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I am a writer, editor, and educator with more than ten years of experience across academic publishing, technical documentation, personal finance, and AI training. Clients hire me for work that comes back clean, accurate, and on time. Here is what I bring: 1. SUBSTANTIVE EDITING: I serve as Managing Editor of the Philippine Innovative Education Journal, a double-blind peer-reviewed publication, where I edit manuscripts for structure, clarity, and logical flow, harmonise references and citations, and enforce style guides from first draft to final proof. 2. TECHNICAL WRITING: I wrote the complete Quality Management System manual that carried a university through ISO certification, and I have drafted grant applications, executive orders, procurement documents, and other institutional materials where exact terminology and strict formatting standards apply. 3. PERSONAL FINANCE WRITING: I write financial wellness articles for iGrad/Enrich on topics such as interest rates, debt, and caring for aging parents, adapted for both US and Philippine audiences with formal citation formats. 4. FINANCIAL COUNSELING: I worked as a personal finance analyst at an NGO, where I counselled people in debt and matched them with debt-relief options suited to their circumstances, so I write about money from practice, not just research. 5. TEACHING AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE: I taught English Language Arts for ten years, including three years in a US public school as a J-1 exchange teacher, and I hold a Professional Educator License from the Illinois State Board of Education with endorsements in ESL, Language Arts, and English Language Arts, along with a Master of Arts in Education majoring in Reading, Language and Literature. 6. AI TRAINING AND EVALUATION: I currently work as an AI data trainer and evaluator, with prior roles at xAI, Scale AI, and SuperAnnotate, assessing model outputs for factual accuracy, instruction compliance, and writing quality across text, audio, and image. I know how to use AI tools well without letting them flatten a writer's voice. 7. BOOK-LENGTH PROJECTS: I have drafted multiple 52-week devotional books and a 200-page consumer health ebook, managing structure, research accuracy, and consistent voice across long manuscripts. 8. CREATIVE WRITING: I am a fellow of national writers' workshops in the Philippines, and my work appears in the NCCA Ubod Anthology. 9. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: I develop lesson materials and curriculum documents aligned to national education standards. I work from the Philippines (GMT+8), which lets me deliver overnight for US clients and cover early mornings for European ones. Send me a message and let's talk about your project.

I help businesses turn complex ideas in finance, technology, AI, and business into clear, engaging content that readers understand and act on. With a background in software development, systems analysis, project management, and accounting, I bring more than writing skills to every project. I understand how business systems work, how technology affects decision-making, and how to explain technical topics without losing the reader. Since 2011, I have worked as a freelance writer creating content for clients who need clarity, credibility, and strong structure. I write: Business and finance articles Technology and software explainers AI and future-of-work content SEO blog posts Thought leadership articles Self-help and personal development content Website and marketing copy My workflow combines human judgment with responsible AI support. I use ChatGPT for brainstorming, outlining, and structure; Grammarly for tone and grammar polishing; and Quetext for plagiarism checks. Every piece is researched, original, edited, and aligned with your brand voice. Clients hire me when they need a writer who can simplify complex topics, organize ideas clearly, and deliver polished content on time. Before becoming a writer, I spent more than a decade in technology roles, building accounting and point-of-sale systems, working with clients, and leading teams. That experience helps me write with both technical accuracy and business awareness. I am also a book author and nonprofit founder, so I understand the power of clear communication beyond marketing. Whether the goal is to educate, persuade, explain, or build trust, I write content that connects ideas with real people. Need content that makes finance, technology, AI, or business topics easier to understand? Let’s work together. Best Skills to Use Business Writing Finance Writing Technology Writing AI Content Writing SEO Writing Blog Writing Article Writing Content Strategy Thought Leadership Writing Technical Writing Copyediting Proofreading Research Writing ChatGPT Grammarly

Hello! My name is Coleen - I'm a dedicated grant researcher and writer with a proven track record of securing over $450,000 in grants and donations for nonprofit organizations since 2021. Over the past five years, I’ve worked with nonprofits to strengthen fundraising efforts and help them deliver greater impact to their communities. My expertise covers the full grant cycle — from prospect research and proposal development to reporting and compliance. Clients describe me as: - Reliable and adaptable — able to quickly learn new systems and workflows. - Detail-oriented and professional — consistently delivering high-quality work on time and within budget. - Collaborative and communicative — ensuring smooth partnerships by asking clarifying questions and aligning with project goals. - Value-driven — adding meaningful improvements to processes while producing compelling research and writing. With a 100% Job Success score and a Top Rated Plus badge, I am committed to delivering quality, on-time work that exceeds expectations. If you’re looking to grow your fundraising pipeline and secure sustainable funding, I’d love to support your goals.

OVERVIEW / BIO Executive Assistant and Operations Manager with 3+ years of experience helping executives and growing businesses across the US, UK, Australia, and Europe — saving clients 30+ hours weekly, creating 150+ SOPs, reducing errors by 95%, increasing team productivity by 35%+, and achieving 98% schedule accuracy with 100% team accountability. 🏆 KEY RESULTS I HAVE DELIVERED: ✅ 30+ hours saved weekly through scheduling, admin support, and AI automation ✅ 150+ SOPs created across departments with 95% reduction in errors and rework ✅ 35%+ increase in team productivity through process optimization ✅ 98% schedule accuracy and 95% on-time project and task delivery ✅ Trustpilot rating improved from single digits to 50%+ for an eCommerce brand ✅ 85%+ CSAT consistently achieved in customer service operations ✅ 100% team accountability with clear KPIs and performance reviews 💼 MY EXPERIENCE — WHAT I HAVE DONE: 🔹 eCommerce Customer Experience Transformation Led a customer experience transformation for a European pet apparel eCommerce brand — coached the support team, built QA scorecards and escalation workflows, and improved the Trustpilot rating from single digits to 50%+ with 85%+ CSAT. 🔹 eCommerce Customer Service and Operations Built customer service operations for a growing eCommerce business — SOP library, escalation playbooks, and KPI reporting that made support scalable and less dependent on management. 🔹 Cleaning Company Operations (UK and US) Managed daily operations for cleaning companies in the UK and US — cleaner scheduling, recruitment and onboarding, attendance tracking, and customer service that reduced no-shows and freed owners to focus on growth. 🔹 Healthcare Staffing and Caregiver Scheduling Ran staffing and scheduling operations for a US home care agency — matched caregivers to clients, covered last-minute shift changes, and tracked compliance, achieving 98% schedule accuracy and 95% caregiver reliability. 🔹 Operations Management and Team Leadership Served as Operations Manager for a distributed team across the US, UK, and Australia — defined roles and KPIs, ran 1:1s and performance reviews, and delivered 100% team accountability with a 35%+ productivity increase. 🔹 SOP and Process Documentation Program Designed a company-wide SOP and documentation program — 150+ step-by-step SOPs, a centralized library with version control, and training guides that cut errors by 95% and saved 40% of time. 🔹 Executive Assistant and Executive Support Supported a busy executive managing multiple businesses — complex calendars across time zones, high-volume inbox, travel, and vendor coordination with zero missed appointments. 🔹 Office Coordination and Administrative Operations Coordinated office and administrative operations for a growing US business — centralized documentation, streamlined communications, and automated recurring tasks, saving 25+ hours weekly. 🔹 Digital Marketing Agency Operations Streamlined operations for a fast-growing digital marketing agency in Australia — project management systems, standardized workflows, and client communication that achieved 100% on-time delivery. 🔹 AI Automation and Workflow Systems Build AI-powered automations with Claude AI, Zapier, and Notion — automated announcements, reports, and recurring workflows that remove repetitive work entirely. 🛠 TOOLS I WORK WITH DAILY: AI and Automation: Claude AI, Zapier, Notion Project Management: ClickUp, Asana, Trello, Monday, Airtable Communication: Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 eCommerce and Support: Shopify, Gorgias, Zendesk, HubSpot Documentation: Scribe, Confluence, Canva, DocuSign Scheduling and Finance: Calendly, QuickBooks ⭐ WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME: You are not just getting a virtual assistant — you are getting an operations partner who documents your processes, automates repetitive work with AI, and builds systems that scale with your business. My clients free up their time to focus on growth while I keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. 📩 Let's talk about how I can save you 30+ hours a week. Send me a message and I will respond within a few hours. SKILLS Executive Assistant Operations Management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Process Documentation AI Automation Zapier Notion ClickUp Project Management Virtual Assistance Process Improvement Calendar Management Email Management Customer Service Workflow Automation