HELLO, I'M
Denise Manley Shahan
Writer, Proofreader, Editor
Denise Shahan
BS, Organizational Leadership in Healthcare Administration;
Minor, Rhetoric & Writing
About
MY BACKGROUND
I worked in healthcare administration as my lifelong career, retiring at age 55. My passion has been writing since I was a child. My decision to finish my college education came after talking with my college-bound great-niece and great-nephew! After two years of full-time classes, I earned my B.S. Degree. Although my major was in my previous career path, I completed a minor in rhetoric and writing. Along the way, I discovered that my writing can be so much more than a pleasure - I can share it with others!
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2021 - 2023
Dalton State College, Dalton GA Class of 2023
B.S. of Organizational Leadership in Healthcare Administration;
Minor in Rhetoric and Writing
Honors Graduate
1974
University of Georgia, Athens GA
Core Curriculum Courses
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
Summer 2023
GoodNews Christian Magazine, Cleveland TN, Summer Intern
July 1979 - October 2010
CHI Memorial Healthcare System/Mountain Management Services, Chattanooga TN, Healthcare Administration
September 1972 - December 1976
1970 - 1972
Dalton State College (formerly Dalton Junior College), Dalton GA
A.S. in Medical Business Administration
Honors Graduate
Athens General Hospital (now Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital), Athens GA, Healthcare Administrative Assistant, Department of Medical Affairs
September 1971 - August 1972
LaFayette Medical Center, P.C./Kitchens Clinic & Hospital, Inc., LaFayette GA, Healthcare Administrative Assistant, Administration
Services
Freelance writing of most genres, proofreading draft copy, and editing works to convey succinct and clear communication while respecting the piece's integrity are some of my main concentration areas. Please review my portfolio from the top tab. Then, let's discuss your writing and editing needs to see how I may assist you.
Writing
Expertise in most genres and styles of professional writing. Creative writing is my passion!
Proofreading
A strong English and writing background and education allow for streamlined and error-free proofreading.
Editing
Integrity and intent are always respected aspects of any editing work performed for other writers.
Awards
WHERE I SHINE
Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society
Southeastern Writers' Association: Finalist - The Lowcountry Excellence in Writing Award; The Young Readers Award
Published works: Exemplar, a collegiate literary journal
Tributaries, a collegiate fine arts journal
GoodNews Christian Magazine
Interests
OUT OF OFFICE
Creative Writing
Photography
Travel
Cooking
Georgia Dawgs Football
Reading