Freelance Ghostwriters : District of Columbia

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3.5 12 Skills

$25 Rate/Hr

Professional Experience Freelance Editor for ESL Editing Service (6 months experience) Highlights: Thoroughly edit documents, theses, term papers, professional journal submissions, reports, cover letters, resumes, and other written material created by English as a Second Language authors, primarily located in Asia, as well as translated material. Format as needed to meet submission guidelines. 100% deadline compliance record, with outstanding quality rating. Report Coordinator for Non-for-Profit (4 years experience) Highlights: Project managed various aspects of 400 page end-of-phase reports submitted to state organization including: • Writing select sections • Editing of submitted content • Report organization (chapter/content flow) • Layout and formatting • Coordination with key team members Managing Editor for Technical Publication for ERP Education Provider (7 years experience) Marketing Coordinator for ERP Education Provider (7 years experience) Highlights: • Solicited and coordinated content for six issues per year, ensuring a balance in topic areas • Set and managed deadline schedule from contacting authors to final posting of issue • Edited each article for readability, flow, content, grammar, spelling, etc. • Wordsmithed wherever necessary to improve content clarity while preserving authors’ voice • Commented wherever necessary to extract more knowledge/depth from the author • Worked with many ESL authors • Worked with technical editors to ensure that the content provided was of interest to readers, demonstrated advance knowledge, and was technically accurate • Coordinated all revision rounds between author, Director of Publications, associate editors, and publisher so that publication deadlines were met • Worked with graphic designer and coordinated all revisions of PDF version, thoroughly proof-reading each draft until final • Lead copy writer for email marketing efforts • Graphic designer for various projects • Publicist: Created and submitted press releases, as well as coordinated social media postings Report Coordinator for Graduate Program (1 year experience) Highlights: Project managed various aspects of final report submitted by the MBA Small Business Team including: • Editing of submitted content • Report organization (chapter/content flow) • Layout and formatting • Coordination with key team members Managing Editor of In-House Corporate Newsletter for a Manufacturing Company Highlights: As Managing Editor: • Coordinated each issue of newsletter from start to finish, including article solicitation, working with a cross-departmental editorial team, graphic artist, and free-lance writer • Wrote many of the articles, especially any that focused on company goals, policies, and accomplishments

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3.0 2 Skills

$15 Rate/Hr

Studied supply chain and logistics at triOS college, graduated with honors. I am proficient at data entry, as I am a stickler for detail. Recently diagnosed as agoraphobic, so I will have a lot of time to dedicate to projects.

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4.0 2 Skills

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MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL / WRITER Versatile writing professional with demonstrated success in collaborating with vendors, writers, and creative professionals from remote locations. Experienced in interviewing internal/external subject matter experts to gather information for the development of content for different media, from marketing materials to articles. Effective manager; ensures timely and on-target delivery of projects. Possesses unwavering focus on excellence and quality. Hands-on knowledge of social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Foursquare. Conversant in Spanish. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FREELANCE / INDEPENDENT CONSULTANCY, Fair Lawn, New Jersey 2005 – Present Consultant / Writer / Internet Researcher Manage projects and use analytical and research skills in support of clients. • Spearheaded research and writing process for resume and cover letter development for high-level executives and mid-level managers working in multiple functions including IT, manufacturing and finance, among others. • Served as Business Consultant to Jobfox.com, providing key insights on building and improving their resume writing business. • Researched technical data and interviewed subject matter experts to gather information for the development of marketing collateral for Numara Software. • Defined strategies, pinpointed target market segments and led marketing as the outsourced Director of Marketing for Management Software, Inc., creators of JobOrder software; enhanced web presence and market visibility and generated leads via SEO and PPC. • Managed parent resources and event listings as the Northern NJ Regional Editor & Guide for BabyZone.com. • Conducted quality assurance editing and proofed transcriptions, including medical presentations, interviews and business meetings for a transcription service based in Northern NJ. UNIPRESS SOFTWARE (NOW NUMARA SOFTWARE), Edison, New Jersey 2004 – 2005 Marketing Communications Writer and Product Marketing Authored sales and marketing collateral, including articles, case studies, product brochures, email marketing and website copy. Edited and proofread all written materials before publication and distribution. Managed relationship with PR agency. • Partnered with the Director of Marketing, Web Marketing Manager and Design Manager to produce marketing materials. • Performed research and data analysis to provide market reports and trend briefs for company principals. DATASCOPE, PATIENT MONITORING DIVISION, Mahwah, New Jersey 2003 – 2004 Junior Technical Writer/Validation Technician Supported Senior Technical Writers in support of business goals. Generated descriptive bug reports for software engineer review. • Researched, authored and designed QC and software validation test protocols ranging in size from 20 to 200 pages. • Trained new testers on divisional processes and procedures, as well as usage on different equipment and software. SOTO COMMUNICATION GROUP, Bloomfield & Elmwood Park, New Jersey 2001 – 2003 Marketing Communications Consultant Manage projects and use analytical and research skills in support of clients. • Executed web marketing and affiliate programs for WorldPottery.com; wrote product descriptions for website. • Mined resumes from the Internet and job boards (Monster, CareerBuilder and HotJobs) using Boolean searches for clients of RecruitSavvy.com and Wilder Recruitment; wrote compelling copy for email recruitment letters. • Contributed to online public relations and marketing programs at SSD&W (Now SG&W); researched competitors on the web. MANAGEMENT RECRUITERS OF SHORT HILLS, Millburn, New Jersey 2000 – 2001 Internet Researcher/Recruiter Identified candidates for open jobs by mining for resumes from the Internet and job boards for clients. Analyzed industry trends and performed Internet research to provide market reports and generate leads. • Attended a 3-day advanced Internet research workshop delivered by AIRS; learned how to use Boolean logic to find passive candidates. Additional experiences included IT Coordinator and Public Relations Assistant with Seton Hall University, Website Link Researcher at i-traffic (now Agency.com), and Press Release Writer at the Public Relations Society of America-NJ Chapter. Details on request. TECHNICAL SUMMARY Microsoft Word & Excel, Internet and email applications, Illustrator, PhotoShop, HTML, LinkedIn, Facebook, SnagIt EDUCATION SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, South Orange, NJ Master of Arts in Corporate and Public Communication Bachelor of Arts in Communication / Minor: Art History

322 Kudos

5.0 2 Skills

$50 Rate/Hr

BFA in Fashion Design (OTIS College of Art & Design) Starting a paid internship at MATTEL for Barbie Fantasy Design for Summer 2011. Available for illustrations from Fashion illustrations, Concept Art, Book Illustrations, Digital Paintings, Graphic Art, Stationary, etc. My imagination is very potent and malleable for different mediums and styles of art :) Extensive background in illustration & fashion illustration (fast-paced & high-quality work), developing character concept art, graphic art, also worked as a few assistant fashion designer positions, and am working on personal collections. I meet deadlines and love to take on challenges and unique ideas! I have much more art, so contact me with what you are looking for and I'll pull relevant samples for you. Please contact me directly at puppeteer@marionettegrounds.com for best communication :) I look forward to working with you!

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5.0 2 Skills

$20 Rate/Hr

Page 1 of 5 O O O B B B J J J E E E C C C T T T I I I V V V E E E To be recognized as an efficient and competent individual having passion in the field of software testing with fast moving techno world and challenging environment where my technical expertise, problem solving skills, application knowledge and wide range of experience can be put in for the successful execution of the project which offers the professional growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible. P P P R R R O O O F F F E E E S S S S S S I I I O O O N N N A A A L L L S S S U U U M M M M M M A A A R R R Y Y Y ? I have over 4 years of experience in web application and desktop application based software testing. ? I am ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level. ? I have expertise in the manual testing of software applications. ? I am well versed in Defect Tracking & Bug Reporting. ? I have very good knowledge of advance methodologies followed in the SDLC and STLC. ? I have extensive work experience on Sanity Testing, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, System Testing, User Interface Testing and Ad-hoc Testing. ? Basic knowledge of automation testing tools and their usage. ? Excellent oral and written communication skills and very strong leadership abilities.