Amongst all the other things fandom is, we're a community, and Gretchen is
reminding me it's okay to ask for help, so I'm asking you, my community, for help.
As most of you know, I quit my job last year to try out being a writer. It's been a great experience in a lot of ways. I'm now at the point where I don't have financial resources to keep it up, which means it's time for me to get some paying work of some sort.
If you or someone you know has work or ideas for me, you can leave me a comment here or email me at
my personal address or
my professional address.
What I Really WantI would love, love, love to do editing work. Of all the work tasks from my previous job, the editing was my favorite thing to do. I'm very good, very fast, and my freelance rates are negotiable.
( An overview of my editing experience )Also Taking Other IdeasEditing is not my only marketable skill! I'm handy with a spreadsheet, able to facilitate meetings in person and via teleconference, and a well-received trainer. You might take a look at my resume below to see what else I have experience with. If you have other freelance opportunities or ideas for me, please let me know! Leads for other kinds of work in Chico would also be appreciated. Just because I've never been a barista before doesn't mean I couldn't learn how.
Location, Location, LocationI'm not interested in relocating, so I'm looking for things I can do from home or in Chico.
ResumeBelow is my loosely formatted for LJ editing and office work centered resume. I do, of course, have a much more nicely formatted version for emailing or snail mailing, which I can send on to anyone you think might be a good source of work for me.
( Ruth Alderson's Resume )