For 20+ years, I've enthusiastically worn brightly-hued, eclectic hats to serve local and global clients. Several with English as 2nd or 3rd language. See where I've been - so I can better serve YOU!

 

WRITING

 

Business Writing:
Craft compelling pieces so unique voices and messages stand out from the crowd.

Specialties: copywriting, brochures, newsletters, press releases, fundraising letters, features, proposals, and incentive/travel programs.

Clients: U.S. and Europe (some with English as a 2nd or 3rd language)

 

Education Writing:
Co-wrote one book, contributed to six books, and co-wrote lively children’s and family activities and curriculum.

Topics: children's health, art, world and wilderness appreciation, faith, service, Berlin Wall opening, and using gifts for good.

 

 

WRITING - BOOKS

 

Author:

• The Organic Puppet Theatre: Children’s Health Activities, Terry Louis Schultz and Linda Sorenson, (Night Owl Press, 1983, Network Publications, 1989, Homelight Press, 2004) Topic: Celebrating wellness through puppets, songs, and fun!

 

Contributing Writer:

• The Perfection Deception: Why Striving to Be Perfect Is Sabotaging Your Relationships, Making You Sick, and Holding Your Happiness Hostage by Jane Bluestein (Health Communications, Inc., 2015) Topic: Overcoming perfectionism

• Daily Riches: A Journal of Gratitude and Awareness, now titled: Magic, Miracles & Synchronicity, Dr. Jane Bluestein, Judy Lawrence and S.J. Sanchez. (Health Communications, Inc., 1998, 2008) Topics: Berlin Wall visit and wilderness appreciation.

• Creating Emotionally-Safe Schools A Guide for Educators and Parents, Dr. Jane Bluestein, (Health Communications, Inc., 2001) Topic: Impact of large schools. Copy-edited first draft

• When School is Off Church Is On: Exciting Ideas and Plans for Extended Hours of Ministry, Susan Lennartson (Lutheran Brotherhood, 1998) Topic: Creating global awareness camps.

• The Parents Little Book of Lists: Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Parenting by Dr. Jane Bluestein (Health Communications, Inc., 1997). Topics: Art, global, environmental, and lit appreciation.

• Mentors, Masters and Mr. MacGregor: Stories of Teachers Making a Difference compiled by Dr. Jane Bluestein (Health Communications, Inc., 1996). Topic: Danny On, MT outdoor photographer mentor. Also read and rated story submissions.

• Using Your Spiritual Gifts (St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 1996). Topic: Using talents in community.

 

WRITING-EDITING

 

Co-created/edited six cutting-edge newsletters to share clients' knowledge and enthusiasm.

Topics: global tourism interpretation, business/leisure travel, outdoor education, science, and spirituality.

Copy-edited two computer books.

 

Newsletters:

• The Traveler, World Travelgram, and Times, World Travel & Incentives. Wrote/edited three newsletters with tips for business and leisure travelers

• Spirit Jam and Son Sailor, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church. Co-wrote, edited, designed, and produced weekly family newsletters

• Bog Hopper, Science Museum of Minnesota. Created and wrote newsletter for Science Museum of Minnesota

 

SPEAKING/TEACHING/WORKSHOP LEADERSHIP

 

Organic Puppet Theatre Programs:

• Empowered/encouraged 20,000+ kids and adults to lead healthy, happy lives. kids celebrated bodies with puppets, songs, and active fun at OPT shows, workshops, health fairs, and camps in U.S., Canada, and Europe. Topics tackled: smoking, obesity, hunger, drugs, inactivity, bullying, and poor life choices.

 

• Design, market, and train adult teachers and leaders to use OPT wellness activities at schools, institutions, workshops, and churches in U.S. and Canada.

 

• Design, market, and present OPT activities to motivate and empower kids at schools, churches, Artist-in-Residence programs, health fairs, classes, camps, after-school programs, and workshops in U.S. and Europe.

 

• Presented 1,000+ interactive OPT shows to inspire and empower 17,000 St. Paul kids at 10 years of annual Road to Wellness Health Fairs.

 

MISC. CREATIVE OFFERINGS

 

• Energized hundreds of adults, kids, and families by leading variety of workshops, retreats, classes, and camps. Topics include: global awareness, natural wonders, peace, communication, etc. Thrive on creative collaborations.

 

PUBLISHING

 

Founded Night Owl Press to write and publish critically-acclaimed The Organic Puppet Theatre: Children’s Activities in Health Awareness by Terry Schultz and Linda Sorenson (Night Owl Press, Network Publications, and Homelight Press). Homelight retitled book: The Organic Puppet Theatre: Health Activities Book.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE

 

Assisted international speaker and author with materials preparation, writing, editing, research, client contacts, and speaking engagements through Lennartson Consulting.

 

MULTICULTURAL GLOBAL PROJECTS

 

• Consulting, writing, and editing for Cloudburst Foundation in Italy with multi-country creative team.

 

• Worked extensively with 1986 Peace Child International, first-ever U.S.-Russian musical theatre collaboration, in Mpls., Washington, DC, and NYC. Publicity Coordinator and activity leader for Mpls. tour stop. Experienced intercultural activities on 1988 Peace Child Family Tour with cast and band in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev, and Tbilisi.

 

• Speak on relishing world cultures and peacemaking for clients including: Montessori Education Project Intl., Camp Fire, Society of Intercultural Education, Training and Research (Amsterdam conf.), and Georgetown University AIESEC, Washington, DC.

 

• Researched expatriate children’s issues and co-presented U.S. Third Culture Kids: A Model for Constructive Intervention at SIETAR Int'l. conference in Amsterdam.

 

EDUCATION

 

• B.S. in Communication Media, Core in Environmental Interpretation, Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN

• Senior year spring quarter study in Oxford and Vienna. Side trips to six countries, incl. Split, Croatia (photo below)

• At Macalester College, studied education. Student-taught special education at challenging urban junior high school in sophomore year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AWARDS

 

• Meritorious Service Award from National Association for Interpretation for work as Publicity Chair for Spring Training Workshop: Interpreting Sacred Places and Native People, Honolulu, HI

 

• Named an Outstanding Young Woman of America.

 

AFFILIATIONS/VOLUNTEERS

 

• National Association for Interpretation  Editor of The Traveler, quarterly Interpretation and Tourism Section newsletter for global audience. Publicity Chair for global, multicultural Spring Training Workshop: Interpreting Sacred Places and Native People in Honolulu, HI, 2000-2004. 

 

• Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic. Wrote funding-raising letters for Classic, largest, U.S. non-celebrity charity tournament in White Bear Lake, MN, to benefit Mpls. Children’s Hospital’s cancer research.

 

• Mpls./St. Paul UNICEF Campaign for Child Survival  Promotion Committee Member. Co-wrote Campaign for Child Survival brochure.

 

• Led fun, enriching local cultural activities for foreign professionals through MN International Center and business contacts.

 

 

"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know:

the only ones among you who will be really happy

are those who have sought and found how to serve.”

ALBERT SCHWEITZER