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Username: monicashaw
Minimum Hourly Rate: $45/hr
Location: United Kingdom, London, London
Summary
I'm a science-savvy freelance writer who specializes in turning complex information into clean, effective and engaging written material that mere mortals can understand. I have written on a variety of subjects, including finance, business, travel, health, fitness and food.
* Credits include newspapers, websites, educational institutions, software companies, and banks among others. I've written on a variety of topics, from health and fitness to credit risk and technology.
* My business experience in client-facing roles means I can identify your needs quickly. You won't need to repeat yourself!
* My research and analysis experience allows me to access the best tools for the job and write with authority.
* In addition to writing, I'm also a capable photographer.
My versatile set of experiences can be yours to profit from:
Writing
Copywriting
Instructional writing
Training material
Web content
Research reports
Technical documents
Presentations
... and more!
* Credits include newspapers, websites, educational institutions, software companies, and banks among others. I've written on a variety of topics, from health and fitness to credit risk and technology.
* My business experience in client-facing roles means I can identify your needs quickly. You won't need to repeat yourself!
* My research and analysis experience allows me to access the best tools for the job and write with authority.
* In addition to writing, I'm also a capable photographer.
My versatile set of experiences can be yours to profit from:
Writing
Copywriting
Instructional writing
Training material
Web content
Research reports
Technical documents
Presentations
... and more!
Experience
Employment
Self-employed
2008-Present - Freelance Writer and Founder of WritersResidence.com
London-based freelance journalist specializing in science, health, food and fitness. Credits include The Daily Telegraph, SmarterFitter and numerous online publications. Founder and lead marketer of e-business WritersResidence.com.
2008-Present - Freelance Writer and Founder of WritersResidence.com
London-based freelance journalist specializing in science, health, food and fitness. Credits include The Daily Telegraph, SmarterFitter and numerous online publications. Founder and lead marketer of e-business WritersResidence.com.
Royal Bank of Scotland
2007-2008 - Statistician
Statistical risk modeler in Corporate Credit Risk. Used statistics to research, develop and document credit risk models. Delivered business reports and PowerPoint presentations to key members of the business.
2007-2008 - Statistician
Statistical risk modeler in Corporate Credit Risk. Used statistics to research, develop and document credit risk models. Delivered business reports and PowerPoint presentations to key members of the business.
Imparta
2006-2006 - Technical Writer
Designed, developed and delivered a developer guide for the company’s simulation development platform
2006-2006 - Technical Writer
Designed, developed and delivered a developer guide for the company’s simulation development platform
Enspire Learning
2005-2006 - Lead Content Developer
Lead writer of an online statistics course for Minitab Inc; co-developed and facilitated a leadership training program to students at MIT’s Sloan business school and executives at Pitney Bowes; primary author of Whole Foods Market’s first e-learning training course
2005-2006 - Lead Content Developer
Lead writer of an online statistics course for Minitab Inc; co-developed and facilitated a leadership training program to students at MIT’s Sloan business school and executives at Pitney Bowes; primary author of Whole Foods Market’s first e-learning training course
FTSE
2004-2005 - Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Designed, executed and documented software tests to ensure a smooth and on-schedule transition to the “Industry Classification Benchmark System”, a merger of the Dow Jones and FTSE stock market index systems
2004-2005 - Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Designed, executed and documented software tests to ensure a smooth and on-schedule transition to the “Industry Classification Benchmark System”, a merger of the Dow Jones and FTSE stock market index systems
University of Texas Mathematics Department
2002-2004 - Research Assistant
One of seven individuals selected for UT’s VIGRE (Vertical InteGration of Research and Education) Scholarship; used statistics to research and answer questions in computational biology, the results of which contributed to the successful completion of my Master’s Thesis
2002-2004 - Research Assistant
One of seven individuals selected for UT’s VIGRE (Vertical InteGration of Research and Education) Scholarship; used statistics to research and answer questions in computational biology, the results of which contributed to the successful completion of my Master’s Thesis
Uship.com
2004-2004 - Marketing Intern
Completed independent market research projects to discover new markets that aided the ongoing profitability of the startup company; reported results in written documents and presentations
2004-2004 - Marketing Intern
Completed independent market research projects to discover new markets that aided the ongoing profitability of the startup company; reported results in written documents and presentations
University of Texas Mathematics Department
2002-2004 - Teaching Assistant
Led weekly tutorials on various maths topics for undergraduates
2002-2004 - Teaching Assistant
Led weekly tutorials on various maths topics for undergraduates
University of Georgia Mathematics Department
2003-2003 - Lead Research Assistant
Led a team of undergraduate researchers in a mathematical programming project to study open problems in computational geometry
2003-2003 - Lead Research Assistant
Led a team of undergraduate researchers in a mathematical programming project to study open problems in computational geometry
Wolfram Research
1999-2001 - Software Quality Assurance Tester
Performed software tests and wrote reports to explain the cause and effect of bugs I found
1999-2001 - Software Quality Assurance Tester
Performed software tests and wrote reports to explain the cause and effect of bugs I found
University of Illinois Mathematics Department
1998-2000 - Teaching and Lab Assistant
Led computer-assisted tutorials for undergraduate calculus courses
1998-2000 - Teaching and Lab Assistant
Led computer-assisted tutorials for undergraduate calculus courses
The Daily Illini (UIUC's student newspaper)
1997-1998 - Layout Assistant
Used QuarkXPress to layout classifieds section of UIUC’s student newspaper; maintained a portion of the newspaper’s website
1997-1998 - Layout Assistant
Used QuarkXPress to layout classifieds section of UIUC’s student newspaper; maintained a portion of the newspaper’s website
About Me
Profile Type: Individual
Number of Employees: 1
I'm a London-based freelance writer who specializes in science, food and fitness. I am the primary author of the health and fitness website, SmarterFitter.com, and the founder and co-developer of the e-business, WritersResidence.com. My writing history is includes health and fitness articles, instructional material, technical papers, and scientific theses. I have a master' degree in math, and an obsession with statistics. I am also a capable photographer.
Payment Terms
Balance: paid on delivery of final copy (US $).
Rates: Negotiable -- depends on my input required.
Payment: through Elance preferred.
Turnaround Time: Will negotiate together.
Business Terms: Will be tabled with my bid.
Rates: Negotiable -- depends on my input required.
Payment: through Elance preferred.
Turnaround Time: Will negotiate together.
Business Terms: Will be tabled with my bid.
Detailed Service Description
Writing
Copywriting
Editing
Marketing
Instructional writing
User manuals
Training material
Web content
Research reports
Technical documents
Excel reports
Presentations
... and more!
Copywriting
Editing
Marketing
Instructional writing
User manuals
Training material
Web content
Research reports
Technical documents
Excel reports
Presentations
... and more!
Credentials
Education
University of Texas at Austin, Master of Science in Computational and Applied Mathematics
2001 - 2004
2001 - 2004
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
1997 - 2001
1997 - 2001
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Member Since:
Jun 2008
Last Sign-In:
Aug 26, 2008
Last Feedback:
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Jun 2008
Last Sign-In:
Aug 26, 2008
Last Feedback:
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