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Last 6 mos.
All-time
Feedback:
(4.86)
12 feedbacks
(4.86)
12 feedbacks
Hours:
27
27
Assignments:
16
16
See all Work History & Feedback
Location:
Port Shepstone, South Africa (GMT+02:00)
English Skills:
(self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
September 9, 2009
Last Worked:
November 23, 2009
oDesk Ready:
Yes
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Richard Farrell
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Easy Going English from an English Speaking Writer
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Freelance
Technical Writer
,
South Africa
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Permalink :
$11.11
/hr
Overview
Résumé
Work History & Feedback (16)
Tests (4)
Portfolio (6)
I am a native english speaker educated at top south african schools and universities. I write original easy reading text that attracts and maintains attention. At age 62 I have a life time of experience that brings depth to my work. I prefer longer term working relationships that allow me to better understand client requirements, and meet these precisely.
See All Work History & Feedback
(16 items, with Feedback)
Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
139893
11/2009 - Present
Copywriters Wanted
$7 (fixed-price)
Job in progress
136031
11/2009 - Present
Adult Agony Aunt Blogger Required
$25 (2.50 hrs @ $10.00/hr)
Job in progress
121471
11/2009 - Present
Richard Ongoing Webcontent writing
$33 (3.67 hrs @ $8.89/hr)
Job in progress
135790
11/2009 - Present
Automotive Content writer
$162 (16 hrs @ $10.00/hr)
Job in progress
137703
11/2009 - 11/2009
Writer
$43 (4.33 hrs @ $10.00/hr)
4.7 Very nice job.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
See All Tests Taken
(4 items)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version)
4.75
91%
TOP 10%
09/11/2009
20 min
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
4.75
72%
09/14/2009
35 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.10
61%
09/11/2009
25 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
09/10/2009
2 min
Recent Candidacies
Job Opening Title
Initiated By
Date
Medical research and writing
Provider
November 24, 2009
Article Writing And Submission
Provider
November 24, 2009
Research & Write 16 Articles for Quit Smoking Web Site
Provider
November 23, 2009
Article Writer
Provider
November 23, 2009
writing edit
Provider
November 23, 2009
Top class blog writer
Provider
November 22, 2009
Content writer for Natural Skin Care Products
Provider
November 22, 2009
Article Writing and Website Content
Provider
November 22, 2009
Writing high quality health articles for our blog and sales copy for our website
Provider
November 21, 2009
Writer
Provider
November 21, 2009
Job Category Interests
Writing & Translation
Technical Writing
Website Content
Blog & Article Writing
Copywriting
Creative Writing
Skills
Skill
Experience
Level
Last Used
Description
Excel
11 yrs
4.0
2009
Financial & Management Accounting
10 yrs
3.0
2009
HTML
5 yrs
3.0
2009
http://www.caterhub.co.za
Developed one page website. Requirement was quick opening with no graphics. Objective was to attract customers without giving anything away. Work is all my own.
Internet Research
8 yrs
4.0
2009
Eighteen month project for IT Training Company wanting to break into new placement markets. Research included company profiles, specialisms, main clients, rates charged. The information was confidential to client.
Powerpoint
5 yrs
5.0
2009
Word
9 yrs
5.0
2009
Certifications
Date Earned
Name
Score
Percentile
Organization
Description
No Certifications
Employment History
From
To
Company
Title/Role
Description
07/2009
Present
Creative Solutions
Richard Farrell / Independent Contributor
04/2005
06/2009
CaterHub
Partner / Executive
CaterHub supplies a wide range of equipment, mostly over the internet, to the hospitality industry. My roles include webmaster, responses to internet enquiries, quotations (which usually include detailed layouts), and overall financial control.
05/1986
07/2007
Eskom
Facility Manager / Manager
I was based at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. My main learning experience was workingwithin an environment dominated by Quality Assurance.
I was initially employed as facility planner. I moved through the organisation spending some years as Management Services Manager. I spent a year on secondment restructuring the documented management system. Thereafter I was appointed Facility Manager tasked with rejigging non-plant facilities. This involved extensive reconstruction of existing facilities. I also had lead role on the rezoning of the power station village and the disposal of a large number of surplus houses.
02/2001
10/2004
Van Zyl & Pritchard
Consultant / Independent Contributor
Van Zyl and Pritchard train IT students and then place them as contractors. My initial role lasting two years was internet researcher. Therafter I worked closely with the MD rejiggning the company structure and chart of accounts.
08/1997
11/2000
Creative Solutions
Partner / Executive
The business of Creative Solutions was relocating businesses and business executives to Australia. I was primarily involved in dovetailing client profiles to migration classes, and drafting submissions. This inevitably involved very detailed analysis of client company performance to ensure that the data would stand up to government scrutiny.
07/1975
09/1984
Johannesburg City Council
O & M Analyst / Independent Contributor
My main roles were organisation restructuring and facility planning. The former involved the application of scientific management. My recommendations passed through a series of filters before being debated by Council. In contrast, I was largely left alone in my facility planning role. This involved critically establishing requirements, preparing very detailed layouts, instructing architects, liaising with contractors, purchasing furniture and equipment, and implementing the project.
01/1972
06/1975
Transvaal Provincial Administration
Work Study Practitioned / Independent Contributor
My role was the expression of scientific management principles through bonus incentive schemes
Education
From
To
School
Degree
Area of Study
Description
01/1989
12/1989
University of South Africa School of Business Management
Diploma
Business Science
01/1976
12/1978
University of South Africa
Bachelors
Social Sciences
Psychology 1,2,3
Sociology 1,2,3
English 1,2
Economics 1
Philosophy
Project Title:
Ongoing writing for new car site
Attachment:
Toyota Set.doc - 43.5KB
Completed:
11/22/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Website Content
URL:
http://www.askaprice.com/
Description:
This example is a small exerpt of a large project that I am fortunate enough to have become involved in. Sources include manufacturer's sites plus a coalescence of other soruces
Project Title:
Article on Rainforest Destruction
Attachment:
Deforestation.doc - 24.5KB
Completed:
11/18/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Creative Writing
URL:
none
Description:
This article was written for a clent who allowed me freedom to interpret requirements according to shared values. It's a good example of what I can produce when enthused.
Project Title:
Cholesterol Articles
Attachment:
Cholesterol Articles for Chuck.doc - 48.5KB
Completed:
10/18/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Website Content
URL:
http://www.sensiblecholesterol.com
Description:
I'm enjoying an ongoing role with this client. Featured articles vary, and may not match the examples provided in this profile.
Project Title:
Advantages of Soy Candles
Attachment:
Soy Candles.doc - 184KB
Completed:
10/16/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Blog & Article Writing
URL:
none
Description:
This is my own original work
Project Title:
Ezine: American Model Yachting Association (AMYA)
Attachment:
AMYA Ezine.doc - 28.5KB
Completed:
09/28/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Blog & Article Writing
URL:
none
Description:
My own work based on internet research
Project Title:
Ezine: Radio Control Sailboat Model Building
Attachment:
Ezine RC Sailboat Building.doc - 27KB
Completed:
09/23/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Blog & Article Writing
URL:
none
Description:
This is my own original work
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
136031
11/2009 - Present
Adult Agony Aunt Blogger Required
$25 (2.50 hrs @ $10.00/hr)
Job in progress
121471
11/2009 - Present
Richard Ongoing Webcontent writing
$33 (3.67 hrs @ $8.89/hr)
Job in progress
135790
11/2009 - Present
Automotive Content writer
$162 (16 hrs @ $10.00/hr)
Job in progress
137703
11/2009 - 11/2009
Writer
$43 (4.33 hrs @ $10.00/hr)
4.7 Very nice job.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
139893
11/2009 - Present
Copywriters Wanted
$7
Job in progress
132375
11/2009 - 11/2009
Article Writer needed
$25
5.0 Another job well done Richard. I appreciate the great communication and the top quality of your work. Looking forward to future assignments with you.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
121471
10/2009 - 10/2009
RC Sail wiki change
$11
5.0 Wonderful service. Highly recommended
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
132375
10/2009 - 10/2009
Article/blog post writer, Health Market
$33
5.0 Richards work is exceptional. He understood my requirements exactly after only one email and delivered top notch knowledgeable writing in a unbelie...
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
121471
09/2009 - 10/2009
Rewrite Article Aquaholic for ezine submission
$20
5.0 I can only continue to recommend this provider.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
126683
10/2009 - 10/2009
Squidoo Content for Candle topic
$8
5.0 Very good service and delivery. Will continue to work with this provider and can recommend to others.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
76099
10/2009 - 10/2009
Article Writers Wanted
$11
3.9 Richard is a good writer but I was unable to accommodate his efforts to raise his pay rate and had no choice but to end his assignment.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.7
48830
10/2009 - 10/2009
Copy for Website
$22
5.0 Richard was a very skilled and creative writer. Smart and witty and an overall pleasure to work with. Was readily available via Skype and quickly r...
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.8
132375
10/2009 - 10/2009
Article & Blog Writer Needed Health Market
$20
5.0 Another great experience with Richard. Assignment was completed as specified and ahead of deadline. I look forward to working with Richard in the f...
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
59845
09/2009 - 09/2009
Writer 10 articles $20 BUILD YOUR FEEDBACK GET PAID
$5
4.6
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
No feedback given
126683
09/2009 - 09/2009
2 Articles + 1 blogpost from same topic on model yachting
$15
4.8 Awesome. Is now a constant member of my team.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
121471
09/2009 - 09/2009
Article writing on a Model Sailboat plan
$13
5.0 I truly enjoyed working with Richard and will continue doing so. Recommended provider/
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version)
4.75
91%
TOP 10%
09/11/2009
20 min
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
4.75
72%
09/14/2009
35 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.10
61%
09/11/2009
25 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
09/10/2009
2 min