Electric Association Freelance Writer

Robert Rootes 540-***-****

Spotsylvania VA **********@*****.***

Professional Profile

Professional writer of many written communication facets, using rhetoric, research, and persuasion intended to encourage action, suggest solutions, or entertain readers

• Published author of 8 fiction novels

• Author of 2 screenplays

• Editor of college newspaper

• Investigative reporter

• Author of several nonfiction works

• Copyeditor and journalist

• Technical writer

• Magazine Freelance

• Brochures and Resumes

• Grant and Research writing

Professional Accomplishments

Published Author

• Professional writing experience for over 25 years

• Versatile topics and genres

• Negotiating with publishers, agents, clients about literary work and their requirements

• Ability to adapt and work in various tones with different writing styles across various platforms and fields

Technical Writer

• Grant writer work for the Alaska Court Systems in the State of Alaska

• Drafted RFPs (Request for Proposal) for Alaska Monitoring Systems

• Drafted SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for Department of Corrections; Kotzebue Jail & Alaska Monitoring Systems

• Academic journal articles and essay writer, proofreading, editing

• Presentence reports, Legal briefs for Alaska Court System and District Attorneys Freelance Writer

• Published articles for Mat-Su Monitor, Alvidende Press, Fangoria

• Drafted Conditions of Release for Alaska Court Systems, Presentencing, Investigation Reports for District Attorneys

• Research work for Academic papers, Grant writing for State of Alaska

• Brochure writer, Investigative journalism, Resume writing

• Presentations

Skill Set

• Research current factual data

• Perform quality assurance on all

written works

• Professional written and oral

communication skills

• Adhering to editorial style and

guidelines

• Work within time restrains and

deadlines

• Flexible and versatile, able to shift

seamlessly between projects

• Attention to details and active listening

• Ability to produce works with legible

focus and interest

• Natural interest in reading and writing

• Incorporating client provided

information for copy

• Work with team to create various

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• Promote client-based brand image

with varying options

• Sales and Marketing

• Utilizing research to improve credibility

and value to the brand, using

educational, government, and media

outlets to enhance the quality of

information without jeopardizing the

integrity of the content or client

through plagiarism or fraud

• Providing rich and proactive original

content regardless of subject, using

research material and converting

knowledge into informative and

exciting content for readers, creating

positive impact through a presentation

with reliable and respected resource

material

• Practical editing skills increase the

value and quality of content, reducing

revisions, understanding how to utilize

writing tools to locate grammatical

errors, typos, redundancy, overuse,

and clichés

• Technical skills for computer literacy,

word procession, content

management for effectively

implementing analytical tools

integrated with digital collaboration

tools

Highlights

• Conceived and drafted a $250,000

RFP for viable GPS tracking and

communication in utility vehicles for

Matanuska Electric Association

• Conceived, drafted and implemented

a Conditions of Release used in the

Alaska Court System, both superior

and district court that held clauses

regarding the electronic monitoring

and handling individuals awaiting trial.

works as needed in short timeframes

• Clear, concise material for various

markets

• Adaptability to style and tone for

individual assignments, understanding

focus, and format for detailed

information relayed to the audience

• Understanding SEO for the critical

component strategy to keep up-to-date

with adapt techniques and trends

ensuring article ranks remain high in

search engine filters

• Understanding the importance of time

management, allowing proper

allocation of time for research, writing,

and editing

• Clear and concise communication to

accurately convey a message to the

intended audience and clients relay

information to readers is imperative to

success in professional writing

• Engage with clients through integrated

services to collaborate on the target

audience, brand voice, and clear

message

• Interpreting creative direction through

concept design with technical

understanding using professional skills

to reach company goals and their core

values

• Drafted and implemented legal

precedence that allowed for alternative

means to monitor individuals convicted

of DUI (Driving Under the Influence) to

have access to their vehicles without

an Interlock device. Researched data

and clearly presented factual findings

allowed a company to use a SCRAM

(Secured Continuous Remote Alcohol

Monitoring) device in lieu of the

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The CoR were court ordered

documents that allowed me and my

company to perform random searches

without warrants, to cease and contain

weapons, illegal substances, and

alcoholic beverages, along with

agency assistance.

breathalyzer.

• Investigative reporter for Alvidende

Press

• Editor and reporter for the Mat-Su

Monitor

• Achieved Dean’s List twice over

academic career

• Author of nationally published books

Education

B.A. English University of Alaska December 2014

A.A.S. Applied Science University of Alaska May 2012 References & Samples

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