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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 specialise in presentation, editorial, and document design systems that combine strategic visual communication with refined, high-end design. Based in South Africa, I work across both the design and architectural industries, currently working part-time as an architect at SAOTA — an experience that has deeply influenced my approach to layout, composition, storytelling, and visual refinement. With a background in architecture and graphic design, I bring a strong understanding of hierarchy, typography, grid systems, and visual communication across both Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office platforms. I work across: • PowerPoint presentations and master templates • Editorial and publication design • Word document systems and templates • Pitch decks and proposal documents • Educational and training resources • Reports, guides, and branded publications • Architectural and Real estate design presentations • CV / Resumé design Technical Skillset • Microsoft PowerPoint • Microsoft Word • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop My design approach is clean, sophisticated, and editorially driven with a strong focus on clarity, consistency, and thoughtful use of typography, spacing, imagery, and colour. I particularly enjoy transforming dense or outdated material into polished, easy-to-navigate visual systems that feel professional, cohesive, and engaging. Beyond creating visually strong layouts, I also build reusable template systems that help organisations maintain brand consistency across presentations, reports, training resources, and internal documentation. Whether you need a refined presentation deck, publication layout, or fully branded document ecosystem, I focus on creating work that is visually compelling, strategically structured, and built for long term usability.

I'm an entrepreneur with 5 years of experience designing, building and managing Sustainable systems from home gardens to broad acre farms; as well as hosting regular courses. I received my Permaculture Design and Training certificates from Serenity Permaculture. Prior to taking up Permaculture, I studied Media Studies, Philosophy and Audio visual production. Most of my recent writing has been proposal and business based, but I'm an amateur creative writer, poet, lyricist, gardener and sketch artist in my free time.

Hey there, I'm Annelies a Belgian national and your all-in-one freelance professional specialising in language, customer service (training) and knowledge management. With a solid background in customer service, I understand the importance of delivering exceptional support and satisfaction to clients. I'll go above and beyond to ensure your customers receive exceptional service with every interaction. Need translation between Dutch and English? I've got you covered with my meticulous attention to detail and dedication to accurate communication. When it comes to transcribing audio recordings, count on me to swiftly convert them into precise written text. I love sharing knowledge too. Whether it's language skills, customer service techniques, or any other topic you need training on, I'm here to help. I'm also well-versed in knowledge management practices. Whether it's organising information, creating training materials, or implementing efficient systems, I'll help you harness the power of knowledge to drive success. So, if you're looking for a versatile freelancer who's passionate, reliable, and committed to excellence, look no further. Let's collaborate and make your projects shine.

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