Professional/Personal Overview
I come to the field of web content creation from an unusual background--one that includes numerous different types and styles of writing. I have employed my skills as communicator, researcher, writer, analyst, editor, and proofreader in the following areas: * high school English teacher * community college English professor (and e-course designer) * academic researcher/writer (earning an M.A. in English and producing an award-winning thesis) * freelance web designer * Content Management System trainer * fiction manuscript proofreader * resume writer * ghostwriter (training materials) for international nonprofit relief organization * blogger As a result of my broad, liberal arts education, my Web savvy, and my varied writing experience, I bring to my work an excitement and curiosity about my clients' business that make for vibrant, engaging content.
Work Info
Expertise
Content Editor (online)
2 Years
Editor
4 Years
Writer
5 Years
Specialty
Environment & Nature
2 Years
Health
2 Years
Sports & Recreation
2 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
4 Years
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
National Recreation and Park Association (11+)
Other Work History
Community College Professor (Composition) Secondary English Teacher Freelance Web Designer
Computer Skills
Word, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, OpenOffice
Technical Skills
WordPress, Social Media
Equipment
laptop
Foreign Language Skills
Reading comprehension of Spanish
References
Phil Hayward, Editor, Parks and Recreation Magazine
Associations
MediaBistro, Society for Professional Journalists
Other
24 credit-hours in Web Design/Development M.A., English
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Washington, DC. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.
Work Samples
(Safer Homes , 11/1/2010)
An informational piece for consumers about fly ash as a green building product.
(Squidoo , 4/15/2010)
Informative article about intermittent fasting--part of an article marketing campaign.
(Insperion Marketing/Success Principles for Women , 4/1/2010)
A guide for women on living authentically and taking action to achieve one's dreams.
(Presto Pink Personal Concierge Service Blog , 2/20/2010)
A blog article about a toy on display at the 2010 New York Toy Show: nanodots. The tiny magnetic spheres make for a wonderful (and thoroughly addictive) toy.
(Demand Studios , 1/15/2010)
A how-to for getting the most out of your elliptical workout
(Presto Pink Personal Concierge Service Blog , 1/15/2010)
Sample article offering budget travel tips to young families (targeted clientele)
(Fairhaven Homes Blog , 12/15/2009)
An "Ask the Builder" piece about the upcoming phaseout of incandescent bulbs