Jill Rege
Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing, and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative, and error-free work. Independent yet communicative, with a history of performance in remote work environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Author
Tarasque Books
Palo Alto, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Writing as Jill Jenkins
- Independent author and publisher of The Goddess & The Bee, a Young Adult fantasy adventure set in Ancient Greece. Developed author branding, created and scheduled social media content. Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- 5-star reviews on Amazon
- Skills: Copy Editing, Writing, Social Media, Newsletter, Research, Self-publishing, Blog, WordPress
Writer and Editor
Recovery Road
Boston And San Francisco Bay Area, CA
01.2012 - 09.2016
- Developed content and wrote more than 50 blog posts
- Developed original recipes
- Recovery Road covered alternative treatments for autism, as well as addressing chronic health challenges
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content
Freelance
Rege Creative
Boston, MA And San Francisco Bay Area, CA
08.1995 - 10.2001
- Writing, editing, and marketing communications consulting
- Clients included Oracle Corporation, Fidelity Investments, Progress Software, and Boston Consulting Group
- Quick turnaround, conscientious, thorough
- Stickler for style guides, consistency, trademarks, and the serial comma
- Skills: Writing, Proofreading, Interviewing, Project Management, Positioning (Marketing), Brand Implementation, Branding & Identity, Copy Editing, Writing
Sr Marketing Communications Specialist
Progress Software
Boston, MA
01.1994 - 08.1995
- Developed marketing collateral for enterprise software segment, established customer reference program, provided writing and editing
- Launched www.progress.com website as content webmaster.
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Interviewed individuals by phone and in-person to write news stories.
- Translated technical terminology and jargon into plain, clear language.
Marketing Writer, Copyeditor
Oracle Corporation
Redwood Shores, CA
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Copyediting and writing for the world’s largest database company
- Projects included: annual report, customer reference program, brochures, datasheets, and Oracle Magazine articles.
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Translated technical terminology and jargon into plain, clear language.
Advertising Assistant
California Magazine
San Francisco, CA
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Supported three sales reps, writing marketing materials, including brochures, sales letters, and special issue promotions.
Editorial Assistant
Paul Kagan Associates
Carmel, CA
08.1987 - 08.1988
- Supported four editors at a financial services newsletter publisher.
Education
Master of Science - Communications Management
Simmons University
Boston, MABachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- Writing
- Editing
- Proofreading
- Interviewing
- Copyediting
- Promotional Materials
- Social Media Content Writing
- Biographies and Novels
Timeline
Author
Tarasque Books
02.2022 - Current
Writer and Editor
Recovery Road
01.2012 - 09.2016
Freelance
Rege Creative
08.1995 - 10.2001
Sr Marketing Communications Specialist
Progress Software
01.1994 - 08.1995
Marketing Writer, Copyeditor
Oracle Corporation
01.1990 - 01.1993
Advertising Assistant
California Magazine
01.1988 - 01.1990
Editorial Assistant
Paul Kagan Associates
08.1987 - 08.1988
Master of Science - Communications Management
Simmons University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
University of California, Santa Barbara
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