Dependable, mature, impeccable sense of honoring deadlines.Also have a wicked sense of humor, get along well with other people and tries to leave the world a better place.Retired from the military and looking to augment my income doing something I love--writing, proofreading and editing! My objective is to find engaging projects which use my writing, proofreading and editing skills. I'm dependable, meet deadlines, price my work fairly and competitively, and am organized.I have an English degree from the University of Missouri - KC, where I graduated in the top ten percent of my class.I retired from the Air Force in 2004, and have worked freelance since then. During my military career, I wrote press releases, unit award citations, promotion packages and speeches.I type 80 wpm, have an extensive knowledge of both the AP and Chicago Style Guides, as well as the Air Force Tongue and Quill. I'm a clear communicator both in writing and speaking.Over the past four years, I have been a wr