Type Of Business:
Online spitural blog; Author
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Blog writing on spiritual related issues; Relaying knowledge on the circle of life; Editing; Publishing; Producing video scripts, videos, proposals and presentations, articles, and news items
Major Product/SVS:
Sole online proprietorship providing spiritual information unrelated to religion with a focus on the Circle of Life at spirit-matters.info; Online bulletin board where interested parties can post questions or email newsletter writers directly; Fiction adventure novels with dynamic characters who are involved with the metaphysical aspects of universal existence; Newsletter and point of sale for novels at spiritepics.net.; Meditation techniques
Favorite Business Publication:
Inc.; Fortune
Hobbies/Sports:
Golf; Tennis; Sailing; Skiing; Reading; Gardening; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Continuing Education in Publishing and Marketing; Dreamweaver Web Design (2007); Photoshop, Daytona State College (2006); Creative Writing (1970); College Coursework in Journalism, Atlanta Division, University of Georgia (1968-1969)
Affiliations Awards:
President, Daytona Beach Branch, National League of American Pen Women; New Adult Education Sailing Program, Halifax River Yacht Club; Former Member, Board of Directors, Atlanta Ski Club; Former Editor, Atlanta Skier; Past Chair, Commodears, Halifax River Yacht Club, FL; Past Member, District Board, American Advertising Federation (4 Years); Former Member, Board of Directors, Childrens' Home Society (3 Years)
Place of Birth:
Richmond, Virginia
Children's Names:
Alan, Christopher, Donna, Josh
Work History:
Editor, Florida Boating Magazine; Retired Editor and Publisher, HALIFAX Magazine; President, Creative Director, Fraser Hanson Advertising; Hanson Marketing Enterprises in Atlanta; Marketing Consultant for Various Architectural Firms and Developers, Atlanta, Birmingham, Columbia, Philadelphia and Jacksonville; Marketing Manager, FABRAP Architects Atlanta; SE Correspondent, Fabric News, Los Angeles, CA; SE Editor, Home Sewing Trade News, New York, NY; Photo Journalist, Copy Editor, Apartment Scene, Atlanta GA
Career Achievements:
Numerous Gold, Silver and Bronze Addy Awards
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most important career step taken was in 1982 when she left her day job and started her own consulting firm. From then on, she was on her own professionally and in business. It also allowed her to schedule her time in order to finally learn to sail and take it up as a sport.
Charity:
Rape Crisis Counselor, Rape Crisis Center, Grady Hospital, Atlanta, GA (1976); Volunteer, Emergency Room
Number Of Years In Profession:
41
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her curiosity, energy, dedication and determination.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her interest in writing. A compulsive writer and artist since childhood, Ms. Hanson began a comic strip about the Ghost Family when she was 7 years old. This was a source of great amusement to the family. Today, she finds it amusing that she's still doing it, only in a more sophisticated manner.
Extended Bio Profile:
A Writer's Digest contest judge proclaimed her novel "Dimensions" to be of huge interest to everyone who is curious about what happens when we die, since it deals with the hereafter and what happens to the main character. That indicates an enormous reader audience consisting of both genders and all ages. So marketing has to be incremental in order to try to reach segments of the multiple markets.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Updating Spirit Epics, her personally designed website; Writing novels of spiritual adventure and the "Spirit Matters" newsletter; Writing a new blog concerning the circle of life located at spirit-matters.info
Education Certifications:
American Sailing Association (2000)
Awards/Honors:
Two Awards in Photography and Book Production, Florida State Association, National League of American Pen Women
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Hanson hopes to experience continued professional growth and gain an audience for her books and online writings.