I’m Velicia J. Frazier-Ratajczak, a writer, editor, and blogger based in Hannover, Germany. I love turning ideas into engaging narratives and helping fellow writers bring their stories to life. I’m currently working on publishing a memoir while staying nimble and exploring new formats across journalistic, social, and digital storytelling. My work spans freelance editing (YA fiction), content creation, social media management, teaching support, and community-focused roles. When I’m not writing, I’m photographing life around me, or planning travel pieces that capture people and places with warmth and curiosity.

V. Frazier-Ratajczak

I’m Velicia J. Frazier-Ratajczak, a writer, editor, and blogger based in Hannover, Germany. I love turning ideas into engaging narratives and helping fellow writers bring their stories to life. I’m currently working on publishing a memoir while staying nimble and exploring new formats across journalistic, social, and digital storytelling. My work spans freelance editing (YA fiction), content creation, social media management, teaching support, and community-focused roles. When I’m not writing, I’m photographing life around me, or planning travel pieces that capture people and places with warmth and curiosity.

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I’m Velicia J. Frazier-Ratajczak, a writer, editor, and blogger based in Hannover, Germany. I love turning ideas into engaging narratives and helping fellow writers bring their stories to life. I’m currently working on publishing a memoir while staying nimble and exploring new formats across journalistic, social, and digital storytelling.

My work spans freelance editing (YA fiction), content creation, social media management, teaching support, and community-focused roles. When I’m not writing, I’m photographing life around me, or planning travel pieces that capture people and places with warmth and curiosity.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Writer, Editor, and Blogger at Up for the Challenge
February 1, 2024 - Present
Staying nimble and working on publishing a memoir
Social Media Manager at Fidelius Eis
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Content Creator for Eis cafe in Hannover, Lübeck
1:1 Paraprofessional at Int’l School Hannover Region
April 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Schulerbegleitungin in IB PY 3rd, 4th grades
Book Editor (YA Fiction) at Freelance
July 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
Remote/Virtual; First paid editing job with writer based in the U.S.A.
Bookseller at Barnes & Noble, High Point University
November 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Seasonal inventory fulfilment at offsite library
Assistant Manager at Wet Seal
September 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017
Keyholder and Operational Manager for retail apparel
Salon Scheduler; Receptionist and Social Media Manager at Salon SanFillipo
January 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016
Office Manager at ESRC Real Estate Brokerage
January 1, 2015 - October 31, 2015
Bookkeeping and Listing Showings
Caregiver at North Carolina
August 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Mother had Stage IV Cancer - remission 13 years
World Travel Blogger
May 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Saw some world, Blogger
Specialist at Apple (Orlando, Florida Market)
October 1, 2004 - April 30, 2013
Device sales, support, youth events and B2B sales

Education

Accepted into Hamilton Holt Rollins College at Hamilton Holt Rollins College
January 1, 2012 - February 5, 2026
B. Comp. Sci./Math at Nova Southeastern University
January 1, 2006 - February 5, 2026
B. Architecture/Foundations at Savannah College of Art & Design
January 1, 2000 - February 5, 2026
General Ed. Diploma at F.K.A. Seminole Community College
January 1, 1999 - February 5, 2026
General Ed. Diploma at Edgewater High School
January 1, 1995 - February 5, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services