Author/Copywriter

 J.L. Graham

J.L. Graham is currently the author of two books currently available through all major book outlets (i.e. Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc.), and a full-time copywriter.

Graham has over twenty years of experience in the literary industry, having written for hundreds of publications, both online and off.

On top of his literary skills, Mr. Graham is well-versed in the functions of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier, PowerProducer, professional photography, journalism and in the skill of Internet Marketing.

Below you will find a copy of samples of Mr. Graham's article works as well as a basic resume'. There are thousands of other references and samples at your disposal.

 

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SAMPLE ARTICLE

Customer Relationship Management

Online or Offline

By J.L. Graham

 

There are a great many benefits resulting from the use of CRM programs, which stands for Customer Relationship Management. CRM is not just for the full-size companies that have an extensive staff to deal with their large customer databases. The young business just starting out will find that this innovative tool can be of great help to them as well. In fact, new enterprises can greatly expand if they take advantage of the many resources provided by a quality Customer Relationship Management program or provider.

 

 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions, usually a combination of algorithms, software applications, and internet research tools, organize, manage, and create reports on all facets of the consumer correlation. By implementing reorganization processes and making current information available to every member of the organization that needs it; CRM programs increase sales and revenue, while diminishing workload and customer conflicts.

 

Selecting the CRM solution that is right for you, can give your business advantages and resources to improve as well as administer all of the necessary tasks relating to finance, sales, service, and marketing. You will find that your time is better managed, that customer satisfaction has increased and that your business is making more money, spending less.

 

There are quite a few options available to you, and there are positive and negative reviews of all of them. It will be up to you to decide what services you need, the price you can afford to pay, and whether you want to use a solution that you maintain on your computer, or a solution that you pay someone to control for you. Both online and desktop CRM tools have specific as well as shared benefits, and individual and comparative negative aspects.

 

A fundamental approach to looking at the two is that, with a desktop CRM program, you maintain the database, input the information, maintain security and confidentiality, and resolve issues. With an online service provider, they do all of that, and you pay a fee. However, this choice takes a great deal of trust from both you and your patrons, as it is their information in the hands of strangers.

Several of the better-known CRM product suppliers offer either alternative, with excellent features available for all of their products.

 

Microsoft Dynamics received a nomination in the Small Business CRM category of this year’s Business Software Satisfaction Awards, together with Sage and Salesforce.com, the two traditional leaders of this category. Microsoft has created its various Dynamic products to integrate with other Microsoft tools and software that you already use, such as Outlook. The varieties of desktop utilities available in the Dynamic line are all user friendly and each offers features to meet your every need.

 

With Sage Software, you will also have many options available, they offer an extensive selection of both desktop and online solutions, and they will help you to upgrade into new methods as your business grows.

 

Salesforce.com offers affordable, innovative on-demand (online) service for all of your CRM solution requirements. Top-notch, supportive assistance, up-to-the-minute technology, and groundbreaking industry ideas, these are the benefits of using a provided service for your Customer Management tools.

 

The examples listed above are the industry leaders in today’s market. There are numerous alternatives that might be less expensive, less involved, or just simple better suited to your needs. However, when researching for the CRM solution that will be of the best benefit for your business, be thorough, be careful and above all else, be clear about the services and tools that you want and need.

 

It would be easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer variety of CRM products available. Any program that you choose, will definitely improve your productivity, and customer satisfaction, but choose wisely in any case as this is a tool that will greatly change the way you do business.

 

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 RESUME'

J.L. Graham
2 Decades of wielding words


 Email: authorjlgraham@yahoo.com

 * Phone: 270-757-1330


Profile
· Experienced writer/author/columnist/journalist with an extensive background in writing articles, ad copy, reviews, weekly columns, fiction, and non-fiction
· Skilled in Graphic editing and creation via Adobe Photoshop
· Typist: 85 WPM
· Medical Transcription: 2 years medical transcription with the Powderly Medical Clinic
· Interoffice skills: Office transcription via on-site training through employment with the Missouri Department of Housing and Urban Development


Experience

Books Authored

Sunpiper Media
2007
· Modern Day Fishers of Men: Christian non-fiction book on bringing the unchurched into a Christian environment.

PublishAmerica Publishing

2008

. Wheels of Mercy: Fiction novel available in all major book outlets.


Journalism

Greenville Leader News
2004-Present
· Columnist: Weekly column regarding the sport of fishing.
· Sports Journalist: Covering local sports including soccer, baseball, football, basketball, golf, tennis, etc.
· Human-Interest Reporter: Covering local human-interest stories.

Vision Magazine
2003-2005
· Teen centered monthly column dealing with such aspects of adolescence as why teens should pray and understanding Christianity in regards to themselves.


Writers Exchange
2003-2004
· Monthly feature column called, “Horror Writers’ Exchange.” Australia based e-zine providing advice and guidance for those writing in the horror fiction genre


Commercial Writing

Creative Concepts Literary
2005-Present
· Established and Founded Creative Concepts Literary Services (ad copy, brochure copy, articles, etc.)
· Director: Assigning articles, transferring funds, acceptance of various projects
· Editor: Final edit of copy before submission to client
· Writer: Authoring various literary projects such as ad copy, articles, columns, fiction works, biography

Graphic Media

Christian Roads Online
1999-2004
· Logo and Image creation for Christian Roads Online Ezine

Relevant Magazine CCC
CCC Media (Melissa Putnam, Director)
2006-2007
· Graphic image enhancement and creation for Relevant Christian Magazine CCC based in Western Kentucky
· Image creation to be utilized in PowerPoint presentations

Covenant Community Church
2003-2007
· Bulletin and Brochure Imagery
· Visual presentation imagery creation
· Letterhead image creation and alteration
· Newsletter Image editing

E-books

Champ Entertainment
2006-Present
· Wrote & Edited “The Family Fixer Upper” self-help e-book
· Wrote & Edited “Winning Arguments” self-help e-book
· Wrote & Edited “Staying Together” self-help e-book
· Wrote & Edited “Agoraphobia, The One Way Street” self-help e-book

Creative Concepts Literary Solutions
2007

· Wrote & Edited “Becoming a Successful Fiction Writer” how-to e-book

Short Fiction & Anthology

Gallery Seven Books
2007
· Author of Fantasy short story, “Dragon’s Past.” Accepted for publication for print anthology

Art & Prose Magazine
2007
· Author of “The Smell of Death.” Accepted for publication for magazine publication


Twilight Times Magazine
2006
· Author of Sci-Fi Speculative work entitled, Bishop’s Well.” Accepted for ebook publication

Rogue Worlds
2005
· Author of Speculative Fiction work entitled, “Truman’s Bomb.” Accepted for online publication


Distorted Rainbows
2000
· Author of “Windows.” Accepted for print magazine publication

Editorial Experience

Christian Roads
1999-2004
· Design and marketing for “Christian Roads,” a Christian online publication
· Editing submissions by staff
· Site promotion
· Authoring three monthly columns
· Assignment of articles to staff of 12 writers

Awards/Recognitions

· Sime-Gen Reviewers Non-Fiction and Writing Resource e-book of the year award for works published in “Writers Advice by Writers”
· Outstanding Leadership Award via service as director of the Covenant Writers Group

Interests: Fishing, flintknapping, woodcarving, Christian outreach, metal detecting, reading, and, of course, writing.

Professional Assoc.: 4 year director of the Covenant Writers Group
1 year director/instructor with the Muhlenberg Writers Class

* Any and all references plus further work history available by request.

 Contact J.L. Graham at authorjlgraham@yahoo.com

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 MODERN DAY FISHERS OF MEN

by J.L. Graham & Pastor Michael D. Putnam

 
 
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 Wheels of Mercy

by J.L. Graham

Wheels of Mercy

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