Keywords
Username: renee_de_burgh
Minimum Hourly Rate: $30/hr
Location: United States, VA, Fairfax
Summary
"Crowning Your Achievements" means working to make your business shine. Every project has a different set of needs, and I ensure that you receive creative, professional, thorough service. With a Master's degree in English and professional and government experience in editing and website design, my mission is to refine what you do best. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to working with you.
Experience
Employment
Marymount University
2007-Present - Adjunct Faculty, English Developmental Reading Instructor
2007-Present - Adjunct Faculty, English Developmental Reading Instructor
Center for Education Reform
2007-2007 - Managing Editor of Edspresso Blog
Edited all content for posting on site of 40,000 hits/month.
Managed comment submission for blog from readers.
2007-2007 - Managing Editor of Edspresso Blog
Edited all content for posting on site of 40,000 hits/month.
Managed comment submission for blog from readers.
TLC/Cortona Academy
2006-2007 - Marketing Design, English Tutor, ESL Advisor
Created graphics and designed layout for monthly marketing postcards.
Tutored students in English, grades 9-12.
Created curriculum for second-language students.
2006-2007 - Marketing Design, English Tutor, ESL Advisor
Created graphics and designed layout for monthly marketing postcards.
Tutored students in English, grades 9-12.
Created curriculum for second-language students.
Northern Virginia Community College
2006-2007 - Adjunct Faculty, English Remedial Writing, Composition Instructor
Current employment and continuing into Fall, 2007.
2006-2007 - Adjunct Faculty, English Remedial Writing, Composition Instructor
Current employment and continuing into Fall, 2007.
Edmond Scientific Company
2006-2006 - XML Expert, Graphics Designer
Consulted on a US NAVY contract for converting an engineering manual to a dynamic electronic format and created and coded the functionality buttons.
Trained three other Graphics Designers in coding XML and creating SVG images.
2006-2006 - XML Expert, Graphics Designer
Consulted on a US NAVY contract for converting an engineering manual to a dynamic electronic format and created and coded the functionality buttons.
Trained three other Graphics Designers in coding XML and creating SVG images.
George McAleer, Vietnam veteran
2006-2006 - Editor
Edited all sections fo a 130-page novel written by a Vietnam war veteran.
Consulted on the chapter layout and vision of the book.
2006-2006 - Editor
Edited all sections fo a 130-page novel written by a Vietnam war veteran.
Consulted on the chapter layout and vision of the book.
George Mason University
2005-2005 - Research Assistant
Research in the status of the technology for Automated Writing Assessment
2005-2005 - Research Assistant
Research in the status of the technology for Automated Writing Assessment
Direct Development, Inc.
2004-2005 - Direct Mail Management, Graphics Design, Editing
Proficiency in printing, direct mail, mailshop, graphics design, editing copy and proofs.
2004-2005 - Direct Mail Management, Graphics Design, Editing
Proficiency in printing, direct mail, mailshop, graphics design, editing copy and proofs.
Trinity School at Meadow View
2004-2005 - Spanish Instructor
Taught Spanish I and Spanish II. Prepared students to translate a chapter of "Don Quixote"
2004-2005 - Spanish Instructor
Taught Spanish I and Spanish II. Prepared students to translate a chapter of "Don Quixote"
George Mason University
2004-2005 - Research Assistant
Assisted with the Northern Virginia Writing Project Library
2004-2005 - Research Assistant
Assisted with the Northern Virginia Writing Project Library
Innovectra
2004-2004 - Graphics Designer, XML Proofreader, Editor
2004-2004 - Graphics Designer, XML Proofreader, Editor
St. Michael's School
2003-2004 - Computer Teacher K-8, 420 students, Manager of 31-PC Lab
2003-2004 - Computer Teacher K-8, 420 students, Manager of 31-PC Lab
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
2002-2002 - Clerk/Typist - jobs included Website Content Writing and Layout Design, Quality Assurance for Functionality and 508 Compliance
Summer Internships also included Summer 2001, Summer 1999 and Summer 1998
2002-2002 - Clerk/Typist - jobs included Website Content Writing and Layout Design, Quality Assurance for Functionality and 508 Compliance
Summer Internships also included Summer 2001, Summer 1999 and Summer 1998
About Us
Profile Type: Business
Year Founded: 2007
Number of Employees: 9 or fewer
I have over three years of teaching experience and a Master's degree in Teaching English Writing and Literature. I practice what I teach. Graduate courses in Professional Editing, Linguistics and Online Rhetoric have refined my talents in writing and editing. I have government and private sector experience writing and editing web content, conducting quality assurance and bringing Intranet and Internet websites to Section 508 compliance. I am proficient in HTML, XML, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite, and others.
Payment Terms
I am honest about turnaround time, and I deliver. Payment is expected on project fulfillment, however the invoice is valid without interest for 30 days. I accept Paypal, Check, Money Order, and Wire Transfer.
Detailed Service Description
This is not just a list of what I "can" do, but a list of what I "have" done professionally.
Editing
- proofreading
- copyediting
- consistency and content
- structural editing
- rewriting
- novels
- essays
- articles
Writing
- articles
- biographies
- business proposals
- press releases
Websites
- creation
- content editing
- content writing
- Section 508 compliance
- layout design
- functionality design
- quality assurance
- HTML
- XML
Graphics Design
- creation
- postcards
- brochures
- banners
- ads
Direct Mail
- consulting
- management
- preparing press-ready media
Photography
- digital (creative or professional)
- SLR (color or B/W)
Editing
- proofreading
- copyediting
- consistency and content
- structural editing
- rewriting
- novels
- essays
- articles
Writing
- articles
- biographies
- business proposals
- press releases
Websites
- creation
- content editing
- content writing
- Section 508 compliance
- layout design
- functionality design
- quality assurance
- HTML
- XML
Graphics Design
- creation
- postcards
- brochures
- banners
- ads
Direct Mail
- consulting
- management
- preparing press-ready media
Photography
- digital (creative or professional)
- SLR (color or B/W)
