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Hours:
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Location:
Newark, United States (GMT-08:00)
English Skills:
(self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
May 25, 2009
Last Worked:
October 16, 2009
oDesk Ready:
Yes
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Shavon Walker
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Freelance Writer, Admin Assistant and Voice Talent
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Freelance
Technical Writer
,
United States
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$16.67
/hr
Overview
Résumé
Work History & Feedback (3)
Tests (5)
Portfolio (0)
To use my outstanding English skills to facilitate the business of my buyer. This will be done by proofreading and writing original articles. My goal is also to use my creativity in voice talent to do the same. My experience with text varies; some academic, some technical. I look forward to expanding my repertoire and honing my ability to provide excellent service.
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(3 items, with Feedback)
Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
100536
06/2009 - 09/2009
Writer - Shavon
$698 (fixed-price)
No feedback given
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.5
94203
07/2009 - 07/2009
Website content writer for concert tickets
$117 (11 hrs @ $11.11/hr)
4.4
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.6
107838
07/2009 - 07/2009
Writing articles for website content
$12 (1.17 hrs @ $10.00/hr)
No feedback given
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.3
See All Tests Taken
(5 items)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Creative Writing Test - Fiction (U.S. Version)
4.25
85%
TOP 20%
05/25/2009
7 min
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
4.90
84%
TOP 20%
06/04/2009
4 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.50
81%
TOP 20%
05/25/2009
7 min
U.S. English Chicago Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals)
3.60
61%
05/25/2009
15 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
05/25/2009
1 min
Job Category Interests
Writing & Translation
Technical Writing
Website Content
Blog & Article Writing
Copywriting
Creative Writing
Other - Writing & Translation
Administrative Support
Data Entry
Personal Assistant
Web Research
Email Response Handling
Transcription
Other - Administrative Support
Design & Multimedia
Voice Talent
Skills
Skill
Experience
Level
Last Used
Description
article rewrites
1 yrs
4.0
2009
http://shavonportfolio.blogspo
t.com/
These projects were to rewrite articles on the advantages of tooth whitening for a tooth whitening site. My responsibilities were to ensure originality in my writing, avoid grammatical and spelling errors, and to use the keyword given the required number of times, as well as to meet the minimum number of words per article. I wrote a total of ten articles in two days. Articles varied from 250-700 words each.
Microsoft Word and Excel
10 yrs
5.0
2004
I have used Microsoft Word in various forms for years. My most frequent use is for writing papers, however, I have also used Word to create pamphlets, signs, posters and other advertising media. I have used Microsoft Excel for just as long. I can create and merge spreadsheets, create budgets with various formulas, and perform various functions with cells. I can also combine databases with MS Word to print out customized letters. Samples available upon request.
Powerpoint
2 yrs
3.0
2007
I last used Powerpoint in the classroom to create a presentation on meter for my students. It gave them details on each of the five types of meter we studied and showed them what each meter looked like. It also provided examples of each meter being used in a sentence or a line of poetry. Samples provided on request.
SEO
1 yrs
3.0
2009
http://shavonportfolio.blogspo
t.com/
.
The last project I worked on was rewriting and editing copy for a website.I completed 10 500-700 word articles in three days. My supervisor and I kept in constant contact through Gmail and Google Chat. the URL below contains examples of this and other work.
Voice Acting
1 yrs
3.0
2000
I took classes at Voice One in San Francisco, and used my voice talents in recording children's stories for friends. This allowed the children to follow along while reading, which strengthened their literary and speech abilities. Samples available upon request.
Certifications
Date Earned
Name
Score
Percentile
Organization
Description
2008
Teaching Credential [090006342]
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
I earned a teaching credential in English, which qualifies me to instruct high school students in the California State Standards for learning English. This also shows my ability to speak , write and read fluently, and identify and correct errors in all of the above.
Employment History
From
To
Company
Title/Role
Description
05/2009
Present
GetAFreelancer.com
Freelance Writer / Independent Contributor
Rewrote articles for various customers. Responsibilities included:Strict attention to time deadlines and requirements. Proofreading and editing articles as needed, per the client's instructions.
Other Experience
Teacher
I taught English from 2007 to 2009 in various public schools in California. I am excellent at editing, proofreading and rewriting due to this. I believe my background has allowed me to become proficient as a writer and editor.
Education
From
To
School
Degree
Area of Study
Description
08/2000
06/2001
California State Universty, East Bay
Masters
English Literature
Obtained a Master's Degree in English Literature. Graduated with a 3.3 GPA.
08/1996
06/2000
University of the Pacific
Bachelors
English
Focus was on an English degree, with an eye toward an MA in the future. Graduated with a 3.3 GPA.
No items in portfolio
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
94203
07/2009 - 07/2009
Website content writer for concert tickets
$117 (11 hrs @ $11.11/hr)
4.4
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.6
107838
07/2009 - 07/2009
Writing articles for website content
$12 (1.17 hrs @ $10.00/hr)
No feedback given
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.3
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
100536
06/2009 - 09/2009
Writer - Shavon
$698
No feedback given
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.5
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Creative Writing Test - Fiction (U.S. Version)
4.25
85%
TOP 20%
05/25/2009
7 min
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
4.90
84%
TOP 20%
06/04/2009
4 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.50
81%
TOP 20%
05/25/2009
7 min
U.S. English Chicago Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals)
3.60
61%
05/25/2009
15 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
05/25/2009
1 min
