Hi and welcome to the online portfolio of Tamara (Hassinger) Warta. Please use the links below to access my resume, project samples, and any other pertinent information to help you make a decision regarding your creative needs.

Resume

Writing Samples

References

Rates & Terms of Service

Creative Arts Portfolio

Resume

Tamara M. Warta
(408) 219-9509 · tmw.writer@gmail.com

Education

B.A degree in English
University of California, Davis
June 2004

Writing and Editing Experience

Featured writer & editor for:
Dance Spirit Magazine
The Natomas Journal
Foothill Style Magazine
Diamond Magazine
Tae Kwon Do Times
Skincare-news.com
Lovetoknow.com
Inventorspot.com
Moka House Media Distribution
Website Eval
Dynasty Media
Tae Kwon Do Times
Lifescript.com
Healthsphere
Wellsphere
Helium.com
Closet Genius
JM Writing & Editing

Recently selected for a writing trial period with About.com

Playwright and Director of:
Unraveled, Citygate Dance
Far From Nowhere, Citygate Dance
Freefall, Citygate Dance
Alice in Wonderland...Reimagined, Turning Point Dance
Blue Sky Savior, Turning Point Dance

Experienced in proofreading and editing documents, publications, and periodicals. Complete edit reel available upon request.

Upcoming novel, Blue Sky Savior, slated for publication in March 2008

Technology Skills

Proficient in basic HTML and web design.
Also experienced in:
Microsoft Word
Dreamweaver
MySql
Front Page
Excel
Frontpage
Publisher
Outlook
Adobe Acrobat

Writing Portfolio

Below please find links to some of my previously published web articles. Written features from print publications are in the process of being posted in Internet form. As this is an incomplete list, please feel free to email if you are looking for a sample on a specific subject not listed here. Over 400 published Internet and print articles are available for review. Click on the limited article titles below for its sample.

Health & Beauty
Bible Study on Eating Healthy, Love to Know
How Cosmetics Are Made, Love to Know
Rotator Cuff Injuries, Top Surgeon
2007 Fall Makeup, Love to Know
Addiction and Recovery, Closet Genius

Technology & Innovation
Bay Bridge Bustle, Government Technology
Virginia Microsoft, Government Technology
Understanding Web 2.0, originally printed in American Inventor, reproduced for web access.
The $2500 Automobile, Inventor Spot

Environmentalism
Living Green, The Natomas Journal
NASA Touches Young Texans,Government Technology
Recycling Gone Too Far? , Inventor Spot

Family Life & Relationships
Internet Prince Charming, 15 Minute Date
Lessons Learned from a Beagle's Binge, A Dog's Care Magazine
Following First Home Dreams, Helium
Au Pairs: The International Nanny, originally printed in Foothill Style magazine, reproduced for web access.
Flaunt or Fraud? What Young Girls Are Learning, Skincare-News

Travel & Culture
A History of Korea's Gender Equalizing, originally published in Taekwondo Times, reproduced for web access.
Latina Beauty, Love to Know
India's Fecal Doors, Inventor Spot


Holidays & Occassions
Christmas Mingled With Magic, originally printed in Foothill Style magazine,
reproduced on Helium for web access.
Creative Christmas Decorations That Think Outside The Wreath, Lifescript
Holiday Gift Sets, Love to Know
Halloween Makeup, Love to Know

Arts & Entertainment
Applying Stage Makeup, Love to Know
Makeup Artist Apprenticeship, Love to Know

Innovation & Discovery
Asian Innovations, Inventor Spot, updated daily
Innovative Baby, Inventor Spot, updated daily

Education & Young Adult
Financing College, Helium
Young Life, Love to Know
Social Sources: Finding Life After College, Limestart.com
Teen Runaways, Love to Know
Tiny Scholars, Natomas Journal

Please contact for further samples.

Dance and Creative Arts Portfolio

With an extensive background in the creative arts, Tamara also provides original theatrical scripts and choreography in the styles of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and Christian worship dance. Please see below for samples of past work and creative arts resume.

Anyone desiring a list of theatrical scripts available or videos of past choreography should email Tamara directly.


Creative Arts Resume

Training:

Youth With A Mission Dance Discipleship Training School, Lakeside, Montana

Shake the Nations, missions & dance seminar, Bucharest, Romania

Graduate of John Casablancas Modeling & Career Center, San Francisco, CA

Acting training (6 Yrs) under Roberta Jones & Kathleen Woods, San Francisco/Santa Clara, CA

Dance training (18 yrs) in the genres of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, Various Studios

Company member of Nigel Charnock's Granada in Residence Program, UC Davis (2003)

Rehearsal and Performance Course (1 year) under the direction of Warren Lucas, Cupertino, CA

Theatre & Dance (as Writer & Choreographer):
Please see photos & video below for examples

Blue Sky Savior (script not available, TMW rights retained) current
Alice in Wonderland...Reimagined (script available) April 2007 Roseville, CA

Freefall (script available) May-June 2005 Davis, CA

Unraveled (script available) April 2004 Davis, CA

Far From Nowhere (script not available, TMW rights retained) February 2004
The Perfect Gift (script available) December 2006 originated Roseville, CA

Theater & Dance (as Performer):

Regional

Freefall Wonder (Lead) 2005

Unraveled Former Child Star (Supporting) 2004

Far From Nowhere Lead 2003

Dreamwhirled Dancer 2002

Jubilee 2000 Dancer 2000

Oliver! Bet (Supporting) Santa Clara Junior Theatre 1999

West Side Story Rosalia (supporting) Advanced Company Thespians 1998

Wizard of Oz Dancer Santa Clara Junior Theatre 1996

Tom Sawyer Dancer Santa Clara Junior Theatre 1994

Tours

Joy! Dancer Taipei, Taiwan

Advanced Company Thespians Dancer Santa Clara, CA

Media & Print:

Death Perception Elisabeth Susan Fore Entertainment

Spokesmodel for Luminary.TV San Francisco, CA

Member of Forcier Casting Sacramento, CA

Parents Helping Parents Spokesperson KNTV Ch. 36

Beverly Hills Cops III Schoolchild Warner Bros.

Featured on the photography sites of Jason Fong, Steven Trevino, Monika Koft, Tim Carson, and other photographers in the bay area and central valley.

Photo/Video Samples of Choreography

Far From Nowhere, 2004

Far From Nowhere, 2004


Far From Nowhere, 2004


Freefall, 2005

Freefall, 2005
Freefall, 2005



Alice in Wonderland...Reimagined , 2007

Alice in Wonderland...Reimagined , 2007

Alice in Wonderland...Reimagined , 2007

Please check back for video additions

References

Those listed below may be contacted as a reference or for

validation of my publication history.

Cathy Carroll Editor of Foothill Style magazine

Will Craig Publisher of the Natomas Journal

Elizabeth Wilson Editor of the Natomas Journal

Jessica Jones Editor of Government Technology magazine

Debbie Vasen Guide & Site Editor of Love to Know

Jennifer Kelly Web Content Editor of Lifescript

Chris Fulton of Closet Genius

Kathryn Vercillo Editor of MoKa House

Laura Stople Editor of Tae Kwon Do Times

Rates & Terms of Service

Rates & Fees

Before inquiring about a specific project, please take a moment to read the Terms of Service section found below listed rates. Thank you!

Current Writing/Editing Price List (updated Dec 2007)

Article to be written for print publication - $0.30 per word, or negotiable flat fee
Article to be written for online webzine - $20 per 500 words
Article to be edited for print (excluding books) - $25/hr, or negotiable flat fee
Book or other chapter document for print - $0.05 per word, or $25 flat per hour
Press release - $15 per 500 words
Blog promotion with SEO - $20 per 500 word post
Blog promotion without SEO - $10 per 500 word post

Payment Methods and Policy

Once project is completed, payment may be made through Paypal or check, to be received within the confines of specific contractual payment schedule.

Lengthy edits or SEO projects may require a 20-50% advance of payment before project is completed.

At this time, i do not accept clients paying off of Google Adsense, Double Click, or any other affiliated ad revenue service.


Terms of Service

While I am able to provide writing & editing on a wide variety of topics, my first and foremost priority in life is given to Jesus Christ, my personal Lord and Savior. For this reason, I reserve the right to reject any project that compromises either my own moral beliefs or has potential to affect the lives of readers and fellow professionals. Any project, - either before, during, or after contractual negotiations - which violates the terms of service listed below, is grounds for termination of professional relationship between myself and all participating parties.

1) Web articles published on a site inappropriate for those under 18 years of age
2) Web articles published on a site that supports explicit ads, banner pop ups, or links
3) Any article intended for pornographic purposes
4) Any article that promotes joining information for any group violating a Christian moral code
5) Any article that promotes self-mutilation, suicide, or the persecution of any people group
6) Any print publication that is unable to provide a list of current issue's distribution locations if questioned about moral or professional legality.

Living Green

Originally printed in the Natomas Journal in late 2006, it has been reproduced here for web access.

Infamous for its booming economy and being a favorite settlement of migrating Californians looking for cheaper housing and an appropriate place to raise a family, Natomas has become one of the Sacramento’s most sought after areas.
Admittedly, energy efficiency isn’t one of the first things that come to mind for those moving here. Most Californians don’t even think about it. But it is important, necessary, and now a homebuilder has brought it right to what could potentially be your new doorstep.

Originally based in Roseville, Treasure Homes has just moved into Natomas and is building exciting modern homes that stand out from all the other suburban streets surrounding it. Although you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference, these energy efficient, money saving homes at Fallen Leaf are sure to be in high demand.

You only have to refer to your owner’s manual once to program all of these cutting edge features, and then your home is all set up and ready to go. As your house produces and saves energy, SMUD monitors it and then reconciles your bills annually. Sound like a good idea? If that peaks your interest, chances are you will be further convinced as you discover the development’s special features and money savers which come standard in all of the ComfortWise™ homes.

Featuring an on-demand one-piece water heater, the heating system warms only the water you use. Once the faucet is turned on, the hot water stays hot, and the water you don’t need doesn’t change temperature.

Those summer afternoons sweating through the attic are a thing of the past, insulation promises to never get more outlandish than within 10 degrees of what you’ll find outside. The Smart Vent™ offers a similar solution for the rest of your house. When the external temperature is cooler than the inside of your home, it brings in fresh outdoor air rather than cranking up the air conditioner as a common house would. Solar ban windows help to further regulate room temperature, and custom installation of the insulation causes it to be molded around the pipes rather than the typical “stuffing” technique of basic installation. Everything is more efficient, and in turn, saves the homeowner money for the things they really want to spend it on in life.

For those of you who have mischievous kids, make moving day fun by telling them how your new toilet can handle the flushing of seventeen golf balls at once. This new two stage flushing system is extremely efficient, flushing the quantity of the golf balls with its half flush, and saving you approximately 20,000 gallons of water annually.

Included standard are Energy Star rated appliances, and florescent lighting throughout the house Thirty two of these homes will be available for sale in early January. Make a New Year’s resolution to break out of the cookie cutter mold of tract housing and experience for yourself these exciting new perks to life. Save energy and money, while helping not only yourself but the environment too.\ For pricing and more information of these energy efficient features, they can be reached at 916.773.5581 or www.treasurehomes.com.