Weird & Wonderful – Sam DeReign

How I Stay in Shape While Traveling [VIDEO]

May 20, 2019May 22, 2019No Comments

So many people have been wondering how I stay in shape while traveling. Well, here I finally reveal my secrets.

This California Ghost Town Is Eerily Beautiful (VIDEO)

February 17, 2019May 22, 2019No Comments

My obsession with abandoned places led me to the odd and beautiful ghost town of Bodie, California.

7 Strange Facts About the 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach

August 11, 2017May 12, 2019No Comments

I’m a bit of a “fun fact” nerd, so I couldn’t help but do a little research to see if there are any quirky bits of trivia about the ritzy route. I was not disappointed!

Testimonials

I hired Sam as an educational content freelancer for Elevate, and I was totally blown away. Sam is easy to work with, has a great demeanor, and his skills are just flat out top notch. He picked up our specs, style, tone, and approach flawlessly in little time and quickly became a top performer who … Continue reading Michael Levy

― Michael Levy

I had the opportunity to observe and work with Sam DeReign during his entire employment at Southeast Missouri Hospital. I always found Sam to be extremely diligent and conscientious with regard to his work ethic.

― Jay Wolz

In the six months I’ve worked with Sam, he’s created consistently exceptional writing for Elevate and rapidly taken on new, more varied roles as an editor and reviewer of content. For our educational mobile app, we need content that’s engaging, pedagogically sound, and concise; Sam handles all of this with ease. Sam has slid into … Continue reading Peter Zogas

― Peter Zogas

Sam was the best kind of partner and team member in the time we worked together at Course Hero—intelligent, passionate, incredibly reliable, and driven towards quality and results. He was often the last person in the office many days, always going above and beyond on his projects, and always had a smile on his face. … Continue reading Wenchin Lee

― Wenchin Lee

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My Favorite Resources for Creatives

Adobe Education Exchange - offers a wide array of free classes for educators looking for ways to enhance their curriculum using Adobe's Creative Suite. However, I would recommend their classes to anyone—not just educators—looking to diversify their skill set in Adobe programs.

Canva - offers free and stylish designs and templates for social media, e-books, posters, and more. This is a great resource for small businesses who may not have the budget or technical knowledge to create eye-catching designs.

Looka - offers quick and customizable logos for your personal brand or small business

Catchafire - allows professionals to donate their time and skills to nonprofits across the globe