Dennis Kelsch: Polished Pages
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Professional Summary
Dynamic communications professional with a strong track record in accuracy,creativity, persuasion,and mastery of the English language.Adept at refining communication,fostering attention,andboostingengagementfordiverseaudiences.Knownforbeingapproachable,easyto work with, and dedicated to ensuring timely project completion. CORE COMPETENCIES
● Proofreading
● Engagement and collaboration
● Content creation and editing
● Transcript Proofreading
● Proficiency in MS Office Suite,
Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat
● Project management
● Cross-cultural competency
● Diversity literate
● Language skills in Portuguese
and Japanese
EXPERIENCE
English Teaching The International Center for AmericanEnglish, AEON
● Taught English as a second language in Japan and La Jolla, CA.
Grammar and syntax
Conversational English
Business English
Writing
Proofread Anywhere certified
Test Prep: TOEFL, Cambridge
Distributed Proofreaders, volunteer
Transcript proofreading certified
Edtech Industry Learning.com, Infobase, Gale/Cengage,Blackboard, Edline
● Proofread and edited educational content to ensure accuracy and clarity.
● Utilized persuasive communication, increased customer base, and enhanced existing relationships through:
Blog posts
Email campaigns
Vlogs
In-person meetings, demonstrations, etc.
Art Education Young Rembrandts
● Owned, managed, and operated a small business enhancing creativity in local schools.
● Developed copy and campaigns.
● Trained and managed part-time art teachers delivering high-quality drawing instruction. Newspaper Industry The Press-Enterprise, The RiversideReading Council
● Proofread and edited educational content to ensure accuracy and clarity.
● Published educational newspaper content including serial stories, puzzles, games, contests, and ads.
● Sponsored and operated the yearly Riverside County Spelling Bee.
● Judged and organized student awards in reading and writing categories. Theatre The Hale Theatre, Temecula Dinner Theatre,Fractured Fairy Tales
● Performed live with attention to the nuances of the English language. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Brigham Young University Bachelor of Arts, Communications,Provo, UT New York University Drama major, StellaAdler Conservatory New York, NY
ProofreadAnywhere certified Distributed Proofreaders Volunteer Transcript Proofreading Certified