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About Me

Brenda is an accomplished professional freelance writer focusing primarily in the medical/health care industry. She is considered one of the top SMEs in the B2B/B2C Medical/Health Care Industry Marketing field with over 10 years of strong industry experience as a professional Medical Consultant/Communications Writer/Editor. 

Looking for quality content/collateral?

Her expertise is in driving the creation of high-quality collateral including writing white papers and abstracts, as well as copy for digital and print media (long-form, short-form, blog posts, social media posts, newsletters, flyers, posters, and more).

Searching for exciting eLearning program and design development?

She brings a new level to Thought Leadership by incorporating Learning Experience Design and Architecture blended with unique Innovation and Design Thinking and Problem-Solving techniques to all corporate materials, along with education/training materials including eLearning program design and development.

She has worked with large, medium, and small clients on long-term, short-term and one-off projects always ensuring that each project reaches its targeted goal well within the parameters of the design with exemplary quality for the end product.

Need more information?

Brenda wants you to feel 100% confident and comfortable about your project--she is completely open to having a conversation before making a decision.

Pricing:

The prices you see are a starting point. Brenda sets prices based on each project and works closely with each client to ensure both parties are comfortable with the agreement.

Industries I Write About

Health & Wellness

Science & Medicine

Business

Education

Law & Politics

My Writing Samples

The Importance of Aftercare in Addiction Treatment

Piece written for client: The floor is cold against Alice’s feet as she tip-toes across the bedroom. The house is dark; she waits until she reaches the kitchen before turning on the light. Her body gives a quick jar as she is startled at the sight of her daughter, Sarah, sitting at the kitchen table—her head buried in her hands. Sarah looks up at her mother, eyes bloodshot from lack of sleep. Alice pats her on the shoulder, turns, grabs the coffee pot, and begins to run the water to make...

https://www.addictionhope.com/blog/aftercare-addiction-treatment/

Medical Marijuana-A Magic Bullet for Treating PTSD?

I wrote this article for BrainBlogger a few years before headway was made on the medical marijuana front: Since the 1990s, organizations including the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) have attempted to further the development of research protocols surrounding the use of medical marijuana.

http://www.brainblogger.com/2013/12/07/medical-marijuana-a-magic-bullet-for-treating-ptsd/

Not Mad Science: The Heart Beat You Can See From Across the Room

It may seem like "Mad Science," but it's real…the electronic heart membrane that you can see beating from across the room. Igor Efimov, a bioengineer at Washington University, along with John Rogers from the University of Illinois, led a tight knit group of researchers as they created this amazing new electronic membrane that functions much as the pericardium of your heart...

http://backintheusa.us/newtech2.php?title2=NotMadScience

My Author Page on BrainBlogger

"Brain Blogger is an award winning health and science blog and brain-themed community. We review the most impactful news and research related to neuroscience/neurology, psychology/psychiatry, and health/healthcare."

http://www.brainblogger.com/author/walkerbkwalker/

Brenda (B.K.) Walker

Here you will find a limited array of some of my work/writing.

https://bkwalker.journoportfolio.com/

Marketing Promo

Graphic Card created via Canva

https://media.licdn.com/media-proxy/ext?w=800&h=800&f=n&hash=27%2FLGJG0IpkMdJbREWH2IGGEexc%3D&ora=1%2CaFBCTXdkRmpGL2lvQUFBPQ%2CxAVta5g-0R6jnhodx1Ey9KGTqAGj6E5DQJHUA3L0CHH05IbfPWjhcJaJKLDw9kAWLH1TjQBjee-1SDnlEI7uLdy-ed8gjJbtIpn5agYUbhl4lWdI

HIPAA Video

HIPAA Video I created

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drJpvTjL3LQ&feature=youtu.be

Pharmacogenetics/Pharmacogenomics: A Pathway to More Effective Treatment

After researching and writing a White Paper on this topic, I found it important enough to engage others in its relevance. "Imagine a day when clinicians are able to treat patients—pharmacologically—armed with the knowledge of what medications are most likely to work for a targeted treatment scenario for that patient—with the likelihood of fewer side effects than using other medications—and less risk of creating addictive consequences for that patient."

https://medium.com/@walkerbkwalker/imagine-a-day-when-clinicians-are-able-to-treat-patients-pharmacologically-armed-with-the-d977db1fa108?source=friends_link&sk=0707ae1d43cc09bfe3b6de8a9486022f

Business Card

Sample of a Business Card created via Canva. Top view = front; bottom view = back

https://media.licdn.com/media-proxy/ext?w=800&h=800&f=n&hash=QfTHM%2BnAyu8ycr5OeqkLxFNEkgg%3D&ora=1%2CaFBCTXdkRmpGL2lvQUFBPQ%2CxAVta5g-0R6jnhodx1Ey9KGTqAGj6E5DQJHUA3L0CHH05IbfPWi9ccaJe7LzrUAefSVXjQAxebm1SWWwQ46_LI66eohyjZTkcpj5agYUbhl4lWdI

Sample Trifold Brochure

Sample tri-fold brochure developed via Canva. Top view = outside brochure; bottom view = inside brochure

https://media.licdn.com/media-proxy/ext?w=800&h=800&f=n&hash=fMnysAqD9CUb%2FPCCrAldG7YWMc4%3D&ora=1%2CaFBCTXdkRmpGL2lvQUFBPQ%2CxAVta5g-0R6jnhodx1Ey9KGTqAGj6E5DQJHUA3L0CHH05IbfPWjtKs_Ye7Dz9UAUfXoEjQBjLu-1EWPhQ46-IorufI1x35DsdZH5agYUbhl4lWdI

Pharmacogenetics: A Pathway to More Effective Treatment

After completing a White Paper for a client, I chose to continue on and write an article geared more to the consumer.

https://medium.com/@walkerbkwalker/imagine-a-day-when-clinicians-are-able-to-treat-patients-pharmacologically-armed-with-the-d977db1fa108?source=friends_link&sk=0707ae1d43cc09bfe3b6de8a9486022f

Experience

Medical Consultant/Communications Writer | Copywriter | Ghostwriter | Marketing

•Strategize-develop-coordinate content development for B2B/B2C markets-all forms of collateral (write/edit) that drives and increases traffic to clients' websites •Strategize-coordinate-research, and develop corporate procedural documents, guidelines, handbooks, etc. •Research, write, edit, and design award winning publications, long-form, short-form, promotional material, flyers, and newsletters. •Prepare well researched White Papers for professional publication (Ghostwriting).

Company: Freelancer

I worked there from /2005 until now

Project Manager/Administrative Coordinator

Through the years, I have provided contract services that included: Developed, strategized, wrote, and edited online and print content that increased media presence by over 35%. -Developed and created for print and online media relations increasing brand presence by 35%. -Created, developed, wrote, and edited internal/external communications including for Federal, State, local organizations, and family members. -Developed and created a platform to track monthly/quarterly/annual reporting -etc.

Company: Susan Puckett

I worked there from 1/2000 until 7/2018

Editor/Writer

Assisted in launching a new content platform for children. Provided quality writing and editing services for multiple writers of children's stories from startup for a new company publishing books and then a magazine (both online and print), as well as a website. Proof all copy prior to publication for lay-out accuracy and ensure deadlines were met.

Company: LE CAT PUBLISHING

I worked there from 1/2012 until 2/2017

Web Content Coordinator/Project Coordinator/Editor/Writer

-Coordinated freelance writers providing article content for 2-websites, including writing, editing, and proofing. -Planned, managed, and developed accurate, engaging content/material for 2-websites, as well as curated images. -Consulted with clients to increase engagement through social media, increasing media presence by over 75% in the first year. -Project Management: Prioritized and managed multiple projects and timelines from concept to deliver -other collateral (newsletters, etc.)

Company: BackInTheUSA/GrassRoot, Inc.

I worked there from 8/2013 until 10/2016

Web Content Writer

Research and write articles based upon guidelines and stipulations as directed by the client. Meet performance criteria and expectations.

Company: TripleCurve

I worked there from 4/2013 until 1/2014

Clinic Manager

-Enforced adherence to all laws and regulations in areas of employment, affirmative action, safety, medications, and medical waste disposal. -Recruited, hired, trained, evaluated, and counseled staff. -Implemented cross- training to ensure a patient- centered approach to care. -Established Quality and Risk Management systems in all operational aspects of the clinic. -Coordinated management of Universal Claims, Worker's Compensation for Patients and Team Members, and other Insurances -Referrals

Company: America's Family Doctors

I worked there from 8/2005 until 11/2006

Content I Write