Hi, I’m Rishu, an editor and writer specializing in clear, accurate copy for high-stakes and brand-facing content. I hold an MA in English Literature from the University of Exeter, and my background spans SEO writing, brand copywriting (Redfin, independent retail clients), legal documentation written in close collaboration with attorneys, and AI data quality work at Amazon. Across every role, the throughline is the same: precise, well-researched writing that holds up under scrutiny, whether that’s a legal case file, a product description, or an AI training dataset.
Timeline
Volunteer Work
Restored and cataloged books at my local library, then supported patients and staff at Kaiser Permanente and community events with the Anaheim Rotary Club.
Coffee & Food Service
Built and led teams across three fast-paced service roles, including a promotion to shift lead within nine months at Starbucks and helping open a new Peet’s Coffee location from scratch.
California State University, Fullerton
BA in English Literature, Sociology minor: the foundation for a career built on close reading and clear communication.
The Daily Titan – Opinion Editor
Ran the Opinion section of a daily college newspaper for two years, recruiting, assigning, and editing a team of writers, and shipping content on deadline.
Foodbeast – Contributing Writer
The University of Exeter – MA
MA in English Literature and Film, sharpening analytical and editorial skills through the study of literature and media theory.
Upwork – Freelance Writer
Worked as a managing editor and SEO editor for outside clients. This is where I first discovered a love for technical and instructional writing.
Freelance & Contract Writing
A multi-year run of precise, high-stakes writing across law and media. Started as a personal injury investigator, then wrote case narratives for Zinda Law Group. Took on brand copywriting for clients like Redfin and an independent candle company, wrote for a London-based hip-hop and rap culture magazine, and produced podcasts (Medicine Mentors, Descript). Most recently, wrote workers’ compensation case documentation for a personal injury attorney, helping clients win over $100,000 in settlements.
English Instructor
Built an English curriculum from scratch with no prior teaching credential, translating complex material into something students could actually use.
Wells Fargo – Bank Teller
Worked as a bank teller while continuing freelance legal writing on the side, managing competing priorities without dropping the ball.
Amazon – Senior Machine Learning Data Associate
Supporting data annotation and quality assurance for AI systems on the IDO team, and building internal automation tooling with Kiro. Applying an editor’s eye to how AI models learn to communicate.
Skills and Services
- Editing / Copyediting / Proofreading
- SEO Writing
- Brand & Marketing Copywriting
- Cross-Functional & Legal Collaboration
- Technical Writing / Documentation
- Teaching / Coaching (English, Writing)
- Podcasting (Producing, Engineering, Writing, Editing)
- Content & Editorial Management
