1. Kris (Erickson) Gleba
kristerick@gmail.com
https://krisgleba.wordpress.com/
https://plus.google.com/u/0/105220584084350188518/posts
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
She was a freelance writer for Demand Media from 2009 to 2015. In that time she wrote over 800
articles for websites such as eHow Home, eHow Home Decor, SFGate Home Decor, SFGate Home,
Modern Mom Home Decor and USA Today Travel Tips.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer, Demand Media
October 2009 – July 2015
She researched and wrote home and garden, travel and craft articles for Demand Studios. She
has written over 800 articles which have been published on eHow Home, eHow Home Decor,
SFGate Home Decor, SFGate Home, Modern Mom Home Decor and USA Today Travel Tips.
Associate Member of the Professional Staff, Riverside Research Institute
October 2001 - October 2007
From 2005 to 2007, created the monthly Funds and Manhour (FMH) Expenditure Reports for all
Boston, MA Research Office (BRO), Washington DC Research Office (WRO), Dayton OH (DRO-G)
and Dayton, OH (DRO-H) contracts and was responsible for the accurate and timely creation of
other contract deliverables. Designed and maintained a contract-specific database which tracked
Labor, Travel and Other Direct Costs (ODC) spending, and monitored charges against labor
categories. Assisted in the construction of BRO Income Projections, which were presented at
quarterly Business Directors meetings. Worked with the Business Manager on the creation of cost
proposals, monitored contract spending and new business proposals. Contributed to the
development of a company-wide resume database. Assisted in the preparation of reports for
numerous programs, including the Electronic Systems and Federal Systems Directorates, in the
Ballistic Missile Technical Collection (BMTC) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), which examined
aspects of the Cobra Judy replacement and evaluated optimal sensors and platforms for the entire
BMTC architecture. Also has four years experience with administrative assistant duties as well as
serving as Facility Security Officer (FSO) backup. As FSO backup, she was familiar with all aspects
of security management including document control, sending and receiving documents, processing
and upkeep of personnel issues and clearances and processing visit authorization requests.
Content Developer, Excara, Inc.
2000 - 2001
Burlington, MA
Wrote and proofread keyword searchable and product-specific product hierarchies and attribute
fields for electronic Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) catalogs. Assured that the
attribute fields incorporated a consistent vocabulary. Worked with the UI and Engineering teams
on the creation, maintenance and structure of product demos and product deliverables, some
estimating over $10,000 for clients such as Bridgeport Fittings, Graybar Electric Company, Inc and
Siemens Building Technologies. Tested the company's content management software. Provided
feedback and approval of Data Input-Output Rules, which instructed the members of the India
operation, LGSI, on the capture of MRO catalog data.

2. Office Assistant, Workgroup Technology
2000 - 2000
Lexington, MA
Supported the entire company and fulfilled its administrative needs, such as filing and mailing.
Performed receptionist and front desk duties. Supported the Marketing Department by planning
employee recognition events and editing collateral. Helped to coordinate Board of Director
meetings and made travel arrangements. Worked with the Product Training Department as the
Training Registrar and processed enrollments, collected payment, and met the needs of the
students. Also produced a cross-referenceable database of all training rosters from 1998 to June
2000, and used various media outlets to attract more customers to take part in product training
classes.
Client Relations Coordinator, Darwin Partners
1999 - 2000
Wakefield, MA
Worked directly with the company’s Legal Advisor in reviewing and drafting client contracts.
Provided contracts support for the entire Account Executive staff, approximately 50 employees.
Wrote and edited Requests for Proposals. Worked with SmartForce in the design and maintenance
of a distance-learning program for contractors, and developed a course credit certificate plan.
Initiated an audit of the SmartForce course ware that resulted in the addition of 64 new courses.
Validated and processed, in conjunction with the United States Department of Defense,
contractor’s applications for Secret-level security clearances. Oversaw and worked with
contractors in various security-related issues, such as background checks and drug tests.
Data Quality Reviewer, EBSCO Publishing
1996 - 1999
Ipswich, MA
Wrote, proofread, and edited abstracts of magazine articles for one of the primary providers of
serial content in the form of online bibliographic and full text databases. Verified that the headings
assigned to the articles were in accordance with rules established by the United States Library of
Congress. Supervised the work of a team of abstractors and assisted in their continued training.
Coordinated procedural documents, completed database maintenance projects, and helped
instruct abstractors working in the overseas vendor operations.
EDUCATION
BA English/Professional Writing - 1994
Fitchburg State College
Fitchburg, MA