Freelancers : Luton

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4.5 2 Skills

$55 Rate/Hr

I'm a multidisciplinary designer from India. As a professional and freelancer, I have worked in ad agencies, design studios, and toy studios in India, US and Sweden over the last 10 years. The most recent were my internship at Toca Boca, an award-winning play studio that creates digital toys; and my stint as art director & lead designer at Strawbees, an award-winning toy+edu startup. My designs are now sold in major chains like Barnes & Nobles, Office Depot, Urban Outfitters, Meyers, Amazon etc. Simultaneously, I was the graphic designer for TedX Gothenburg. I now run my own creative studio called Studio Oddball that specialises in design for play. My designs have won several awards and my work has been praised by renowned designers like Stefan Sagmeister. Illustration and conceptualisation are my strength and I know Illustrator like the back of my hand. I'm friendly, very efficient and organised, I love learning new skills, have a great eye for detail and my ninja time management skills make fast-paced work environments enjoyable for me to work in. When I'm not busy being a design ninja, I'm learning a new language, experimenting in the kitchen, reading or watching TED Talks back to back! Say hi:) studiooddball.com

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3.5 2 Skills

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I am an artist/illustrator and designer/goldsmith with over 25years experience in the art and design field. I have worked freelance for most of this time running my own design studio designing and creating products for middle to high end accessory market for individual and small run products. I also ran an art studio specializing in pastel and chalk ***** and portraits to large colorful semi-abstract oil landscapes selling to individuals and at contemporary art fairs in the UK. I have also undertaken book illustration and graphics along with caricature work as well as graphic novel type panel illustration and narrative themes for non-fiction book publication.

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5.0 2 Skills

$37 Rate/Hr

Highly experienced writer, editor and proofreader. My specialisms are business and technical writing, thesis and dissertations, journalism, editing creative writing, and working with individuals for whom English is not their first language. I am qualified to post-graduate level in English, literary criticism, and creative and critical writing. I have worked as an TESOL English teacher, a private tutor for university-level students, an editor for Masters degree students, a journalist and newspaper Managing Editor (writing features), and currently work within the corporate environment writing and editing business literature (marketing, tenders, contracts). More than anything, I love the English language, am passionate about creativity but also accuracy and ensuring that ideas are clear and communication is effective. I'm very open minded to undertaking all kinds of work so please feel free to send an enquiry and we can have a chat to see how I could help. Over the years, I have become particularly good at managing very quick turnaround writing/editing jobs as I've worked in very high-pressure and deadline driven environments (journalism, bids and tenders) so if you have something urgent please feel free to message me.

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5.0 2 Skills

$15 Rate/Hr

Brooks L. Taggart 1419 Meade St. Denver Co 80204 Phone: 573-821-3280 Email: brookstaggart@yahoo.com Website: brookstaggart.daportfolio.com Summary Completing a degree in Media Arts and Animation with an emphasis on Conceptual art and 3d modeling. Education The Art Institute of Colorado, Denver Bachelor of Arts, Media Arts and Animation Expected Graduation: September 2011 Overall GPA: 3.4 Effeciencies Highly proficient at 3d modeling Maya 3ds Max Highly proficient at digitital sculpture Zbrush Highly proficient at texturing/ UV editing/lighting Maya 3ds Max Proficient at 3d character animation Maya 3ds Max Proficient at character rigging Maya Proficient at digital painting Photoshop Proficient at creating HDR images Photoshop Photomatix Proficient at video editing/ basic compositing Premiere After Effects Job History Sniagrab (Sports Authority), Denver, Co (aug 09-nov 09), (aug 10-nov10) Einstien Bros Bagels, Denver, Co (sep 08-aug09) Mcdonald's, Kingdom city, MO (aug 07- june08)

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4.0 2 Skills

$50 Rate/Hr

NATALIE L. HURST 2800 Lamroc Rd. Greensboro, NC 27407 nlpeay@bellsouth.net (336) 509-3779 (m) Education The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27410 MS Information Technology and Management Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC 27282 AAS Computer Programming The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27410 BS Information Systems & Operations Management Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC 27282 AAS Information Systems-Honors Graduate/LAN Certificate, Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Certificate: Network Wiring Concepts Computer Skills Operating Systems: AS/400, DOS, Linux, UNIX, Windows NT 4.0, Novell NetWare 4.1 and Windows ’95, ’98, 2000, XP Database Programs: Access, Lotus Notes, SQL Server and Oracle Internet Experience: Developed websites using Notepad and Netscape Composer, FrontPage using HTML and ASP pages, and Dreamweaver for various class projects Programming Languages: QBasic, Visual Basic, SQL, COBOL, RPG, C++, XML and Visual Basic .Net Software Programs: Actimize, MS Office: ’97,’2k, ‘2003, ‘2007, Microsoft Project: ‘2k, ‘2003, Visio, Fleet Advisor, SensorTracs, Qtracs, CJ, PBS, Peachtree, Beepplus, ProComm Plus, QFD Capture, SAP, TRACER, Coast, VmWare, Brokerage Mainframe Source Systems: TORD, BOLA, BDST, BJET, BMJE, BRTR, CACTUS, FBSI, FTFR, LADJ, RWOE, TFER, Rational Tool: ClearQuest and ReqProWeb Mercury Interactive Tools: Mercury Center, Test Director, WinRunner Quick Test for R/3, Astra Quick Test and Quality Center, Merant Tool: PVS Tracker Self-taught Software Programs: Erwin 3.5.2, SAP R/3 Document Repository: Microsoft SharePoint Employment History ? *QA Analyst, Inmar, Winston Salem, NC (May 2010 – Present) • Participate in SDLC: Waterfall and Agile methodologies • Performed System Integration Testing • Created project documents: Objectives List, Test Strategy, Test Cases, and Test Summary Reports • Attended JAD sessions • Performed defect resolution meetings • Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) • Participated in the following projects: o Spectrum and Rx Recon PHI Access and HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act) o Reporting CMS(Carolina Manufacturer Services) Serial Number Capture o APM (Alinea Promotions Management) GS1 DataBar • Adjunct Instructor, Forsyth Technical Community College, Durham, NC (August 2010 – Present) • Part-time instructor for an Introduction to Computers course • Prepare lesson plans • Track student attendance • Grade assignments and tests • Author the Blackboard for the course by uploading assignments, course documents, grades, and other information as needed • Implemented SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) 2007; the premier proficiency-based assessment and training environment for Microsoft® Office. • Adjunct Instructor, Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC (August 2008 – Present) • Part-time instructor for Beginning and Advanced Visual Basic .NET course • Prepare lesson plans • Track student attendance • Grade assignments and tests • Author the Blackboard for the course by uploading assignments, course documents, grades, and other information as needed • *Quality Assurance Lead, Fidelity Investments, Durham, NC (April 2007 – December 2009) • Reviewed business and systems requirements (SRA), system delivery specifications (SDS) and technical system design documentation (TSD). • Determine ramping for individual projects • Acquire resources for particular tasks for individual projects • Create Test Plans and Strategies • Verified that test plans and test cases were defined, documented, executed and tracked to ensure new applications and enhancements to existing applications satisfy business requirements • Created test cases that were traceable between test cases and requirement documentation • Tracked test execution to planned test schedule to ensure timely delivery of testing deliverables • Ensured that software problem reports were documented, maintained and monitored using Rational ClearQuest • Interacted with dispersed personnel, both business and systems personnel, to assure functional and operational needs of the business are met • Adhered to the systems development lifecycle processes and associated documentation via the FBCT Verification &Validation Hub • Acquired appropriate subject matter experts and project team members to assist in creating specific test data. • Reviewed and executed test plans for each of the planned test stages in accordance with the Test Strategy • Raised exceptions, risks and issues and when possible, recommended mitigating actions • Created test summaries that contained testing stats for each project/phase • *Mainframe Software Tester, GMAC Insurance, Winston Salem, NC (May 2006 – Dec 2006) • Assisted in the development of test scripts mainframe system testing • Attended/Hosted various team status meetings to stay abreast of recent developments of the project • Shared and transferred technical/ business knowledge with junior team members • Performed daily tasks that assisted in the growth of the project • Communicated to project managers, lead system testers and business analysts- verbally as well as electronically • Performed QA and UAT testing for developers in CICS, and TSO • Used Mercury Quality Center to log/look up problem tickets of defects • *Business System Analyst, Wachovia, Winston Salem, NC (June 2005 – Jan 2006) • Assisted in the development of test scripts for the IP (Integrated Payables) module of the IACH (International Accounted Clearing House) Project for a mainframe platform. • Performed research on application requirements using Conceptual, Functional, and Technical Design Documents • Attended/Hosted various team status meetings to stay abreast of recent developments in the project • Shared and transferred technical/ business knowledge with junior team members • Performed daily tasks that assisted in the growth of the project • Communicated to a diverse audience- verbally as well as electronically • Performed QA and UAT testing for the IP module of the IACH project • Created Test Summary Notebooks • *SQA Tester, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Greensboro, NC (November 2004 – June 2005) • Orientated and Trained new Software Quality Assurance Technicians for Shell Project of Passport • Performed manual functionality and regressions testing on POS software • Researched software/hardware anomalies • Generated software problem tracking reports using Rational ClearQuest • Re-imaged and Updated server/client machines with current builds • Collaborated with developers on software defects and possible solutions • Published a quarterly newsletter for the SQA (Software Quality Assurance) department • *QA Tester, Qualcomm, Clemmons, NC (May 2004 – November 2004) • Performed manual functionality testing on various platforms • Created, Executed and Updated test plans • Researched software/hardware anomalies • Generated software problem tracking reports to the responsible party • Validated software fixes during regression testing • Produced weekly status reports on problem tracking reports and/or test plans • Updated servers and client machines with current builds • Performed Cisco & Symbol 802.11 testing • Installed driver shell, operating systems, and software on MVPCs (Motor Vehicle Personal Computers) • Performed on-the-road tests of the MVPCs • *Business/Database Analyst, Manage Data Group (iManage Solutions), Greensboro NC (April 2003 – May 2004) • Mapped data from different POS software databases to an integration software database by analyzing the relational database design and development • Performed QA Software Testing for accuracy and functionality by: o Correcting various programming code. ASP, JavaScript, VB Script, and HTML • Assisted in SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) by: o Performing Web site development o Creating system specifications for application development o Assisting in technical documentation • Participated in TQM (Total Quality Management) by acting as liaison between the marketing department and the developing team to produce a quality product and to meet project deadline • Practiced TQP (Total Quality Planning) by helping the company to meet future goals through strategic planning • Developed databases in MS Access to assist the Marketing team for work orders and the Sales team in cold calling • Research Assistant, The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC (March 2002- April 2002) • Conducted library research and photocopying relevant articles • Conducted searches of on-line data bases • Organized, coded and filed research papers • Created a database of articles and other references using endnotes software • Entered survey responses into excel • Cleaned and prepared data for analysis • Called local funeral directors to follow up on surveys • Performed other duties that may be assigned from time to time • E-business Quality Assurance/Web Tester, VF Services, Greensboro, NC (January 2001 – July 2001) • Performed manual and automated functionality testing on websites that are on various platforms and browsers • Analyzed and applied solutions to defects in Test Director for each company tested • Tracked time spent testing different web sites using Access and Lotus Notes database • Tested updated programming scripts for broken links using Coast 4.1 • Performed authorization testing using WinRunner Quick Test for R/3 for integrated software • Facilitated communication among developers to resolve Website defects • Computer/Help Desk Support, News & Record, Greensboro, NC (December 1998 – April 2000) • Supported internal and external customers for system-related problems and questions • Solved system-related problems and questions by telephone and in person • Escalated problem resolution to system managers or desktop team as necessary • Tracked reported problems and ensured they were resolved to user’s satisfaction • Performed system backups and Processed jobs for various departments • Billing/Office Assistant, Pagecomm-USA, Greensboro, NC (July 1996 - September 1998) • Provided customer service support for computerized billing and pager problems • Developed and Implemented a reference book of coverage maps to aid in better coverage for customers • Facilitated communication among repair engineers and resellers in order to improve customer service • Conducted audits on bills from various pager companies, and balanced cash drawer and made daily deposits • Implemented, Managed, and Maintained nationwide commercial accounts (new, current, and delinquent) • Purchased, shipped, and received inventory when needed • Manager, Mattlin Corporation Hardees, Greensboro, NC (January 1991 – December 1995) • Managed and Retained 30-40 employees (including assistant managers and supervisors) • Formulated training for employees on new procedures and business systems • Controlled business accounts: Accounts Payable/Receivable, General Ledger, and Annual Projections • Established professional rapport with vendors, peers, subordinates, and customers • Implemented key interaction skills to correct employee behavior and/or performance • Lead monthly business meetings with the management team • Maintained budgeted accounts, employee schedules, daily reports, and payroll • Planned and Delegated daily tasks to maintain the business processes for three shifts *Working as a contractor Volunteer History • Refurbished computer systems through the Pioneers at Lucent Technologies • Coordinated a carnival, worked with Urban Ministry feeding the homeless, and taught Sunday school for children at Cathedral of Faith Christian Center • Assisted the Girl Scout leader for troop #424 of Tarheel Triad Council • A volunteer at the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club Central Unit and Wesley Long Community Hospital Awards • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society • Dean’s Service Award-recognizes the distinguished service to the Bryan School, the University, and the Community • Associate of the Quarter Nominee third quarter 2007 at Veritude • 1 Years of Service Award for Veritude Special Engagement • Spoke at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro commencement on behalf of the December 2007 graduating class

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3.5 2 Skills

$10 Rate/Hr

20 years of experience in administrative support and office technology • Word and Excel. • FilemakerPro • PowerPoint • Illustrator • Rhumba/AS400 • Peachtree • Quicken • Observant • Detail Oriented • Marketing • Multitasker • Highly organized • Works well in a busy, fast-paced environment. • Outstanding communication skills. • Thinks clearly and adapts to changing stressful situations • Prepare, distribute and process student registration materials; • Execute student admissions paperwork for as many as 700 students a year • Maintain administrative records and grades, including positive attendance hours • Recruit, train and supervise site managers, rehearsal assistants, student workers and parent volunteers • Experienced in database management and development • Develop and maintain websites: SolanoYouthTheatre.com and SolanoCollegeTheatre.org • Highly skilled in dealing with the public. Adept at handling angry or frustrated clients • Oversee and execute the Family Participation Program, involving 100 or more families each year • Execute the scholarship program. Facilitating scholarships for 30-40 students each year • As Volunteer Coordinator, schedule and facilitate as much as 4800 volunteer hours each season • Oversee and track the payment plan program • Assist in budget and season planning. • As administrative assistant supported 24 personnel across the country with administrative duties including but not limited to database and internet research, creating and building presentations, flyers, and correspondence. • Able to identify potential marketing partners and facilitate marketing program. • Seller set up and maintenance in AS400. Run and create seller reports. • Run queries, assignment maintenance and userlynk set up. • Manage front office for automotive repair shop. • Coordinate marketing mailings, maintained customer database. • Assist with service estimates, billing and general customer service. • Handled distributor orders for gourmet foods supplier. • Invoiced orders and scheduled weekly shipments. • Processed bills of lading. Investigated trade references. • Used Peachtree, Word, Excel, & Access.

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CINDY L. O’HARA Experienced writer, reporter, and editor with proven success in creating objective, intuitive stories on deadline. CAREER__________________________________________________ BOLA VERDE MEDIA GROUP, St. Louis, Missouri Freelance Staff Writer ? January 2010 – Present Contracted to write 1,500+ word articles and reports for subscription-based clients worldwide. Duties consist of building a source base, researching and writing assigned articles on deadline, and providing analysis. Topics include breaking news on Internet gambling at the state and federal levels, Q&A’s with industry leaders both in the private and public sector, and trends in online gaming. NEWS USA, Falls Church, Virginia Freelance Staff Writer ? February 2002 – Present Contracted to write editorials and 350 word articles for various clients. Duties consist of researching and writing assigned articles, including, but not limited to, health trends, Wall Street, investing, and business pieces. FREELANCE WRITER, Fort Myers, Florida Freelance Staff Writer ? November 2005 - August 2008 Co-authored a fictional novel with duties that included but were not limited to: researching and writing assigned chapters, character development, plot, collecting background materials, interviewing sources, and web research. The novel, Sins of the Son, was published in 2009. ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS, Arlington, Virginia Freelance Staff Writer ? March 2004 – March 2007 Contracted to write 1,000-2,000 word features for Construction Executive, a four-color monthly magazine. Duties included researching and writing assigned articles on deadline, developing independent story ideas, collecting background materials, interviewing sources, and web research. FREELANCE WRITER/EDITOR, Fairfax, Virginia Self-Employed ? March 2001 – February 2002 Contracted for work by several Washington D.C.-based clients, including The Copernicus Institute, the National Reconnaissance Office, Litton TASC, and BridgeNews, among others. Edited manuscripts and briefs on highly technical subject matter, wrote government requests-for-proposals, and developed independent story ideas while covering both the natural gas and electric energy industries. Recruited by NewsUSA. STG MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Fairfax, Virginia Senior Account Executive ? October 2000 – March 2001 Represented several of the firm’s premier clients, including Nortel Networks, Hewlett-Packard, CDW•G, and Gelco Information Network. Developed plans and materials, managed special events, and executed actions to enhance image and improve positioning in the marketplace. These efforts resulted in the most valuable story placement of the year for Nortel, a product-of-the-year nomination for CDW•G, and continued record-setting growth for Gelco. Served on the existing business growth and media training teams and had full budget responsibility for the above clients. Supervised one junior account executive and one contractor. Permanent layoff. FREELANCE WRITER/EDITOR, Fairfax, Virginia Self-Employed ? May 2000 – October 2000 Contracted for work concerning the intelligence community for The Copernicus Institute, National Reconnaissance Office, and Litton TASC. Edited manuscripts and briefs on innovative forecasting and highly technical subject matter involving the potential threats that could confront the intelligence sector through 2030, as well as strategies to combat and defeat such challenges. Recruited by STG Marketing. COMPUTER SKILLS_________________________________________________ Proficient in Microsoft Word 2000 (et al), Microsoft Excel, and Quark Express. EDUCATION&ACCOMPLISHMENTS__________________________________ SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Diego, California Bachelor of Arts Degree ?Journalism ?1989 REFERENCES AND CLIPS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST