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Location:
Cutler, United States (GMT-05:00)
English Skills:
(self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
June 24, 2008
Last Worked:
February 1, 2009
oDesk Ready:
Yes
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Katherine R.
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Multi-talented English/French speaking assistant/writer/voice talent.
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Freelance
Consultant
,
United States
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$16.67
/hr
Overview
Résumé
Work History & Feedback (2)
Tests (12)
Portfolio (1)
To provide creative problem solving and comprehensive support to a business in need of a conscientious, quick-thinking, detail-oriented assistant. My range of experience equips me with excellent clerical skills in word processing, general transcription, bookkeeping, presentations and layout. Years of advocacy for individuals in crisis prepares me with a calm, confident demeanor in the face of crisis as well as the ability to manage challenging situations and work toward creative...
To provide creative problem solving and comprehensive support to a business in need of a conscientious, quick-thinking, detail-oriented assistant. My range of experience equips me with excellent clerical skills in word processing, general transcription, bookkeeping, presentations and layout. Years of advocacy for individuals in crisis prepares me with a calm, confident demeanor in the face of crisis as well as the ability to manage challenging situations and work toward creative solutions.
Present me a problem. I will prepare a solution.
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Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
15664
07/2008 - Present
Voice talent for English language learning website
$617 (56 hrs @ $11.11/hr)
Job in progress
51030
08/2008 - 08/2008
Creative Writer With Online Dating Experience
$309 (28 hrs @ $11.11/hr)
4.1 Talented provider, but could not meet our previously agreed upon deadlines due to personal reasons.
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Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
No feedback given
See All Tests Taken
(12 items)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.90
97%
TOP 10%
07/16/2008
12 min
MS Word 2000 Test
4.00
96%
TOP 10%
07/18/2008
19 min
MS Word 2003 Test
3.90
89%
TOP 20%
07/18/2008
13 min
MS Excel 2000 Test
3.35
84%
TOP 20%
07/18/2008
19 min
Telephone Etiquette Certification
4.00
75%
07/16/2008
8 min
Job Category Interests
Writing & Translation
Blog & Article Writing
Translation
Creative Writing
Administrative Support
Data Entry
Personal Assistant
Web Research
Email Response Handling
Other - Administrative Support
Design & Multimedia
Voice Talent
Customer Service
Phone Support
Order Processing
Other - Customer Service
Business Services
Bookkeeping
Skills
Skill
Experience
Level
Last Used
Description
Bilingual
15 yrs
4.0
2008
English / French
English
30 yrs
5.0
2008
Highly literate native US English speaker with strong writing, proofreading and editing skills.
French / francais
15 yrs
4.0
2008
Fluent speaker. Excellent French - English translation.
MS Word
15 yrs
4.0
2008
Fast and efficient word processing
Voice Talent
5 yrs
5.0
2008
Award-winning public speaker and trained actress with no regional accent.
Certifications
Date Earned
Name
Score
Percentile
Organization
Description
No Certifications
Employment History
From
To
Company
Title/Role
Description
04/2004
Present
WildLANDs
Owner / operator / Executive
As owner/operator of a small landscape design business, I am responsible for all sales, marketing, human resources, bookkeeping and project management. I research and design projects to client specifications including various site-specific variables and troubleshoot product failures.
09/2007
Present
WildLENS
Owner / operator / Executive
I own and manage a small photography studio, specializing in estate, landscape, product and individual portrait photography.
10/2001
03/2004
Peaceful Choices / WHCA
Court Advocate / Manager
Worked with victims of domestic violence providing lay legal advocacy in the courtroom and during family, criminal, child protective and probate court cases. Specialized in supporting Plaintiffs to prepare Orders for Protection from Abuse, Divorce/Child Custody and landlord/tenant issues.
Served on a number of Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards including Safe Start, Batterers Intervention Program, Child Abuse Case Review Team.
Certified as a trainer for the "Caring for the Abuse Affected Child" Curriculum and trained several communities of child care and social service providers. Taught "Domestic Violence Awareness 101" and Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline Advocacy.
Maintained records and prepared reports for Federal, State and private grant funding. Recruited and trained volunteers, supervised a full-time staff of five.
Education
From
To
School
Degree
Area of Study
Description
09/1994
11/1995
Association pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes, Tours France
Other
Bilingual Executive Assistance
Comprehensive vocational course of study, including internship, covering all aspects of executive assistance in French and English. Accounting, word processing, spreadsheet, database, customer service, telephone skills and office machines.
Technicien de Secretariat Bilingue
01/1992
09/1992
Carnegie-Mellon Centre de Tours, France
Other
Fine Arts
In addition to a semester of French courses, I served as a resident assistant for cultural integration, facilitating the transition for American students in France.
08/1990
12/1991
Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh PA USA
Other
Theater Studies for Directing
Intensive conservatory training in theater. Worked as stage manager and TV production manager, coordinating schedules, facilitating inter-department communication, maintaining records and supervising support staff.
09/1988
06/1990
Washington Academy, East Machias ME USA
High School
College Prep, with Honors
1990 State of Maine Spear Speaking Contest Silver Medalist
1990 Maine Youth Summer Employment Training Program Worker of the Year, Washington County
1990 Regional Drama Festival, Best Actress
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Project Title:
Business Flier
Attachment:
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Completed:
08/07/2008
Category:
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URL:
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Description:
This flier was produced in iWork 08 Pages. Photography, design and copy by Katherine Ragot.
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
15664
07/2008 - Present
Voice talent for English language learning website
$617 (56 hrs @ $11.11/hr)
Job in progress
51030
08/2008 - 08/2008
Creative Writer With Online Dating Experience
$309 (28 hrs @ $11.11/hr)
4.1 Talented provider, but could not meet our previously agreed upon deadlines due to personal reasons.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
No feedback given
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
Fixed-Price Assignment History is empty
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.90
97%
TOP 10%
07/16/2008
12 min
MS Word 2000 Test
4.00
96%
TOP 10%
07/18/2008
19 min
MS Word 2003 Test
3.90
89%
TOP 20%
07/18/2008
13 min
MS Excel 2000 Test
3.35
84%
TOP 20%
07/18/2008
19 min
Telephone Etiquette Certification
4.00
75%
07/16/2008
8 min
U.S. English Chicago Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals)
3.90
75%
07/17/2008
17 min
Call Center Skills Test
3.75
72%
07/16/2008
16 min
Email Etiquette Certification
3.80
66%
07/16/2008
7 min
Help Desk Certification
3.10
64%
07/20/2008
12 min
Organizational Behavior Test
2.50
62%
07/18/2008
12 min
Office Skills Test
3.40
47%
07/16/2008
17 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
07/16/2008
9 min