Debra Koehler
Creative Writer (English) @DataForce
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WORK HISTORY
Creative Writer (English) @DataForce
Write original, completely self-generated, content in idiomatic English to provide translation and evaluation data for machine learning and text-to-speech voices. Use descriptive and emotional tones, literary elements such as metaphor and dialects, and cultural references in the copy. Deliver via Google Docs. Respond promptly, thoroughly and cheerfully to feedback and notes from project editors. Meet all deadlines.
EDUCATION
SLIG Academy-Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy
Fundamentals of Forensics Genealogy
IGHR - Institue of Genealogy and Historical Research
Writing and Publishing for Genealogists
SLIG Academy-Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy
Client Report Writing
GRIP - Genealogy Research Institute of Pittsburg
Mastering Genealogical Documentation
SLIG-Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy
Mother Russia-Research in the Countries of the Former Russian Empire and USSR
SLIG-Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy
Genetic Genealogy
AppGen - Applied Genealogy Institute
Sorting an Organizing Ancestry DNA
Umpqua Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS
GRIP - Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburg
Beyond Fundamentals: Hands on Forensic Genealogy
Colorado State University
B.A.
SKILLS
ABOUT DEBRA KOEHLER
I have 37+ years experience as a television producer and writer, which includes nearly twenty years writing, producing and developing shows for major cable networks such as Discovery, HGTV, History, CMT and The Food Network. Prior to that, I was a newscast producer and writer for thirteen years. I am known for my strong sense of story and am very capable in the field. I also use my writing and research skills as a genealogist. Specialties: Reality/docu-drama storytelling with complex story arcs over multiple episodes. Experienced in dealing with celebrity talent and subjects. Experience and expertise, both personally and professionally, with a wide range of content and subjects including genealogy, history, architecture, home construction & renovation, real estate, investing & finances, gardening, farming, processing/manufacturing, awards shows, major festivals and natural history. Well-versed in the music industry. A lifelong news junkie with a thorough grasp of current events.
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