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Currently a PhD student at Oxford, I am a writer, editor, proofreader, and teacher with over ten years of experience across academic, corporate, and creative spaces. I am an enthusiastic, efficient, and diligent worker with excellent grammar. Writing feels tangible to me; it is the best thing I do. I hold a Master's (with Distinction) in English Language and Literature from the University of Cape Town and a Bachelor's Degree (Hons) from New York University in Arts and Literatures. For about six years, I worked as Head Tutor in the English Department at UCT. Here, I became proficient at editing and providing feedback on academic writing at an undergraduate and graduate level. Since then, as a content writer and copyeditor, I have worked closely with businesses and clients from all over the world, penning reports and articles on an array of subjects, including travel and sustainability, technology, education, and law. Currently, I am the editorial assistant for "Social Dynamics: A Journal of African Studies." I also have experience editing dissertations, creative writing, short essays, and books, and I strongly believe in the value of offering careful and rich feedback. I speak both French and Italian with working proficiency and can translate from French or Italian to English. With solid SEO knowledge, I am adept at putting the finishing touches on pieces meant for an online audience. Feel free to reach out if you feel I might be a good fit for your needs or if you have any questions at all.

As a fashion stylist with a BA in Fashion Design and multiple international magazine features, I specialize in crafting visually striking, brand-aligned looks for editorial, e-commerce, and personal clients. My work combines creative vision with precision, professionalism, and an instinct for trend forecasting. What I do best: - Editorial styling for magazines & fashion campaigns - E-commerce & product styling with clean, compelling visuals - Personal & virtual styling tailored to individual identity - Mood board & concept development from trend insights - Creative direction for photoshoots & branded content - Collaborations featured in international fashion publications: - 10-page editorial spread in ELLE Bulgaria June 2025 - 10-page editorial spread in Grazia Bulgaria May 2025 - Feature in Voyage LA - Features on Wally IV' s YouTube channel

I am an accomplished communications specialist with over 20 years of expertise in proofreading, editing, and content creation across diverse industries, including banking, transport, legal, health insurance, and employee benefits. Known for my meticulous attention to detail, I have strong proofreading skills and can identify and correct even the smallest errors and inconsistencies. Recognised for high-quality work, dedication, and excellence, I bring expertise in copywriting, editing, and technical writing. What they say about my work: "Uber impressive!!" "Thank you very much for all your hard work!!!" "Much appreciated. You are a great help. When I grow up, I want to write like you." "The updated brochure really looks very professional. It is far beyond we could imagine!!" "NOW THIS IS SUPER STUFF.... Elana, very proud of you!!" "Perfect. You've been amazing. You are true team player." "It looks really great and professional! Thank you so much." "Just brilliant! Thank you so much." "Looks good. Star performance."

I am a professional writer with vast and varied experience. I have written countless newspaper and magazine articles and written and produced many books. I have prepared and circulated press releases, done copywriting for brochures, adverts and packaging, and have written college books and study guides. Since joining Elance (now Upwork) in April 2009, I have written numerous articles, SEO web content and blog posts. I have written ebooks, and have done research, editing, proofreading and indexing jobs. I excel in providing good quality, effective web content. My interests and expertise are varied, as my resume shows. And I have a huge amount of experience that enables me to work for employers all over the world. I welcome new challenges. I have a Bachelor of Social Science degree with majors in English, Social Anthropology, Comparative African Government, and Economic History. I also studied sociology, psychology, and social work. The books I have written relate mostly to home decorating, home improvement, DIY, and home construction. I have also written several books about horses. All of these were published in hard copy and sold in reputable bookshops, and many have been available via Amazon. The college books and courses I have written range from plumbing, concrete work, and welding, to landscaping, photography, and child care. I am a keen gardener and love doing creative crafts. I enjoy cooking and take an active interest in everything health related. I walk regularly and have completed many half marathons. What can I do for you?

I create high-converting AI video ads, UGC videos, and real estate videos that grab attention and drive results. Fast, cinematic, and built for social media performance. I help brands, startups, and real estate businesses turn ideas into AI-powered videos that increase engagement and sales. What I create: ✔ AI Video Ads (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) ✔ UGC-Style AI Videos ✔ Real Estate Walkthrough Videos ✔ Explainer & E-learning Videos ✔ Image-to-Video & Text-to-Video Content Why clients choose me: • Fast turnaround (24–72 hours) • Clean, modern, cinematic visuals • Clear communication & revisions • Videos optimized for performance 📩 Message me with your idea; I’ll suggest the best AI video approach for your project. I respond quickly and can start immediately. AI Video Expert, AI Video Ads, UGC Video, AI UGC Video, Real Estate Video, AI Real Estate Video, Short-Form Video, Image to Video, Text to Video, Video Advertising, CapCut, Runway AI, HeyGenAI Video Expert, AI Video Ads, UGC Video, AI UGC Video, Real Estate Video, AI Real Estate Video, Short-Form Video, Image to Video, Text to Video, Video Advertising, CapCut, Runway AI, HeyGenAI Video Expert, AI Video Ads, UGC Video, AI UGC Video, Real Estate Video, AI Real Estate Video, Short-Form Video, Image to Video, Text to Video, Video Advertising, CapCut, Runway AI, HeyGen

Wait! Before you scroll - give me 30 seconds 🎯 Ever hired someone who technically completed the job… but only just? The boxes were ticked. The contract was fulfilled. But the care wasn’t there, and things were rushed. I’m the person who doesn't brush over the details. I catch what others miss, whether that’s a weak paragraph hiding between the pages of your manuscript or a hallucination in an AI model. And yes, I can back that up. 📚 Book Editing & Story Development --------------------------------------------- I’m an avid reader (borderline obsessive) and experienced editor working across fiction and non-fiction. I specialize in: ✦ Romance (all sub-genres) ✦ Mystery & thrillers ✦ Fantasy & sci-fi ✦ Business & technical non-fiction I don’t just fix grammar. I format for publication, tighten structure, improve pacing, and strengthen clarity. I look at whether a book works - emotionally, commercially, and structurally. 🤖 AI Model Evaluation & Data Annotation -------------------------------------------------- I’ve logged 2+ years and thousands of hours on annotation and model evaluation projects. I work carefully. I follow guidelines closely. I flag ambiguity instead of guessing. Because I understand that one small annotation mistake can quickly scale into a very large model issue. My experience includes: ✦ LLM response comparison (Model A vs Model B) ✦ Hallucination identification ✦ Truthfulness & safety evaluation ✦ Instruction-following analysis ✦ Localization tuning (South African, UK & US English) ✦ QA and edge-case logging 🖋️ Writing & SEO Content -------------------------------- I write clear, structured, SEO-aware content in: ✦ Finance & economics ✦ Business & strategy ✦ Health & wellness ✦ Lifestyle & beauty No fluff. Just clean, natural writing that sounds like a human wrote it - because one did. 📄 Languages ------------------ ✦ Native English ✦ Native Afrikaans ✦ Intermediate Dutch If you need precision, consistency, and someone who thinks analytically but writes like a person, then grab a seat, get comfortable, and let’s get to work. Genna