Which Is Healthier For Your Heart And Cholesterol?” (article), 10/04
“Home Decorating And Health: How To Pick The Perfect Pillow” (article), 10/04
“Massage Therapy Supply: Basic Equipment List” (article), 10/04
“Health Topics: How To Get Good Foot Arch Support” (article), 10/04
“Adolescent Social Development: Helping Pre Teens Make Friends” (article), 9/04
“Health Advice: What Can Cause Vertigo During Exercise?” (article), 9/04
“Hair Loss and Thinning: What Can Cause Hair Loss In Women?” (article), 9/04
“School Safety Signs and Their Meanings” (article), 9/04
“Getting Organized At Home: Keeping Kids’ Closets Clean” (article), 9/04
“Top 20 Ways To Get Organized For A New Baby” (article), 8/04
“Family Pet Information: Basic Guide To Raising A Cockatiel” (article), 8/04
“Eye Health: Causes and Treatments For Dry Irritated Eyes” (article), 8/04
Corner Stone Connections Quarterly, a worldwide-distributed young adult daily devotional of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church.
“Christian Intimacy: Too Close For Comfort” – Teacher’s Guide (teaching lesson), 1/03
The Collegiate Quarterly, a worldwide-distributed collegiate daily devotional of the SDA Church.
“Our Days are Numbered” – Teacher’s Guide (teaching lesson), 8/06
“Bring It On” (essay/article), 4/06
“Come Holy Spirit” (essay/article), 4/06
“I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb” (essay/article), 5/04
“By the Word” (essay/article), 5/04
“Forgiveness And Guilt” – Teacher’s Guide (teaching lesson), 2/03
“Evidence: Branded By Forgiveness” (essay/article), 2/03
“The Dragon’s Race Against Time” (essay/article), 4/02
“Our Lives In His Hands” (essay/article), 3/01
http://FitRec.com, a for-profit, philanthropic website dealing with health, fitness, disability, and American cultural topics.
“The History of Paintball” (article), 9/03
“Painting the Town Red” (article), 3/03
“Hands-On Art” (article), 2/03
“A Festival of Indiana Culture” (article), 2/03
“Indiana - The Crossroads of America” (article), 1/03
Other articles for which kill fees were received:
“Native Americans: The True Pioneers” (article), 9/00
“Block Party” (article), 9/00
http://www.sagebase.com, a website search database providing information and answers to questions regarding various topics in the form of articles (no longer in existence). Assisted editor to maintain the site throughout 2000, and assumed ownership of site in 3/01. All articles were written for the site during freelance writer (non-paying) status.
“Home Schooling” (article), 6/00
“Attitude For Learning” (article), 7/00
“Homework Timetable” (article), 8/00
WriteEdge Ltd. – contracting assignment:
“HedgeHog FAQ’s” (300 frequently asked questions and answers online content), 2/99
http://www.petopia.com (now http://www.petco.com) - Wrote animal fact sheets for the top breeds of dogs, cats, birds, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, and ferrets, 5/99
The Adventist Review, a worldwide-distributed adult inspirational magazine of the SDA Church.
“The Sabbath In Cyberspace” (article), 7/99
Insight, a worldwide-distributed teen inspirational magazine of the SDA Church.
“Witnessing In Public School” (feature article), 8/99
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MY RESIDENCE INFO:
City: Indianapolis
State/Country: IN, USA
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