Freelance Cartoonists : Phoenix, Arizona

6 Kudos

5.0 2 Skills

$25 Rate/Hr

Skills and Accomplishments: Editing and Proofreading - Completed a six week certificate in copy editing - Editing skills include grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, formatting, structure, character dialogue, tense, point of view and accuracy Written Skills - Creator of the history blog Crusades and Crusaders which is now on the Scout.com platform: http://crusades.scout.com/ - Oh, What a Knight: The Knights Templar and The Slow Sprint to Print published in HistoriCool Magazine: http://www.historicool.com.au/ - The Ant and the Grasshopper and The Labourer's Plea performed by Driftwood Players Story Theatre throughout the summer of 2012 Communication skills - Flexible and open-minded - Toastmasters International, Advanced Communications Level Bronze - Driftwood Players Story Theatre, Actress and Writer (Gibsons and Sechelt, B.C.) Organizational Skills - Able to meet tight deadlines. - Detail-oriented and thorough Computers - Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer - Basic knowledge of Wordpress and SEO Work Experience: May 2014 – Present Beta Reader - Beta reader for Author and Historian Helena Page Schrader. I am currently reading Helena’s biographical series on Balian d’Ibelin, a crusader who lived and fought in the Holy Land in the 12th century. - As Helena’s beta reader, I provide feedback on character and plot development: what I enjoy reading most and what I feel needs more work. September 2013 - Present Language Assistant - Language Assistant for Spanish Travel Journalist, Sara: www.mindfultravelbysara.com. As her mentor, I've commented on paragraphs that need more explanation and on wrong use of adjectives and/or verbs. My comments include explanations of why grammar is incorrect and I offer suggestions for how it can be improved. I always offer words of encouragement. March 2013 Promontory Press Editor - Proofread Magazine Columnist and Towing Veteran, Aidan Cole's book, Life in the Fast Lane. May - September 2012 Copy Editor - Freelance copy editor for Women's Essence Magazine. -Duties included reading short articles, correcting minor grammar issues and words that were spelt incorrectly; fixing fragmented and/or run-on sentences without changing the meaning of the article and author's writing style. - I also provided side-notes on how the author could improve his/her writing. Education and Training: 2014 TESOL Certificate ONTESOL (Coventry House International) 2013 Travel Journalism MatadorU.com (currently taking) 2009 The Keys to Effective Editing Northern Lights College 2008 Bachelor of Arts/History University of Northern British Columbia 2003 Grade 12 Elphinstone Secondary School

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I am a freelance artist, married also to a freelance artist. We generally work as a team--each lending our specific skills to the project. My Artist's Resume is below: Kriss Erickson is a versatile artist who has had illustrations published as part of freelance magazine assignments. Kriss has sold her art since 1980, when she developed a unique recipe using Mt. St. Helen’s ash to create small animal figurines. She has also sold colored pencil art in the form of greeting cards, watercolor, colored pencil and acrylic paintings and whimsical seasonal signs since 2004. Kriss likes to work with color and motion as well as the surreal. Visit Kris’s web site at: http://slverkriss.tripod.com, to see thumbnails of her colored pencil art, or e-mail her at slverkriss@aol.com. Kriss is also a versatile freelance writer who has had over 1,500 items published since she began writing professionally in 1981. She has often illustrated her work, and has provided photographs when needed. Kriss had a cookbook, titled Healthy Gourmet Cheesecakes: Simple Recipes for Sensational Cheesecakes, published in January, 1998 by Avery Publishing. ISBN# 0-89529-783-3. In January of 2004, Kriss completed a series of children’s books for San Min Publishers in Taiwan. Kriss completed a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction in May of 2003. She is an Usui/Tibetan, Crystal, Atlantean, Karuna (tm), Ra-Sheeba and Lightarian Reiki Master, a Level III Acutonics (tm) Practitioner, a Certified Counselor in the State of Washington and a Level II Reconnective Practitioner. She lives in Everett, WA, on a 3/4 acre wetland and bird sanctuary with her husband, Michael and her 11 year-old son, Jason. Visit Kris’s web site at: http://slverkriss.tripod.com, or e-mail her at slverkriss@aol.com.

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I am a true jack of all trades. I have worked in the automotive photography industry for 11 years. Illustration for 3, and I have been sculpting since I was a child. I can apply my creative ablities to your ideas and needs to provide a stunning final product. I work well with my clients and have no issue tweaking or changing designs on request if needed.