PROFILE
VMT
VANESSA
MUZA
TESKEY
vanessammt@gmail.com
Madison, WI, United States
vmtwriting.weebly.com
EDUCATION
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE -
JOURNALISM
University of Massachusetts at
Amherst
May 2012 – December 2013
B.S. SOCIAL SCIENCES
US Air Force Academy
June 2002 – May 2006
MILITARY SERVICE
2ND LT & GOVERNMENT
CIVILIAN (GS-05)
US Air Force | United States
June 2002 – March 2008
Editorial-minded writer and content creator helping clients achieve goals and gain a
competitive edge through the written word. Producing impactful and results-oriented
materials including articles, grant proposals, blog posts, documents, and more. Adept in
identifying client’s needs and providing recommendations. Highly skilled at framing
delicate or complex topics into innovative content from a thoughtful and sensitive
perspective. With over eight years of experience freelance writing and working with a
wide variety of clients across the nation, brings creative flair and passion to every
project.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL FREELANCER
Self-Employed, Multiple | July 2012 – Present
Produce professional quality copywriting and copy editing while working with a diverse
client base across the nation. Create documents, articles, web content, blog posts,
social media content, grant proposals, and more across a range of various disciplines.
Take client requests and client needs into account for each project and make every
effort to provide content that aligns with each client’s specifications.
• Provide high-quality writing and editing services while adhering to deadlines.
• Help clients reach their desired goals and objectives for every project.
WRITER / REPORTER
Bonfire Impact News Website, Remote | October 2012 – May 2014
Wrote, edited, and promoted relevant, creative, and newsworthy content. Generated
material focused on highlighting news and media that promoted sports-related
charitable organizations and other non-profits as well as social awareness, human
rights, social issues, education advocacy, and health. Searched for and reported on
stories missing from mainstream media channels.
• Assigned story ideas, ensured website goals and mission were being clearly
communicated.
• Interacted with readers and worked to drive traffic to the site.
MARKET MANAGER
RedPeg Marketing, Alexandria, VA | December 2011 – June 2012
Managed all aspects in the local market area as part of a national advertising campaign
for a major automobile client. Utilized digital and social media to author press releases
and promote events. Communicated and collaborated with clients to design unique
consumer experiences that best represented their brands and publicized their missions.
• Organized a promotional tour with responsibilities including staff training, event
planning, social media strategy, and event execution.
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PROMOTIONAL SPOKESPERSON & BRAND AMBASSADOR

VMT
Team Enterprises USA, Alexandria, VA | August 2014 – December 2015

Worked at sampling and tasting events. Provided talking points along with samples of
products. Boosted and streamlined the success of other representatives by writing
knowledgeable and effective scripts for products. Monitored product sales and
competing brands, interacted with customers, and promoted products.

VANESSA LEAD PRODUCT SPECIALIST

Mach 2 Management, Oshkosh, WI | June 2009 – August 2009

MUZA Worked at an international fly-in event promoting a major automobile company.

Studied and gained knowledge of automobile products, interacted with customers,

TESKEY promoted products, and generated product interest.

• Expressed an energetic, upbeat, and captivating attitude.

• Integrated personal experience with products and highlighted useful facts.
SKILLS

Google Apps PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR, HEAD VOLLEYBALL & SOCCER COACH, &
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
Microsoft Office Suite University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL | July 2008 – May 2009
Social Media Apps
Served as the assistant to a professor in the Department of Kinesiology. Proctored and
graded exams and papers and performed research activities for professors in the
Copy Editing
Department. Fulfilled teaching duties in the Department of Kinesiology. Planned and
taught all aspects of a 1st through 5th grade Health and Physical Education program.
Copywriting
• Worked as head coach for the middle school girls' volleyball and soccer teams and
Digital Marketing
as trainer for high school teams

PERSONAL TRAINER & NUTRITION SPECIALIST

INTERESTS Northridge Fitness, Tuscaloosa, AL | July 2008 – May 2009

Designed workout programs and nutrition plans for individuals, groups, and sports teams.
Non-Profits
Analyzed and evaluated progress with physical fitness metrics and food journal analysis.
Worked with clients to create nutrition and fitness goals that met their needs. Specialized
Grant Writing
in sport specific and team training.
Social Awareness • Conducted private training sessions with clients on a freelance basis.
Human Rights
2nd LIEUTENANT, GS-05; EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ASSISTANT
Education Advocacy
United States Air Force / Department, Columbus AFB, MS | August 2006 – July 2008
Creative Writing
Served as the Executive Officer at Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, UK, and Columbus
AFB. Provided administrative, executive, and budgetary support to Commanders.
Organized and maintained the Commanders' calendar. Researched, produced, and
edited all correspondence for Commanders. Managed and administered the Air Force
Fitness Program. Produced and revised Officer Performance Reports.

• Managed a $350,000.00 budget.

• Controlled the expenditure of $250,000.00 in government funds to stand-up
the 49th Fighter Training Squadron at Columbus AFB.
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VMT CADET / CADET-IN-CHARGE (CIC) OF COUNSELING AND SUICIDE PREVENTION

HOTLINE / SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE
U.S. Air Force / Department of Defense, Colorado Springs, CO | August 2004 – May 2006

Elected (by a combination of peers and USAF Academy instructors/officers) to create a

peer-based counseling service. Managed and staffed a suicide prevention helpline. Trained
peer counselors in effective techniques to appropriately handle suicide prevention helpline

VANESSA calls.

Chosen to present the new policy at the 2005 National Sexual Assault Conference.
MUZA
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• Selected as a consulting member to a Department of Defense (DoD) panel to author
and implement the official DoD policy on sexual assault.

TESKEY VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

VOLUNTEER FOOD PREP ASSISTANT / WRITER / MAINTENANCE WOMAN

YWCA, Various | February 2016 – Present

Volunteered at several YWCA locations and contributed time and effort towards assisting
the YWCA in achieving their mission of empowering women and eliminating racism.

• Assisted with food preparation for YWCA food and meal programs.
• Used writing skills to contribute towards YWCA communication and messaging.
• Helped to maintain YWCA facilities and equipment.

VOLUNTEER STEM GRANT WRITER

Education / Non-Profit, Various | March 2018 – May 2020

Utilized writing and research skills to complete several grants for STEM organizations
focused on encouraging girls and women to enter STEM fields.

• Completed grant application on behalf of a high school.

• Wrote grant application for STEM focused non-profit organization.