Freelance Fashion Photographers : Johannesburg, Gauteng

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5.0 2 Skills

$30 Rate/Hr

I have an extensive record of accomplishment in providing high-quality editing and proofreading services as both a contractor and an employee. I have provided these services full-time as a contractor for seven years and as one of my job duties for previous employers. My attention to detail, high level of conscientiousness, knowledge of major style guides, and excellent understanding of English grammar make me an ideal editor and proofreader. Throughout my editing and proofreading career, I have worked on a wide variety of documents in many different disciplines, including informal documents, business communications, website copy, student essays and papers, fiction, technical documents, and academic papers for publication. I am confident that, through my work, I have helped clients get jobs, attract customers to their websites, get better grades on college papers, get academic papers published in peer-reviewed journals, and improve their English writing skills. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to help your clients do the same. Some highlights of my career are as follows: • Worked full-time as an editor since 2007 • Copy-edited and proofread a wide range of documents, including academic papers, theses, dissertations, and book chapters in all subject areas, website content, and business documents, many written by clients whose first language is not English • Designed, produced, edited, and formatted software user manuals • Edited and maintained software requirements documents • Wrote, edited, and formatted other types of technical documentation, including policy and procedure documents • Documented work procedures • Wrote, edited, and prepared information for institution-wide dissemination • Increased knowledge of policies and procedures by researching them, rewriting them, and publishing them to the Internet • Improved and streamlined customer service by documenting procedures and frequently asked questions on an Intranet • Improved the quality of software user manuals by rewriting them to eliminate unclear or confusing language, creating style standards for them, and publishing them to the Internet • Promoted website traffic by announcing changes and improvements to the target audience • Improved internal organizational communication by writing timely and relevant newsletter articles • Increased company profits and the sales and usefulness of textbooks by ensuring high quality in documents that allow educators to meet established teaching standards With my extensive background and skills, I am confident in my ability to deliver high-quality work for you.

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5.0 2 Skills

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OBJECTIVE To obtain a freelance working relationship with a company where my talents and skills are utilized. EXPERIENCE LIDS Team Sports (Impact Sports) August 1993 – February 2011 Graphic Design / Production Artist Responsibilities included expert screen print production and design skills. Design for embroidery and tackle twill. Simulated process experience, (spot color separation in Photoshop). Uploading and scanning images to be redrawn and cleaned up. Directed in-house art department. Created ads for use in print publications. Created logos and new t-shirt designs. Created marketing materials used by sales staff. EDUCATION Madison Area Technical College Associates Degree– Graphic Design Curriculum included graphic design and traditional art. High School General Education SKILLS Twenty years experience in every stage of design, from conception to completion. Excelled in many different conditions, ranging from unstructured and unsupervised to very constricting, supervised guidelines. Driven by tight deadlines and challenging design problems. Problem-solved to effectively meet deadlines. Organized, self-motivated, and task oriented. Ability to work directly with clients to discuss ideas and solutions to fit their needs. Developed long standing relationships with colleagues and employer. Expert in Adobe Illustrator CS and Adobe Photoshop CS on both the Mac and PC. Proficient in Adobe In Design.

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5.0 2 Skills

$50 Rate/Hr

Alex Christiani BFA Whitby, ON http://www.ac-artworks.com/ a.christiani@ac-artworks.com 905-441-2880 (cell) QUALIFICATIONS: • Very creative and productive • Works well independently • Punctual, flexible and adaptable • Applies initiative, energy, and persistence to successfully complete a task • Self-directed Photoshop Experience EDUCATION: 2006-2010 Bachelor of Fine Arts OCAD University Toronto, ON 2003-2004 Advanced Studio for Youth, Art Gallery of Ontario Toronto, ON 2002-2006 Sinclair Secondary School Whitby, ON EXPERIENCE: Jan. 2010 – Current Date. Northview Community Centre Oshawa, ON Adult level Painting Teacher • Teach painting techniques and colour theory to a class of seven to ten people • Wrote the curriculum for the ten week class duration Jan. 2007 – Current Date. Robert McLaughlin Gallery Oshawa, ON Adult level Painting Teacher • Teach painting techniques and colour theory to a class of seven to ten people • Wrote the curriculum for the six week class duration • Great experience for interpersonal communication skills • Very interesting and rewarding experience: learned a lot about my own practice in teaching it to others Dec. 2008 – June 2009 Gorilla Monsoon Lounge Toronto, ON Curator/ Creative Director • Managed the wall space; seeking out artists to hang their artwork in the venue for one month • Organized and participated in two themed art exhibitions • Great organizational, communication and networking experience • Self directed introduction into the field of curatorial practices Mural • Completed a mural on the front of the building • Learned of the planning and strategies involved in quickly and efficiently completing an outdoor mural Dec. 2008 OCAD University Toronto, ON Yellow Staircase Mural • Completed a 7’8”high x 13’5” wide Mural in between the first and second floor of the main staircase June. 2008 Dave Repol Enterprises inc. Whitby, ON Wines label designer • Designed a series of 12 labels for printing and sale at the Whitby location and other associated, make-it-yourself wine breweries all over North America. ARTIST CV Solo Exhibitions: • Whitby Public Library, Whitby, January 2011 • Mitzis Sister, Toronto , Sept. 2009 • Cameron House, Toronto, July 2009 • Gorilla Monsoon Lounge, Toronto, July 2009 • The Rhino, Toronto, April 2009 • Gorilla Monsoon Lounge, Toronto, Dec. 2008 -Jan. 2009 • Isabella’s Chocolate Café, Oshawa, Aug. 2008 • Whitby Public Library, Whitby, July 2008 Group Shows: • Back to Beyond, Chuck Akudu Gallery, Toronto, Feb.-March 2011 • Artists in the Garden, Hearth Place Cancer support Centre, Oshawa, June 2010 • Sunnyside Beach Juried Art Show and Sale, Toronto, May 2010 • OCAD university graduate Exhibition, Toronto, May 6th 2010 • Lennox Contemporary Gallery, Toronto Aug. 21-23 2009 • Triangles, Gorilla Monsoon Lounge, Toronto, May 2009 • Gorillas, Gorilla Monsoon Lounge, Toronto, Feb. 2009

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3.0 2 Skills

$7 Rate/Hr

Haobijam Ingobi Singh Work Experience Senior MT/QA *** Client Manager, Medical Support Systems As an MT/QA, the job involves transcribing dictation by physicians from varied specialties including family medicine, pain management, orthopedics, neurology, psychiatry, OB/GYN, perinatology, IME/QME, etc. As an MT/QA, no quality check is required and it is required to provide a final client ready transcript. As a client manager, my responsibilities include job allocation to team members, management of medical records, and resolving customer queries via E-mails and letters April 22, 2005 – Present. Quality Analysis/Proofreader, MCK Infolink Online Ltd. Joined the company as an OJT (on the job trainee). With comprehensive training in medical concepts and terminology, relevant computer tools, and audio-to-written medical report generation for six months, I was selected as a medical transcriber and within four months got promoted as quality analyst level I. As an MT, got to transcribe audio data from several US clients, and realized them into readable medical records. I got an opportunity to listen to varied American accents, moods, tones, and temperaments – with the only objective of transforming these into standard, error-free, grammar-perfect English, a task which I enjoyed to the hilt! Within no time, I was promoted as a Final QA/Proofreader. As a Quality Analyst/Proofreader, I provided requested and essential inputs to the transcribers and quality-checked the final exit of daily records to the clients. The job involved proof reading of medical reports of varied specialties like Family Medicine, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, etc. It had been an enriching phase of my career. August 2003 – April 2005 Executive Transcriber, business transcription, NuSpeech Pvt. Ltd. Introduction to the field of transcription. Here, I got to transcribe conference calls made by Fortune 500 companies listed in the NYSE, Pre-recorded statements, interviews, group discussions, etc. September 2000 – August 2003 Professional Qualifications Masters Degree in Personnel Management from Pune University, Maharashtra, India - 2002 Academic Qualification Bachelor of Science, Manipur University – 1993-1996 Class XII from Board of Secondary Education, Manipur 1993 Class X from Board of Secondary Education, Manipur 1990 Individual Attributes: Friendly, affable, and straightforward with firm belief that reward comes automatically with effort and labor Personal Profile: Father’s Name Mr. H. Babu Singh Marital Status Married (HAOBIJAM INGOBI SINGH)

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5.0 2 Skills

$125 Rate/Hr

I am a Savannah-based photographer committed to providing clients exceptional photography at reasonable prices and will provide clients with the highest quality photographs. My clients will receive 100 percent of our attention and commitment. I will always represent the best interests of our clients first and foremost and take our professional responsibilities seriously. I will safeguard all proprietary information belonging to our clients, and respect the privacy rights of our subjects. We will never use deception to obtain releases from models or properties, and I will follow a strict code of ethics that reinforces our commitment to quality and client responsibility. I will meet the diverse needs of area businesses and clients with distinction and satisfaction is our number one priority. I specialize in event, sports, portrait, and product photography while providing crisp, striking photographs for use in advertising, brochures, publications and websites.

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4.5 2 Skills

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My promise to you: There is more that goes into becoming an effective editor than an ability to write and a technical proficiency with the written word. As your editor, I will ensure that: • every sentence in your manuscript is structurally and syntactically correct • all matters of grammar (including spelling, punctuation, subject-verb agreement, capitalization, use of italics, coordination of tenses, and usage of parallel elements, such names of people and places) are professional and correct • all reference materials are stylistically correct, compliant with current academic standards, are placed appropriately, and contain all required pieces of information • all changes, edits, and recommendations will be passed through the author before being officially entered into the manuscript • all typographical elements are correct and conform to current standards • success of your manuscript is my top priority • above all, I will ensure that your voice as a writer is never silenced …and now, a little about me… Name: Benjamin Johns Age: 30 Location: Somerset, MA Background: Education: Norwich University, Deerfield, VT Master of Arts in Military History (online program, beginning September 2011) Ashford University, Clinton, IA Bachelor of Arts in History Cumulative GPA: 4.00 Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA Associate of Arts in Art History Cumulative GPA: 3.5 Academic Awards and Honors: Academy of Art University Dean’s List (summer 2005 - fall 2006) Ashford University Dean’s List (summer 2009 – spring 2011) International Scholar Laureate Delegation on Diplomacy and International Relations to China (Spring 2011) Golden Key International Honor Society (inducted October 2010) Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society (inducted March 2011) Internships and work history: “KAIJU BIG BATTEL” Intern, Production Design Boston, MA 05/2007 – 09/2007 Battleship Cove Naval Museum Research Intern Fall River, MA 05/2011 – current Wolf Tribe Miniatures Somerset, MA Historical Accuracy Consultant 01/2005 – Present Relevant course work: Undergraduate: Twentieth-Century Europe Asia in the Age of Globalization and Decolonization World Civilizations I World Civilizations II The Middle East American History to 1865 The Atlantic World American History since 1865 Sociology Historiography and Historical Methods American Women’s History World War II Recent American History History of Western Science History of Medieval Europe Art History Through the 15th Century Art History Through the 19th Century Middle Eastern and Asian Art Analysis of Form Anthropology Eastern Religion and Philosophy Literary Styles: The Poem Literary Styles: The Short Story Mythology Memberships: American Historical Association (AHA) Rhode Island Historical Society (RIHS) Fall River Historical Society Massachusetts Historical Society Smithsonian Institute, National Associate Membership Golden Key International Honor Society Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society International Scholar Laureate Program A personal message: Nearly everyone is aware how difficult it can be to break into a new field, especially after a graduation. Apart from being a recent college graduate and upcoming grad student, I am looking to break into the world of writing, editing, and proofreading. Accordingly, I am looking for partnerships. As your editor, it is my promise that I will work diligently to ensure the successful execution of your manuscript. As a client, you will be providing me with valuable field experience, while helping me to build my editing portfolio. Not only do I look forward to working for you, but I look forward to working with you.