Robert Ritchie

Urb. Valle Real

**** ******** **.

Ponce, PR 00716-0512

787-***-**** – Though my expertise is with scientific writing, I am prepared to whip any written project, regardless of style, into shape. In addition, I can translate your Spanish document into English. Finally, my musical skills in composing, arranging, and lyric writing are also at your disposal.

Email addresses: adjc4i@r.postjobfree.com; adjc4i@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I am interested in finding a job that utilizes all (or at least the majority of) my talents. Yes, I can edit, teach, translate, and manage, but I also compose and play music and author both fiction and non-fiction.

Employment

Editor/English Professor

Aug. 2014–Present

University of Puerto Rico, Ponce

Ponce, PR 00716-0512

Contact: Dr. Edu Suarez, 787-***-****, exts. 3085, 2652; adjc4i@r.postjobfree.com

I teach English to undergraduate students and work with them on a one-on-one basis with the goal of improving their written English.

Manuscript Editor

May 2010−Present

Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal

San Juan, PR 00935

Contact: Dr. Valerie Wojna, Editor, 787-***-****, ext. 2311; adjc4i@r.postjobfree.com

I edit articles before their publication in the journal. An important aspect of this job is to check the articles for plagiarism and, when found, make recommendations on how to eliminate it.

Writer

Jan. 2006−Present

Self-employed

Ponce, PR 00716-0512

Partial list of publications

1.It Starts With a Promise. In: Spring Into SciFi 2020; March 22, 2020.

2.Kumar-Sarangi M, Chandra-Joshi B, Ritchie B. Natural Bioenhancers in Drug Delivery: An Overview. P R Health Sci J. 2018 Mar;37(1):12-8.

3.Lenihan D, Ritchie B. The Need for Cultural Competency in Medical Education. LinkedIn; Aug. 2015.

4.The Mahler Stream. In: Surreal Worlds: An Anthology. Bizarro Pulp Press; June 2015.

5.Manucha W, Ritchie B, Ferder L. Hypertension and insulin resistance: implications of mitochondrial dysfunction. Curr Hypertens Rep. 2015 Jan;17(1):504. doi: 10.1007/s11906-014-0504-2.

6.Ritchie B. The Camper. Published online by Small Print Magazine; November 3, 2013. This story was also used to illustrate cultural perspectives on health access in one of the sessions of the Fall 2013 public health–related course “Public Health Management” at Ponce Health Sciences University. This story was nominated for the Pushcart prize.

7.Ritchie B. Pedro Gets a Dog. Published online by Prick of the Spindle; March 23, 2011. [Web site defunct]. Nominated for the Pushcart prize.

8.Serrano GL, Ritchie B, Hoffman D, Ferder L. A new concept for an old system: The anti-inflammatory paradigm of the renin-angiotensin system. Med Hypotheses. 2009 May;72(5):584-8. Epub 2009 Jan 20.

9.Rodríguez N, Vargas Vidot J, Panelli J, Colón H, Ritchie B, Yamamura Y. GC-MS confirmation of Xylazine (Rompun), a veterinary sedative, in exchanged needles. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2008 Aug 1;96(3):290-3. Epub 2008 May 9.

10.Ritchie B. Birds Do It. Published online by GlassFire Magazine; Sept. 6, 2006.

Copy Editor/Proofreader/Translator

Jan. 2005−Present

Self-employed

Ponce, PR 00716-0512

I edit, proofread, and/or translate (from Spanish to English) documents, ad copy, and so on.

Editor/Publication Coordinator/Public-Access Compliance Officer/Writer

Dec 2003−Jun 2019

Ponce Health Sciences University–Ponce Research Institute

Ponce, PR 00716-2348

Contact: Dr. Kenira Thompson, President, Ponce Research Institute, 787-***-****, ext. 2157; adjc4i@r.postjobfree.com.

The bulk of my time was spent editing, proofreading, copy editing, organizing, and archiving the research papers and grant proposals that were written by the investigators at the school. In 2009, I implemented a new interactive-editing program that allowed MBRS-RISE doctoral students to participate in one-on-one editing sessions aimed at improving English writing skills. In 2014, I was tasked with ensuring that all the publications associated with the institution were compliant with current NIH open-access policies. From 2016 to 2017, the president of the school, Dr. David Lenihan, took advantage of my abilities as a writer.

English Teacher

Jun. 2002−Feb. 2009

Berlitz Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ponce, PR 00717-1101

Contact: Lourdes Montañez, 787-***-****; adjc4i@r.postjobfree.com

I taught English to those students (adults and children) who wished to learn it. I also did Spanish-to-English translations.

Account Executive/Creative Consultant

May 2001−Jul. 2004

Effective Media Advertising, Inc.

Ponce, PR 00731

Contact: Eric Gil Sánchez, 787-***-****

I advised clients on how to best fulfill their marketing and/or advertising needs. I created or assisted in creating their campaigns, productions, and artwork. I dealt with the media, checked results, and crosschecked invoices. I was the “in-house English expert,” proofreading and/or creating all English language product, such as scripts, official documents, and artwork.

Director of Advertising

Jun. 1988−May 2001

TPC Cable Media, Inc.

Ponce, PR 00733

A Division of TPC Cable TV

Contact: Hector Gonzalez, adjc4i@r.postjobfree.com

I directed operations for the advertising division of Teleponce Cable TV/TPC Cable TV, Inc., in Ponce, PR. My duties included client relations, proposal writing, video/magazine/digital advertising production, office and staff management, equipment purchase, new media development, sales strategizing, and more. Among my accomplishments are the following: I was the director of the 1st ever Muscular Dystrophy Telethon of Ponce. I was responsible for implementing the cable system’s CNN Headline News Local Edition (called Noticable TPC), I created the local digital advertising channel (EZ-Ads), I co-designed the company website (www.tpccablemedia.com, now defunct), and I digitized the advertising insertion system. In addition, during my tenure, ad sales went from just over $40,000 per year (gross) to $800,000 per year (gross).

Education

Ponce Aero Training

Mar. 1998−Sep. 2000

Aviation training. Acquired pilot certificate.

Mercedita, PR

Los Angeles Broadcasters

1987

Disc jockey and voice-over training.

Los Angeles, CA

California Institute of the Arts

Sep. 1980−Feb. 1982

I majored in composition and vocal performance and worked under Paul Vorwerk, the acclaimed choral director, in the Chamber Singers.

Valencia, CA

Professional Organizations

Puerto Rico Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (PRTESOL)

2019−Present

Ponce, PR

Skills & Hobbies

Pilot

Voice-over Artist

Music Composition, Recording, and Editing

Noteworthy Composer

Cakewalk/Sonar

Cool Edit Pro/Adobe Audition

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Guitar, Keyboard, and Bass Player, Singer, Composer

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Highly familiar with the AMA Manual of Style

Familiar with the APA Manual of Style

Familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style

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