Elizabeth Hamill Email & Phone Number

As the owner of Ward & Barlow, LLC, I manage strategic planning, business development, and day-to-day operations including preparing and presenting client quotes, scheduling employees, and providing prompt, friendly customer service. My strengths include building and leading high-performing service teams, identifying performance improvement possibilities, and providing solutions to various issues.I’ve developed marketing campaigns for my service business including social media, online ads, and word-of-mouth which resulted in doubling my business every year for the past four years.As an entrepreneur, I’ve achieved a level of freedom and a satisfying work-life balance, which gives me time to pursue my passion for writing. Currently, I am accepting assignments to write articles and blog posts for small businesses and non-profit organizations. Interacting with pet owners and their pets provides me with a wealth of anecdotes to share. View my most recent writing samples on Walkon.dog.George Eliot wrote: "Animals are such agreeable friends ― they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." I’m blessed to have two horses, a dog, and numerous human friends in my life. I also enjoy writing about leisure activities in the Washington, DC metro area.Prior to starting my own business, I worked as a legal secretary at Patton Boggs, LLP in Washington, DC, where I supported four partners in the practice areas of international trade, public policy, and litigation. I was commended on designing a reporting process that met DoJ’s requirements for compliance with the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (FARA).✦ Areas of Expertise ✦Research • Legal Writing • Web Content • Blogs • Editing & Proofreading Strategic Planning & Execution • P&L Management • Customer Service • Growth Management • Office Management • Business Communications • Team Building & Leadership • Relationship Management • Business Process Improvements ✦ Technology Tools ✦Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Scrivener • Hireology HR Platform, Gusto Payroll Platform • PSP Scheduling Software • Canva Graphics • Google Drive •SPSS Statistics Software • Adobe PhotoshopContact me at beth@walkon.dog to discussing your writing project!