Deborah Kessler

Background

About Deborah Kessler

Successful, reliable, creative, problem solver interested in moving back into a creative, permanent career. Background as Freelance Writer/Editor, Web Content Creator/Designer/Webmaster/Blogger, Author/Illustrator of two children's books available on Amazon. Certified Teacher. Familiar with writing AI prompts in programs like Chat GPT, Bard and Bing. Also familiar with the Associated Press Style Guide. Transferable Skills- Freelance Writer/Editor - Proper grammar usage, vivid imagery and the ability to convey intended message in a pleasing manner. The ability to modify writing style based on target audience diversifies my offerings. One student I edit papers for estimated that she achieves a 10-point increase - a whole letter grade - in her scores when I edit and proofread her papers. Furthermore, I've saved another client about $20k in incorrectly assessed back Unemployment payments she was assessed- Web Content writer/Blogger/Designer/Webmaster - Creative dynamo, content Writing, graphics, blog maintenance, web page design/creation and maintenance experience- Social Media Content Creator - Creative application of content writing, copywriting, designing and photography applicable to the marketing of books- Author/Illustrator (4.5-star reviews on Amazon)- Ability to creatively convey ideas (verbally and visually), self-motivated. Understanding of the publishing process, book layouts, illustration, color theory, & design. Computer skills such as Procreate, PowerPoint, Word, Photoshop/GIMP, social media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, website creation/maintenance. Currently learning Affinity Publisher for my next book- Teaching - Punctual, reliable, multi-tasker, deadline driven, team player, flexible and compassionate but firm. Experience with multiple sources of direct supervisors. Ability to take direction from young as well as senior supervisors, deal with many different personalities, transfer verbal skills into written skills, explain the "how to" of complicated subjects so simplistically that a child can even understand. Excellent verbal communication skills, persuasive conversational skills, and grammar skills (teach Reading and Writing). Computer skills such as Google Documents, Google Suite, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Web Desk, Webmail and internet.