Kelly O'Leary
Byron Bay
Summary
Versatile professional with experience as a Pilot, Writer, Editor, Executive Assistant, and Tutor. Permanent resident of Australia with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a positive, adaptable attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Writer and Editor
Editorial Freelance Association
08.2023 - Current
- Writing & Editing Services: Provided comprehensive editing services, including developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading.
- Writing Coaching: Coached writers to enhance their craft and refine their storytelling techniques.
- Consultation Services: Offered professional consultation to literary companies, providing insights and recommendations.
- Collaborative Editing: Collaborated with authors to edit and refine their manuscripts
Freelance English Tutor
Preply.com
05.2022 - Current
- Profile Management: Managed teacher profile on Preply.com, maintaining professionalism and responsiveness.
- Personalized Instruction: Tutored students one-on-one across all ages and proficiency levels, tailoring each lesson to meet individual needs.
- Student Satisfaction: Earned a consistent five-star rating from all students, rapidly achieving Top Tutor status on the platform.
Executive Assistant
Combined Air Ventures LLC
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Provided executive support to the CEO of a U.S.-based aviation business.
- Communication: Sent emails, mail, and memos on behalf of the executive.
- Presentation Development: Prepared investment-securing presentations using PowerPoint.
- Research: Conducted research projects as requested by management; compiled findings into detailed reports and spreadsheets.
- Travel Coordination: Researched and scheduled travel, accommodations, reservations, and transportation.
- Customer Service & Bookkeeping: Managed customer support, followed up on payments, and acquired aircraft parts.
- Aircraft Maintenance: Conducted upkeep and basic maintenance on small aircraft.
- Pilot Operations: Operated as Pilot in Command, ferrying small aircraft across the U.S.
Skills
- Customer service
- Sales
- Collaboration
- Research
- Strong problem solver
- Administration
Certification
- FAA Private Pilot License - Issued 2021
- US and NSW Driver Licences
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate- 2022
- Developmental Editing for Fiction Certificate- 2024
Languages
Spanish
Italian
Timeline
Freelance Writer and Editor
Editorial Freelance Association
08.2023 - Current
Freelance English Tutor
Preply.com
05.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant
Combined Air Ventures LLC
08.2020 - 07.2024