Professional/Personal Overview
Hi! Versatile writer, editor, and communication strategist with two advanced degrees and a diverse portfolio. I'm fast, precise, and creative. My niche: taking on any voice — from stoic to sassy — and making it clear and compelling. Called "pure genius" and "the best in the business."
Work Info
Expertise
Content Editor (online)
6 Years
Copywriter
8 Years
Writer
8 Years
Specialty
Education
5 Years
Food
6 Years
Fitness
11 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
8 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
Soulo Communications (11+), Thebe Street (11+), Runner's World Magazine (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala (11+), Humanetics Corporation (11+), Owl Bookkeeping & CFO (11+)
Other Work History
Target Corporation, International Journal of Communications, National Geographic Films, BBC World Service Trust, InnoVactiv.
Computer Skills
Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint Proficient in Adobe Acrobat X Pro Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign Some familiarity with HTML Proficient in Mac OSX and Windows
Technical Skills
Proficient in Adobe Acrobat X Pro
Equipment
MacBook Pro Adobe Acrobat X Pro
References
Available upon request
Other
Master of Science, London School of Economics Master of Arts, University of Southern California Bachelor's Degree in English, College of Saint Benedict Bachelor's Degree in Communications, College of Saint Benedict And my name? Ellen Hunter Gans.
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Minneapolis-St Paul, MN. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.
Work Samples
(Runner's World Magazine , 2/1/2013)
Paid article in the February 2013 issue of Runner's World Magazine
(Zydeco Design )
Promotional piece (leave-behind) for a corporate social responsibility campaign
(Owl Bookkeeping & CFO Services )
Case study
(Thebe Street )