Rachel Pelta
About Rachel Pelta
Rachel Pelta is the Head Writer at Forage and a Freelance Writer with extensive experience in content creation and social services.
Current Role at Forage
Rachel Pelta is currently positioned as the Head Writer at Forage, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing the content strategy and creation efforts. She coordinates with internal engineering teams and external freelancers to manage updates and changes to the Forage Student Blog. Rachel has also taught herself to troubleshoot technical issues in WordPress, establishing an internal WordPress technical guide to aid her team in resolving problems efficiently.
Previous Experience at FlexJobs
Rachel Pelta has prior experience working at FlexJobs, where she held the roles of Content Specialist from 2021 to 2022 and Content Coordinator from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she was involved in various content-related initiatives that helped enhance the platform's visibility and user engagement. Her responsibilities included creating and managing content to align with the company’s strategic goals.
Freelance Writing and Published Works
Since 2006, Rachel has been working as a Freelance Writer. Her writing has been featured in notable publications such as Fast Company, HR News, The Ladders, MSN, and Money Talks News. Some of her written posts hold top positions on search engine results pages (SERPs) and featured snippets for their target keywords, showcasing her expertise in creating high-impact content.
Educational Background
Rachel Pelta earned a Master of Science (MS) in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Michigan State University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology and Rhetoric from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her diverse academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in analytical and rhetorical skills, which she applies in her professional writing.
Experience in Social Services
Before transitioning to writing, Rachel Pelta had substantial experience in social services. She helped ex-offenders find jobs and advised them on job search strategies. She worked her way up to a supervisory role where she handled responsibilities such as hiring, scheduling, mentoring, and conducting clinical file reviews. Additionally, Rachel created and managed department budgets and communicated effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.