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  • Feedback: (5.00 of 5)
  • Percentile: 99%
    Based on 2 feedbacks
Hourly Rate: $16.67
Total oDesk hours:
67
Location:
Luxor, Egypt (GMT+02:00)
English Skills: (self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
November 21, 2007
Last Worked:
July 23, 2008
Current Assignments:
4
Total Assignments:
6
oDesk Ready:  
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Morag B. - VIRTUAL ASSISTANT - Freelance Data Entry Professional, Egypt

To provide professional assistance; work done with the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

See All Work History & Feedback (6 items, 2 with Feedback)
Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID From To Job Title Billed Feedback to Provider
40618 04/2008 Present Internet Assistant/Virtual Assistant required $37
(3 hrs @ $11.11) 		Job in progress.
39731 07/2008 Present Project Description for Virtual Assistant $9
(1 hrs @ $8.89) 		Job in progress.
21864 03/2008 Present Personal Assistant $54
(6 hrs @ $7.78) 		Job in progress.
27166 04/2008 Present Virtual Personal Assistant $129
(12 hrs @ $10.00) 		Job in progress.
27166 01/2008 04/2008 Virtual Personal Assistant $308
(35 hrs @ $7.78) 		   All excellent. This project has been closed only in order that I can increase the hourly rate I pay to Morag, to reflect her efficiency.
See All Tests Taken (8 items)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
Call Center Skills Test 3.50 80% TOP 20% 03/19/2008 10 min
Editing Skills Certification 4.10 88% TOP 20% 11/21/2007 9 min
Email Etiquette Certification 3.75 90% TOP 10% 03/19/2008 6 min
Help Desk Certification 3.10 88% TOP 20% 03/19/2008 12 min
Management Skills Test 2.50 88% TOP 20% 03/22/2008 17 min
Job Category Interests

Networking & Information Systems

Writing

Administrative Support
Skills
Skill Experience Level Last Used Description
Microsoft Access 5 yrs 4.0 2008
Microsoft Excel 12 yrs 5.0 2008
Microsoft PowerPoint 12 yrs 5.0 2008
Microsoft Word 12 yrs 5.0 2008
Outlook Express 10 yrs 5.0 2008
Transcription 10 yrs 5.0 2008
Certifications
Date Earned Name Score Percentile Organization Description
1991 Business Communications [RSA]     RSA Passed with Credit
1991 Computer Literacy & Information Technology [RSA]     RSA Passed with Distinction
2008 Interpersonal Communications 4.09 99% Brainbench —
2008 Listening Comprehension - English (UK) 4.57 90% Brainbench —
1997 Microsoft Advanced Excel Certificate [MD]     MicroDon Training

Passed with Distinction
1991 Shorthand Certification [RSA]     RSA Passed with Distinction
1991 Typing Stages I, II and III [RSA]     RSA Passed all levels with Distinction
2008 Written English (UK) 3.73 65% Brainbench —
Employment History
From To Company Title/Role Description
12/2007 Present oDesk Buyer Virtual Assistant / Independent Contributor

Since December 2007 I have been working as a part-time Virtual Assistant which is an ongoing position.  This role involves Internet research, transcription, liaising with copywriters and web designers and preparing documents in Word & Excel and presentations in PowerPoint.
03/2007 Present Various outsourcing co's Transcriptionist / Independent Contributor

I have completed a number of transcription projects for various outsourcing companies.  These have included seminars, group discussions, telephone interviews, coursework dictation and research notes in addition to letters, emails and faxes.
10/1996 08/2000 Associated Newspapers Director's PA / Independent Contributor

In this position I was responsible for the Director’s professional and personal correspondence, diary and travel arrangements.  I also had to create & maintain expense accounts records, vacation charts and annual appraisals.  One of my main responsibilities was arranging and attending the Annual Conference for over 100 delegates.
04/1993 10/1996 KWR & Associates PA to Principal / Independent Contributor

I was PA to the owner of a small, prestigious British firm of architects whose clients include HarrowSchool and many Grade I and II Listed Buildings projects.

 

In addition to general PA duties, my work included regular communication with clients, drafting contracts, preparing invoices, dealing with petty cash and banking transactions and staff appraisals and interviews.
09/1991 03/1993 Marks & Spencer plc Press Office Secretary / Independent Contributor

As team secretary I was responsible for providing secretarial back-up to 6 press officers.  My work included regular contact with the media, arranging & attending fashion shows and product launches and locating & circulating press clippings.
Other Experience
Charity Chairman

At present I am chair of a small British charity working in Luxor, Egypt.  This role involves planning fundraising campaigns, writing & distributing newsletters & appeals, liaising with local authorities both in Egypt and the UK, keeping financial records and supervising the work of our volunteers and representatives.
Forum Moderator

I am a moderator on a busy forum for expats and visitors to Egypt.
Education
From To School Degree Area of Study Description
03/2007 Present ICS Distance Learning Diploma Psychology
09/1990 06/1991 Hendon College Other Secretarial Studies
 
  • Project Title: Virtual Assistant
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 12/17/2007
  • Category: Administrative Support > Personal Assistant
  • URL: none
  • Description: Providing ongoing virtual assistant support.
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID From To Job Title Billed Hours Hourly Rate Feedback to Provider
40618 04/2008 Present Internet Assistant/Virtual Assistant required $37 3 hrs $11.11 Job in progress
39731 07/2008 Present Project Description for Virtual Assistant $9 1 hrs $8.89 Job in progress
21864 03/2008 Present Personal Assistant $54 6 hrs $7.78 Job in progress
27166 04/2008 Present Virtual Personal Assistant $129 12 hrs $10.00 Job in progress
27166 01/2008 04/2008 Virtual Personal Assistant $308 35 hrs $7.78    All excellent. This project has been closed only in order that I can increase the hourly rate I pay to Morag, to reflect her efficiency.
27166 12/2007 01/2008 Virtual Personal Assistant $78 10 hrs $7.78   
Outstanding. Working with Morag on this assignment has been a pleasure and I have already asked her to take on a more long term role. Her work is always first class, delivered promptly, efficiently and professionally and I have no hesitation on recommending her.
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID From To Job Title Billed Feedback to Provider
Fixed-Price Assignment History is empty
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
Call Center Skills Test 3.50 80% TOP 20% 03/19/2008 10 min
Editing Skills Certification 4.10 88% TOP 20% 11/21/2007 9 min
Email Etiquette Certification 3.75 90% TOP 10% 03/19/2008 6 min
Help Desk Certification 3.10 88% TOP 20% 03/19/2008 12 min
Management Skills Test 2.50 88% TOP 20% 03/22/2008 17 min
Marketing Terminology Test 3.15 87% TOP 20% 03/15/2008 9 min
Office Skills Test 3.40 81% TOP 20% 11/21/2007 10 min
Telephone Etiquette Certification 3.40 80% TOP 20% 03/19/2008 6 min