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Karen Saltos

An international travel Blogger. Hamden, United States

About Me

I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador and have extensive travel experience. I write articles on kid-friendly destinations after I go on press trips. My articles are available for perusal on takingthekids.com.

Work

Services

Ghostwriting
News writing
Product description writing
Web content and blog writing

Experience / Education / Qualifications

Karen Saltos

Hamden, CT. 06514

(203) 809-2921

karensaltos@gmail.com

Taking the Kids (08/2017 – present)

Travel Writer

Write articles, destination roundups, and travel tips optimized for SEO on kid-friendly travel destinations. Include specific descriptors and write to create a sense of place and increase readership.

Textbroker International (07/2011 – 08/2017)

Freelance Writer

Researched topics on the Internet and wrote articles, mini-posts, and blurbs. Edited and managed posts.

St. Francis Home for Children, New Haven, CT. (01/2007- 07/2012)

Education Coordinator

Managed the education component of a juvenile justice program for girls. Created curriculum amenable to females, taught classes, and counseled students one-on-one. Collaborated with school districts to secure education materials and records.

Education:

  • Earned a B.S. in Psychology from Howard University, Washington, D.C.
  • Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Rural Development Specialist in Ecuador.
  • Proficient in Google Docs and WordPress

Topics

Beauty & Fashion
News
Travel

Notable clients

Taking the Kids, All Women's Talk, Hamden Patch

Contract Preferences

Contract Type: Freelance
Preferred Location: Remote
Preferred Rate: $25 / per hour