Sharon Hamblin
1445 San Francisco Street · Redding, CA · 96001
530.244.7943 Home
530.605.7643 Cell
email: sharonhamblin@sbcglobal.net
website: sharonhamblin.com
PROFILE
I am looking for a job that will allow me to use my superior writing skills, attention
to detail, and ability to work well with others in an engaging and challenging
workplace.
EXPERIENCE
Guidebook Author, Hunter Publishing, Florida – 2004 to Current
Research, compile, write and take photographs for guidebooks about the
Hawaiian islands of Maui and Oahu. Review and write about activities,
accommodations, spas and dining.
Administrative Assistant, SECO Manufacturing, Co. Inc., Redding – 2006 to 2008
Assist in the Engineering Department with quality control, inventory tracking and
document control. Write, edit and publish monthly newsletter for company’s
employees.
Manager/Server, Zelo’s Beach House, Hawaii – 1993 to 2005
Oversee day-to-day activities of restaurant, from screening and hiring new
employees to promoting the evening’s dinner specials. Compile nightly reports
for the restaurant and mediate any problems between waitstaff, kitchen and/or
management.
FREELANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Books
Adventure Guide to Maui, Lanai & Molokai; published January, 2006
Adventure Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu; published October, 2008
Travel Adventure Maui Lanai & Molokai; published September, 2009
Magazines
Paradise Found; Hawai`i Westways Magazine
Hang Gliding in Hana; Hawai`i Westways Magazine
Windsurfing in Pa`ia; Hawai`i Westways Magazine
Websites
www.sittercity.com
www.epicurious.com
www.eastsideroadselfstorage.com (created website)
Photography
Adventure Guide to Maui, Lanai & Molokai; published January, 2006
Adventure Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu; published October, 2008
Travel Adventure Maui Lanai & Molokai; to be published September, 2009
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism with a minor in Business Administration;
California State University, Sacramento; January 1991
VOLUNTEER WORK
Shasta Family YMCA; Childwatch program, July 2008 - present.
Rx: Pets; Therapy dog program, November 2009 - present.
CERTIFICATES
Typing - 67 net wpm; Smart Center, December, 2009
CPR; November, 2009
1445 San Francisco Street · Redding, CA · 96001
530.244.7943 Home
530.605.7643 Cell
email: sharonhamblin@sbcglobal.net
website: sharonhamblin.com
PROFILE
I am looking for a job that will allow me to use my superior writing skills, attention
to detail, and ability to work well with others in an engaging and challenging
workplace.
EXPERIENCE
Guidebook Author, Hunter Publishing, Florida – 2004 to Current
Research, compile, write and take photographs for guidebooks about the
Hawaiian islands of Maui and Oahu. Review and write about activities,
accommodations, spas and dining.
Administrative Assistant, SECO Manufacturing, Co. Inc., Redding – 2006 to 2008
Assist in the Engineering Department with quality control, inventory tracking and
document control. Write, edit and publish monthly newsletter for company’s
employees.
Manager/Server, Zelo’s Beach House, Hawaii – 1993 to 2005
Oversee day-to-day activities of restaurant, from screening and hiring new
employees to promoting the evening’s dinner specials. Compile nightly reports
for the restaurant and mediate any problems between waitstaff, kitchen and/or
management.
FREELANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Books
Adventure Guide to Maui, Lanai & Molokai; published January, 2006
Adventure Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu; published October, 2008
Travel Adventure Maui Lanai & Molokai; published September, 2009
Magazines
Paradise Found; Hawai`i Westways Magazine
Hang Gliding in Hana; Hawai`i Westways Magazine
Windsurfing in Pa`ia; Hawai`i Westways Magazine
Websites
www.sittercity.com
www.epicurious.com
www.eastsideroadselfstorage.com (created website)
Photography
Adventure Guide to Maui, Lanai & Molokai; published January, 2006
Adventure Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu; published October, 2008
Travel Adventure Maui Lanai & Molokai; to be published September, 2009
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism with a minor in Business Administration;
California State University, Sacramento; January 1991
VOLUNTEER WORK
Shasta Family YMCA; Childwatch program, July 2008 - present.
Rx: Pets; Therapy dog program, November 2009 - present.
CERTIFICATES
Typing - 67 net wpm; Smart Center, December, 2009
CPR; November, 2009
