Freelance-remote writer/copy writer

Dorothy Czajkowski

Sentinel Butte, ND 701-***-**** *************@*****.***

Creative, detail-oriented, personable editor, content creator and writer with extensive experience interpreting and communicating difficult to understand information in an easy format. Collaborates with writers and teams to produce purposeful material under pressure and on tight deadlines. Possesses a valuable combination of editing and project management skills while working independently and remotely. Thrives in fast-paced environments and consistently yields impressive material for publication. Graphic design skills complement writing and editing talent. Will benefit businesses, publications, and web entities by providing high quality editing, digital, and writing services.

Areas of Expertise

Idea Pitching

Copywriting

Short-form & Long-form Pieces

Editing & Proofreading

Project Management

Special Event Organization

Graphic Design

Social Media

Marketing & Promotions

Full Printing Processes

Brochures, Flyers, Etc.

Press Releases

Mentoring

Public Relations/Media Relations

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Project Budgeting

Career History

Medical Care Professional Various Employers 2005 to present

Manages the care of physically disabled individuals residing in private settings as a direct support coordinator with Community Options in Dickinson, N.D. Provided medical assistance to residents of long-term care facilities and private home settings through Southwest Healthcare Services, the Good Samaritan Society, and QSP Services as a CNA/MA.

Provides personal care, physical therapy, nutritional guidance, and medication supervision to residents.

Supervises residents’ day-to-day needs, medical appointments, post-hospital care, and recreational outings.

Generates reports detailing individual patients’ care, needs, etc., for medical staff.

Well Production Assistant Various Employers, Belfield, ND 2005 to 2008

Communicated with contractors and oil companies regarding safety issues, any conflicts, and subsequent resolutions. Managed the office and fulfilled various duties such as bookkeeping, accounts payable, and safety checks of the wells.

Measured and calculated well projects on-site for water, oil, and gas production.

Restructured the staff to ensure smooth operations with a consolidated workforce.

Editor & Proofreader on Contract Bauer, Pfizer, Unilever, NY, NJ, ND 2001 to 2005

Meticulously combed through educational, medical, pharmaceutical, and research publications to ensure no mistakes existed and the material was easily absorbed and understood. Wrote copy for educational and research publications. Used AMA style. Researched pharmacological subjects.

Edited and restructured ESL publications for ease of understanding the context.

Designed publications in both print and online to be visually appealing.

Editor, Designer Quintiles Group, London, England, New York, New York 1996 to 2001

Crafted language arts courses and edited existing educational materials for use by students in fifth through 12th grades.

Designed supplemental materials for classrooms that caught students’ attention while educating them such as brochures and posters.

Managed printing and production processes for projects.

Public Relations Assistant Manager Chivas Brothers, Ltd., Banffshire, Scotland 1993 to 1996

Guided the communications message for Chivas Brothers, Ltd., in print, broadcast, and digital outlets. Worked closely with local media contacts. Wrote press releases, designed presentations, and crafted media advisories.

Organized events and arranged conferences for Chivas Brothers and Glenlivet Group.

Served as spokesperson for the business, putting a face with the company.

Additional relevant experience includes…

Graphic Designer with the Robert Gordon Institute of Technology charged with creating artwork and designs used for business and marketing presentations, and training materials. Worked for such clients as The European Space Agency, the British Antarctic Survey, and the Survival Training Research Unit.

Marketing Assistant with the British Engineering Association tasked with writing and designing business courses, as well as organizing conferences and developing itineraries for technology companies hoping to expand or relocate overseas.

Writer with Manpower U.K. assigned to various clients to write copy, proofread materials, and edit educational textbooks and reference books used for students in grade school through college.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies & French University of London, London, England

Combat Medical Technician Training Queen Alexandra’s Royal Nursing Corps., Chelsea Barracks, London, England

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