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Location:
Whalan, Australia (GMT+10:00)
English Skills:
(self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
October 7, 2009
Last Worked:
oDesk Ready:
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$20.00
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Overview
Résumé
Work History & Feedback (0)
Tests (7)
Portfolio (4)
To obtain a regular income stream from my writing through providing buyers with excellent service, precisely what they are after in content and copy and a fast yet accurate turn around.
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Creative Writing Test - Fiction (U.S. Version)
4.75
99%
TOP 10%
10/09/2009
12 min
Business Plans Test
4.50
74%
10/09/2009
7 min
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
4.75
72%
10/08/2009
21 min
U.S. English Sentence Structure Test (For Writing Professionals)
2.90
55%
10/10/2009
27 min
Business Writing Skills Certification
2.75
50%
10/09/2009
9 min
Job Category Interests
Writing & Translation
Technical Writing
Website Content
Blog & Article Writing
Copywriting
Creative Writing
Other - Writing & Translation
Sales & Marketing
Advertising
SEO - Search Engine Optimization
SEM - Search Engine Marketing
PR - Public Relations
Telemarketing & Telesales
Business Plans & Marketing Strategy
Sales & Lead Generation
Other - Sales & Marketing
Business Services
Legal
Business Consulting
Skills
Skill
Experience
Level
Last Used
Description
Blogger
9 yrs
5.0
2009
http://tunglewood.blogspot.com
I have produced well read and popular blog content even before blogging as such was recognised. My work has encompassed many topics including martial arts, self defence, 4WDriving, scuba diving, sailing, writing, business, travel and anything Philippines related.
SEO-Keyword Guru
5 yrs
5.0
2009
http://streetwisephilippines.c
om
As SEO/Keyword requirements have evolved, so have my skills as I strive to keep abreast of what is required to ensure high rankings for client web pages.
Technical Writer
8 yrs
5.0
2009
http://ewritershop.com
I have several books in print and available online covering topics related to retirement, health, business, real estate, relationships and personal risk management.
Certifications
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Employment History
From
To
Company
Title/Role
Description
09/2009
Present
StreetWise Publications
Writer & Web Content Editor / Executive
This business has been in operation since 2003 however only recently becoming a full time concern.
07/2005
03/2008
StreetWise Consultations
CEO / Executive
I was a freelance consultant working on Sales and Marketing projects with a focus on communication and media issues.
08/2002
07/2005
The Word Shop Inc
CEO / Executive
The Word Shop provided copy writing and marketing expertise to clients in the Philippines and around the world via the Internet.
08/2003
07/2005
English To Go
CEO / Independent Contributor
The role required acting as a Locum for ESL teachers in Cebu who required time away from face to face teaching as well as a portfolio of private clients wishing to learn Business English.
08/2003
03/2004
CleverLearn BVI
Writer / Independent Contributor
I was part of a team that provided ESL online content for a course of English instruction being developed. I also provided a marketing consultant role for other projects within the Parent company (Big Foot Inc)
Other Experience
Expat Employment
From 2002 to 2005 I worked in various roles in the Philippines and enjoyed learning about other cultures while teaching English and copywriting.
Education
From
To
School
Degree
Area of Study
Description
11/2008
02/2009
TAFE- NSW
Diploma
Small Business Management
08/2007
12/2008
Swinburne University of Technology
Masters
Writing
Studied the Master of Arts in Writing course and achieved 8 High Distinctions and 4 Distinctions. I specialised in Electronic and Online writing trends and developments.
09/2007
12/2007
TAFE-NSW
Diploma
Training & Assessing
Project Title:
Crushed Pearl - The Battle For Manila 1945
Attachment:
Crushed Pearl Publish.doc - 190.5KB
Completed:
10/07/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Technical Writing
URL:
none
Description:
A historical article discussing the Battle For Manila in 1945 in a creative factual style.
Project Title:
Web Site Content
Attachment:
none
Completed:
10/07/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Website Content
URL:
http://shippingcontainersforsale.info
Description:
A website with SEO and Keyword loading that reached first page Google ranking with several major keywords within a few days of uploading.
Project Title:
StreetWise Philippines
Attachment:
none
Completed:
09/25/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Blog & Article Writing
URL:
http://streetwisephilippines.biz
Description:
This site sells my eBooks as well as offering a wealth of free information to interested clients. Each of the eBooks continue to sell well every month and are updated annually.
Project Title:
The eWriter Shop
Attachment:
none
Completed:
01/09/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Website Content
URL:
http://ewritershop.com
Description:
This web project aims to provide eWriters with a place to showcase their work.
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Creative Writing Test - Fiction (U.S. Version)
4.75
99%
TOP 10%
10/09/2009
12 min
Business Plans Test
4.50
74%
10/09/2009
7 min
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
4.75
72%
10/08/2009
21 min
U.S. English Sentence Structure Test (For Writing Professionals)
2.90
55%
10/10/2009
27 min
Business Writing Skills Certification
2.75
50%
10/09/2009
9 min
English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version)
4.00
46%
10/08/2009
12 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
10/07/2009
11 min