Marcia Lee Jindra Hage
ride.write.repeat@gmail.com
(218) 348-6182
EDUCATION
BA Writing and Communicating Arts / Photography Minor, University Wisconsin, Superior, WI, Cum Laude - 2018
BA Organizational Management / Communication, Concordia University, St Paul, MN, Summa Cum Laude - 2003
AA Advertising Design / Graphic Illustration, Brown College, Minneapolis, MN, Portfolio Award of Excellence – 1995
WRITING, EDITING & PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
Writing Consultant, University of Wisconsin Writing Center; Superior, WI — 2017- present
Work closely with students in person and online to help them become better writers. This includes, but is not limited to, brainstorming ideas, grammar and punctuation, sentence structure, citation, academic writing and creative writing.
Owner/Creator, Heart of the Horse Photography Blog; located at www.TheHeartOfTheHorse.com — 2016 - present
Design, create and maintain website using WordPress, customize layouts and photographs using LightRoom and Photoshop, create original content on a regular posting schedule, and build a network of potential customers using Social Media such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest.
Hybrid Human Resources /Financial Control, United Taconite; Forbes, MN — 2010 - 2017
Produced and edited monthly newsletter distributed to 600+ employees and corporate offices, recruited, interviewed and hired employees, planned private and public events, provided backup for Payroll and the Senior Office Coordinator and trained employees, both salaried and hourly.
Editor and Designer, Town of Cotton Historical Research Committee; Cotton, MN — 2002 - 2003
Edited and designed a 320 page book, Bridging the Years, worked to ensure cohesiveness between six writers of various backgrounds, scanned and retouched over 500 photographs and worked closely with the printer to deliver a quality, finished book.
EQUINE EXPERIENCE
Owner/Operator, Sterling Friesian Farm; Kelsey, MN — 2000 - 2010
Responsible for daily operations at family run Friesian breeding operation. Marketed sale horses, wrote contracts, handled all shipping and export paperwork, maintained all veterinary and breeding records, registered horses and presented mares and foals at annual Keuring inspections.
Horse Owner – 1987 - present
More than 30 years of experience owning, raising and breeding horses, with extensive knowledge of many of the major breeds and the associations that govern them. Disciplines participated in are Western Pleasure, Trails, Driving, Jumping, Breeding and Dressage. Also play an active role in my horses’ health, nutrition and training.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Town Treasurer, Kelsey Township; Kelsey, MN — 2003 - present
Elected position; Accounts Payable, Budgeting, Accounting and attending monthly meetings.
OTHER SKILLS
Excellent written and communication skills. Proficient with Mac and Windows Operating Systems, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, iWork, Safari and Mail. Familiar with Adobe Photoshop, LightRoom, PageMaker and Illustrator. Efficient organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and work independently to meet tight deadlines.
