Hello, I’m Dawn Rager.
Thank you for visiting my website!
I’m a native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania and a graduate of Westmont Hilltop High School (1990) and the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP, 1994). I graduated from IUP with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications: Education and Training (with additional emphasis in Human Resources Development).
I’m happily married with twin daughters, and I reside in Richland township (a suburb of Johnstown, Pennsylvania) with my two orange and white Tabby cats. I’m presently employed as an Activities Coordinator for an assisted living community.
In Business
I’m a professional technical documentation and communications specialist (and freelance writer and blogger). I enjoy all forms of writing and speaking. I have served as an Adjunct Instructor for Penn Highlands Community College (PHCC) teaching “Basic Computer Literacy” in collaboration with CareerLink services (Oct. 2005 to May 2007), and I most recently presented a “Business Writing” workshop at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ) as part of the Outreach and Professional Services program (May 20th, 2008). *I’m also the former owner of Get It Write! Business Solutions (May 2006 to January 2009).
My writing and documentation portfolio includes:
- resumes, cover letters, and related employment documentation (i.e. letters of recommendation, resignation letters, etc.);
- technical writing (i.e. user guides, software training documentation, employee manuals, etc.);
- marketing documentation (brochures, website content, marketing letters, etc.);
- reports, proposals, organizational by-laws, newsletters and general business correspondence writing; and
- commentaries and articles
In the Community
I’m the former Chairperson, spokeswoman (Jan.’09 – Jan. ’11) and a founding Director of Windber Area Community Kitchen (also fondly known as “W.A.C.K.”). W.A.C.K. is a community service organization comprised of over 100 individuals, businesses and organizations coordinated to provide home-cooked meals and fellowship. W.A.C.K. is comprised of over 100 individual volunteers (including numerous area churches, businesses and organizations) who regularly assist W.A.C.K. with its monthly meals. W.A.C.K. is NOT government-funded. W.A.C.K. is about serving others and showing love, kindness and compassion to everyone (No questions asked!).
Please visit the W.A.C.K. website for additional information (including volunteer and donation information). Please also visit W.A.C.K.’s Facebook page for up-to-date meeting and event information. W.A.C.K. is an official 501(C)3 non-profit organization and ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. †
I’m also a certified Lay Speaker for the United Methodist Church, and I’ve been very active in music ministry with my husband, Chuck. I’m a member of the Community Outreach Team for Bethany United Methodist Church.
Lastly, I’m a former member of the Windber’s Business and Professional Women (BPW) group and I’m very active in the local chapter of the Republican Party.
Networking
I LOVE NETWORKING (both online and in-person), so look me up! I think networking is extremely important and necessary in today’s world. Networking is a great way to share information and experiences, learn new things and keep atop of these fast-paced times. Please visit my Contact page for my online networking and email contact information.