Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Interests
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Amber Lough

Amber Lough

Writer
Sarstedt

Summary

Experienced storyteller with over 20 years of writing, presenting, and publishing experience in the technical, military, and creative spheres. Excellent reputation for quickly and creatively resolving problems. Highly skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Technical and Copy Writer

Aardonyx Software
05.2022 - Current
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce accurate, high-quality information for clients.
  • Drafted proposal presentations.
  • Provided writing support for various projects.
  • Translated technical terminology and jargon into plain, clear language.
  • Researched and wrote original content for blogs and proposals.

Lecturer

The University of Göttingen
Göttingen
04.2020 - Current
  • Taught and designed literature and writing courses for the North American Studies program.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
  • Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
  • Guided students in researching, structuring and writing academic and creative papers.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.

Author

Self-Employed
10.2006 - Current
  • Created emotionally powerful stories to engage readers and heighten historical and cultural awareness.
  • Maintained informative social media to help further storylines and promote novel sales.
  • Worked on creative brand messaging, campaigns and creative brainstorming.
  • Assisted with drafting speeches and keynotes for writing conferences.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.

Intelligence Officer

United States Air Force
06.2002 - 03.2008
  • Advised senior military members and commanders based on intelligence findings.
  • Prioritized threat levels for analyzing and communication.
  • Analyzed and collected various forms of data.
  • Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
  • Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
  • Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - MFA - Writing

Vermont College of Fine Arts
01.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Russian Studies, International Studies

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri
08.1998 - 05.2002

Skills

    Technical understanding

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Certification

Intelligence Officer Training, United States Air Force

Accomplishments

  • Open Fire, Lerner Books, 2020.
  • The Blind Wish, Penguin Random House, 2015
  • The Fire Wish, Penguin Random House, 2014


Interests

Mountaineering

Gardening

Foreign Languages

Timeline

Technical and Copy Writer

Aardonyx Software
05.2022 - Current

Lecturer

The University of Göttingen
04.2020 - Current

Master of Fine Arts - MFA - Writing

Vermont College of Fine Arts
01.2018 - 01.2020
Zertifikat Intergrationskurs - Federal Office for Migration and Refugees
03-2016

Author

Self-Employed
10.2006 - Current

Intelligence Officer Training, United States Air Force

07-2003

Intelligence Officer

United States Air Force
06.2002 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Russian Studies, International Studies

Saint Louis University
08.1998 - 05.2002
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