Sharon Zarozny

Experience

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  State University of New York, Washington, DC Office

  Oct 1974 - Apr 1979

  Federal Relations Specialist

  ● Represented the world’s largest university system at policy/strategy meetings with Congressional Representatives and staff, the Executive Branch and associations.● Advised faculty and administrators regarding lobbying strategies● Wrote a monthly legislative action newsletter and a Factbook on the NY delegation.

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  Information USA

  Jan 1981 - Jan 1986

  Director of Research and Publications

  ● Project Director of 5 reference books published within 4 years. One book was a New York Times best seller and several were cited for excellence by the American Library Association. ● Each project entailed taking an idea and carrying it through to a completed manuscript. ● Promoted publications via radio interviews and public speaking. ● Handled media inquiries, wrote press releases and developed peer review lists. ● Created and managed a national toll-free hotline.

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  Cherry Hill Farmhouse, City of Falls Church, VA

  Sept 1987 - Jan 1989

  Director

  ● Created programs, events and publicity for the historic site. ● Recruited volunteers, trained docents, gave tours, spoke at community meetings.● Established an “Annual Arts in the Park” festival still running today.

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  Self-employeed

  Apr 2006 - now

  Writer/Editor for Print and Social Media

  Designed, implemented and manage own website, marketing materials, blog, tweets, e-newsletter, tweets and more. Have done freelance assignments for others. Articles have appeared in Fairfax Woman, blogs, and have expert author status @ EzineArticles.com

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  Brilliant Exits

  May 2007 - now

  Founder & CEO

  ● Provide education, support and guidance to people dealing with the complexities of separation and divorce. ●Featured in the Washington Post Magazine and Talk Loudoun. ● Articles published in Fairfax Woman and other media. ● Work involves writing, public speaking, website development, blogging & tweeting, program creation & management, marketing, extensive networking and more. ● Executive Producer of Meet the Pros, an online video directory connecting individuals and divorce professionals. ● Visit brilliantexits.com to view scope of accomplishments and website design. Show less

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  HuffingtonPost.com

  Jan 2011 - now

  Blogger

  Check out my posts! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sharon-zarozny/