I am a native English professional, who is also fluent in Afrikaans, and my specialty is anything and everything to do with words. I am a passionate about writing and using words, as an effective tool to influence and inspire.
I love doing research and have found that I have a gift for it.
I am committed, reliable, have a meticulous eye for detail and a personal ethos, that strives to complete my tasks, with a spirit of excellence.
I possess exceptional communication skills, that compliment my professionalism and my personality.
I have been working as a freelancer for the past 20 years, mainly because I love the freedom it offers and also the added benefit of connecting with a variety of different people.
The following is my areas of expertise which I am proficiently experienced in:
- Proofreading
- Copy-editing - light and medium
- Formatting of manuscripts
(A 30 000 word children's book; self-help books; manuals; business plans and
theses)
- Writing of articles
- Research; compiling and writing of business plans
- Writing speeches for different individuals and societies.
- Coaching students with their business plans.
- Designing of business cards and logos; letterheads and banners for several
companies.
- Compiling professional curriculum vitae's and resumés - with the cover letters
and personal statements, for the past 20 years.
- I also wrote, edited and graphically produced a 8-10 page-zine, distributed to
about 350-450 members of a district society, over a 2 1/2 year period. I was also
responsible for the management of all their social media /paper media, writing
and submitting newspaper articles and maintaining their Facebook and
webpage.
I am excited to offer my services, and assist you and your company in any way, my skill set can inspire and enhance.