Summary: Trained and practiced writer seeks freelance or contract telework assignments in technical writing, editing, and ghost writing. Instructional design a specialty. Works to deadline in Web, print, or CD-ROM formats. Independent, quick and diligent worker.
Skills & Experience: Researched and wrote training manuals, product inserts, exam preparation flashcards, Minutes, help files, policies and procedures, newsletters, Web pages, investigative reports, press kits, newspaper articles, scripts, curricula, and presentations for numerous clients. Conversant with APA, MLA, and Canadian Press styles through work as an in-house editor for Canadian publisher. Able to develop consistent, attractive house style sheets and design layouts. Former laboratory technician and medical instructor with excellent grasp of medical terminology. Experienced lesson planner for diverse and disadvantaged groups.
Detailed Service Description: Freelance research, writing, editing and illustration in Microsoft Office Suite, WordPerfect Suite, Quark XPress, PageMaker, InDesign, Paradox, RoboHelp, FrameMaker, Acrobat, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, SoundEdit16, Premiere, Aftereffects, Director, Shockwave, Dreamweaver, Novell Netware, Lotus 1-2-3, Lotus Notes, Simply Accounting, dBase, Medworxx WebBuild.