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Username: sabolich
Minimum Hourly Rate: $20/hr
Location: United States, Deer Park
Summary
Diamonds or rhinestones? Writer or someone who writes? Do you want someone who can describe a box, or someone who can make everybody who reads about it want to open it?
I love to write. It's what I do. I love doing the best job I can on any project whatever. I could bore you with a list of my bonafides, but I'd rather let my work speak for itself. Give me a subject. How many words do you want? Did you want that aimed at a corporate audience or teens? Need some humor? No problem. Did I mention that I've published both fantasy and science fiction as well as non-fiction on a variety of subjects? That I'm a former Army officer? That I've traveled over half the world? Oh, and did I tell you that I had two formidable old ladies for grammar teachers? And that I have over 20 years' experience writing marketing collateral of every type, technical writing, software documentation, and creative writing for the web and print? Under crazy deadlines?
I am a writer. Let me prove it.
I love to write. It's what I do. I love doing the best job I can on any project whatever. I could bore you with a list of my bonafides, but I'd rather let my work speak for itself. Give me a subject. How many words do you want? Did you want that aimed at a corporate audience or teens? Need some humor? No problem. Did I mention that I've published both fantasy and science fiction as well as non-fiction on a variety of subjects? That I'm a former Army officer? That I've traveled over half the world? Oh, and did I tell you that I had two formidable old ladies for grammar teachers? And that I have over 20 years' experience writing marketing collateral of every type, technical writing, software documentation, and creative writing for the web and print? Under crazy deadlines?
I am a writer. Let me prove it.
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Employment
Lancer Designs
2008-Present - Owner
Freelance writing and editing, including:
SEO-optimized content
Blogs
Articles on a wide variety of subjects
Sales letters
Marketing copy
Proposals
Instructional manuals
Travel guides
White papers
Historical research and essays
Help files
Ebooks
Creative fiction
Creating writing (non-fiction)
Technical manuals
PowerPoint presentations
2008-Present - Owner
Freelance writing and editing, including:
SEO-optimized content
Blogs
Articles on a wide variety of subjects
Sales letters
Marketing copy
Proposals
Instructional manuals
Travel guides
White papers
Historical research and essays
Help files
Ebooks
Creative fiction
Creating writing (non-fiction)
Technical manuals
PowerPoint presentations
Ambassadors Group (People to People)
2006-2008 - Writer/Editor
- Created compelling, audience-appropriate marketing materials for adults and children ages 8-18
- Created standards for editing, proofing, and writing marketing materialsand curriculum
- Wrote marketing collateral and curriculum
- Created new materials for a European program that resulted in sales 70% over program capacity
2006-2008 - Writer/Editor
- Created compelling, audience-appropriate marketing materials for adults and children ages 8-18
- Created standards for editing, proofing, and writing marketing materialsand curriculum
- Wrote marketing collateral and curriculum
- Created new materials for a European program that resulted in sales 70% over program capacity
Getronics
2003-2006 - Marketing Specialist
- Upgraded presentation and marketing graphics for Getronics North America
- Edited all sales materials for tonality, branding, and consistency as well as proper grammar and spelling
- Pioneered branding still in use; pushed the Marketing Communications messaging to new levels of professionalism and aesthetics
- Designated a High-Potential Employee in December 2004
- Go-to person for writing press releases, case studies, standards and guidelines
2003-2006 - Marketing Specialist
- Upgraded presentation and marketing graphics for Getronics North America
- Edited all sales materials for tonality, branding, and consistency as well as proper grammar and spelling
- Pioneered branding still in use; pushed the Marketing Communications messaging to new levels of professionalism and aesthetics
- Designated a High-Potential Employee in December 2004
- Go-to person for writing press releases, case studies, standards and guidelines
Interface Computer School
1999-2003 - Instructor, Web Design
- Lead instructor for the web design program; rewrote and taught curriculum for the existing web courses and developed curriculum for a new advanced web program
- Achieved 87.5% retention of all students taught in the first year and 88.9% placement in training-related jobs, earning the school's Outstanding Performance Award for 2000, and again in 2002
- Consistently received student evaluations in the superior range
Courses taught:
- HTML
- dHTML
- JavaScript
- Flash
- Front Page
- Dreamweaver
- Photoshop
- E-commerce development
- Project management
- Team development
- Server administration
1999-2003 - Instructor, Web Design
- Lead instructor for the web design program; rewrote and taught curriculum for the existing web courses and developed curriculum for a new advanced web program
- Achieved 87.5% retention of all students taught in the first year and 88.9% placement in training-related jobs, earning the school's Outstanding Performance Award for 2000, and again in 2002
- Consistently received student evaluations in the superior range
Courses taught:
- HTML
- dHTML
- JavaScript
- Flash
- Front Page
- Dreamweaver
- Photoshop
- E-commerce development
- Project management
- Team development
- Server administration
Insights International
1998-1999 - Project Director
Managed operations for a high-end commercial web development firm:
- Directed four departments (design, development, sales, and web marketing)
- Liaison between development teams and the client
- Wrote sales proposals and marketing materials
- Ensured client vision was met
- Ensured projects were brought in on time and on budget
1998-1999 - Project Director
Managed operations for a high-end commercial web development firm:
- Directed four departments (design, development, sales, and web marketing)
- Liaison between development teams and the client
- Wrote sales proposals and marketing materials
- Ensured client vision was met
- Ensured projects were brought in on time and on budget
Consolidated Electronics
1993-1998 - Technical Writer/Project Coordinator
Master Scheduler/Systems Coordinator
- Resolved customer issues
- Served as interdepartmental coordinator to facilitate communications and process flow
- Coordinated JIT materials acquisition and product delivery
Project Manager
- Jump-started stalled new product development and brought it to a successful conclusion
- Developed project plan, instituted spending controls, prioritized completion of documentation for five product models
- Wrote test procedure for redesigned unit and coordinated field testing
Technical Writer
- Production and sales documentation
- Production work instructions
- Product literature
- User and Technical Manuals
- Provided technical illustration and developed sales presentations using drawing applications.
- Assisted in R&D of new products through on-site testing of beta software and developing technical manuals
1993-1998 - Technical Writer/Project Coordinator
Master Scheduler/Systems Coordinator
- Resolved customer issues
- Served as interdepartmental coordinator to facilitate communications and process flow
- Coordinated JIT materials acquisition and product delivery
Project Manager
- Jump-started stalled new product development and brought it to a successful conclusion
- Developed project plan, instituted spending controls, prioritized completion of documentation for five product models
- Wrote test procedure for redesigned unit and coordinated field testing
Technical Writer
- Production and sales documentation
- Production work instructions
- Product literature
- User and Technical Manuals
- Provided technical illustration and developed sales presentations using drawing applications.
- Assisted in R&D of new products through on-site testing of beta software and developing technical manuals
About Me
Profile Type: Individual
Number of Employees: 1
I have been a soldier, a teacher, a technical writer, and a marketing specialist. I have worked for a global IT company and a start-up web firm. I have taught web design and sat side-by-side with assemblers to write work instructions. I enjoyed every job I ever had and learned an incredible number of things about many industries, but it is writing that draws me and gets me excited every day. My writing has earned me awe and praise from every employer I ever worked for, and I want to continue to apply my skills in this capacity.
I am creative and able to think outside the box, and I was blessed with two formidable old teachers who drummed proper grammar into my head at an early age. Yes, and I can spell, too!
I am creative and able to think outside the box, and I was blessed with two formidable old teachers who drummed proper grammar into my head at an early age. Yes, and I can spell, too!
Payment Terms
Payment terms are generally 1/2 up front, 1/2 on delivery, dependent upon length and complexity of the project. I will give an estimate of how completion time prior to project start and bill only for hours spent unless a flat rate has been agreed upon beforehand.
Detailed Service Description
Lancer Designs offers writing and editing services of all types in addition to web design, content creation, SEO optimization, and illustration.
