About Barbara

A versatile communications professional with extensive writing and delivery experience in both educational and business settings, Barbara Krause has been building her business for six years. Today she focuses on writing: organizing, shaping, and polishing, ideas for people while preserving their "voice." Highlights as an independent contractor include:

" Researched, developed, and delivered technical college level business coursework;
" Simplified complex materials for Hennepin County;
" Wrote articles: Generations of TODAY magazine;
" Trained Avaya telecommunication systems: designed and wrote user-friendly    telephone/voicemail documents;
" Developed 350+ resumes for Fortune 100 clients;
" Coached CEO's in writing and presentation skills; and
" Designed and delivered communications seminars to business audiences of varying    competency levels.

A former high school English and Journalism teacher, she enjoys playing with words: clarity, tone, substance, brevity with meaning, and organization for impact. This is the best way to engage an audience!

Barbara has also used her writing skills to assist local volunteer organizations: Women in Northfield Giving Support (WINGS), Friends Anonymous, Northfield Energy Task Force, and the Northfield Arts Guild.

Contact her to gain direction in your writing, distinguish your audience, develop your message, and feel confident in your communication efforts. She is ready for your challenge.