I am a detail-oriented person with a creative streak and a lot of experience in writing of all sorts, both technical and non-technical.  I did the first two years of my Bachelor's degree at a liberal arts school (University of Puget Sound) where I made the most of all of my language and writing classes before I transferred and started my engineering degree.

I spent three months writing articles for Concrete Construction Magazine during the summer before I graduated with my Bachelor's degree.  That was a lot of fun and my article on concrete fencing was one of their most requested reprints!

I worked as a writing consultant for the College of Engineering and Mines at the University of Arizona while getting my Master's degree in Structural Engineering.  As such, I worked with writers of several different nationalities as well as with native English speakers to help them with any type of writing they were struggling with.  One thing I am especially good at is translating technical journal-speak into something that is readable by a person of average intelligence outside the particular field.

After grad school, I worked for a (very) small structural engineering firm in New York City that specialized in renovation, restoration, and rehabilitation.  As it was such a small firm, everyone there had to be proficient in all duties, including writing proposals and reports.

After I moved back to Arizona and before I got married, I worked in a slightly larger consulting engineering office. Again, one of my responsibilities was writing proposals.  Approximately 90% of the proposals I wrote either got my company the project or at least got us short-listed.

In the nooks and crannies when I haven't been going to school or working, I have done 20 years of ballet, trained as a classical soprano, and travelled extensively.  I also really, really, really (my husband would add at least five more reallys) like to read.

Now I work for my local City government and really miss the opportunity to write and be creative on a daily basis.  I joined iFreelance not only to make some extra money, but to be able to do something I love - helping other people with words.

You wouldn't be exaggerating much if you said that I am passionate about editing.  Making sure that what the writer is attempting to say really comes through to the intended audience is very satisfying.  I also get a lot of pleasure from writing.  I would love to help you with just about any type of writing, editing, or proofreading project you may have.

I am much more visual and articulate in the vernacular than most engineers - definitely don't be thrown off by my background.  I like to think of myself as a translator, someone who can take complex subjects and make them readily understandable for a diverse audience.

Thank you for reading this far.  I look forward to working with you.

Allison

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