About Us

David Arthur Olle
3296 Sweet Pond Rd
Guilford, VT 05301
802-254-3899

Graphic Design

I have associations with local highly skilled graphic designers to assist in the preparation of your print publications.

Freelance Writing                         

•  Book reviewer for The Lancet Oncology. Reviewed book on "Vascular-targeted therapies in oncology."                                                                                
• Medical Writer for LE Publications, Inc. Performed literature searches via Medline and other sources using Reference Manager and compiled databases.  Wrote chapters on gastroesophageal reflux disease and hypoglycemia incorporating AMA and Harvard style in-text references and Bibliographies. Submitted to Senior Editor for editing and revisions. Documents to be used for two publications: LEF Health Guide and Disease Prevention and Treatment, 5th edition (2004-2005)
• Feature Writer for Suite 101.com. Conducted literature searches on the latest technologies in cancer therapies (gene therapy, cancer vaccines, angiogenesis, molecular signaling, etc) Published over 50 articles on the topic, New Cancer Treatments (2000-present)
• Edit and maintain my professional web site, http://www.eastshirecommunications.com, including the publication of a monthly newsletter
• Freelance Writer for Healthgate Data Corporation. Wrote articles providing the essential information on diabetes and peptic ulcers for the lay reader. Prepared for use on the website, bewell.com (1996)
• Program Manager and President of the American Medical Writers Association – New England Chapter (1998-2000)
• Feature Writer for the Brattleboro Food Coop. Prepared nutritional articles for the Food for Thought Newsletter (1994-1999)
• Keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the medical/regulatory writing fields through participation in workshops, seminars, and professional meetings
• Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Reference Manager, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Internet use, and website development

Teaching

• Substitute Teacher for Brattleboro Union High School (1991-1999)
• Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry for Community College of Vermont (1991-1994)
• Classroom volunteer for Vermont Institute of Natural Science (1991-1999)                    

Animal Nutrition Consultant

• Established and managed an new biological research laboratory
•  Conducted nutritional research studies and prepared reports for client companies
• Conducted literature searches on proposed research projects                                                                          

(1980-1989)

Animal Nutritionist

Diamond Shamrock Chemical Co., Harrison, NJ

• Managed the operation of an animal research laboratory
• Coordinated and monitored clinical studies on veterinary drugs at testing sites located in universities or independent laboratories
• Interpreted clinical and statistical data and prepared reports for company, marketing, and government use
• Worked effectively with the clinical drug development team to prepare documents that were instrumental in obtaining NADA approvals from the FDA for marketing of two veterinary drugs
• Researched the literature and prepared summaries of studies that resulted in FDA approval for expanded disease claims for veterinary drugs
• Developed an efficient biological screening procedure to evaluate synthetic compounds for potential use as veterinary drugs

   

(1968-1976)

Education

American Medical Writers Association - Certificates in Editing/Writing and Pharmaceutical

University of Massachusetts - Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in Chemistry

Fairleigh Dickinson University - M. S. Degree in Biochemistry

Ohio State University - B.S. Degree in Agriculture