KEYWORDedit, write, corporate communication
EDUCATIONBachelors Degree Majored in English but also completed multiple courses in Spanish, psychology, and music.
EXPERIENCEAuthor: 5 yrs Teaching/Tutoring: 2 yrs Copywriter/Editor: 10 yrs
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALPlease view my LinkedIn profile for recommendations of my work: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dbmccraw
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| DETAILED SERVICE DESCRIPTION | Copywriter: Author, Copywriting - Screen, Ghost Writer, Editor, E-Book Author, Copywriting - General, Web Content Writer
Journalism: Magazines, Subeditor, Proofreader, Feature writer, Reporter
Languages and Proficiency: English - Native or bilingual Spanish - Limited Working
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| INDUSTRY SPECIALIZATION | | Travel Industry, Sports, Psychology/Psychiatry, Music, Media/Broadcasting, Literature/Publishing, Legal, Journalism - Press, Internet/Multimedia, Instructions/Manuals, Health and Beauty, Financial/Economics, Film - Theatre, Fashion/Clothing, Education/Training, Cooking/Food/Beverages, Communications, Arts, Architecture, Advertisement/Marketing |
| PRICING | | Copywriter(
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| Min | | Project charge | 150.00 |
| TERMS OF PAYMENT | | For most projects, I charge on an hourly basis depending on the type of service requested. Please inquire about specific rates for your project. |
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| Travel Distance | 30 miles and more |
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| EMPLOYERS & CLIENTS | | I spent almost nine years as a full-time writer and editor for Thomson-Reuters, The Corporate Executive Board, and Goodwill Industries International. As a freelance writer and editor, I've completed projects for nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and international corporations. Upon request, I'd be happy to provide a resume, work samples, and references. |
| AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS | | Completed professional training in substantive editing, publication management, design concepts, and Adobe Photoshop. |
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ABOUT MEI have nearly 10 years of professional writing and editing experience and would love to learn how I can help you develop high-quality publications.
HOBBIESReading, watching movies, cooking, learning about wine, singing, watching sports, doing yoga.
STATUSMarried
MY FAVOURITESBOOK:
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
LAST READ BOOK: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
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| Why Me? |
What makes you the best person for your job? Many editors, including myself, are organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven. What sets me apart is my approach to service. I have built my business around listening to my clients, being flexible to meet their needs, and exceeding their expectations.
What is your best project so far? Why? Recently I helped a national nonprofit organization update and rebrand more than 50 web resources. The resources -- which included training modules, checklists, and event ideas -- had been collected over the years from various authors and organizations.
I started by creating a series of templates to visually brand the documents. I used Adobe products to design several Word and PowerPoint templates that reflected the same brand image.
Then I edited each resource, not only for grammar and style, but also for content and voice. While the tools were always available, now they reflect the organization's image and brand in a professional manner.
What do your students / customers say about you? My clients like working with me because I listen to them, with the end result being high-quality publications that deliver their messages precisely and professionally. While editing can be very black and white, I have the experience to identify the gray areas and make decisions that are in my clients' best interest. |
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