Owner, Riel World Communications; Author, Freelance Journalist, Speaker
Tucson, Arizona Area
- Current
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- Owner at Riel World Communications
- Past
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- Manager of Editorial Services at Aperian Global
- Corporate Communications Manager and Educational Program Manager at Up With People
- Journalist at Woonsocket Call newspaper
- Education
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- Boston College
- Excelsior College
- Connections
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- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Websites
Bob Riel’s Summary
I provide writing services through Riel World Communications and work in various other capacities as an author, freelance journalist and speaker.
I'm the author of the book "Two Laps Around the World: Tales and Insights from a Life Sabbatical." The book chronicles the experiences that my wife and I had during two round-the-world journeys. Additionally, I maintain a blog called "Travels in the Riel World," which you can read at www.rielworld.com.
I have considerable experience in writing about travel and cross-cultural subjects, and have worked as a newspaper journalist and in corporate communications.
Along with my writing credentials, I have experience as a speaker, consultant and educator. I've given talks to community groups, conducted cross-cultural workshops for businesspeople, taught classes for The Princeton Review and EF Education, and worked as an Educational Program Manager at Up with People.
These professional skills are supported by considerable personal experience with the cultures of the world, as I've traveled to 45 countries on six continents and to 48 U.S. states.
Bob Riel’s Experience
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Owner
Riel World Communications
(Writing and Editing industry)
2003 — Present (5 years)
Riel World Communications provides editorial services to corporations, universities, nonprofits, small businesses and individuals. Services include feature writing, histories and biographies, business writing, ghostwriting, web content, editing, and travel and cross-cultural topics.
Bob Riel is a talented writer with experience in journalism, corporate communications, public relations and nonprofit fundraising. He is also a book author, blogger and photographer, and has the skills and experience to meet diverse writing needs. -
Manager of Editorial Services
Aperian Global
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
1994 — 2001 (7 years)
Aperian Global (previously known as Eaton Consulting Group) is an international consulting and training firm that focuses on helping companies to work effectively across cultures.
In this position, I researched and wrote training manuals about the business cultures of more than 70 countries. These materials have been used in trainings with a broad range of international clients, including Dell, Sony, Coca-Cola, Reebok, L.L. Bean, Bechtel, LEGO, and Wal-Mart.
I also did some work as a trainer, conducting cross-cultural workshops for executives and their families who were being relocated overseas. -
Corporate Communications Manager and Educational Program Manager
Up With People
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Entertainment industry)
1984 — 1993 (9 years)
As Corporate Communications Manager, I wrote and edited company newsletters, fundraising materials, annual reports, press releases, brochures and other communication pieces.
As an Educational Program Manager, I was responsible for supervising the learning experience for 125 international students a year. -
Journalist
Woonsocket Call newspaper
(Newspapers industry)
1981 — 1983 (2 years)
I spent two years working as a journalist for The Woonsocket Call daily newspaper in Rhode Island, where I authored hundreds of news and feature articles.
Bob Riel’s Education
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Boston College
MA, Political Science, 1993 — 1995
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Excelsior College
BA, history and political science
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Boston College Alumni Group
Bob Riel’s Contact Settings
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