Resume

ANJA EMERSON
FREELANCE WRITER


OBJECTIVE: To reach a broad audience through my informative and compelling writing style.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Impeccable grammar and sentence structure
• Outstanding ability to analyze, synthesize and research
• Proficient in English, Spanish and French
• Great versatility; able to write on a wide range of subjects
• Serious about meeting deadlines
• Passionate about topics such as: art, literature, beauty, fashion, business, health, fitness, travel, careers and more.

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE:
• 4 years of experience writing for Helium.com (over 260 articles)
• Manager of the Makeup and Perfumes & Fragrances channels at Helium.com
• Writer and translator on EmergingCast.com
• Worked on Peopleperhour.com and Freelancer.com
• Provided content for the Daily Glow Blog
• Have maintained a Photoshop blog with graphic design tutorials
• Written for DeveloperTutorials.com
• Completed many small projects for independent clients over the years

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance-Banking
• Bachelor's degree in English and Spanish language and literature
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, Grade A
• Diploma DELE Superior
• DALF C1 Certificate


STYLES OF WRITING:
• Blog posts
• Feature articles
• Reviews (beauty products, music albums, etc.)
• FAQ pages
• Graphic design tutorials
• Ebook writing


WRITING SAMPLES:

Beauty

• How to find the right foundation for your skin
• Makeup tips: How to create a 40s look
• Makeup tips: What you need to know about red lipstick
• Makeup brushes every woman needs
• Makeup tricks for a flawless look
• Tips for creating the perfect smokey eye look

Business


• Accounting terms: Depreciation, depletion, amortization
• Advantages to buying an existing business
• Advantages of being an entrepreneur
• Common myths and misconceptions about entrepreneurs
• Disadvantages of being an entrepreneur
• How to start up with cost per action (CPA) marketing
• Major types of risks faced by entrepreneurs
• The most influential people in business in the UK
• Why do people become entrepreneurs?


Entertainment

• Album reviews: Bionic, by Christina Aguilera
• Album reviews: Talk That Talk, by Rihanna
• Album reviews: X, by Kylie Minogue
• Album reviews: Ultimate Kylie, by Kylie Minogue
• The pitfalls of becoming famous


Fashion


• How to find flattering colors to wear
• Spring 2010 women's fashion trends
• Best colors to wear in autumn
• Fashion trend: How to wear oversized earrings
• Fashion trends: The winter 2012 color palette
• Business clothes: Key pieces every woman needs
 
Health

• Foods to eliminate from your diet to become healthier
• Guide to foods high in potassium
• How to reduce a fever without medication
• How to incorporate detox into your daily life
• How to maintain a healthy immune system
• What foods help get rid of cellulite?


Jobs & Careers

• Best fragrances to wear at a job interview
• Places to find Internet proofreading jobs
• How to make a good impression during a job interview


Languages

• Conversational French: Knowing when to use c'est and when to use il est 
• Danish language history
• How to overcome the embarrassment of speaking a second language
• Pronunciation tips: Word stress in Italian
• Spanish verb conjugation: The subjunctive mood
• Study ideas for learning a second language



Travel

• Best places to enjoy the fall color in New Mexico
• Best places for leaf peeping in Colorado
• How to travel on a budget and enjoy it
• Best romantic fall weekend getaway destinations
• Key cathedrals to visit in Eastern England