Halley Heideveld
Pittstown
Summary
Proven success in written and verbal formulation of questions, distinctions, concepts, arguments, and judgments. Formulate purposeful responses within the dialogue of a cohort to develop a methodical examination which may challenge fundamental ideas or question suggestions by thought leaders. A pedigreed inquirer that makes use of self- reflection, experiences, hypothesis, experiment, measurement, and inference.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Writing Editor
Freelance Editor
01.2025 - Current
- Member of an on-line community of writers
- Perform copy-edit and line-edit for novels and short stories under development
- Brainstorm with authors on solving narrative inconsistencies
- Coach authors in planning a path to completion with realistic deadlines
Office Manager and Tour Guide
Those Amsterdames
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Amsterdam e-bike tours featuring hot spots and off the beaten track landmarks sprinkled with a dose of eclectic trivia
- Lead structured e-bike tours including basic bike maintenance tour set up, and clean up
- Resolved issues such accidents, insurance etc
- As well as optimizing scheduling and retail operations
- Provide an inclusive, positive, and safe environment for all customers
- Amsterdam e-bike tours featuring hot spots and off the beaten track landmarks sprinkled with a dose of eclectic trivia
Dutch Language Speaking Buddy
US Government – State Department – Foreign Service Institute
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: US Government Agency that leads and implements US foreign policy that advances the interests of the United States
- Developed assignments for diplomats to master the Dutch language, culture and history
- US Government Agency that leads and implements US foreign policy that advances the interests of the United States
Odd Jobs
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Via an app picked up odd jobs in retail and B2C home delivery, retail
- Managed store operations and cash register while ensuring speed of service and accurate transactions
- Keep the store fresh by shelving, arranging, cleaning, and organizing products and space of the store
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Integral Liberal Arts
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, California06.2025
International Baccalaureate Diploma - English Language and Literature, Dutch, Math, Geography, Biology, History
Amsterdam International Community School
06.2021
Skills
- Proofreading
- Google G Suite
- Prioritize & Multitask
- Editing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Leadership
Timeline
Creative Writing Editor
Freelance Editor
01.2025 - Current
Dutch Language Speaking Buddy
US Government – State Department – Foreign Service Institute
09.2023 - 05.2024
Office Manager and Tour Guide
Those Amsterdames
06.2023 - 06.2024
Odd Jobs
06.2021 - 06.2022
International Baccalaureate Diploma - English Language and Literature, Dutch, Math, Geography, Biology, History
Amsterdam International Community School
Bachelor of Arts - English, Integral Liberal Arts
Saint Mary's College of California
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