Independent Writing and Editing Professional
Greater Los Angeles Area
- Current
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- Front Desk Clerk/Circulation Manager at Larchmont Chronicle
- Freelance Writer, Copy Editor, Proofreader at Putt Putt Productions (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Freelance Writer at Chocolate Zoom
- Copy Editor, Editorial Assistant, Proofreader at K&C Research Assistance
- Invoice Clerk at Chemical Compounding
- Home Health Department, Administrative Assistant at AIDS Project Los Angeles
- Barista and Lead Clerk at Starbucks Coffee Company
- Education
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- Western Washington University
- Bellingham High School
- Washington Elementary and Orchard Junior High
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Rachel Olivier’s Summary
Professional proofreader, copy editor and freelance writer since 2000; 15 years experience in proofreading, copy-editing and other visual detail work. Twenty years in problem solving and trouble-shooting.
Proofreader:
Anything in regards to the written word needs to be proofed and edited before it goes on public display. I provide the fresh eyes to find the misspellings, grammar, punctuation, and missed or wrong words. $20/hour
Copy editing:
A more extensive form of proofreading that checks for awkward sentences, continuity, and logical flow. $30/hour
Document Transfer:
Content rewritten or reformatted from one type of document to another (PDF to Word or Excel for example). $30/hour
Resumes:
Revisions and updates done in a couple of hours. $20-30/hour
From scratch, give me an hour or so with you on the phone to go over where you see yourself headed. $150 flat fee
My resume has been used in the companion CD ROM to "How to Write and Design a Professional Résumé to Get the Job" as an example of how to put together a good resume.
Reviews and articles:
Do you have something that you have just gotten out and want written up and reviewed? I can do that (it helps if you can get me a copy of whatever it is you want me to review). .05-.08/word
Read Me! Check out my short stories and poetry in Aoife's Kiss, Beyond Centauri, Electric Velocipede, Chocolate Zoom, Wow! Women on Writing, Bewildering Stories, and Lucrezia Magazine.
Rachel Olivier’s Specialties:
Book editing, creative writing, researching and writing content as specifically ordered by clients in a variety of areas, and resume writing. Proofreading or copy editing whatever needs to be checked. Creating order out of chaos.
Rachel Olivier’s Experience
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Front Desk Clerk/Circulation Manager
Larchmont Chronicle
(Writing and Editing industry)
September 2008 — Present (11 months)
Maid of all work: Circulation manager, copy girl, receptionist, proofreader, or whatever else they need me to do.
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Freelance Writer, Copy Editor, Proofreader
Putt Putt Productions (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
June 2003 — Present (6 years 2 months)
Book editing, documentation proofreading and copy editing, copywriting.
Write articles, reviews, white papers and research content for informational purposes, executive summaries, resumes and cover letters.
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Freelance Writer
Chocolate Zoom
(Writing and Editing industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
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Copy Editor, Editorial Assistant, Proofreader
K&C Research Assistance
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Information Services industry)
September 1999 — November 2007 (8 years 3 months)
Copy edited and proofread research documents. Coordinated orders between clients and writers. Troubleshooting.
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Invoice Clerk
Chemical Compounding
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Chemicals industry)
March 1997 — August 1999 (2 years 6 months)
Created and checked invoices for accuracy.
Billed customers for material manufactured and shipped under deadline conditions
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Home Health Department, Administrative Assistant
AIDS Project Los Angeles
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
March 1994 — December 1995 (1 year 10 months)
Prepared and checked over billing paperwork for Accounting Dept. & subsidy paperwork for clients
Oversaw contribution and disbursement of donated durable medical equipment
Processed departmental data entry and word processing projects
Wrote and consolidated handbook of duties for future department administrative staff
Trained newly hired administrative staff in departmental procedures and computer data entry -
Barista and Lead Clerk
Starbucks Coffee Company
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; SBUX; Retail industry)
February 1990 — October 1994 (4 years 9 months)
As Lead Clerk supervised staff breaks & store flow in the absence of management
Maintained book reconciliation and tracked inventory
As Barista performed customer service, sales, beverage preparation, coffee knowledge
Some machine maintenance
Rachel Olivier’s Education
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Western Washington University
BA , English Literature , 1982 — 1986
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- Coursework specialized in writing and education.
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Bellingham High School
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Washington Elementary and Orchard Junior High
Additional Information
Rachel Olivier’s Websites:
Rachel Olivier’s Interests:
Write fiction and poetry of a speculative nature (scifi/fantasy, horror, etc) as well as some romance. Also write information white papers focusing on specific research as requested by client, executive summaries, resumes, CVs, cover letters. Currently am interested in doing more book editing.
Rachel Olivier’s Groups:
Vice President, Mid-Wilshire Writer's Club
Science Fiction Poetry Association
Rachel Olivier’s Contact Settings
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