I Talk With People

I like to be held accountable. You should too. 

That means we’re going to chat. Regularly.

About targets, and how we get there, and what needs to change, and how we get better. And if the day ever comes when everything is in sync, the question becomes "can we duplicate this?" 

I get things done, the important things, and along the way I help make our Team (Caps) inclusive and strong and ready for the next challenge – to meet it and beat it.

If history predicts the future, look at my accomplishments. 

In most cases my numbers are above average. In others, my accomplishments are outstanding and top tier. But what they all have in common is…

I had zero experience when I began each tenure and still produced, sometimes exceptionally well. 

I am able to quickly grasp new concepts and technology, then I transfer that enthusiasm and knowledge to other people in a way that makes them act.

Other words used to describe me include, smart, funny, well rounded, professional, and more.

Once in a while humble and modest, but this isn’t that time; I mean c'mon, it’s LinkedIn.

Most business is about relationships and I attribute all my success, like below, on a simple formula… 

Act in ways that build trust, be genuine and be genuinely interested in people and do good things. If you do that, business will follow.

That's what happens to me, every time.

I wish I had some wild and crazy sales strategy, but I don’t, “be interested instead of interesting” opens a lot of doors.

I have led training seminars and done presentations 1 on 1 and to large groups, connecting the dots on technical and product details in a way that people ‘get it’ and act. 

As a hunter I am relentless; as a farmer I am attentive and thorough.

In summary I find, develop, maintain and grow the business. 

I create enduring revenue streams.

Derrick Swain

Volunteer 

Edit the NASA MUREP Curriculum Awards Proposal for clarity and accessibility 
Coordinate with primary investigators to craft proposal language 
Review format of numbers and tables to comply with NASA standards

Technical Proposal Editor

•	Create quick start guides and user guides
•	Write instructional content on software development best practices

Technical Writer

•	Revise quick guides for accuracy and clarity
•	Revise update documentation for clarity
•	Adapt video content on bot development for instructional purposes
•	Edit instructional content on software development

Technical Editor

Synergis

Improved the accuracy and relevance of 800+ pieces of educational content in the  Grow with Google certification courses
Ideated new and improved content for online learning 
Update and revise the
Respond to student requests to improve clarity and completion rates 
Develop content aligned with current industry standards and best educational practices
Create content to inform teams and partners about the Grow with Google certification

Technical Content Writer | Google

Freelance 

Write authentically engaging, SEO-friendly content
Coach new writers in the onboarding process, incorporating style and brand guidelines 
Support new and experienced writers in meeting productivity goals 
Create well-researched articles that explain complex topics for a general audience
Develop content that embraces diversity and inclusion as values, not just buzzwords 
Write grammatically correct content that exceeds industry standards.

Writer | Copywriter | Content Writer

CHEQ Inc.

Content Writer

Edit marketing copy to conform to industry standards 
Provide support to writers to conform to organizational style, helping maintain brand consistency
Brief clients on diversity, equity and inclusion issues that shape audience response  
Improve brand communications to boost authentic engagement and build audience relationships

Copyeditor | Editor

My career has been a series of beautiful accidents. I've always been in love with the power of story and song, and my endless curiosity has led me down thousands of rabbit holes back when those took real work. In short, I'm an intellectual wanderer who takes readers by the hand to pull them into the complex subjects I've studied. 

This has been wonderfully helpful to my Tech, Finance, and Lifestyle clients, as I can reach into jargon-rich topics and transform them into content that empowers readers. With my experience, new writers in the agencies I've worked with have turned to me to help them adhere to brand voice and organizational style, improving productivity and morale. 

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The Battle

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