CRYSTAL R. SYKES – RESUME/CV
119 Colter Loop Dr. ~ Helena, Mt. 59602~-~
OBJECTIVE
To obtain work as a Freelance Writer
EDUCATION
AWAI Verified Copywriter
American Writers & Artists Inc.
Certified Content Marketer
Copyblogger
Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies
2019
awai.com
2017
copyblogger.com
College of Technology-University of Montana
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Missoula, Montana
BA in English: Emphasis in Creative Writing
Minor in Sociology
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Missoula, Montana
University of Montana
EMPLOYMENT
WRITER/BLOGGER
Simply Playful Fare, LLC
May 2012 - Present
www.simplyplayfulfare.com
Research; writing blog posts and articles; creating healthy recipes, photographing food; posting articles
weekly; engaging in social media such as facebook, pinterest, twitter, Linkedin, stumbleupon, and more;
manage web page and troubleshoot; working with Wordpress, some SEO.
PUBLICATIONS
Why Paralegals Should Volunteer for Pro Bono Programs
Paralegal Today
Finding Gems in the Treasure State
Montana Naturalist
October, 2016
Spring/Summer 2016
ARTICLES
Ongoing articles
Simply Playful Fare
7 Tips on How to Take a Vacation with Your Pet
Walkin’ Pets Blog
May 2012 - Present
August 8, 2018
How to Create a Deeper Bond with your Dog
Walkin’ Pets Blog
June 20, 2017
How to Pair Wine and Cheese for a Summer Party
One Hope Wine - Blog
May 31, 2017
Staying Humble: Insufficient Funds and Music in Montana
Montana Mint
The Greatest Songs Ever Written About Montana
Montana Mint
5 Reasons Cooking is actually Good Meditation in Disguise
Pick the Brain
April 22, 2016
February 19, 2016
April 17, 2015
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
HINSHAW & VANISKO: Paralegal
BOONE KARLBERG, PC: Paralegal
4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT: Internship
AXILLON LAW GROUP: Legal Assistant
RIVER CITY GRILL: Waitress
FIRST SECURITY BANK: Teller
HERITAGE BANK: Teller
TRENARY’S IRISH PUB: Hostess, Waitress
TARGET: Cashier, women’s department, jewelry department
DIOCESE OF HELENA: High school Youth Minister at St. Anthony’s Parish
LEGENDARY LODGE: Summer Camp youth counselor
MONTANA CITY STORE: Cashier/gas station attendant
