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Last 6 mos.
All-time
Feedback:
(5.00)
2 feedbacks
(5.00)
2 feedbacks
Hours:
10
10
Assignments:
2
4
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Location:
Hermitage, United States (GMT-06:00)
English Skills:
(self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
July 2, 2009
Last Worked:
October 1, 2009
oDesk Ready:
Yes
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Katie Swanson
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Freelance Writer, Tech Writer
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Freelance
Technical Writer
,
United States
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$10.00
/hr
Overview
Résumé
Work History & Feedback (4)
Tests (2)
Portfolio (0)
I'm a Freelance Writer with 9 years of experience and a fully-equipped home office. I'm seeking opportunities enhance your agency's projects with informative and creative content. Highlighted skills include technical writing, blog writing with SEO's, editing and proofreading. While English is my native language, I'm also fluent in Spanish. I am easily reached for interviews, questions, and work sample requests. I look forward to working with you!
I'm a Freelance Writer with 9 years of experience and a fully-equipped home office. I'm seeking opportunities enhance your agency's projects with informative and creative content.
Highlighted skills include technical writing, blog writing with SEO's, editing and proofreading. While English is my native language, I'm also fluent in Spanish.
I am easily reached for interviews, questions, and work sample requests.
I look forward to working with you!
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(4 items, with Feedback)
Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
70208
Present
Transcription
Work From Home II
$10
Job in progress
43551
08/2009 - 09/2009
Meeting minute transcriptioni
st
$20 (fixed-price)
5.0 Katie was coorperative and provided fast turnaround on this transcription.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
No feedback given
107685
07/2009 - 09/2009
Auto Repair Website Blog/Articles
$26 (9.83 hrs @ $2.67/hr)
No feedback given
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
3.8
43551
Meeting minute transcriptio
nist
$22
5.0 Katie provided excellent communication and a speedy turnaround on a transcription. I would recommend her and will hire her again soon.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
No feedback given
See All Tests Taken
(2 items)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
4.75
72%
07/03/2009
7 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
07/02/2009
1 min
Recent Candidacies
Job Opening Title
Initiated By
Date
Technical Writer
Buyer
October 29, 2009
Job Category Interests
Writing & Translation
Technical Writing
Blog & Article Writing
Translation
Creative Writing
Other - Writing & Translation
Administrative Support
Data Entry
Personal Assistant
Web Research
Email Response Handling
Transcription
Other - Administrative Support
Skills
Skill
Experience
Level
Last Used
Description
Data Entry
4 yrs
5.0
2009
Excel
10 yrs
5.0
2009
Tech Writer
4 yrs
5.0
2009
TypePad
4 yrs
5.0
2009
Windows Administration
5 yrs
5.0
2009
Writer
12 yrs
5.0
2009
for samples of creative writing, please see
http://www.associatedcontent.c
om/rustyparks
Certifications
Date Earned
Name
Score
Percentile
Organization
Description
No Certifications
Employment History
From
To
Company
Title/Role
Description
08/2006
Present
Self Employed
Transcriptionist/Virtual Assistant / Independent Contributor
I work from a fully-equipped home office with high speed internet connection in the United States providing transcription, dictation, and administrative assistance. With a flexible schedule, I am able to meet client needs and deadlines with professionalism and accuracy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
10/1997
10/2007
U.S. Marine Corps
Avionics/Tech Training / Manager
I served in the U.S. Marines on active duty for 7 years and in the reserves for another 3 years. My primary MOS was Aviation Electronics Technician and I repaired fixed wing aircraft. My secondary MOS was as a Technical Training Coordinator and this allowed the opportunity to implement and supervise all ongoing technical training for my fellow Marines. I received an honorable discharge after an exemplary career
08/2004
01/2006
Preferred Alternatives, Inc.
Admin. Asst/Training Coordinator / Manager
I enjoyed 2 years of employment with this agency as an Executive Assistant to the Regional Administrator as well as a Training Coordinator. My duties included recruitment, hiring, employee training, data research and entry, records maintenance, dictation and transcription as well as other secretarial duties.
Other Experience
Automotive Technology
After 10 years as a mechanic in the U.S. military, I graduated from Nashville Auto-Diesel College with a diploma in auto/diesel technology specializing in heavy equipment. These skills make me valuable as a technical and/or creative writer or a blogger.
U.S. Marine Corps
In the military, I repaired military vehicles and fixed wing aircraft
Education
From
To
School
Degree
Area of Study
Description
02/1999
01/2002
University Of South Carolina
Bachelors
Business Administration
I studied English, Spanish, Computer Science, Human Resources and Business Management. Held a GPA of 3.4 - 3.7 for duration of my education.
No items in portfolio
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
70208
Present
Transcription Work From Home II
$10
Job in progress
107685
07/2009 - 09/2009
Auto Repair Website Blog/Articles
$26 (9.83 hrs @ $2.67/hr)
No feedback given
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
3.8
43551
Meeting minute transcriptionist
$22
5.0 Katie provided excellent communication and a speedy turnaround on a transcription. I would recommend her and will hire her again soon.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
No feedback given
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
43551
08/2009 - 09/2009
Meeting minute transcriptionist
$20
5.0 Katie was coorperative and provided fast turnaround on this transcription.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
No feedback given
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
4.75
72%
07/03/2009
7 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
07/02/2009
1 min