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Nobe Cantillas - Blogger, Tech support, Researcher, Creative writer - Freelance Technical Writer, Philippines

I have worked as an internet tech support, computer technician, and customer service representative. I am also a speech writer, poet, essay writer over the last ten years and a blog administrator for four years. I have also participated in literary activities that improved my skill and proficiency in the English language. I am seeking opportunities to further develop my talent and skills. Please see my blog URL, http://www.nobe112681.blogspot.com and...
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Editing Skills Certification 4.10 87% TOP 20% 06/26/2008 10 min
Call Center Skills Test 3.25 64% 06/26/2008 23 min
English Test (Sentence Structure) 4.40 63% 06/26/2008 9 min
MS Word 2003 Test 3.25 57% 07/16/2008 38 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers 4.20 48% 06/26/2008 30 min
Job Category Interests

Writing

Administrative Support
Skills
Skill Experience Level Last Used Description
Blog Writing 3 yrs 3.0 2008 http://www.deariago.blogspot.com

I am the admin of a blogsite about parenting, life, love, work, random thoughts and basically everything under the sun.

I basically have to use the English language everyday because I update my blog posts on a daily basis.

I already have a good number of regular readers through the years, even after I migrated to a new URL.

This blogs has helped me hone my proficiency in the English language as well as my talent in creative writing.

I have enclosed a URL of my new blogsite for your reference.
Poetry writing 12 yrs 4.0 2006
I have been making poetry since high school.

I have also garnered a number awards from poetry making contests.
Research 10 yrs 4.0 2008
I worked as a technical support engineer for Calltek Center International. It is a company that provides internet service to companies and individuals.

The job entails thorough research on software, gadgets and devices. I had to assist clients in configuring their devices so it would connect to the internet. There are times that I even had to research the product while troubleshooting with the client since internet  devices updated on a daily basis. 

My job as technical support engineer is quite hard because I had to handle about 45 calls on a daily basis but it was worthwhile since I learned how to work under pressure.
Speech and Essay Writing 8 yrs 3.0 2005
I used to work as a freelance essay and speech writer for a cultural studio. The studio caters to students who want to learn the art of dancing, singing, public speaking and theater acting.

I have been exposed to a good number of talented artists since the studio is a common ground to writers, dancers and singers.
Certifications
Date Earned Name Score Percentile Organization Description
2008 Personality Test [7728142]     Brainbench Dear nobe cantillas:

Here are your Brainbench Personality Assessment Results. 
Please review these results carefully and refer to the
interpretation notes at the bottom.

PERSONALITY EVALUATION:
       Trait       ||     Trait
Introverted        |......................X.................|  Extraverted
Candid             |......................X.................|  Considerate
Impulsive          |..X.....................................|  Cautious
Excitable          |..X.....................................|  Relaxed
Practical          |..............X.........................|  Imaginative
Concrete           |......................................X.|  Abstract
                   ||         
 
Your Social Boldness: Introverted VS Extraverted
You are slightly extraverted. It's so nice to be you. You
are comfortable being the center of attention, and you are
just as comfortable sitting back and letting others take
the spotlight. Your warm and friendly personality allows
you to take a leadership role - that is, if you want it. In
general, you do not mind public speaking, but sometimes you
have to be in the proper frame of mind to feel at ease when
making a presentation. When you believe in something, you
do not hesitate to state your mind. People enjoy when you
do this, because you have a cheerful way about you. At
times, you seek thrills, and adventure, but a night home
relaxing is just as fun for you.

Your Agreeableness: Candid VS Considerate
You are slightly considerate. Social harmony is important
to you, as is evidenced by your cooperative, generous, and
helpful nature. If someone asks you what you want to do,
you may reply, "whatever you want". That is not because you
are indecisive, rather you genuinely want the other person
to be happy, and so whatever they want to do is fine with
you. In general, you are straightforward and sincere with
others, which makes you very likeable. People always know
where you stand. You regard others positively - you trust
people and feel they are honest, so you have no problem
responding in kind. No one will accuse you of being
arrogant. Your self-esteem is just fine, but you do not
think you are better than anyone else. Your desire to help
others is seen in your altruistic nature. You enjoy helping
others and you do not expect anything in return.

Your Self-Control: Impulsive VS Cautious
You are very impulsive. You are an independent thinker. You
do not need a book of rules to tell you how to behave - you
know inside what is right and what is wrong and you act
accordingly. You are able to live life spontaneously,
because you are able to make decisions without endless
deliberation. In fact, when you and another person are
making a decision, you are able to reach a solution fairly
quickly while the other person has to cautiously plan every
step. Eventually, they will agree with you, which is
frustrating when your first impulse is usually the correct
one in the decision-making process. You tend to be a little
more casual, and you do not feel out of sorts when your
home or office is not perfectly neat. In general, your life
is pleasurable - you know how to have fun and will never be
accused of being staid or stuffy.

Your Anxiety Level: Excitable VS Relaxed
You are very excitable. You do not like stressful
situations. You tend to react emotionally to stress, which
can lead to bad moods, or even anxiety, anger, or
depression. You like to be treated fairly, and may become
upset if you sense that someone is trying to cheat you. You
may find urges and cravings irresistible to the point that
you are giving into them even if you know you will regret
it or feel guilty later. Sometimes you may feel
uncomfortable in social situations, even thinking that
others are judging you. This self-consciousness may show
through as shyness, because you do not want people to think
poorly of you. You tend to worry and are apprehensive in
unfamiliar circumstances.

Your Openness to Change: Practical VS Imaginative
You are moderately practical. You tend to be more
comfortable when your daily activities are familiar and
unchanging, rather than constantly in a state of flux. You
prefer to deal with facts and not ideas. You prefer to be
more practical and pragmatic, but you are able to be
creative when the situation calls for it. You prefer the
conversation or situation to be more straightforward. 
Emotionally, you are more conservative and tend not to
express your feelings openly. You have a proper demeanor,
which summons respect from those around you.

The way you Think/Reason: Concrete VS Abstract
You are very abstract in your thinking. You tend to be
quick to grasp ideas, are a fast learner and intelligent. 
You possess a hallmark of intelligence that potentially
separates human beings from earlier life forms, the ability
to think about future consequences before acting on an
impulse. Your reasoning activity involves contemplation of
long-range goals, organizing and planning routes to these
goals, and persisting toward one's goals in the face of
short-lived impulses to the contrary.  You also have keen
interests in intellectual matters and love to play with
ideas and think theoretically.  You tend to be open-minded
to new and unusual ideas, and like to debate intellectual
issues.  You often enjoy riddles, puzzles, and brainteasers.




INTERPRETATION NOTES

(1) The report sent to your computer screen upon the
completion of this assessment is only a temporary web page.
When you exit your web browser you will not be able to
return to this URL to re-access your report.  A copy of the
report is emailed directly to you when you complete the
assessment.

(2) Personality traits describe, relative to other people,
the frequency or intensity of a person's feelings,
thoughts, or behaviors.  Possession of a trait is therefore
a matter of degree.  We might describe two individuals as
extraverts, but still see one as more extraverted than the
other.  This report uses expressions such as "extravert" or
"high in extraversion" to describe someone who is likely to
be seen by others as relatively extraverted. 

(3) Please keep in mind that scores on a personality
assessment are neither good nor bad.  As with any
personality inventory, scores and descriptions can only
approximate an individual's actual personality.  Questions
about the accuracy of your results are best resolved by
reviewing and discussing your report with people who know
you well.
Employment History
From To Company Title/Role Description
01/1998 Present Freelance Writing Blog Writer, Freelance Writer / Independent Contributor
Responsibilitites include:
  • blog writing & blog administration
  • freelance writing (essays, poems, articles)
07/2007 01/2008 eTelecare Global Solutions Customer Service Representative / Independent Contributor
Responsibilities include: Talking to customers about their bills and account information. I spoke english 8 hours a day. The call center industry is booming here in the Philippines because people have english as their second language.
05/2006 07/2007 Calltek Center International Technical Support Specialist / Independent Contributor
Responsibilities include: Troubleshooting internet connection. This job also involved a lot of research. We had to be up-to-date with all the products that can be connected to the internet. 

We had to learn fast so we could finish the call  and solve the problem in only a few minutes. 

This job gave allowed to surf the internet for research and blog writing.
10/2005 05/2006 Ms. Jo's Obra Maestra Kultural Galleria Desk Officer & Essay/Speech Writer / Independent Contributor

Responsibilities include: Writing Essays and Speeches for students.
01/2005 10/2005 Computer Solutions Computer Software/Hardware Technician / Independent Contributor
Responsibilities include: Fixing computer software and hardware problems. This job involved a lot of research.  (I also know a lot about computers and gadgets.)
Other Experience
Editor - S.O.A.R Youth Society Newsletter

I became editor of a monthly newsletter for a youth society back in college.

 The newsletter featured news about the organizations acheivements, activities and projects. It also contained various pieces of poetry, essays and articles writted by all the members.
Odesk Test Badges

1. oDesk Certified MS Word 2003 Expert

2. oDesk Certified Windows XP Expert

3. oDesk Certified English (Sentence Structure) Expert

4. oDesk Certified Editing Skills Expert

5. oDesk Certified Call Center Skills Expert

6. oDesk Certified  Professional
Education
From To School Degree Area of Study Description
06/1998 03/2003 University of St. Lasalle Bachelors Electronics and Communications Engineering
Served as editor of a youth society newsletter.
Served as researcher for group thesis.
 Ranked in top 20% of class.
 
  • Project Title: .. her favorite things.
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  • Completed: 07/20/2008
  • Category: Writing > Blog / Article Writing
  • URL: http://www.nobe112681.blogspot.com
  • Description:
    I research about new internet stuff like cool articles, widgets, websites, facts.

    My website is fun and educational since it has everything rolled into one.

    This blog has pagerank 2/10.
 
  • Project Title: Dear Iago,
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 06/26/2008
  • Category: Writing > Blog / Article Writing
  • URL: http://www.deariago.blogspot.com
  • Description:
    I am the administrator of a blogsite about parenthood, life, love, work, random thoughts and basically everything under the sun.

    Please see the enclosed URL for your reference.
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
Editing Skills Certification 4.10 87% TOP 20% 06/26/2008 10 min
Call Center Skills Test 3.25 64% 06/26/2008 23 min
English Test (Sentence Structure) 4.40 63% 06/26/2008 9 min
MS Word 2003 Test 3.25 57% 07/16/2008 38 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers 4.20 48% 06/26/2008 30 min
Windows XP Test 3.25 39% 07/16/2008 9 min