When you choose The Essay Expert, you choose quality. We are writing and editing experts with demonstrated excellence in our craft.

Our consultants have Ivy League educations and depth of experience and skill that is unrivaled by other editing websites.

Brenda Bernstein, Founder and Senior Editor - Resumes, Cover Letters, Bios

Brenda holds a B.A. in English from Yale University (class of 1991, magna cum laude) and a J.D. from the New York University School of Law (class of 1998, cum laude). She is trained by the Coaches Training Institute as a life coach and has ten years’ experience coaching individuals and companies on their writing projects. Brenda practiced law for ten years in New York City and is now a J.D. Career Advisor at the University of Wisconsin Law School Office of Career Services, as well as a writing coach and owner of The Essay Expert.

Brenda’s expertise lies not just in creating an effective product, but in listening closely to her clients’ background and goals. Clients report that they gain clarity about themselves and their message, in addition to having that message expressed on the page.

Jennifer Weld, Resume Writer

Jennifer received her B.A. from the University of Michigan, and an MBA from Cornell University. She is a marketing professional with over 13 years of experience across a wide-range of industries including higher education, computer software, consumer goods and hotel amenities, at such firms as Unilever, Viacom and Marubeni. Areas of expertise include project and program management, research, and marketing campaign development. Most recently she was the Assistant Director of Admissions for the Cornell Executive MBA Program, where she honed her skills in resume review and application writing.

Rebecca Hull, Business Writer – Marketing, Business Plans, B2B, Press Releases

A graduate of Yale University, Rebecca Hull holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the Columbia School of Business. Becky has over 20 years' experience in marketing and business management at companies such as Citibank, MasterCard, Digital Insight (since acquired by Intuit), Home Savings of America and IndyMac Bank. Her most recent projects have included a channel analysis of credit card programs and creation of a marketing plan for a green trade show display company.

Becky brings a strategic perspective to her projects, based on her work in advertising, public relations, strategic planning, product development, branding and marketing services across a variety of industries.  Her extensive experience includes success with corporations in all aspects of business writing, including business plans; redesigning of companies’ websites; creating marketing programs; and effectively handling all communications with media, internal staff and clients during company transitions. In every project she takes on, Becky particularly enjoys the collaborative process and helping her clients achieve their goals through clear, concise communications.

Louis Caravella, Business Writer - Executive Bios, Press Releases, Blogs

With extensive experience globally in the media and public relations industry, Louis Caravella has written a variety of communications materials for national and international clients in such sectors as real estate and architecture, food and spirits, legal services, finance, publishing, TV and film production, arts non-profits and AIDS relief. Louis writes executive bios, company overviews, press releases, marketing proposals, industry-specific articles and blogs. He excels at understanding clients' core businesses and missions, helping them articulate their brand identities with precision.

A native Midwesterner, Louis received his degree in American Studies and Theology at Georgetown University, where he later served as a thesis and writing advisor for seniors. In 2006, he earned an MA in liberal studies from Columbia University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Tammy Young, Business Writer - Technical Product Documentation

A graduate of the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Tammy holds a Master’s degree in East Asian Studies with a concentration in Japanese. She has worked for 18 years in international software marketing and development, filling roles in technical documentation, project management, quality assurance and training. She has consulted for such clients as Amazon.com, Compuware, Ask.com, Harte-Hanks/Trillium Software, Mail.com, Rational Software, L.L. Bean and Target Corporation. Tammy brings practical knowledge of the development of product documentation, from ReadMe files to User's Guides and Help Files, as well as experience designing communications for a competitive global market.

Melanie Hilario, Business Writer & Academic Paper Coach

Melanie Hilario holds an MFA and BA in English and Creative Writing from Mills College. She has worked as a writing coach for over 12 years, and currently assists undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. students with academic papers and dissertations in a variety of disciplines. Her editing expertise encompasses corporate writing and book-length manuscripts.

Michael Buchanan, Technical Writer & Japanese Translator

Michael Buchanan is a technical writer and translator with almost 20 years’ experience in the field. After completing a B.A. in Asian Studies and an M.A. in Japanese translation, he started his own consultancy, translating research papers, patents, clinical trials, and hardware and software documentation. He also provides technical writing and computer consulting, including database design and development, Website deployment and testing, and CMS implementation.

Deborah Rankin, Web Designer

Deborah Rankin is a web designer and developer with over 13 years' experience. Her client list includes the Bates College Dance Festival, the Maine Music Society, and Halo Purely for Pets, co-owned by Ellen DeGeneres, as well as other musicians, small businesses, and non-profit groups. Deborah has an extensive dual background in computer technology and fine art, allowing her to handle both design and development creatively and efficiently.