Robert J. May

Bellevue, NE | (712) 318-3263 | may.robert.j@outlook.com | Portfolio

Professional Summary

Versatile and detail-oriented Content Editor and Writer with over 15 years of experience in creative, technical, and strategic communication. Proven track record of managing editorial standards for high-stakes intelligence products, self-publishing novels, and maintaining digital content platforms. Expert in streamlining complex information into engaging narratives while ensuring technical accuracy and brand consistency.

Core Competencies

Editorial Leadership: Content Strategy, Standards & Style Guides, Editorial Review, Quality Assurance.
Content Creation: Creative Writing (Novels/Scripts), Technical Writing, Blog Management, SEO Optimization.
Technical Proficiency: Final Draft, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, Web Development (C#, PHP, CSS).
Multimedia Integration: Digital Photography, Interactive Storytelling, Music Composition, AI-Assisted Content.

Professional Experience

Content Writer & Editor (Self-Employed)
Jan 2011 – Present | Remote
  • Manage the end-to-end production of creative and informational content, including three published novels and monthly flash fiction and poetry blogs.
  • Perform comprehensive developmental and copy editing to ensure clarity, flow, and rhythmic pacing across various literary formats.
  • Maintain and optimize high-performing blog content to increase audience engagement and SEO rankings.
  • Key Achievement: Authored the dystopian series "After Society Dies" and the novella "Forgiveness is a Luxury," managing all aspects of self-publication.
Intelligence & Standards Specialist (US Air Force)
Jan 2004 – April 2011
  • Led content standards and editorial review processes, ensuring consistency and quality across critical mission-aligned written materials.
  • Synthesized complex data into high-level intelligence summaries and reports for senior leadership, recognized for producing "Best in the AOR" mission reports.
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive training curricula and instructional materials as a Lead Intelligence Training Instructor.
  • Supervised a 5-person team in the creation of standardized research studies and target analysis documentation.
Web & App Developer (Spiral Solutions / Self-Employed)
Jan 2009 – Sept 2018
  • Developed interactive digital content and websites using PHP, JQuery, and CSS to enhance user engagement.
  • Created and managed digital portals to house training information and personnel records, ensuring intuitive UI/UX.
  • Integrated multimedia elements, including games and interactive scripts, to support educational and business objectives.

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor of Science in Communications (Creative Writing Concentration)
Expected July 2026 | Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL
Behavioral Science & Creative Writing Coursework
2023 – Present | Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE
Specialized Writing Training
Certifications
  • Ninja Writing & Writing with Flair Certification: Focused on clarity, flow, and advanced grammar.
  • Airmen Leadership School: Formal training in professional writing, effective communication, and technical reporting.

Technical Skills

Writing Tools: Final Draft Writer Duet MS Office Suite
Digital / Web: WordPress PHP HTML/CSS SEO Google Analytics VSCode C#
Design & Audio: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Premiere Audition