Andrea M. Okrentowich

23 Seymour Ave,

Seymour, CT 06483

(203) 881-9003

angeokren@yahoo.com

Objective: To further my experience as a freelance writer as well as increase my writing expertise.

Education

Phoenix University

Online Program

September 2004

Major in Behavioral Science

Housatonic Community College

Bridgeport, CT

1998-2001

Major in Criminal Justice and Human Services

Ricci's Academy of Cosmetology

Newtown, CT

1996 - 1997

Licensed in Cosmetology

Work History

Editor

Gey Gallus Newsletter

Current Project started in October 2005

Responsibilities involve online meetings with the author (creator of Gey Gallus located in Ireland), writing, editing and design of the newsletter and website as well as distributing the newsletter monthly to subscribers through email. I am also responsible for maintaining the Gey Gallus website which I created for my client as part of the project.

To view the site, please log onto:http://geygallus.com

Freelance Writer and Book Reviewer

2000 – Present

Publications include Dovetail Journal, Gey Gallus Newsletter and web site as well as several book reviews which can be viewed at: http://aokren.tripod.com (currently being updated/under construction)

Book Seller

2004 – Present

New and used book sales through online store: http://www.Amazon.com as well as book shows and flee markets or craft shows.

Essay Writer

2006 -current

Online

Essay writer for http://www.essaywriters.net

I conduct research and write a variety of academic papers including dissertations, research studies and literature reviews.

Residential Counselor

Silver Hills Hospital

New Canaan, CT

2000 – 2001

Weekend live-in at an adult treatment center. Responsibilities included monitoring residents, dispensing medications, running meetings and drug screens as well as dealing with everyday issues' of the patients.

Work previous to 2000 involved management of a family owned business and cosmetology.

Volunteer Work and Credentials

Reviewers International Organization

A member of the world wide organization of reviewers; RIO.

Teacher

2006- Present

I am a children's bible group teacher in Easton, Connecticut at the Covenant Church of Easton.

Senior Coordinator

As Needed (Started in 1998)

Coordinate Senior activities at the Covenant Church of Easton.

Genres reviewed or articles published

• Women’s
• Historical
• Literary fiction
• Spiritual
• Editorial
• Inspirational essay articles

References (past and current freelance clients)

* Rab Swannock Fulton

Galway, Ireland

dubh@hotmail.com

* Monique Houde

moniquehoude@yahoo.com

* Lisa Freeman

lisafreeman1@charter.net

More clients and references available upon request.

Websites:

http://writer4hire.spaces.live.com/

http://aokren.tripod.com