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I'm a Business Writer, Editor & Content Creator based in central Connecticut.
After earning a B.A. degree from Temple University, I later became a seasoned content creator in internal communication, public relations, media relations, and public policy.
Before going solo as a freelance writer, I was an editor and, later, a senior editor of national business publications for two major publishers, Simon & Schuster and Aspen Publishers.
My goal is to provide exceptional writing services to help clients and customers tell their extraordinary stories.
When I'm not writing, I'm painting horses and landscapes, following political news, visiting museums and galleries, attending career-oriented seminars, and hunting for the next great book to read.
You can find out more about me on my website: https://valboldenbarrett-writer.com/great-content-starts-with-writing-excellence.
You also may want to check out my LinkedIn profile at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-bolden-barrett-9a03949/
This special report is an indepth guide for employers to start and build employee resource groups (ERGs).
https://www.aihr.com/blog/employee-resource-group-toolkit/
This blog calls out writers who create ads or report on products and services to keep it real.
https://valboldenbarrett-writer.com/great-content-starts-with-writing-excellence/#page-8
What do Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee, and Bill Gates have in common? They were all interns, workers whose potential employers shouldn't overlook.
https://recruitingdaily.com/hey-recruiters-heres-interns-worth-another-look/
New hires need a "report card" on their first 100 days on the job -- just like every U.S. president.
https://www.hrdive.com/news/rating-the-first-100-days-on-the-job-isnt-just-for-presidents/442346/
How companies are staying profitable and competitive while being good corporate citizens
How employers can prevent shift-scheduling problems from hurting their businesses
https://www.zenefits.com/workest/is-unstable-shift-scheduling-hurting-your-sales/
Providing healthcare benefits for transgender workers
https://www.hrdive.com/news/the-keys-to-providing-transgender-healthcare-benefits/429630/
Creating an organization of the highest moral code and integrity in an era of corporate misconduct
https://www.hrdive.com/news/the-keys-to-running-an-ethical-organization/438355/
This article is one in a series of job descriptions for job seekers and people in the process of making the right career choice.
https://work.chron.com/clothing-buyer-do-12819.html
As companies look to increase their healthcare benefits to attract talent while lowering costs, more are choosing second-opinion services to the mix.
Five critical, straight-forward steps for businesses to communicate effectively.
https://www.hrdive.com/news/5-essential-drivers-of-effective-business-communication/438783/
• Seasoned writer, editor, copywriter, blogger, ghostwriter, and copyeditor. Drafts feature and short-form articles, ebooks, white papers, case studies, press releases, newsletters, and web and marketing copy. • Authority on best employment practices. • Specialist in simplifying complex data, tailoring messages to targeted audiences, and drafting high-quality content based on in-depth research. • Honored with international media mentions. • AP Stylebook compliant. • Follows SEO protocols.
Company: Freelance Writing Services
I worked there from 5/2023 until now
• The global online training and certification platform secured my services to research, write, and edit high-quality vocational articles. • Edited French versions of articles to conform to the platform’s copyediting standards.
Company: Coursera
I worked there from 11/2024 until 5/2025
• Authored an in-depth report on Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), their value to organizations and employees, and how to launch them successfully in the workplace. • Produced a comprehensive ERG guide that attracted widespread social media attention.
Company: Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR)
I worked there from 10/2024 until 10/2024
• Reported on the latest workplace trends and best business practices in hundreds of articles targeted to SMBs. • Conducted in-depth research and Interviews with high-profile thought leaders and industry experts.
Company: Trinet
I worked there from 6/2018 until 1/2023
• Chosen among multiple bidders to ghostwrite a special report targeted to mental health professionals. • Ghost wrote, formatted, and edited the extensive, highly technical report.
Company: Traitify by Paradox
I worked there from 1/2022 until 1/2022
• Wrote a white paper providing insight into the latest employment data and progress of working mothers. • Produced an ebook for SMBs on tracking, monitoring, and analyzing past and current hiring practices.
Company: Pointed Copywriter
I worked there from 11/2021 until 11/2021
• Rolled out feature articles on technology breakthroughs, employment trends, and short-form articles for B2B markets. • Reported on breaking news stories, best business practices, workplace issues and trends, employment law, economic news, technological tools and innovation, and HR functions including recruiting and hiring, training and development, and tracking performance.
Company: Industry Dive
I worked there from 10/2016 until 2/2020
• Senior editor and lead writer of cutting-edge national business publications. • Created revenue-generating marketing materials, including sales letters and web copy. • Recruited, hired and managed team of freelance writers. • Developed a comprehensive editorial guide for contributing authors. • Chosen participant in an international Journalists' Round Table. • Maintained a successful track record for reviving failing publications. • Conducted market research to develop new-product idea
Company: Aspen Publishers
I worked there from 12/1999 until 5/2023
• Editor of national publications on best business practices. • Grew publications’ circulation with new editorial features such as quick-read news briefs, interactive Q & A columns, articles by industry experts, ground-breaking Supreme Court cases, and coverage of innovative business trends. • Wrote and edited a cutting-edge, breaking-news blog for subscribers. • Recruited, hired and managed freelance writers.
Company: Simon & Schuster
I worked there from 12/1996 until 12/1999