Sam McConnell

Professional Writer

United States

I am an emerging professional writer and communicator with a strong foundation in rhetoric, technical writing, and professional communication. I am currently completing a B.S. in English at the University of Southern Indiana - with a concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric and a minor in Sport Business and Studies. I combine academic excellence with real-world leadership as a student-athlete.

Recognized by USI’s English faculty with the Outstanding Professional Writing and Rhetoric Major Award, I have developed expertise in professional writing, editing, document design, and multimodal communication. My curriculum spans digital writing, grant writing, business studies, and strategic rhetoric, preparing to craft clear, impactful messaging across platforms.

Beyond academics, I bring a strong interest in sales and customer engagement, shaped by real-world experience in sales developing communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. I am driven, adaptable, detail-oriented, and passionate about producing high-quality written work and contributing to projects with integrity and creativity.

Portfolio
Grant Application
Covenant Rescue Group Full Grant Application

This project focuses on Covenant Rescue Group, an organization dedicated to combating human trafficking through specialized training and survivor-centered practices. The grant application proposes a one-year initiative to strengthen rural law-enforcement agencies ability to identify and respond to trafficking cases. It outlines the program’s goals, training structure, evaluation plan, budget, etc. demonstrating clear research, organized planning, and professional grant-writing skills.

Educational Writing
Annotated Bibliography on Medical Device Sales

This project is an annotated bibliography examining key topics within the medical device sales industry, including market trends, sales strategies, regulatory challenges, ethics, and emerging technologies. Each source is summarized and evaluated to show its relevance to understanding how the industry operates. This project demonstrates research skills, critical analysis, and the ability to organize complex information into a clear, academic format while connecting it to a potential career...

Canva Instructional Document
External Bone Stimulator Tool-kit for Actastim by Theragen

This project is an instructional toolkit created to help patients and caregivers understand and properly use the ActaStim-S external bone growth stimulator during spinal fusion recovery. It explains what external bone stimulators are, how the ActaStim-S device works, and provides step-by-step setup instructions, daily-use guidance, tips for consistent therapy, troubleshooting solutions, and support resources. This project is an example of technical writing and goes hand in hand with medical...

Power Point
Out of Body Experiences & Dissociative Disorders Power Point

This project is an educational presentation that explores the connection between out-of-body experiences (OBEs) and dissociative disorders. It explains what OBEs are, their historical and neurological background, common features, and the methods through which they can occur. The presentation also examines how dissociative disorders, such as PTSD, depersonalization disorder, and borderline personality disorder, can trigger OBE-like sensations.

Canva Website
Vanderburgh County Health Department Client Project "Healthy Eating on a Budget: Practical tips...

This project is a client-focused informational handout created for the Vanderburgh County Health Department’s Healthy Lifestyles initiative. It provides practical, easy-to-follow guidance for families on how to eat healthy on a budget, including smart shopping strategies, simple recipes, and local resources such as farmers’ markets and food pantries. The document also explains the importance of nutrition in preventing chronic disease.

Educational Writing
Technology and Community Assignment on Professional Soccer Referees

This project is a researched analytical paper examining how modern technology shapes the community of professional soccer referees. It explores essential tools, including VAR systems, broadcast cameras, whistles, and the REFSIX smartwatch app, and explains how each one enhances accuracy, communication, and decision-making on the field. The paper also discusses the structure of the refereeing community, pathways into the profession, and challenges officials face.