Corporate References/Testimonials

"Catherine Rategan has proven herself a versatile and skillful communicator, deftly handling a number of freelance assignments on a variety of topics aimed at our highly targeted Internet audience."

Thomas Witom, Editor
Internal Audit and Risk Management
KnowledgeSpace Community
Andersen

“I highly recommend Catherine Rategan to any organization looking for Website writing services. She was able to understand immediately what direction we wanted to go. More importantly, she was able to listen, ask the right questions and quickly grasp the scope of our writing needs. She took the abstract concepts we were talking about and translated them into excellent marketable text. Her results are first-class and she herself is first-rate.”

Michael Rubin
Vice President, Marketing
Applied Innovation Management

“Catherine possesses many of the qualities one would hope to find in a scriptwriter. She’s reliable, creative and easy to work with. But what really sets her apart is her ability to grasp difficult concepts, simplify them and integrate them into scripts that are clear, logical and easy to understand.”

Howard Greenblatt
Producer/Videographer
Brookfield Zoo


“Catherine recently wrote the annual report for us here at the Community Renewal Society. While both our budget and our timetable were tight, Catherine met every deadline and delivered a quality product that reflects our ideals. Thanks to her help, we’ll have our best annual report in years.”

Tonita Cheatham
Communications Officer
Community Renewal Society


“I spent many years in the writing business myself. So when I say that Catherine can do it better, faster, cheaper than I ever could, I know what I’m talking about. She really knows how to please us and our clients.”

Rick Smith
Executive Producer
PVI Communications, Ltd.

“It is rare to find a writer who brings such a balanced character to their work. Catherine Rategan is that person. Her work is creative and delivered with quality. She complements her work with a professionalism and sophistication that meets the need of the most demanding clients. She is analytical and thoughtful in what she does before she does it. Her attention to detail is exceptional. She approaches her projects with enthusiasm and vigor. She is a consummate professional whom I would have no hesitation recommending to anyone looking for creativity and quality. I look forward to working with her again in the future.”

Curt Cavnar
MindSight Business Communications

 

Academic References/Testimonials

“I have worked with Catherine Rategan on numerous occasions. Her attention to detail, grasp of concepts and professional ethics have made the experiences both pleasant and rewarding. I recommend her without reservation and with a great deal of pleasure.”

Will Johnston, Ph.D.
Lecturer, School for New Learning
DePaul University

“[She] provided crucial, expert help in editing my article to submit for publication. She understood intuitively my goals for the article and was sensitive to the human concerns behind the content. She tightened and enlivened my writing and offered exactly what I wanted: positive support and a quick turnaround. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants effective help from an experienced, talented professional.”

Brenda Nelson
Graduate Student in Social Work

“As the Director of the Psychology Program at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University/Chicago, I recommend [Catherine] as a superb resource to any person or organization fortunate enough to engage her services.”

Annemarie Slobig, Psy.D.
Department Head, Clinical Psychology
Associate Professor
Argosy University

“Catherine has consistently provided exceptionally effective editing of my materials. She is also a joy to work with, even under the demands of due-yesterday deadlines. The clarity she provides translates into professionalism of the highest caliber. Catherine Rategan has my unconditional recommendation.”

Barbara Sykes
Independent Video Producer
Columbia College Professor of Television

"In academia, the written word is everything, and working with Catherine Rategan gave me a cutting edge.  As a doctoral student, I found Ms. Rategan an invaluable resource in helping me produce high quality written materials.  She is a sensitive reader, and her rigor and attention to detail substantially improved my scholarly texts.  Moreover, her professional and pragmatic style was essential for helping me develop effective memos and job letters.  One’s writing can only be improved by working with her!"

Lissette M. Piedra
Ph.D Candidate
University of Chicago

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