Sheri Lynn Fishbach
1 Cornell Drive – Bardonia, New York 10954 – (845) 215-5595

Writer extensive and diversified experience researching, interviewing, and developing feature articles for newspapers, magazines and newsletters seeks interesting and challenging assignments that will fully capitalize on my writing skills

AUTHOR OF DEX – Published 2016 https://www.amazon.com/DEX-Sheri-Lynn-Fishbach/dp/1943978042
AUTHOR OF LOVELINES due to be published early 2019

FREELANCE WRITER, PROOFREADER, COPYEDITOR, COPYWRITER, EDUCATIONAL/CREATIVE CONSULTANT, 
1991 to Present
			Editor -New York Times Learning Network
	Research, interview, write, edit, proofread articles for various local newspapers, magazines, brochures, and trade newsletters including Rockland Journal News, Psychology Tomorrow, Rockland Review, Rockland Jewish Reporter, Kids’ News & Parents News, Steppin’ Out, as well as other smaller publications.
	Articles produced have included interviews with local personalities, reviews, editorials, and feature articles.
	Ensure accuracy of research and material presentation.    

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT,
2017 to Present

Compliance caller, creative consultant for Co-options Marketing & Sampling Inc. 

CABLEVISION, INC., West Nyack, NY
Advertising Copywriter / Editor/ Voice-over specialist

1995 to 1999
	Write, edit and proofread copy for advertisements appearing on local cable television
	Create advertising dialog that captures attention while maintaining focus and brevity.
	Voice-over specialist—commercials and advertisements

WRITE ANGLE PRODUCTIONS, Bardonia, NY
Staff Writer / Partner

1996 to Present
	Write newsletter articles and dialog for promotional brochures for clients.
	Assist clients with all facets of newsletter / brochure development; provide creative input for layout and design.

	Wellness Institute-quarterly newsletter covering health-related issues designed for distribution among diverse businesses and corporations.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

CERTIFIED TEACHING ASSISTANT
2000-2003

	CLARKSTOWN NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, New City, NY
	Achievement Center:  Content Support Program (Grades 9-12)
	Worked directly with students in small groups with focus on English studies; assisted in cultivating organizational skills, writing, and study skills 

       ROBIN HILL SCHOOL, Suffern, NY
Assistant Teacher for Pre-Kindergarten four year olds; assisted students in letter      recognition, reading and writing skills, math concepts, current events, arts   and crafts, computers; story-reading and creative play.
DRAMA INSTRUCTOR
2001-2003
	Instructed an after school program focused on theatre arts for elementary school students.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
1984-1987
	English studies in various school districts throughout Rockland County
TUTOR
1987
	Individual instruction of high school students undergoing treatment in a rehabilitation facility.

-OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE-
Held diverse positions since graduating college, including Advertising Sales Representative with Pennysaver, Binghamton, NY (1981-1982), Advertising Account Executive with the New York Post (1982-1984), Part-time Legal Assistant in Rockland County Law Offices (1985-1991)

EDUCATION:		Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY
			MA (T.E.P. English)…Conferred May 1987

			State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY
			BA History…Graduated May 1981

TRAINING:		Completed numerous post-graduate acting and creative writing courses and workshops (ongoing)

	Creative Writing I, II, III
	Poetry Workshop
	Screen Writing
	Writing and Illustration for Children
	Playwriting / Comedy Writing
	Improvisational Theatre
	Scene Study
	Sanford Meisner Technique Training
	Acting for Commercials

SKILLS:		MS Word; Windows; Computer literate; Fluency in Spanish

WEBSITE:                       screenluvr2.wix.com/sheri