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Last 6 mos.
All-time
Feedback:
(4.44)
21 feedbacks
(4.44)
21 feedbacks
Hours:
28
28
Assignments:
23
23
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Location:
Rawalpindi, Pakistan (GMT+05:00)
English Skills:
(self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
June 7, 2009
Last Worked:
November 5, 2009
oDesk Ready:
Yes
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Mazhar Abbas
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"
Aricle Writer, SEO Professional, Editor, Translator Urdu, English
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Freelance
Technical Writer
,
Pakistan
"
Permalink :
$7.00
/hr
Overview
Résumé
Work History & Feedback (23)
Tests (15)
Portfolio (9)
I intend to explore new avenues in writing, editing, SEO specialization, summarization, research and proof reading in English, Punjabi and Urdu Languages . I have been working for
http://www.opensource.gov
and
http://www.globaltranslators.co.uk
as translator and editor for last two years. I have also completed several SEO oriented articles and summarization of sites and books. In nutshell, I wish to achieve a rank in writing English as well as Urdu.
See All Work History & Feedback
(23 items, with Feedback)
Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
133514
11/2009 - Present
Experienced Article Writer
$94 (fixed-price)
Job in progress
128466
10/2009 - 10/2009
Experienced article writer needed
$10 (fixed-price)
3.9 Mazhar was communicative, easy to work with, and cooperative in re-writing.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
3.9
132889
10/2009 - 10/2009
Software Interface Translation, Eng -> Urdu
$17 (2.00 hrs @ $8.65/hr)
4.0 Comment withheld per agreement with Mazhar.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.0
121260
09/2009 - 09/2009
Superfoods website content writer
$44 (fixed-price)
5.0 Fine work from Mazhar, he was also diligent in providing the sources he used for research.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.7
117042
09/2009 - 09/2009
Need 10 Articles Rewritten 3 Times
$35 (8.33 hrs @ $4.23/hr)
3.2 For the price Mazhar done the job at I can't complain.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.0
See All Tests Taken
(15 items)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version)
4.75
91%
TOP 10%
06/22/2009
15 min
U.S. Word Usage Test
3.90
78%
06/22/2009
18 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.40
75%
06/21/2009
21 min
Creative Writing Test - Fiction (U.S. Version)
3.90
67%
06/25/2009
26 min
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
4.60
60%
07/24/2009
15 min
Recent Candidacies
Job Opening Title
Initiated By
Date
english dictation & transcription
Provider
November 19, 2009
SEO articles in "Grow Taller" niche
Provider
November 17, 2009
writer
Provider
November 17, 2009
I need 10 articles 10 keywords provided 500 words/each
Provider
November 13, 2009
Article Writing
Provider
November 13, 2009
Technical Article writer with excellent English skills
Provider
November 13, 2009
100-150 Word Paragraphs
Provider
November 13, 2009
Article re-writing
Provider
November 13, 2009
Copywriters Wanted
Provider
November 11, 2009
Article Writer
Provider
November 10, 2009
Job Category Interests
Writing & Translation
Technical Writing
Website Content
Blog & Article Writing
Copywriting
Translation
Creative Writing
Other - Writing & Translation
Skills
Skill
Experience
Level
Last Used
Description
Editing
2 yrs
4.0
2009
I am working as an editor for an advertisement agency and editing our college journal.
Proof Reader
6 yrs
5.0
2009
I am still doing this work for college journals and on freelance basis.
Translator
6 yrs
5.0
2009
I am still working for opensource.gov as a freelance translator
Writing
5 yrs
5.0
2009
I am a professional short story writer in Urdu Language and have been member of a literary organization Lahore Writers Association, Lahore. I have published several short stories in college journalals, Safeer, published by Mansoorah Degree College, Lahore.
Certifications
Date Earned
Name
Score
Percentile
Organization
Description
2009
Business Writing
3.45
81%
Brainbench
—
2003
Workshop on ELT [2304890]
Allama Iqbal Open Univeristy, Islamabad
It was ELT workshop designed to explore new avenues in English Language Teaching in Pakistan.
Employment History
From
To
Company
Title/Role
Description
06/2007
Present
Kewans Information Management Solutions Flat# 422 St# 16 Korang, Town...
Freelance Translator / Independent Contributor
05/2003
Present
Islamabad Model College For Boys F-11/1, Islamabad, Pakistan
Assistant Professor / Team Lead
English Teaching Responsiblity
Member Phyical Education Committee
Member Library Committee
01/2001
02/2004
Darul Alum,Jamia Islamia, Mansoora Multan Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Lecturer cum Translator / Team Lead
Administrator
Teaching of English
Translation of Islamic books into English
Extempore Interpreter of Urdu to English
08/2001
05/2003
Mansoorah Degree College, Wahdat Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Lecturer in English / Team Lead
Lecturer for Intermediate and Graducation Classes
Editro College Journal "Safeer"
Member Library Committee
Translator and Interpreter for Foreign delegations
Other Experience
Inpage Urdu
I have good typing skill in Urdu language and in Inpage software. I can integrate it in Word 2007 as well.
Word 2007
I am expert in working in MS Office Word 2007.
Education
From
To
School
Degree
Area of Study
Description
01/2002
05/2003
Punjab Univeristy, Lahore, Pakistan
Diploma
Post Graduate Diploma in English Language Teaching
I passed my PGD [Post Graduate Diploma] in English Language Teaching in first class first division with distinction.
06/1997
08/2000
Punjab Univeristy, Lahore, Pakistan
Masters
English Literature
I did masters in second class second division in excellent grades.
08/1994
08/1996
Punjab Univeristy, Lahore
Bachelors
Political Sciences and Economics
I did first class first division in above mentioned subjects and passed additional English Literature with honor.
06/1990
07/1994
Government Science College, Wahdat Road Lahore
Diploma
Humanities and Regional Languages
I did first class first division and grade B in Economics, A in all other subjects.
04/1985
01/1970
High School, No 1, Hafizabad, Pakistan
High School
Basic Sciences
I got first class first division over all, and A grade in all subjects.
Project Title:
Article on Pashtun nation Past and Present
Attachment:
16-November-Mashriq-Asif-Mazhar.doc - 36.5KB
Completed:
11/18/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Creative Writing
URL:
none
Description:
It was as per requirement about the current situation and past and present of the great Pashtun tribe.
Project Title:
Translation of UN SC Resolution 1820 Into Urdu
Attachment:
_____ _____ __ _______ _____ __ _______ 1820.doc - 26KB
Completed:
11/17/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Translation
URL:
none
Description:
It was translation of UN Security Council Resolution 1820 to be included in College syllabus.
Project Title:
Translation of UN SC Resolution 125 Into Urdu
Attachment:
_____ _____ __ _______ _____ __ _______ 1325.doc - 26.5KB
Completed:
11/17/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Translation
URL:
none
Description:
It is translation of UN Security Council Resolution to be included in Urdu syllabus.
Project Title:
Article Writing
Attachment:
07mris2.doc - 22.5KB
Completed:
11/11/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Creative Writing
URL:
none
Description:
Reproduced from Urdu into English
Project Title:
Article Writing
Attachment:
07mrjn1.doc - 30KB
Completed:
11/10/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Creative Writing
URL:
none
Description:
It was also reproduction of the Urdu article into English
Project Title:
Article Writing
Attachment:
06mrxp1.doc - 30.5KB
Completed:
11/06/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Creative Writing
URL:
none
Description:
Article Rewritten from Urdu text into English
Project Title:
English Article Translated From Urdu
Attachment:
06-Islam-Editorial2-Mazhar.doc - 22.5KB
Completed:
11/03/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Translation
URL:
none
Description:
It was translated for
http://www.opensource.gov
Project Title:
Article Writing
Attachment:
02mrmq1.doc - 27.5KB
Completed:
11/01/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Creative Writing
URL:
none
Description:
It was written for
http://www.opensource.gove
Project Title:
English to Urdu Translation
Attachment:
ہم آپ کی رائے کی قدر کرتے ہیں037 edite.pdf - 1476.424KB
Completed:
06/06/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Translation
URL:
http://www.globaltranslators.co.uk
Description:
It was translation of police survey of Sufolk Police, UK
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
132889
10/2009 - 10/2009
Software Interface Translation, Eng -> Urdu
$17 (2.00 hrs @ $8.65/hr)
4.0 Comment withheld per agreement with Mazhar.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.0
117042
09/2009 - 09/2009
Need 10 Articles Rewritten 3 Times
$35 (8.33 hrs @ $4.23/hr)
3.2 For the price Mazhar done the job at I can't complain.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.0
93546
08/2009 - 08/2009
Website Manager
$16 (2.83 hrs @ $5.56/hr)
4.4 He provided a good service, was communicative and clear on the topics. I'd hire him again.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
2.6
109416
07/2009 - 07/2009
SEO Copywriting
$31 (5.50 hrs @ $5.56/hr)
5.0 Great Work!
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
109237
07/2009 - 07/2009
Content writer for general articles
$24 (4.33 hrs @ $5.56/hr)
5.0 Responsible, never lates, works hard and provides good product. Highly recommended!
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
133514
11/2009 - Present
Experienced Article Writer
$94
Job in progress
128466
10/2009 - 10/2009
Experienced article writer needed
$10
3.9 Mazhar was communicative, easy to work with, and cooperative in re-writing.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
3.9
121260
09/2009 - 09/2009
Superfoods website content writer
$44
5.0 Fine work from Mazhar, he was also diligent in providing the sources he used for research.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.7
109815
07/2009 - 08/2009
Article Rewrites
$47
4.4 good work and the command of English is just what I was looking for.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.9
113019
08/2009 - 08/2009
800 word article on Business English
$9
5.0 Mazhar was very easy to work with and delivered exceptional results. I look forward to working with him again.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
93751
08/2009 - 08/2009
Writer
$44
5.0 Mazhar did a great job! I'm completely satisfied with the deliverables under this assignment. Mazhar is a skilled writer with a good command of Eng...
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
100024
07/2009 - 08/2009
Short paper on the basics of the democratic system
$67
4.7 Mazhar understood the job very vast, with only a short introduction he was able to finish the job independently and within the set time limits. The...
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
119818
08/2009 - 08/2009
Writing articles about bread making
$23
5.0 Great job on creating good content article, ill surely use his services again in the future
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.4
112401
08/2009 - 08/2009
Research on NON PROFIT websites
$67
3.7 Once again Mazhar deliverd the job as requested. I am very happy to continue built a collaboration with him and will surely use his services again ...
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
105518
07/2009 - 07/2009
Copywriting - Rewrite Colon Cleanse Articles
$11
5.0 Mazhar communicates well. He is also good at SEO copywriting
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.9
107509
07/2009 - 07/2009
Quick summary of book
$6
5.0 Mazhar delivered a quality work product in a timely fashion for a fair price. Look forward to working with him on an ongoing basis.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.3
104011
07/2009 - 07/2009
Article Writer Needed
$2
4.5 A reliable and consistent writer with great ability. Great communication along with a professional outlook. I highly recommend this provider.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.7
108536
07/2009 - 07/2009
Hotels articles for blogs
$32
4.0 Mazhar is a good writer, I recommend working with him. I was unlucky about the deadlines because he had some personal problems but he made the work...
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.9
104011
07/2009 - 07/2009
Article Writer
$17
4.7 This freelance provider completed the work on time and was constantly available to correspond with at all times. I highly recommend this writer due...
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
1.2
105512
07/2009 - 07/2009
SEO Writer Good English
$6
No feedback given
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
105512
07/2009 - 07/2009
content writter - 2 articles fixed price
$12
4.2 Good skills & consistant
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
104327
07/2009 - 07/2009
Article Writer Needed for Do It Yourself Topics
$4
3.0 Thank you for the 2 articles. Have a good day
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
3.0
96984
06/2009 - 06/2009
Content Writing - summarizing online stores
$18
5.0 Mazhar was very good at communicating to ensure the work was done to our specifications, as well as completing the work in a timely manner. I...
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.9
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version)
4.75
91%
TOP 10%
06/22/2009
15 min
U.S. Word Usage Test
3.90
78%
06/22/2009
18 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.40
75%
06/21/2009
21 min
Creative Writing Test - Fiction (U.S. Version)
3.90
67%
06/25/2009
26 min
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
4.60
60%
07/24/2009
15 min
UK English Basic Skills Test
3.90
60%
08/02/2009
17 min
Online Article Writing and Blogging Test (U.S. Version)
3.75
52%
07/06/2009
22 min
Creative Writing Test - Non-fiction (UK Version)
3.75
50%
06/25/2009
27 min
Creative Writing Test - Fiction (UK Version)
3.75
48%
06/22/2009
18 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
3.90
48%
11/18/2009
21 min
U.S. English Sentence Structure Test (For Writing Professionals)
2.60
44%
06/25/2009
20 min
Creative Writing Test - Non-fiction (U.S. Version)
3.75
37%
07/08/2009
18 min
U.S. English Punctuation and Mechanics Test
2.90
27%
06/22/2009
18 min
U.S. English Chicago Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals)
2.50
19%
08/04/2009
39 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
06/21/2009
1 min
