Freelance Writer, Researcher/Virtual Assistant, and Proofreader


Summary
With years of experience in business communications, I can offer you a wealth of knowledge. I am passionate about the written word, and I deliver quality work on time and on budget, ensuring that your projects remain on schedule. I am a motivated self-starter, but can also work comfortably in a team environment.

Skills & Expertise
• Motivated by challenge, able to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines
• Highly accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation and proofreading skills
• Detail-oriented
• 85+ wpm keyboarding speed
• Well-honed interpersonal and customer relations skills

Experience & Qualifications

• Written and published community newspaper and online articles, business newsletters and press releases
• Edited weekly ezine articles for clients
• Organized and maintained a database to track authors’ advances and publishing dates
• Published Article Examples:
”Consciously Flowing Appreciation: Developing Your Gratitude Muscle”
http://www.wingstosoaroverstorms.com/newsletters/Spirituality/BuildYourGratitudeMuscle.shtml
“Moving? 10 Ways to Create a Joyful, Less-Stressed Experience”
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Beale2.htm
• 1998 University College of the Fraser Valley BC
Business Start-Up & Business Skills Certificate
• 1990 Freelance Editors Association of Canada (FEAC)
Grammar, Copyediting & Proofreading Seminars
• 1989 Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, Toronto ON
Magazine Writing, Magazine Editing & Research Courses