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I’m Douglas Warner, a published fiction author and freelance writer/ghostwriter transitioning from two decades in skilled trades—CDL driving, welding, construction, and industrial maintenance—into professional writing. I bring firsthand knowledge of physical labor, technical systems, and working-class life to make stories and copy feel clear, authentic, and real. I write with a deadline-driven mindset and a focus on accuracy, especially when the subject is complex or technical. Whether it’s business copy, website content, personal narrative, or long-form fiction, my goal is to translate complicated information into plain, compelling language that connects with people.…I’m Douglas Warner, a published fiction author and freelance writer/ghostwriter transitioning from two decades in skilled trades—CDL driving, welding, construction, and industrial maintenance—into professional writing. I bring firsthand knowledge of physical labor, technical systems, and working-class life to make stories and copy feel clear, authentic, and real. I write with a deadline-driven mindset and a focus on accuracy, especially when the subject is complex or technical. Whether it’s business copy, website content, personal narrative, or long-form fiction, my goal is to translate complicated information into plain, compelling language that connects with people.

Douglas Warner

Writer, Content Creator, Freelance Digital Illustrator, +6

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I’m Douglas Warner, a published fiction author and freelance writer/ghostwriter transitioning from two decades in skilled trades—CDL driving, welding, construction, and industrial maintenance—into professional writing. I bring firsthand knowledge of physical labor, technical systems, and working-class life to make stories and copy feel clear, authentic, and real. I write with a deadline-driven mindset and a focus on accuracy, especially when the subject is complex or technical. Whether it’s business copy, website content, personal narrative, or long-form fiction, my goal is to translate complicated information into plain, compelling language that connects with people.…I’m Douglas Warner, a published fiction author and freelance writer/ghostwriter transitioning from two decades in skilled trades—CDL driving, welding, construction, and industrial maintenance—into professional writing. I bring firsthand knowledge of physical labor, technical systems, and working-class life to make stories and copy feel clear, authentic, and real. I write with a deadline-driven mindset and a focus on accuracy, especially when the subject is complex or technical. Whether it’s business copy, website content, personal narrative, or long-form fiction, my goal is to translate complicated information into plain, compelling language that connects with people.

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I’m Douglas Warner, a published fiction author and freelance writer/ghostwriter transitioning from two decades in skilled trades—CDL driving, welding, construction, and industrial maintenance—into professional writing. I bring firsthand knowledge of physical labor, technical systems, and working-class life to make stories and copy feel clear, authentic, and real.

I write with a deadline-driven mindset and a focus on accuracy, especially when the subject is complex or technical. Whether it’s business copy, website content, personal narrative, or long-form fiction, my goal is to translate complicated information into plain, compelling language that connects with people.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Technical Illustration

Beginner

API

Beginner

Work Experience

Construction Worker at Best Bet Demolition & Construction, Gloversville, NY

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Performed framing, roofing, concrete, and finish carpentry. Read and executed precise site plans and specifications. Maintained safety compliance and communicated clearly across a hands-on crew.

Construction Worker at Best Bet Demolition & Construction

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Performed framing, roofing, concrete, and finish carpentry while reading and executing precise site plans and specifications. Maintained safety compliance and communicated clearly with a hands-on crew under jobsite conditions.

Asbestos Abatement Worker at NRC / Clean Air Environmental Services, NY

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Followed strict safety and containment procedures in regulated, high-risk work environments.

Asbestos Abatement Worker at NRC / Clean Air Environmental Services

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Worked in regulated high-risk environments following strict safety and containment procedures for asbestos abatement activities.

CDL / OTR Truck Driver at Multiple Carriers (TMC, GP Transco, Western Express, FedEx, Prime Inc., and others)

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2025

Managed long-haul logistics independently, coordinating with dispatchers and customers across the country. Maintained meticulous documentation (mileage, deliveries, compliance records) while working under time pressure and maintaining a clean safety record.

Maintenance Technician at Key Mark / Keymark Inc., Fonda, NY

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2017

Performed routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. Documented maintenance activity and ensured compliance with safety regulations.

Maintenance Technician at Key Mark / Keymark Inc.

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2017

Performed routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. Documented maintenance activity and ensured compliance with safety regulations.

Machine Operator / Dye House Operator at Kaiman Industries & Carville Leather, NY

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007

Operated and adjusted industrial machinery to meet exacting production and quality specifications.

Welder / Rigger at Mohawk Valley Crane, Fultonville, NY

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Operated and maintained welding equipment, adhering to precise safety standards.

Machine Operator / Dye House Operator at Kaiman Industries & Carville Leather

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

Operated and adjusted industrial machinery to meet exacting production and quality specifications.

Welder / Rigger at Mohawk Valley Crane

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Operated and maintained welding equipment while adhering to precise safety standards.