Matt C.
Corvallis, OR
99%
Job Success
Top Rated Plus
Experienced Digital Content Writer | Copywriter | MFA, Writing
$49.00/hr
Hi, I’m Matt Cates, a retired Air Force administrator with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. If you partner with me, you’ll get top-quality work tailored to your needs and budget.
I’ve written 1,000+ articles for clients such as Indeed, Universities (dot) com, G.I.Jobs, Gladeo, Ruby, Chegg, Monster Education, Pearl Tutoring, and many more. I’m proficient at transforming complex topics into compelling content or copy that’s relatable and easy to follow.
My devotion to customer satisfaction has helped me keep a Top Rated Plus badge for over 300+ jobs. I invite you to review my Upwork testimonials and ask me anything!
Sincerely,
Matt Cates
____________________________
MY DIGITAL CONTENT & COPYWRITING CLIENTS:
— Universities (dot) com, a resource for college students and applicants
— Gladeo (dot) org, a career-planning resource for high school students,
— Other education-related clients: Cambly, Chegg, Monster Education, Method Learning, and Pearl Tutoring software
— Ruby (dot) com, a popular virtual receptionist solution for small businesses
— China Light & Power (member of the Global Dow)
— Rally Rd., a collectibles investment app now worth millions
— Forbes (see link in work samples)
— G.I. Jobs (vertical of VIQTORY Media; ~22 million military & Veteran readers)
— Indeed (the highest-traffic job website in the US)
— Protected At Work (a DOT, OSHA, MSHA training site)
— Stand Ready (worked as the creative director for this apparel company)
MORE PAST CLIENTS:
Blue Air, BuildMAX, Coats Agri-Aloe, Crystal Cloud 9, Degree Prospects, D’Vine Grace Vineyards, HYPO by Eirtree, Everbeam, Gulf Breeze Recovery, HandControls (dot) com, Herbaly, Ivy League Prep Academy, Jerrick Media, Navitent, Professional Development Courses (University of La Verne), Romeo Echo Real Estate, Senseon, Spirit Unto Spirit, Syndicate Media, Timely Testing, TSP Pilot, and Work Social
MILITARY CAREER & CIVILIAN JOBS:
21 years as a decorated Air Force Knowledge Operations Manager, 1994-2015 (retired 2015), including assignments at:
— Headquarters USAF/A2 (ISR), Pentagon (as an admin superintendent and program coordinator, 2013-2015)
— Oregon State University’s Dept of Aerospace Studies (courtesy faculty and program coordinator, 2009-2013)
Oregon State University’s College of Engineering (School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science); Office of the President (as an admin assistant, 2018-2019)
EDUCATION:
— MFA, Creative Writing
— Bachelor of Science, History
— CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
— Non-Commissioned Officer Academy & Senior NCOA DL Course 14
SERVICES:
— Ad copywriting
— B2B & B2C marketing / E-commerce
— Brand names, taglines & slogans
— Cannabis articles
— Collectables
— Content marketing / digital marketing
— Governmental, military & veteran niches
— Higher education topics
— HR, job-seeking, and career-related topics
— Legal blogs
— OSHA topics
— Research & technical writing
— SEO-friendly website content & landing pages
— Pillar posts
— University program profiles
— White papers & lead magnets
Keywords: Writer, Content Writer, Creative Writer, Copywriter, EdTech, Website Writer, Articles, Blogs, Higher Education, Military, Cover Letters, Statements of Purpose, Branding, Taglines, Slogans, Brand Names, Brand Marketing, Air Force, Ghostwriter, Ghostwriting, White Label Content.
Work History
Content Write Needed - Upwork Profile for Agency needs complete overhaul
5.00
Jan 26, 2023
-
Feb 2, 2023
"Matt was concise and to the point with the content that I needed. We had about two to three revisions and the job was completed. I will definitely use Matt for my future content needs."
Private earnings
Writing and Marketing Consultant
5.00
Nov 25, 2022
-
Jan 31, 2023
"Matt, is excellent to work with and produces quality work beyond what any ChatGBT can do."
Private earnings
Develop 10 tagline ideas for agriculture company
4.60
Sep 27, 2022
-
Sep 28, 2022
"Matt communicates well and is quick in his work. With the right assignment, he's a great fit!"
Private earnings
Seeking Content Writer for Tutoring Software Blog
Aug 16, 2021
-
Jun 1, 2022
No feedback given
Private earnings
Review/Update Letter to Sponsors and Partners
5.00
Mar 17, 2022
-
Mar 30, 2022
"Matt has a great style of writing. He was able to accept a last minute request and fit me in his schedule. This is my second time working with Matt and looking forward to future projects."
Private earnings
Looking for creative writer to create fictional character and narrative around him
Dec 23, 2021
-
Mar 30, 2022
No feedback given
Private earnings
Skilled writer and researcher for blog posts/articles on veteran topics
Feb 1, 2022
-
Mar 3, 2022
No feedback given
Private earnings
Research Project and Op-Ed on the topic of Jewish service in the United States Armed Forces
Jan 17, 2022
-
Feb 11, 2022
No feedback given
Private earnings
1500 Word Article - Excellent Research Skills Required
5.00
Dec 28, 2021
-
Feb 6, 2022
"Matt is a pro and is our "go to" person for our cornerstone website articles. When we need a small little fluff piece that will rarely ever be seen, we will hire any freelancer. But when we need an amazing, top-of-the-line article that bolsters our website or brand, we turn to Matt. Every. Single. Time. A++++"
Private earnings
Content Writer Needed for Q&A Article - Quick Project
5.00
Dec 24, 2021
-
Dec 29, 2021
"5 / 5 Stars! Excellent communication - timely, professional and accommodating. He is efficient and met my short deadline far in advance. His writing is exceptional and I’m very happy with the results. Fully recommend!"
Private earnings
Higher Education (Admissions) Content Marketing Pro
Feb 14, 2023
-
Present
Job in progress
Private earnings
Matt C. has more jobs. Create an account to review them
Portfolio
Skills
- Content Writing
- Copywriting
- Article Writing
- White Paper
- Website Content
- Writing
- Higher Education
- Storytelling
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Military
- Creative Writing
- Nonfiction
- SEO Writing
Matt C.
Corvallis, OR
99%
Job Success
Top Rated Plus
312
Total Jobs
1,904
Total Hours
View profile
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Experienced Digital Content Writer | Copywriter | MFA, Writing
Specializes in$49.00/hr
Hi, I’m Matt Cates, a retired Air Force administrator with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. If you partner with me, you’ll get top-quality work tailored to your needs and budget.
I’ve written 1,000+ articles for clients such as Indeed, Universities (dot) com, G.I.Jobs, Gladeo, Ruby, Chegg, Monster Education, Pearl Tutoring, and many more. I’m proficient at transforming complex topics into compelling content or copy that’s relatable and easy to follow.
My devotion to customer satisfaction has helped me keep a Top Rated Plus badge for over 300+ jobs. I invite you to review my Upwork testimonials and ask me anything!
Sincerely,
Matt Cates
____________________________
MY DIGITAL CONTENT & COPYWRITING CLIENTS:
— Universities (dot) com, a resource for college students and applicants
— Gladeo (dot) org, a career-planning resource for high school students,
— Other education-related clients: Cambly, Chegg, Monster Education, Method Learning, and Pearl Tutoring software
— Ruby (dot) com, a popular virtual receptionist solution for small businesses
— China Light & Power (member of the Global Dow)
— Rally Rd., a collectibles investment app now worth millions
— Forbes (see link in work samples)
— G.I. Jobs (vertical of VIQTORY Media; ~22 million military & Veteran readers)
— Indeed (the highest-traffic job website in the US)
— Protected At Work (a DOT, OSHA, MSHA training site)
— Stand Ready (worked as the creative director for this apparel company)
MORE PAST CLIENTS:
Blue Air, BuildMAX, Coats Agri-Aloe, Crystal Cloud 9, Degree Prospects, D’Vine Grace Vineyards, HYPO by Eirtree, Everbeam, Gulf Breeze Recovery, HandControls (dot) com, Herbaly, Ivy League Prep Academy, Jerrick Media, Navitent, Professional Development Courses (University of La Verne), Romeo Echo Real Estate, Senseon, Spirit Unto Spirit, Syndicate Media, Timely Testing, TSP Pilot, and Work Social
MILITARY CAREER & CIVILIAN JOBS:
21 years as a decorated Air Force Knowledge Operations Manager, 1994-2015 (retired 2015), including assignments at:
— Headquarters USAF/A2 (ISR), Pentagon (as an admin superintendent and program coordinator, 2013-2015)
— Oregon State University’s Dept of Aerospace Studies (courtesy faculty and program coordinator, 2009-2013)
Oregon State University’s College of Engineering (School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science); Office of the President (as an admin assistant, 2018-2019)
EDUCATION:
— MFA, Creative Writing
— Bachelor of Science, History
— CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
— Non-Commissioned Officer Academy & Senior NCOA DL Course 14
SERVICES:
— Ad copywriting
— B2B & B2C marketing / E-commerce
— Brand names, taglines & slogans
— Cannabis articles
— Collectables
— Content marketing / digital marketing
— Governmental, military & veteran niches
— Higher education topics
— HR, job-seeking, and career-related topics
— Legal blogs
— OSHA topics
— Research & technical writing
— SEO-friendly website content & landing pages
— Pillar posts
— University program profiles
— White papers & lead magnets
Keywords: Writer, Content Writer, Creative Writer, Copywriter, EdTech, Website Writer, Articles, Blogs, Higher Education, Military, Cover Letters, Statements of Purpose, Branding, Taglines, Slogans, Brand Names, Brand Marketing, Air Force, Ghostwriter, Ghostwriting, White Label Content.
Work History
Content Write Needed - Upwork Profile for Agency needs complete overhaul
5.00
Jan 26, 2023
-
Feb 2, 2023
"Matt was concise and to the point with the content that I needed. We had about two to three revisions and the job was completed. I will definitely use Matt for my future content needs."
Private earnings
Writing and Marketing Consultant
5.00
Nov 25, 2022
-
Jan 31, 2023
"Matt, is excellent to work with and produces quality work beyond what any ChatGBT can do."
Private earnings
Develop 10 tagline ideas for agriculture company
4.60
Sep 27, 2022
-
Sep 28, 2022
"Matt communicates well and is quick in his work. With the right assignment, he's a great fit!"
Private earnings
Seeking Content Writer for Tutoring Software Blog
Aug 16, 2021
-
Jun 1, 2022
No feedback given
Private earnings
Review/Update Letter to Sponsors and Partners
5.00
Mar 17, 2022
-
Mar 30, 2022
"Matt has a great style of writing. He was able to accept a last minute request and fit me in his schedule. This is my second time working with Matt and looking forward to future projects."
Private earnings
Looking for creative writer to create fictional character and narrative around him
Dec 23, 2021
-
Mar 30, 2022
No feedback given
Private earnings
Skilled writer and researcher for blog posts/articles on veteran topics
Feb 1, 2022
-
Mar 3, 2022
No feedback given
Private earnings
Research Project and Op-Ed on the topic of Jewish service in the United States Armed Forces
Jan 17, 2022
-
Feb 11, 2022
No feedback given
Private earnings
1500 Word Article - Excellent Research Skills Required
5.00
Dec 28, 2021
-
Feb 6, 2022
"Matt is a pro and is our "go to" person for our cornerstone website articles. When we need a small little fluff piece that will rarely ever be seen, we will hire any freelancer. But when we need an amazing, top-of-the-line article that bolsters our website or brand, we turn to Matt. Every. Single. Time. A++++"
Private earnings
Content Writer Needed for Q&A Article - Quick Project
5.00
Dec 24, 2021
-
Dec 29, 2021
"5 / 5 Stars! Excellent communication - timely, professional and accommodating. He is efficient and met my short deadline far in advance. His writing is exceptional and I’m very happy with the results. Fully recommend!"
Private earnings
Higher Education (Admissions) Content Marketing Pro
Feb 14, 2023
-
Present
Job in progress
Private earnings
Matt C. has more jobs. Create an account to review them
Portfolio
Skills
- Content Writing
- Copywriting
- Article Writing
- White Paper
- Website Content
- Writing
- Higher Education
- Storytelling
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Military
- Creative Writing
- Nonfiction
- SEO Writing
Hours per week
Less than 30 hrs/week
< 24 hrs response time