Freelance Blog Writers : Decatur, Alabama

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND ANIMATIOn CERTIFICATE Applied Multimedia Training Centre Calgary, AB COMPUTER GRAPHICS CERTIFICATE Alberta College of Art Calgary, AB CLERK TYPIST II Alberta Vocational Centre Calgary, AB HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Kamloops Senior Secondary Kamloops, BC COMPUTER software • Adobe Illustrator - Graphics • Adobe Photoshop - Digital Image Processing • Quark Xpress - Page Layout • Adobe InDesign - Page Layout • Macromedia Freehand - Graphics • Corel Draw - Graphics • MS Powerpoint • Email & Internet GRAPHICS SKILLS • Experienced on Mac and PC platforms in graphic design, image processing, desktop publishing, interactive multimedia, digital video, data base design. • Artistic Director for one Canadian magazine and one American. Graphic designer for two Canadian magazines. • Fine artist proficient at working in a variety of different mediums including pastels, oils, inks, pencil, glass etchings and clay sculptures. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY April ‘05 - present PS Graphics, Vulcan, AB Owner/Operator of a graphic design company Graphic designer for several Top Canadian dog magazines Sept. ‘02 - April ‘05 Graphic Designer - Pre-press Adviser Graphics, Red Deer, AB • Designing effective advertising for various clients • Troubling shooting client files • Designing corporate identities for new businesses • Preparing files for burning to negatives for press April ‘00 - Sept. ‘02 Production Manager & Ad Designer The Olds Albertan, Olds, AB • Designing effective advertising & layouts for ads • Liaison with outside printer, customers and suppliers • Responsible for ensuring print readiness of files • Implemented transition to a PDF workflow, cutting production time and improving the cost/time efficiency of printing 1998-2000 Office Manager/Graphic Designer Myroka Corporation, Calgary, AB • Completed all duties for a one-person office. Graphics for various product designs 1996 - 1998 Graphic Designer/Bookkeeper Flagworks, Calgary, AB • Designed flags, banners, corporate clothing and digital colour boards • Accounts receivable and payable as well as shipping and receiving.

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Summary I have over 10 year's experience working as a freelance writer and photographer. I have written on a vast range of subjects, producing engaging, creative copy for both print and online media. I specialise in writing content for the engineering and product design industries, in the form of articles and blog posts, white papers, case studies and brochures. Background • Writing: Professional photojournalist for over 10 years, with experience in magazine, newspaper and online writing. Author of articles on a range of subjects, including travel, lifestyle and technology. Clients include Transaero Airlines and 4CornersImages. • Copywriting: Writer, researcher and designer on both B2B and B2C sales and marketing material, including brochures, advertising, press releases and newsletters. Clients include Bauer Design Group and Skytrax Aviation. • Online copywriting: Writer and editor of numerous website designs, including Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, InteriorForU (Singapore) and Select Frames. I have a thorough understanding of both on and off page SEO components and their effect on search engine rankings. Familiar with HTML and CSS. Employment History Freelance photojournalist-June 2006 to present Producing articles and images for a number of clients on a wide range of topics. Specialities include travel writing and aviation. Freelance copywriter-April 2013 to present Producing sales and marketing material for business clients, as well as managing online content in the form of website copy and blog posts. Strong SEO and webpage optimisation knowledge. Education Diploma (Copywriting)-The Writer’s Bureau 2012 HND Photography-Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education (Dist) 1994 4 A Levels (including English language and literature)-Cheam High School, Surrey 1990 Memberships Member of The Professional Copywriters’ Network (PCN)

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Skills and Experience • Image deployment for desktops, laptops, tablets and servers • Duplicated and configuration of Sysprepped drives • Data Retention and Data Recovery for end users • Remote desktop troubleshooting and problem resolution • Citrix end-user support • Mobile device support for Android and iOS • Telephone and email support for in the users and field workers • Diagnosis of support calls for multiple companies • Assemble computers from scratch including adding all necessary hardware • Cleaning and Removing of Virus’ and Spyware • Daily Backups using Windows Native Backup system • Active Directory user administration • Configure networks using TCP/IP protocol • Install and troubleshoot printers • Fusion Splicing fiber optic cable • Tracing cable lines for breaks and RF loss • Aiming and fine tuning satellite dishes for use in distributing digital cable channels Work Experience August 2015 – Present Technical Support Specialist 2 • Diagnose and troubleshoot end user calls • Duplicate sysprepped drives, setup for new and existing users • Ticket entry, resolution and escalations using ServPro • Remote user support • Deskside support for all users • Printer and MFD support • Inventory Management • Citrix support for end users June 2015 – August 2015 Systems Support Analyst 1 • Diagnose and troubleshoot end user calls • Call center operations • Ticket entry, resolution and escalations • Remote user support • Relaying important information to end users such as proper PC and laptop care according to company policy and for data loss prevention • Ticket documentation and resolution with Footprints software May 2014 – June 2015 Information Technology Specialist • Troubleshooting and resolving support requests from phone and email • Incident tracking and resolution using Remedy Helpdesk • Citrix connections support • Remote Desktop troubleshooting and problem resolution • Coordinating and assigning support requests • Active Directory user administration • Image and setup new workstations and laptops for end users • Mobile device support and email encryption • Inventory management and disposal February 2009 – May 2014 Product Support Analyst • Deploy images to desktops, laptops, tablets and servers • Troubleshoot and repair returned desktops, laptops, tablets, and server • Performing data retention and data recovery as needed • Storing recovered data on server to be returned to end user • Warranty repairs for Dell laptops, tablets and desktops • Picking, packing and shipping purchase requests as ordered Support Services Analyst I • Diagnose MIS support calls for office staff and clinicians in the field • Remote Desktop troubleshooting and problem resolution • Using support scripts for support call resolution • Working with multiple departments for incident resolution • Entering incidents into Altiris incident tracking system • Relaying important information to end users such as proper PC and laptop care according to company policy and for data loss prevention January 2008 – December 2008 Bench Technician • Build/Repair of Desktop and Laptop PC's • Upgrading Desktop and Laptop PC's • Cleaning and Removal of Virus' and Spyware • Onsite troubleshooting of general PC and networking issues • Telephone Support • Sales of PC hardware and software, including Apple Desktops and Laptops Education Associate Degree in Information Systems CompTIA A+ certified

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Denise L Damecour, B.A. • 236 Baillie Ave • Ottawa • ON • K0A 3M0 • 222-4430 • denise.damecour@sympatico.ca Reliable Security Clearance # 95 52 4865 JOB OBJECTIVE: To offer my expertise in Fundraising, Event Development, and Sales HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS • Fluent in French and English (Oral and Written) • Completed 11 proposals for funding, 8 of which were granted funding • Ability to seek out new funds, including but not limited to: non-for profit, registered charities, NGO's, and Associations. • Development of programs, insurance of feasibility, deployment, and analysis • Seasoned Non-for-profit, Charity, and Community awareness, and industry expertise • Flare for research, development, planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation • Solid interest in Safety and Wellness RELEVANT SKILLS/KEY RESULTS Communication: • Exceptional context writing, increasing the use of plain language and usability • Seasoned editing and proofreading – I have written and edited proposals for funding including but not limited to: i. City of Ottawa ii. Community Access Program (CAP) iii. HRDC-Summer Program Hire a Student iv. Industry Canada-Computer For Schools v. Microsoft vi. Ontario Library Association vii. Trillium viii. United Way Research/Development and Delivery: • Experienced in knowing the competition, branding, and creating up to date promotion-At St. Mary’s I revised their history, marketed their mandate, and created media hype • Conduce research, compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation- I continue to excel at writing, I am now editing a proposal for funding • I excel at selling through the written word, I have written for non-for-profit, registered charities, and for-profit-I have sold their concept, and increased their profile Computer Skills: • Word Perfect; Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher; Corel Draw 10; Lotus Notes. Adobe Professional Writer 7 CAREER HISTORY Editorial Review (2000-Present) • Sponsorship, event development and deployment, procurement of donations, and prospect development • RFP, Proposals for funding, and donations, procurement of funds through Industry Canada, Microsoft, City of Ottawa, Ontario Library Association, and other related NGO's • Web Content Review, Radio Commercial editing, and Advertising • Proof-reading, structure and content review, web site review, resume and presentation recommendations, brochure/newsletter development Best Theratronics: Service Specialist (2014 – Present) • Coordination of request to quotes, service, shipping, receipt of goods, and invoicing • Work with end users to insure medical units are up and running • Global order processing, and client service Marketing, Sales: Gordon Group (2012-2013) • Writing and Marketing for many projects • Persuasive ability to encourage new sales through new channels • Increased business within Ottawa region, took own initiative Sales: Qponz Adverting and Promotion (2010-2012) Sales: Metroland Media, Advertising (2010) Executive Assistant, Ottawa Government: Health Canada, PSAC (Public Service Alliance of Canada) T.A.T.C.( Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada) (2007-2009) • Administration, support of two Managers, and a team. • Correspondence, tracking of files through Lotus based system • Supply ordering, basic coordination, and enhanced administration • Increased knowledge of nutritional, homeopathy, and natural medicines Sales, Rogers Business Solutions, Ottawa (2006-2007) • Inside Sales Support for across Canada, including: Enhanced Communications to insure products/services are accurate, complete policies, worked on training manuals, government support, clarification of protocol Sales Support, G.E. Security, Ottawa (2006-contract) • Inside Sales Support for two Account Managers within the fire department, support included: correspondence, material for presentation, coordination for contracts, manuals and other marketing material developed and deployed Facilitator, Dunrobin, Part-time (2004-2006) • Coordination of a farm home into a functional home. Work with contractor including professionals insuring accuracy, timelines, and clarification Reporter, West Carleton Newspaper, Ottawa (1999-2007) • Media Press releases, articles, and photos Volunteer Policy/Protocol Writer, Dept. of Health, Ottawa (2004-2005) • Policy work for elementary schools, updating material, content restructure, and work with education policies Volunteer Coordinator, St. Mary’s Home, Ottawa (2004) • History restructuring for marketing purposes • Ottawa Citizen Media Releases, Advertising • Event Planning, Newsletter development • Creation of Donation database, • Worked with Radio and Local Papers including: • Kiss Fm • Vanier Community News • La Presse • Orlean’s News Executive Director, Founder, Ottawa I.C.E. Youth Employment Centre, Ottawa (1998-2003) • Development of foundation, pilot, letters of incorporation for non-for-profit, web site development, regulations and policy protocol, News releases • ICE Breaker Newsletter development and deployment: Monthly Newsletter with local youth stories, advertising, and education. Deployed through community through Community Centres and Local Schools • Event Planning for fundraising, and social awareness including: • Jail n Bail with Eli El Chantiry, Marketing Development and deployment through flyers, media radio, CTV, CBC, local papers • Police Week, Media releases, Articles of Events • Hope Volleyball first youth Participant with a Youth made-uniform • Pizza and Ottawa ****** Health Centre • Summer Camp for Kids with local adolescent leaders-Brochure/ media Information-developed and deployed Volunteer Youth Liaison, Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, Ottawa, (2001-2003) • Developed contact and support through marketing package, meetings, and correspondence. Volunteer Youth Director CBBCA, Ottawa, (2001-2002) • Organized developed, deployed Youth Based Programs including • ICE Magic • ICE Breaker Newsletter • CBBCA Summer Camp • Odd Jobs Volunteer Program Developer, I.C.E. Youth Centre (1998-2002) • Developed Social Marketing for youth Centre through • Procurement of donations from Microsoft, Industry Canada, Ontario’s Promise • Proposal writing for funds from Trillium, Ministry of Ontario, National Child Benefit, City of Ottawa, OLA Ontario Library Association, United Way Sales Rep, Compugen Systems Ltd., Ottawa, (1998-2000) • Inside Sales Support including: Administration, Prospecting, turning inactive accounts into active ones. Development of the first VPN in Ottawa, Sales Builder through: • Strong Customer Service • RFP Writer • Standing Offer Writer • Account Management of over 75 accounts • Training Volunteer French Immersion Tutor, Stonecrest Elementary School, Ottawa, (2000) • Comprehension, reading, articulation, research for new internal study, compile information, charts, Excel. , analysis Marketing, Le Net Youth Centre, Lachine, Quebec (1997-1998) • Worked with local community, developed/deployed new programs • Entrepreneur • CTV Careers • Proposal Writing EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, McGill University, (1986) Social Sciences-Literature (Diploma), John Abbott College (1982) 3 Com Certified, Support letters from Counselors, Community Leaders, etc

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4.5 2 Skills

$25 Rate/Hr

Shana Johnson Burton 204 Adams Way * Macon, Georgia 31220 * Phone 478.474.7832 Work 478.803.4605 Cellular Phone 478.320.3854 * E-Mail shana.j.burton@gmail.com SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE ________________________________________ Successful education services professional with a solid record of accomplishments emphasizing student development, promoting an environment conducive to learning, and enhancing relationships with parents, students, and the local and regional community. PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE ________________________________________ Macon, Georgia USA Virginia College Virginia College is a private, proprietary institution of higher education committed to offering certificates and associate’s degrees. General Education Program Director 1/2011 - 3/2013 The General Education Program Director serves as the academic leader and manages the administrative functions of the general education program. Responsibilities include course scheduling, fiscal management, faculty development, student management, and special projects. * Created several initiatives, such as New Student Week, a campus-wide mentoring program, and "Another 48 Hours" to increase student retention; started a campus fitness program; developed a job-readiness program that included job-shadowing, volunteering, relationship building with area businesses, and Georgia Work Ready Certification * Took appropriate and timely action to respond to administrative department reports * Scheduled and conducted regular program and advisory board meetings to discuss curriculum, department initiatives, and strategies to improve delivery of instruction. * Managed instructional personnel by interviewing, hiring, and building an instructional bench for appropriate academic assignments. * Coached and developed instructors by conducting formal and informal instructor observations. * Achieved monthly and quarterly student retention goals. * Conducted regular audits of programs with programmatic accreditation to ensure compliance with the accrediting body's guidelines. * Developed an annual budget. * Monitored classroom instruction to ensure program requirements were met, syllabi were followed, and that students and instructors followed campus rules and acted in a professional manner. Deer Park, New York USA Urban Christian/Urban Books, LLC Urban Christian Publishing is a tradition book publishing house that focuses on African-American books with themes that highlight everyday struggles and the quest for redemption and uplifting story-lines that inspire and motivate. Author 12/2007 - 3/2013 Author must complete manuscripts of approximately 100,000 words each, suitable for the Urban Christian fiction line pf books. * Drafted five bestselling novels under the Urban Christian imprint * Promoted to "Lead Author" status for Urban Christian * Created a marketing campaign for book promotion * Received "Book Club Favorite" award for excellence in writing * Nominated for several "Top Books of the Year" lists Macon, Georgia USA Northeast High School Secondary magnet high school with a focus on health-science, medicine. English and Journalism Teacher 8/2006 - 1/2011 Must meet Highly Qualified teacher requirements, have knowledge of Learning Focused Schools, differentiated instruction and Common Core Georgia Performance Standards. Instructor needs to be an effective communicator, good team member, dependable and reliable, and have good interpersonal skills, and hold a Georgia Teaching Certificate in English. * Attended all meetings called by teacher supervisor. * Developed course descriptions, syllabi, and training material lists. * Assumed continuous responsibility for the well-being, health, and safety of students. * Interacted with others in a communicative and respectful manner. * Conducted classes. * At the conclusion of each session, completed a written behaviorally phrased evaluation of each student in each class. * Provided support services required during the final day of each session. * During the school hours, served as a general resource to students for advising and problem solving. * Created the Phenomenal Goddess and Gents Scholarship Pageant to benefit Northeast's students; Coordinator for Black History Program; Served as a mentor teacher; adviser for the drama club, book club, yearbook staff, and spirit team. Milledgeville, Georgia USA Baldwin High School English Teacher 1/2003 - 6/2006 Instructor for this position must hold a clear renewable teaching certificate in ENGLISH (grades 6-12). Other criteria include: Knowledge of a standards-based classroom and "best practices" instructional strategies; excellent classroom management skills, organizational skills, and communication skills; ability to work positively and cooperatively with the entire school population, staff, and parents; willingness to be regularly involved in extra-curricular activities that sometimes occur after school hours; ability to utilize technology for both instructional use and administrative tasks; ability to analyze data and design instruction for increased student learning. * Attended all meetings called by teacher supervisor. * Developed course descriptions, syllabi, and training material lists. * Assumed continuous responsibility for the well-being, health, and safety of students. * Interacted with others in a communicative and respectful manner. * Conducted classes. * At the conclusion of each session, completed a written behaviorally phrased evaluation of each student in each class. * Provided support services required during the final day of each session. * During the school hours, served as a general resource to students for advising and problem solving. * Served on principal's interviewing committee; member of Teacher of the Year selection committee; small learning community adviser for senior class Macon, Georgia USA Central Georgia Technical College Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is a member of Georgia's system of technical colleges and an institution of higher education that supports the educational, economic, and community development climate of its seven-county service area. Adjunct English Instructor 1/2002 - 12/2002 Instructors must provide a superior level of academic and technical education, student support services, customized business and industry services, continuing education, and adult education services through traditional and distance modes of delivery which are responsive to the workforce needs of public and private sectors. * Attended all meetings called by teacher supervisor. * Developed course descriptions, syllabi, and training material lists. * Assumed continuous responsibility for the well-being, health, and safety of students. * Interacted with others in a communicative and respectful manner. * Conducted classes. * At the conclusion of each session, completed a written behaviorally phrased evaluation of each student in each class. * Provided support services required during the final day of each session. * During the school hours, served as a general resource to students for advising and problem solving. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS ________________________________________ B.S. Education Georgia Southern University 1999 Statesboro, Georgia USA M. Education Cambridge College 2010 Cambridge, MA USA SPECIAL TRAINING ________________________________________ * Teacher Support Specialist endorsement; Advanced Placement (English/Language Arts) certification TECHNICAL SKILLS ________________________________________ * Print Design - * Production - * Packaging Design - * Packaging - * Performance Management - * Change Management - * Talent Management - * Integration - * Team Building - * Team Leadership - * Employee Relations - * Corporate Communications - * Talent Acquisition - * Recruitment/Retention - * Microsoft Office Specialist certification AFFILIATIONS ________________________________________ * Georgia Writers Association, The Writer's Voice of Macon, Leadership Macon PUBLICATIONS ________________________________________ * Author of Suddenly Single, First Comes Love, Flaws and All, Catt Chasin', Flaw Less, Flawfully Wedded Wives AWARDS & HONORS ________________________________________ * Georgia Author of the Year nominee (2009, 2011), Teacher of the Year (2008), Employee of the Quarter (Fall 2012) KEYWORDS ________________________________________ * Writer, editor, proofreader, education, administrator, teacher

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EDUCATION Wharton County Junior College, Houston, Texas Associates of Arts A.A, GPA 3.5, 201 EXPERIENCE Sergeant, U. S. Army, 2003-2010 • Hazmat 12 Course (DOT) Certification-2009 • Professional Leadership Development Course-2006 • Unit Logistics System Course-2006 • Armorer Weapons Course-2006 • United States Air Defense Artillery School, GPA 3.8 AWARDS • Army Commendation Medal • Army Achievement Medal- 3 awards given • Army Good Conduct Medal- 2 awards given • Honor Graduate, U.S. ADA School, 2003 • Honorable Discharge 2007 - 2010 Orderly Room NCOIC (Human Resources Manager) El Paso, Texas Managed all human resource actions for 86 personnel; this entailed over 1200 paperwork actions every quarter with zero deficiencies or returned documents. Additionally trained 14 HR clerks to company standard and procedures. • Designed and implemented a Master Tracker Program within the company which reduced Human Resource staffing requirements by 75% and maximizing information accuracy to the Director and Assistant Director. This Master Tracker is still utilized within the company today. 2008 - 2009 Platoon Sergeant (Operations Manager, Field Site Project Coordinator) El Paso, Texas Directed six separate offices within the department consisting of 45 personnel and equipment valuing in excess of over $20M dollars. Responsible for all personnel training, operations, and equipment accountability at all times. Additionally served as Command Post Manager for Field Sites responsible for tracking all personnel, vehicles, logistical resupplies, and refuel times during 120 day training exercises. • Preserved a spotless track record with zero safety violations or work related injuries. • All inventories performed in each office were completed on schedule with a 100% accuracy rate documented by the company commander (Director). • Planned, briefed, and tracked over 150 complex events with zero loss of fidelity to the company Director or the managers in the field. • Developed an Operation Schedule Tracking packet which reduced labor overtime by 30%; enabling all phases of project operation/schedules to start on time while allotting time left over to address any unforeseen changes or constraints. 2004 -2007 System Maintenance NCO ( Maintenance Supervisor) El Paso, Texas, Maintained six Patriot Missile Launching Stations, Engagement Station, Radar and Antennae Group to include six 15K generators. This included weekly inspections, system repairs and ordering of over 500 parts of various electronic elements as well as quarterly certifications and training of personnel. Additionally the sole source within company for coordinating with partnered businesses on tools and test measurement/ diagnostic equipment calibrations. • Maintained the highest missile operational rating in the region for 3 years, at 95%. • Transported all tools and equipment ensuring accurate accountability on more than 200 calibrations. • Within 4 months of assuming this position, reduced calibration tolerance rates from 12.2% down to 2.1% with zero additional cost to the company. 2009 -2010 Company Hazardous Cargo Certifying Official and OSHA Liaison El Paso, Texas, Successfully packed/ inspected and generated all paperwork, code labels and shipping documents for trans-Atlantic deployment of company’s fleet and equipment in accordance with OSHA standards which included: 43 vehicles, 8 generators, 6 missile launching stations, 10 storage containers and all ammunition and **********. • Inspected, prepared shipping documents, and coordinated transportation for all equipment without any deficiencies or corrections all under 96 hour movement order.

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I have been a freelance transcriptionist for the over five years and have worked with various clients on podcasts, interviews, focus groups, sermons, tutor's notes, and much more. I have excellent English and grammar skills, am dependable, professional, and pay attention to detail with the ability to type over 100 wpm. I can produce an exact verbatim transcription or one that includes ready-to-read edits. I do not use automated software because I feel this does not provide a quality document. Reasonable rates, professional-quality documents, and guaranteed satisfaction. The hourly rate listed is for 10 minutes of audio, NOT how long it takes me to complete the audio. Please contact me for all your transcription needs!

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I'm an all around artist who loves to create. I've taught many forms of art in a variety of levels to students young and old for the past eleven years. While I'm mostly self taught, I have had some schooling. I'm always up for a challenge, and anything I don't know how to do, I usually pick up on quickly.

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Have a background in concept art, illustration ,Adaptive, open-minded and hard working with an eye for detail and strong traditional and digital background. I love what I do and I am interested in advancing my skills, expanding my scope and depth of experiences. http://mrbrownscribbles.blogspot.com/ My Email is > mrbrownartwork@gmail.com