Thomas L
Editor #40683
Joined 7/24/2019
4 Star Rating
154 Projects
Thomas is a business owner, writer, and teacher. He is currently the director of a company that provides writing, editing, language instruction, and curriculum design to clients worldwide. As a professional writer and editor, he has completed books; e-books; web content; business communication; medical, scientific, and legal research; and educational and training curricula for businesses, individuals, financial services firms, law firms, technology companies, government agencies, and educational institutes.

Thomas has excellent written English language skills and training in technical writing and desktop publishing. He has several years of experience in domestic and international education, business, and government. He has worked as an English as a Foreign/Second Language instructor domestically and abroad; in the professional business world; as an analyst for the State of California; with local school districts in Sacramento and San Francisco; and in the community of arts, literature, and theater.

In his current position, Thomas has completed many editing contracts for small- and medium-sized corporations, governmental organizations, and private individuals. He has provided line and structural editing of blog posts for a student loan refinancing company based in New York; line editing of a complete website for a professional services company based in Switzerland; line and structural editing of a reference book for a national consumer rights law firm; line editing of contracts and legal agreements for a cannabis sales organization based in Southern California; structural editing of public relations and administrative documents for a political organization based in the United Kingdom; and line and structural editing of resumes and cover letters for several private individuals.

From 2014 through 2016, Thomas was the staff editor of a research university in Turkey. During his tenure, he provided line and structural editing of articles produced by the university’s research faculty. Topics included technical mathematical analyses; evaluations of the effectiveness of various dental treatments; the effects of emerging medical practices on traditional cultural and social groups; educational theory; and orthopedic surgery.

As an analyst for the State of California, Thomas created educational and training material and provided line and structural editing of internal administrative documents. Thomas has also written and edited internal and outbound correspondence for private sector businesses such as banks and internet startups. Thomas also has experience with website design and content creation. He has built and authored 2 websites using WordPress, both of which are e-commerce enabled and SEO-optimized.

Thomas has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, a Certificate in Technical Writing, a Certificate to Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages, and a Master of Arts Degree in Education. This fall, he will begin a four-year part-time program of study leading to a degree in law.
Medical
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Specialties

Interests

Thomas enjoys traveling whenever he can find time. He has been to 15 different countries in North and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. He especially likes to combine travel with opportunities for professional development.

Thomas has enjoyed cooking from a very young age. While still in high school, he was employed as a prep cook and learned Italian cooking from a master chef who had emigrated to the United States from Sicily. Cooking and travel seem to go together. Whenever he is abroad, Thomas enjoys sampling regional cuisines and shopping at local markets.

Thomas loves to read and enjoys spending long summer days with novels, philosophy, history, and other works of literature. He is also a fan of great music. His favorites include rock and roll, blues, folk, jazz, and classical.

Education

California State University, Sacramento

The English department at California State University, Sacramento, is a community of teachers, scholars, writers, and support staff whose primary mission is to promote learning in composition, creative writing, English education, linguistics, literature, and the teaching of English as a second language.

Webster Techwriters

The Certificate in Technical Writing from Webster Techwriters includes training and guided practice in writing, editing, and illustrating end-user documentation for computer software and hardware using the Adobe desktop publishing suite. Additional components provide training in HTML, indexing, and creating digital help files using RoboHelp.

Transworld Schools

Transworld Schools is approved by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) and accredited by the Accrediting Council of Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). Transworld offers language teachers the opportunity to obtain a BPPE-approved Certificate to Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (CTESOL). Transworld Schools also offers General English, TOEFL Preparation, and Business English courses to international students from over 50 different countries. Transworld students study English for professional purposes, to prepare for study at college or university in the US, or for their own interest.

University of Phoenix

The Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training is a graduate degree program intended for students interested in working with adult learners. The MAEd/AET curricular components explore methods of helping adults develop self-directed and self-motivated study habits; understanding culturally diverse populations; and incorporating technology into adult education and training programs.

Finance

17 Projects Completed

Education

15 Projects Completed

Medical

11 Projects Completed

Government

11 Projects Completed

Business

8 Projects Completed

2014-Present | Education Associates, LP
Sacramento, CA USA
Director
For an international Amazon merchant:
• Due diligence document.

For a professional business services company based in Switzerland:
• Marketing brochure
• Complete website.

For a cannabis sales organization based in Southern California:
• Exhibit A: Licensing Agreement
• Exhibit C: Sellers’ Release
• Letter of Authorization
• Stock Purchase Agreement 1
• Stock Purchase Agreement 2.

Legal

6 Projects Completed

CBD/Cannabis

5 Projects Completed

2014-Present | Education Associates, LP
Sacramento, CA USA
Director
For a cannabis sales organization based in Southern California:
• Exhibit A: Licensing Agreement
• Exhibit C: Sellers’ Release
• Letter of Authorization
• Stock Purchase Agreement 1
• Stock Purchase Agreement 2.

Artificial Intelligence

3 Projects Completed

2014-Present | Education Associates, LP
Sacramento, CA USA
Director
For an East Coast technology firm developing a web-based application for verifying the credibility of information sources used in social media posts:
• Mission Statement
• User Manual
• ICO Concept.

Apps

2 Projects Completed

2014-Present | Education Associates, LP
Sacramento, CA USA
Director
For a Silicon Valley-based technology firm:
• Internal administrative software application development proposal.

For an East Coast technology firm developing a web-based application for verifying the credibility of information sources used in social media posts:
• User Manual.

Article

39 Projects Completed

Blog Post

17 Projects Completed

Other

8 Projects Completed

2014-Present | Education Associates, LP
Sacramento, CA USA
Director
For a cannabis sales organization based in Southern California:
• Exhibit A: Licensing Agreement
• Exhibit C: Sellers’ Release
• Letter of Authorization
• Stock Purchase Agreement 1
• Stock Purchase Agreement 2.

For an international Amazon merchant:
• Due diligence document.

Independent contracts:
• Resume revisions for private individuals.

For an emerging political party based in the UK:
• The Scottish Global Republic Constitution.

Book

6 Projects Completed

Web Page

2 Projects Completed

2014-Present | Education Associates, LP
Sacramento, CA USA
Director
For a professional business services company based in Switzerland:
• Complete website.


1996-1999 | Private sector technology and finance
San Francisco, CA
Proofreader and Editor
• Proofreading and copy editing for corporate websites.

Email Copy

2 Projects Completed

2014-Present | Education Associates, LP
Sacramento, CA USA
Director
For a Silicon Valley-based technology firm:
• Internal administrative software application development proposal.

For an emerging political party based in the UK:
• Investment invitation letter.

Brochure

2 Projects Completed

2014-Present | Education Associates, LP
Sacramento, CA USA
Director
For a professional business services company based in Switzerland:
• Marketing brochure.

For an emerging political party based in the UK:
• Prospectus and executive pages.

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