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About Me ~I have a Ph.D. in psychology (cognitive and brain sciences) from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in biology and psychology (with a chemistry minor) from Luther College (Decorah, IA). ~I am a fitness/wellness professional, teaching group fitness with Life Time, keeping a wellness-focused blog, and having written a book on stress management (“Stress: The Good, the Bad, and the Ways to Manage It”, available on Amazon). ~I’ve been doing freelance editing and proofreading for almost 10 years; most of this work has been on Upwork and has received highly favorable reviews. Most of that editing has been academic (e.g., journal articles, dissertations), which is my specialty, but I’ve also edited some books (one of which has been published by Routledge), company reports, assignments (only editing, no writing), and more. When it comes to proofreading, text is text, so I can proofread/copy edit any type of document, but more developmental editing may require more alignment with my nonfiction/academic background. ~APA formatting is like second nature to me. ~Back when I was in grad school, I worked as a section leader, which entailed grading and editing student papers, coaching them in designing effective research studies, and guiding them through the academic writing process to produce effective reports. While this is not something I do as often now, I do enjoy this kind of writing coaching work and have done some of that here on Upwork. ***Note/Disclaimers*** ~I do not use AI to write or edit—never have and never plan to. ~I do not write academic assignments. I have strong personal convictions about academic integrity. I will, however, gladly edit any kind of paper, assignment, dissertation, etc., which can involve some degree of rephrasing and restructuring (sometimes to a degree that could be considered rewriting sections). I might suggest such ideas for the sake of flow or argumentative strength, but I leave those suggestions as comments.

"Melissa is amazing! She edited my work wonderfully. She has a great eye for small grammatical errors, and the ability to rework complete sentences and sections so they are clean, clear and effective. I highly recommend her work . . ." --Karlee I like to let my clients' feedback speak for itself. As a well-rounded, experienced editor and proofreader, I have the tools to make your written words flawless!

I have extensive knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite 2016, 2013, and 2010. My data entry skills exceed 10,000 keystrokes per hour. I can format documents, create and update TOCs and TOAs, apply edits, transcribe, proofread legal and non-legal documents, and run comparisons. My interest is to make your documents be a reflection of you. I want to make you look good to your clients.

Your story deserves to be profitable by being engaging, exciting, clear, and correct. I'm here to get you there. Whether you need developmental editing to give you direction, copy editing to punch up your language, beta reading to ensure clarity, or proofreading to guarantee perfection, I can provide any editing you need while maintaining and enhancing your individual voice and style. I'm a lifelong reader and corrector of things, in addition to being a native English speaker with Bachelor's degree in English. My previous work experience and education has emphasized attention to detail and a strong work ethic. I have experience with beta reading, developmental editing, line or copy editing, and proofreading. I'm also Stay-at-Home Dad looking for some part-time editing work, and I'm excited to help perfect your writing!

I have been paralegal in Minnesota for 17 years. I have worked in family law for 14 years also have some paralegal experience in mortgage foreclosure, employment law, housing (landlord/tenant), bankruptcy and debt collection. Currently, I supervise other paralegals and legal assistants and work in criminal law. I am very professional, intelligent and quick to learn new things. I am looking for part-time work relating to writing, transcription and/or data entry jobs. I am a great typist. I can type 73 words per minute with little to no errors. I am very dependable and reliable. If you are looking for someone with great typing and/or data entry skills, I am your person!

I build the engines that power mission-driven brands. Most marketers only look at your ads; most systems experts only look at your CRM. I bridge that gap. With a background as a business owner (7 years), a Certified Women's Health Coach, and a current Agency Marketing Consultant, I provide a holistic approach to scaling your brand from lead gen to automated delivery. My "All-In-One" Framework: 1. Growth (Paid & Organic Media): I specialize in Meta and Google Ads specifically for sustainable brands and health-tech platforms. I don't just chase clicks; I build full-funnel strategies that convert. 2. Systems (Dubsado & Automation): I turn "manual" into "automatic." I am a Dubsado expert who builds seamless client onboarding, so you can scale your revenue without increasing your workload. 3. Launches (Web & Creative): I am a "0-to-1" specialist. From Squarespace/Wix development to high-end Canva design and email marketing, I manage the moving parts of your launch so nothing falls through the cracks. Why work with me? - Founder-to-Founder Perspective: Having managed a team of 7 and owned a successful floral business, I understand your P&L, your time constraints, and your vision. - Agency-Level Quality: Currently working within a marketing agency, I stay ahead of 2026’s platform changes and privacy regulations (including HIPAA-adjacent health marketing). - Efficiency: My goal is to make systems that work while you sleep. - Core Tech Stack: Dubsado (Proficient) | Meta & Google Ads | Squarespace & Wix | Canva | Lead Gen Strategy. Let’s take the tech and strategy off your plate so you can lead. Ready to start?