Writer & Editor · Content Strategist

Copy that Converts.
Content That Connects.

With 8+ years of writing and editing experience, I craft content that engages end-users, reaches readers, and boosts brands.

Do you need to define your brand voice and develop your style guide? I'm here to help!

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8+
Years Writing & Editing
10+
Years English Instruction
90+
Senior Editors Led at GlobalLogic
3
Countries · International Work Experience

Bio

About Me

Kelly Drake

I have worked for over 8 years in content and editorial roles, and I taught English as a Foreign Language (EFL) for 10+ years in Japan, Kuwait, and Oman. I have an MA in English Literature and TESOL certification from Mississippi State University.

I've written consumer content for a variety of brands across multiple industries, including healthcare, lifestyle, and retail. I've also built SEO-optimized product pages for B2B clients and led editorial quality at scale for AI response training datasets.

I'm currently based in Canton, OH and open to remote work worldwide.

Process & Philosophy

How I Work

My Editing Process

  • Close Reading: I dig into the article, page, or blog post and work through its organization, arguments, and flow to see how well it serves the brand, topic, and audience before touching a single word.
  • Fact-Check & Proofread: I ensure all claims are valid, details are accurate, and facts are supported by high-authority sources. I proofread all product facts, dimensions, and descriptions to ensure all features are correct and error-free.
  • Line Editing: Using Grammarly as a second set of eyes on grammar and mechanics is part of my process, and I employ other tools when applicable.
  • Audio: I listen to each piece through text-to-speech tools as a final polish to check pacing, rhythm, and punctuation. If an article or product page doesn't sound right when read aloud, it often isn't right on the page.

What about AI?

While AI can be genuinely useful for research, efficiency, and ideation, I'd never stake my reputation on an AI article or landing page alone without thorough fact-checking and an in-depth edit.

I have more experience than the average copyeditor in understanding how AI models can hallucinate, fabricate, and mislead audiences, and I have extensive expertise in preventing those issues from reaching potential customers.

Brand Voice · Editing

Yachting Solutions: Restomod Service Page

This before-and-after editing example illustrates my editorial process, in which I polish and improve serviceable content by employing a clear brand voice and storytelling. My revisions recentered the narrative around customer aspiration, introduced specific emotional touchpoints, and named the skilled craftspeople behind the work to build authentic brand credibility.

Brand VoiceLuxuryMarine
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Writing Samples

Content & Technical Writing

A selection of work across consumer content, B2B technical writing, and SEO. Each piece was written to serve the reader and the brand at the same time.

Consumer Content

What Are Veneers?

I've included this ghostwritten healthcare blog post to demonstrate my ability to write empathetic, patient-facing content that balances clinical accuracy with accessible language. The draft-to-published evolution reflects real client collaboration, with final revisions narrowing the piece's focus per the practice's direction.

HealthcareConsumer ContentHassey Dental
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Consumer Content

How to Style a Bookcase

Created for one of the nation's largest furniture retailers, this long-form piece showcases SEO-driven editorial content at scale, balancing shoppable product integration with genuine consumer value, turning a decorating guide into a conversion asset. I produced it in an HTML-ready format per the client's CMS workflow, including tagged headings, inline anchor IDs for in-page navigation, and component annotations for the development team, demonstrating fluency with content production pipelines beyond clean copy writing.

LifestyleSEORooms To Go
Clean Copy PDF HTML PDF
B2B · Technical

Yamaha Outboard Motors Product Page

This product page for a major marine brand showcases my technical writing skills, translating horsepower specs and engineering features into tangible boating benefits while maintaining a disciplined SEO structure throughout.

Technical WritingMarine IndustryProduct Copy
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B2B · Technical

Rubber Gasket Guide

In this B2B buyer's guide, I translate complex technical information into clean, accessible copy for procurement and engineering audiences, with every section structured to target featured snippet placement.

Technical WritingIndustrialB2B
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Editorial Leadership

Leading at Scale

As Department Head of Senior Editing at GlobalLogic, I built and ran the editorial training infrastructure for a team of 90+ language experts. I designed the training, rubrics, and assessments that helped maintain consistent quality across high-volume, fast-moving projects.

90+
Senior Editors Led
100+
Team Members Trained

Standards Design

Developed evaluation rubrics and task frameworks governing output across the department.

Training & Development

Designed curriculum and coordinated skill development for editors across diverse tasks and project requirements.

Performance Management

Led weekly productivity and performance meetings in collaboration with project managers and data metrics teams.

Quality Assurance

Maintained consistency, accuracy, and readability standards across large-volume language projects at scale.

Skills & Expertise

What Can I Do for You?

Content Writing

I write brand-aligned copy across formats, including product pages, articles, blog posts, and landing pages, adapting voice and tone to fit each audience and style guide.

Editing & Proofreading

I edit for grammar, clarity, voice, consistency, and tone, with a sharp eye for the details that build reader trust. I work comfortably across diverse client style guides.

Technical Writing

I pride myself on my ability to make complex information accessible, writing for both experts and novices while balancing precision with readability for B2B and industrial clients.

SEO Strategy

I handle keyword research, on-page optimization, and content structure to improve search visibility and engagement, without sacrificing readability.

Content Quality Assurance

I bring fact-checking, bias detection, and accuracy review to small and large-scale AI content projects.

Training & Development

I design curriculum and instructional materials for adult learners and am currently completing the University of Michigan's Learning Experience Design Specialization.

Let's Work Together

Get In Touch

Seeking full-time opportunities in writing, editorial, content, or training roles. I hold an MA in English Literature, bring 18+ years of professional experience, and am immediately available. Based in Canton, OH and open to remote work.

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