Professional Experience
Flexible Seattle-based freelance writer/editor with experience ranging from corporate (Microsoft, F5 Networks) to creative agencies (Metia, POSSIBLE) to nonprofits (University of Washington) to trade magazines. Specialties include content marketing (e.g., newsletter/website articles), tailoring content for different audiences and mediums, and presenting complex material in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.
Recent projects:
-Writing articles for the UW Professional & Continuing Education newsletter/website, with a focus on careers.
-Writing and editing articles for POSSIBLE creative agency for an upcoming AT&T online publication, with a focus on technology and lifestyle.
-Interviewing artists and developing the website for Constellation617.com, an online journal of conversations with creative people.
-Writing the annual report for College Access Now, a nonprofit organization that helps low-income high school students go to and graduate from college.
Expertise
Editor 15 YearsWriter 15 Years
Specialty
Education 5 YearsTechnology 15 YearsOther, Specify 2 Years
Industries
Newsletter - Consumer 10 YearsMarketing (firm) - Fortune 1000 corp. clients 15 YearsNonprofit 2 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
- Naylor Publications (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
- F5 Networks (10+)
- Microsoft (10+)
Other Work History
-Freelance writer for the University of Washington and creative agencies such as Metia and POSSIBLE
-Creator and editor of Constellation617.com, an online journal/website of interviews with creative people
-Published fiction and creative nonfiction (RED OCHRE Lit, Written River, Emrys Journal)
Technical Skills
Blogging, CMS tools, social media
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office suite; Squarespace; WordPress; Basecamp and AtTask content management systems
Equipment
Audio recorder; laptop; printer/scanner/fax/copier; mobile phone; car
Work Permits & Visas
U.S citizen
References
Available upon request. For recommendations, see http://christinewaresak.writersresidence.com/about_me
Articles
(University of Washington 12/27/2013)
(University of Washington 4/5/2013)
(ICON Magazine/Naylor Publications 6/9/2026)
(University of Washington 4/4/2014)
(University of Washington 6/9/2026)
(ICON Magazine/Naylor Publications 6/9/2026)
(University of Washington 2/27/2014)
(ICON Magazine/Naylor Publications 6/9/2026)
(ICON Magazine/Naylor Publications 6/9/2026)
(University of Washington 10/4/2013)
Corporate and IT Documents
Websites/Web Copy
(Constellation617 6/9/2026)
Online journal/website of interviews with creative people
(F5 Networks 6/9/2026)
HR, website, copy, online, IT, F5 Networks
Annual Report
(College Access Now 12/1/2013)
Video Voiceover Scripts
(University of Washington TV 3/20/2014)
I wrote the voiceover script for this video. The video is based on an article I wrote for the UWPCE newsletter called "Adding More Life to Your Work-Life Balance."
