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Hi there! I’m Val Rendel, a writer, editor, and educator with a passion for storytelling across books, journals, and training modules. Over the years I’ve crafted content ranging from book reviews and author interviews to blog posts, eBooks, case studies, and user guides for health care, tech, finance, and nonprofit clients. I love collaborating with subject-matter experts and shaping ideas into clear, compelling writing.
In addition to my editorial and writing work, I teach English at the university level, design curricula for industrial online training, and contribute content for journals and publishers. I’m always exploring new ways to blend creative writing with practical communication, whether I’m developing coursework, critiquing submissions, or reviewing AI outputs for clients.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Lithuanian
Advanced
Work Experience
Contractor (Creative Writing Expert) at Mercor Intelligence
January 1, 2025 - PresentReview and engage with AI outputs for Mercor client; provide creative writing expertise and quality checks on outputs.
Acquisition Assistant Editor at Allium: A Journal of Poetry & Prose
January 1, 2024 - PresentEvaluated and critiqued submissions; ensured fairness, timeliness, thoroughness, and civility of the peer‑review process; maintained the log of submissions to reflect editors' rankings, acceptances, and rejections; proofread galleys for copyediting, typesetting, and formatting.
Copywriter at The Writing Doctor
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2021Wrote blog posts, eBooks, case studies, competitor analyses, grants and user guides for clients in health care, tech, finance, and nonprofits.
Adjunct Instructor of English at Loyola University Chicago, National Louis University
January 1, 2022 - PresentTaught English courses and contributed to curriculum development.
Lecturer in English at North Park University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Lecturer in English.
Content Developer at Cognitive Arts/NIIT Limited
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018Interviewed SMEs and wrote curricula for industrial online training modules.
Director of First-Year Writing at Lewis University
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2014Directed first-year writing program; oversaw curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
WIESCO language instructor at Lietuvų Namai
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011WIESCO language instructor.
Visiting Lecturer at Universidad de San Francisco Xavier
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Visiting lecturer.
Coordinator of Writing at Eureka College
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2007Coordinated writing initiatives.
Professor of English at Daegu University
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000Professor of English.
Author at Sears in Chicago: A Century of Memories (Arcadia Publishing)
January 1, 2019 - PresentAuthor of a history of Sears in Chicago.
Adjunct Instructor of English at Loyola University Chicago
January 1, 2022 - PresentAdjunct Instructor of English at National Louis University
January 1, 2022 - PresentAuthor at Arcadia Publishing
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Sears in Chicago: A Century of Memories
Lecturer in English at North Park University
January 1, 2022 - PresentEducation
MFA in Creative Writing at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition at Illinois State University
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026M.A. in English Literature at Illinois State University
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026B.A. in Creative Writing, Literary Studies at Beloit College
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026MFA Creative Writing at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition at Illinois State University
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026M.A. in English Literature at Illinois State University
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026B.A. in Creative Writing, Literary Studies at Beloit College
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026MFA at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026Ph.D. at Illinois State University
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026M.A. at Illinois State University
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026B.A. at Beloit College
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization
Experience Level
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