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Catherine Grainger / Kateriscribe
Words Chosen Well


Current Employment -

Full time freelance writer & proofreader -

Writing and editing for various online and print publications in addition to ghost writing for individual clients.

Assignment writer for various writing/marketing firms

Staff content writer for several websites focused on diverse topics.

Such as...
Travel
Business
Parenting
Home & Garden
Freelance Writing
Family
Relationships
Writing

Registered with good ratings on a number of freelance writing employment forums

Member in good standing of numerous writing communities

I have experience writing and editing the following types of material, and more

Ad-Copy
Promotional Articles
Informational Articles
How-to Articles
e books
Press Releases
Resume/Cover Letters
Sales Letters
Website Landing Pages
Product/Service Descriptions
Product/Service Reviews – Recommendations
Personal Documents - Letters
Business/Professional Documents
Poetry
Blog Postings
SEO Articles
Electronic & Traditional Correspondence

Subjects of advanced knowledge and specialized interest

Family
Parenting
Freelance Writing
Working From Home
Home Interior Decorating
History/Heritage
Cooking
Education
Books
Household Tips
Alternative Religions
Paranormal Research
Natural Health And Lifestyle
Nature and Environmental Concerns
Children's Health, Safety And Protection Concerns
Travel Destinations
Relationships
Self improvment

Relevant skills and qualifications -

Extremely detail oriented and very good at finding practical, efficient solutions to problems

Dedication to meeting deadlines

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Eagerness to learn and an ability to adapt to almost any situation

Patient, honest, compassionate, and co-operative

Willingness to accept the opinions of others

Determination and initiative to succeed

Dedication to quality and client satisfaction

Strong beliefs and conviction to stand behind them

Open minded and fair

Relevant capabilities -

Office machines:

Telephone
Copy machine
Calculator
Scanner
Printer
DSL Internet
Dell Computer

Computer skills
Microsoft Office Word Programs
Microsoft Works Programs
Lotus SmartSuite
Open Office
Print shop
Adobe Acrobat
Ulead Photo Programs
Windows XP
Serif
Word Perfect
Whitesmoke
Scribejuice

Education -

Currently enrolled student – Arts & Communication Degree Program – Axia College of University of Phoenix

Completed Certificate Training Workshops

APA Student Workshop – Axia
Basic Grammar Axia
New Axia Student Orientation Workshop
Student Study Success
Effective Communication

2003
Individual Study Course through National Data Service
(Clarendon House Publishers)

Copy editing, proofreading
Book Reviewing


Certification Earned Online

Name: Reading Comprehension – English

Score: 3.97 Date: 2006-05-17
Scored higher than 71% of all previous test takers.
Demonstrates a clear understanding of many advanced concepts within this topic. Appears capable of mentoring others on most projects in this area.

Strengths Specific Questions General Questions

Name: Editing & Proofing (Chicago Style)

Score: 3.04 Date: 2006-05-17
Scored higher than 47% of all previous test takers.
Demonstrates a solid understanding of core concepts within this topic. Appears capable of working on most projects in this area with moderate assistance.

Strengths Substantive Editing

Name: English Vocabulary

Score: 4.35 Date: 2006-02-28
Scored higher than 94% of all previous test takers.
Demonstrates a clear understanding of many advanced concepts within this topic. Appears capable of mentoring others on most projects in this area.

Strengths Challenging Words

Name: Computer Fundamentals (Win XP)

Score: 2.90 Date: 2006-02-22
Scored higher than 39% of all previous test takers.
Demonstrates a solid understanding of core concepts within this topic. Appears capable of working on most projects in this area with moderate assistance. May require some initial assistance with advanced concepts, however.

Strengths:
Control Panel
Desktop and Task bar
Files and Folders
Hardware
Basic Windows Features
Office Applications

Let me help you change your thoughts into words, let me articulate your dreams and goals.

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