Short, mostly relevant bio and related qualifications:

Slightly pretentious version

Natasha Senteney is a freelance editor, as well as a published author with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in her field.

In addition to her practically gained knowledge and skill, she possesses an extensive education, including a Master's Degree in English, with an emphasis in Creative Writing, as well as a number of lesser degrees in complimentary fields of study.

As an author, she has published multiple news articles as a freelance journalist, as well as authored various creative works, academic and professional papers, proposals, etc.

As a professional editor, she has assisted in perfecting numerous grant proposals, resulting in the successful procurement of vital funds, often in excess of $100,000. She has also provided editorial and consultation services on an incalculable number of creative works, all varying greatly in length, style, and genre, and academic papers, including an extended consultation on 3 separate college applications and their related essay requirements, resulting in acceptance to multiple highly reputable universities.

Her broad familiarity and expertise with regards to language in its many forms, modes, and purposes lends her the unique capability to assist her clients in a wide variety of projects.

**While all of the above is true, it's only a narrow view of who am, personally and professionally.

Less pretentious and perhaps a little too honest version

My professional employment history, outside of editing, is erratic and limited to low level positions, many of which were at the mercy of an unstable family situation and my own adolescent lack of self-awareness and experience during the time. I've been a busser, a waitress, a grocery store bagger, a childcare teacher, a carnival-style games operator in a casino, and a UPS Store clerk. I've worked in retail, yard maintenance, and as an aid for children receiving special education services.

I am more easily prone to distraction than the average person, I can often be disorganized, at times impulsive, and invariably either in motion or seeking movement. I am also, however, adept under pressure, very able to maintain and create with minimal resources, comfortable and open to change and growth, and always socially, emotionally, and professionally perceptive to a task and to others.

My editorial career began, rather reluctantly, at home and well before my teenaged years. I was the resident letter writer, application manager, and family storyteller. I wrote my first court appeal and character reference (successfully) before I hit puberty. I took pride in my ability to manipulate words in such a way that I was able to get my family what they needed.

Where, in general, I may lack the ability to maintain focus and organization, I am able to, contrarily, maintain tremendous attention in connection with anything I am passionate about, and I am passionate about language and communication, and with its existing and potential impact.