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Esther Helbach

Kalispell,MT

Summary

My BA in Professional Writing with an emphasis in News Media provided the technical foundation for my career, but my greatest education came through experience. Having traveled to more than 50 countries from a young age, I learned to see the world through many perspectives and translate complex ideas into engaging stories. I have worked since I was 9 years old, helping my parents with their cleaning business, and have since worked my way up to my dream positions as a freelance surf writer, grant writer, and wedding planner. Those experiences have taught a strong work ethic are just as valuable as any classroom education.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelancer

Recalibrate Reserve
Redding, CA
01.2024 - Current
  • Researched new therapy modalities.
  • Wrote in-depth holistic health articles.
  • Collaborated with government departments for financial backing and research.
  • Created engaging digital marketing materials, enhancing brand presence online.
  • Developed holistic healing plans for clients, including diet, activity, self-reflection, and much more.

Grant Writing Intern

Neutral Project
Madison, WI
05.2025 - 01.2026
  • Researched funding opportunities
  • Assisted in drafting grant proposals and application materials for diverse funding sources.
  • Collaborated with team members to gather data and narratives for grant submissions.
  • Worked with the USDA in research development and health studies

Freelance

AMERICAN SURF MAGAZINE
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • I served in a freelance capacity including:

interviewing, photography, investigation, and blog publication writing.

  • Worked with local celebrities and businesses in Hawaii
  • Orchestrated timelines and worked with editorial team

Marketing writer/ coordinating specialist

Flawless Hawaii Weddings
Honolulu, HI
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Served as a writing consultant for large publications in Honolulu, HI.
  • Planned and orchestrated weddings of $150k + budgets.

Owner and Manager

HELBACHS COFFEE
05.2018 - 03.2023
  • Built as a family project to learn people skills, finances, organization, how to work with clients and much more.
  • Worked in community building relationships with customers and vendors
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team.
  • Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor of Science - Professional Writing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024

High School Diploma -

World Classroom
01.2018

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • In-depth research
  • Engaging writing
  • Formatting
  • Persuasive writing
  • SEO knowledge
  • Creative writing

Timeline

Grant Writing Intern

Neutral Project
05.2025 - 01.2026

Freelancer

Recalibrate Reserve
01.2024 - Current

Freelance

AMERICAN SURF MAGAZINE
01.2024 - 03.2025

Marketing writer/ coordinating specialist

Flawless Hawaii Weddings
12.2023 - 12.2024

Owner and Manager

HELBACHS COFFEE
05.2018 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Professional Writing

Grand Canyon University

High School Diploma -

World Classroom

Writing Featured

  • GoVerbing - https://www.goverbing.info
  • Recalibrate Reserve - https://www.uscanrecalate.com
  • American surf magazine - https://www.americansurfmagazine.com/article/santoloco-wahiawa-premier-surf-shop