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Location:
Meadows of Dan, United States (GMT-05:00)
English Skills:
(self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
July 12, 2006
Last Worked:
July 25, 2008
oDesk Ready:
Yes
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Kristin G.
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Technical Writer
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Technical Writer
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United States
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$17.78
/hr
Overview
Résumé
Work History & Feedback (3)
Tests (3)
Portfolio (3)
Over the last four years of freelance work, I have done a variety of projects from writing/editing software documentation to writing website copy to indexing to researching and writing white papers. I am seeking opportunities to make language more concise and easier to read whether it be on a website or in a technical manual. My main experience is writing and editing software manuals, but I enjoy all aspects of business writing. Additionally, I am a published author with creative talents and...
Over the last four years of freelance work, I have done a variety of projects from writing/editing software documentation to writing website copy to indexing to researching and writing white papers. I am seeking opportunities to make language more concise and easier to read whether it be on a website or in a technical manual. My main experience is writing and editing software manuals, but I enjoy all aspects of business writing. Additionally, I am a published author with creative talents and experience in editing fictional writing. I can bring both technical expertise and creativity to your writing projects.
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Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
47750
07/2008 - Present
Literary Business Writers
$1 (fixed-price)
Job in progress
19784
07/2007 - 02/2008
Experienced Writer wanted: manual for attractive end user application used by many Global Fortune 500 companies
$3,661 (165.5 hrs @ $22.23/hr)
No feedback given
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Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
17015
01/2007 - 03/2007
Copy writer
$109 (7.00 hrs @ $15.56/hr)
No feedback given
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
See All Tests Taken
(3 items)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
5.00
99%
TOP 10%
1st Place!
08/11/2006
7 min
Technical Writing Skills Certification
4.25
98%
TOP 10%
07/27/2006
11 min
U.S. English Chicago Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals)
4.40
95%
TOP 10%
11/27/2007
15 min
Job Category Interests
Web Development
Website QA
Software Development
Software QA
Writing
Technical Writing
Website Content
Copywriting / Editing
Skills
Skill
Experience
Level
Last Used
Description
Tech Writer
12 yrs
5.0
2008
Certifications
Date Earned
Name
Score
Percentile
Organization
Description
No Certifications
Employment History
From
To
Company
Title/Role
Description
05/2004
Present
Self-Employed
Freelance Writer/Editor / Team Lead
Edited 300+ page non-fiction book*Created software manual for brand new product*Rewrote software manual*Proofread numerous scanned documents for accuracy*Rewrote copy for getsonix.com website*Wrote entire copy for bed and breakfast website*Edited and proofed 350-page novel*Wrote and designed brochure for bed and breakfast with Appleworks 6*Wrote two-level indexes for academic texts*Wrote 50,000 word young adult novel under contract
10/2000
04/2004
Group 1 Software
Technical Writer/Editor / Independent Contributor
Maintained and edited documentation in FrameMaker 7.0 for complex mailing management software and data cleansing software, including 700-page user manuals, help systems, and installation instructions for various platforms
Interacted with SMEs and software developers to create accurate and user-friendly documentation
Creaded PDF documents from FrameMaker files using Adobe Acrobat 5.0
Resolved defects in documentation using Siebel Systems
Created graphics for documentation using Visio 2000
Prepared detailed documentation plan for each software development cycle
Edited co-worker documentation for clarity, style, and accuracy
02/2000
10/2000
Booz-Allen & Hamilton
Technical Writer/Analyst / Independent Contributor
Edited six, 70+ page technical manuals for content, clarity, and grammar
Conducted research and analysis via the internet and other technical sources
Conducted comparison of products and methods of analysis
Produced survey and white paper to solicit client business
Created several PowerPoint briefs
03/1994
02/2000
U.S. Navy
Linguist/Analyst / Independent Contributor
Translated foreign language materials
Wrote highly technical reports for high-level government officials
Maintained language skills through annual testing
Conducted research in foreign language
Other Experience
Published Author
I have written numerous novels and novellas, several of which have been published. Please contact me for more information on my published works.
Education
From
To
School
Degree
Area of Study
Description
07/1994
03/1996
Defense Language Institute
Other
Russian
Military language school program
Intensive, immersion language course
Received Basic course certificate
Received LaFox course certificate
09/1992
03/1994
University of California, Santa Barbara
Masters
Latin American & Iberian Studies
Interdisciplinary program to include studies in language, history, religion. political science, and literature.
08/1988
05/1992
Valparaiso University
Bachelors
English/Spanish
Double-major in English and Spanish
Studied a semester in Mexico
Project Title:
Website Copy Project
Attachment:
none
Completed:
05/21/2007
Category:
Writing > Website Content
URL:
http://www.ordernowsystems.com
Description:
I wrote the entire copy for this website from scratch for the customer.
Project Title:
Another Website Copy Project
Attachment:
none
Completed:
09/14/2004
Category:
Writing > Website Content
URL:
http://www.blueridgebedandbreakfast.net
Description:
I wrote the entire copy for this website and continue to add and maintain information as needed.
Project Title:
Software Documentation
Attachment:
Mvfw17.pdf - 3407.464KB
Completed:
09/14/2002
Category:
Writing > Technical Writing
URL:
none
Description:
This was one of the projects I worked on before I decided to start freelancing. I was required to maintain and add new content as needed. In addition to the software manual, I was in charge of installation documents and writing knowledgebase items for this product
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
19784
07/2007 - 02/2008
Experienced Writer wanted: manual for attractive end user application used by many Global Fortune 500 companies
$3,661 (165.5 hrs @ $22.23/hr)
No feedback given
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
17015
01/2007 - 03/2007
Copy writer
$109 (7.00 hrs @ $15.56/hr)
No feedback given
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
47750
07/2008 - Present
Literary Business Writers
$1
Job in progress
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
5.00
99%
TOP 10%
1st Place!
08/11/2006
7 min
Technical Writing Skills Certification
4.25
98%
TOP 10%
07/27/2006
11 min
U.S. English Chicago Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals)
4.40
95%
TOP 10%
11/27/2007
15 min
