Gabriel Gatika
Seattle
Summary
Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers.
Committed to producing high-quality content. Extensive experience in creating compelling narratives for various media platforms and industries. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable contributions and seamless integration with dynamic project requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelancer Writer
Upwork.com
02.2021 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Adapted writing styles based on different platforms such as social media, blog posts, and print materials.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Developed engaging articles for online publications, resulting in increased readership and social media shares.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
- Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
- Boosted reader engagement by developing interactive content pieces, including quizzes and polls, that encouraged audience participation.
- Developed and maintained personal blog, consistently publishing content that doubled site's monthly traffic within year.
- Facilitated content brainstorming sessions that generated innovative content ideas, aligning with strategic marketing goals and audience interests.
- Authored award-winning article series that spotlighted emerging industry trends, establishing publication as forward-thinking leader.
- Improved team productivity by implementing collaborative content calendar, ensuring timely publication across all platforms.
- Led series of writing workshops, improving team skills and fostering culture of continuous learning and development.
- Oversaw editorial calendar for major online magazine, balancing evergreen content with timely news pieces to maintain dynamic and relevant publication.
- Improved manuscript quality by conducting thorough research and applying rigorous editing standards, ensuring error-free and impactful publications.
- Streamlined content creation process, cutting down project turnaround time without compromising on quality.
- Coordinated with graphic designers to produce multimedia content that complemented and enhanced written articles, increasing overall content consumption.
- Enhanced online visibility for clients by crafting SEO-optimized content, integrating keywords seamlessly into engaging articles.
- Contributed to significant increase in eBook downloads by writing compelling marketing copy and promotional materials, effectively communicating value proposition.
- Enhanced newsletter open rates with compelling subject lines and content previews, driving higher engagement and website traffic.
- Tailored writing style and tone to match various clients' brand voices, enhancing their connection with target audiences.
- Revitalized social media presence by introducing consistent and authentic content voice, growing followership and enhancing user interaction.
- Translated complex technical information into accessible, user-friendly guidebooks, broadening product's appeal to non-specialist customers.
Freelance Writer
Textbroker
02.2018 - 03.2024
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Adapted writing styles based on different platforms such as social media, blog posts, and print materials.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Developed engaging articles for online publications, resulting in increased readership and social media shares.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
- Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
- Elevated brand reputation with meticulously researched and well-written white papers that positioned company as thought leader in its industry.
- Piloted guest blogging initiative that expanded brand reach and forged valuable partnerships with influential platforms in niche.
- Enhanced newsletter open rates with compelling subject lines and content previews, driving higher engagement and website traffic.
- Revitalized social media presence by introducing consistent and authentic content voice, growing followership and enhancing user interaction.
- Streamlined content creation process, cutting down project turnaround time without compromising on quality.
- Developed and maintained personal blog, consistently publishing content that doubled site's monthly traffic within year.
- Coordinated with graphic designers to produce multimedia content that complemented and enhanced written articles, increasing overall content consumption.
- Enhanced online visibility for clients by crafting SEO-optimized content, integrating keywords seamlessly into engaging articles.
Freelance Writer
Content Writers
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Adapted writing styles based on different platforms such as social media, blog posts, and print materials.
- Developed engaging articles for online publications, resulting in increased readership and social media shares.
Editor
Northwestern Mutual
02.2020 - 01.2024
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing departments to meet desired content goals.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
- Utilized SEO techniques to optimize content for search engine rankings.
- Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
Freelance Writer
Writers For Hire Inc The
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Adapted writing styles based on different platforms such as social media, blog posts, and print materials.
- Developed engaging articles for online publications, resulting in increased readership and social media shares.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Phoenix
05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics And Law
University of Oxford
Oxford, England07-2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Washington
11-2015
Skills
- SEO principles
- Issue research
- SEO strategies
- Online content editing
- Editorial planning
- Error spotting
- Fact-checking
- Headline writing
Languages
English
Native language
French
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Content Writers
03.2022 - 01.2024
Freelance Writer
Writers For Hire Inc The
03.2021 - 03.2022
Freelancer Writer
Upwork.com
02.2021 - Current
Editor
Northwestern Mutual
02.2020 - 01.2024
Freelance Writer
Textbroker
02.2018 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics And Law
University of Oxford
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