Changing How the World Works.
 
 
  • Feedback:   (4.23 of 5)
  • Percentile: 34%
    Based on 2 feedbacks
Hourly Rate: $14.44
Total oDesk hours:
60
Location:
Miami, United States (GMT-05:00)
English Skills: (self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
June 2, 2008
Last Worked:
December 1, 2008
Current Assignments:
1
Total Assignments:
4
oDesk Ready:  
Yes
 
 
 
 

Aprile C. - Versatile Project Professional | Data Entry Research & Virtual Support - Freelance Project Manager, United States

(Voice Talent details, see below) I have 2+ years of freelance work in both the corporate and creative environments of media. In addition, I have excellent written and oral communication skills and always maintain an energetic and professional manner be it via email, phone or video conferencing. My broad experience and range of skills make me an excellent candidate for many oDesk positions. *Particular interests: Music, television, editing and writing, film and travel related...
See All Work History & Feedback (4 items, 2 with Feedback)
Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Paid Feedback
10295 10/2008 - Present Radio Show Note Taker and Key Word Writer $589 (53 hrs @ $11.11)
26069 10/2008 - 10/2008 Web research $100 (fixed-price)
10295 08/2008 - 09/2008 Radio Show Note Taker/Transcription $42 (4 hrs @ $10.00)
52377 07/2008 - 07/2008 transcription from mp3 file $30 (3 hrs @ $10.00)
See All Tests Taken (4 items)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
Editing Skills Certification 4.25 92% TOP 10% 07/13/2008 21 min
Email Etiquette Certification 3.80 92% TOP 10% 08/12/2008 10 min
English Test (Sentence Structure) 4.60 83% TOP 20% 07/13/2008 13 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers 4.20 48% 06/09/2008 30 min
Recent Candidacies
Job Opening Title Initiated By Date
Ghostwriter for Business Non-Fiction Buyer November 14, 2008
Music Review Data Entry Provider November 13, 2008
Talent Booker Provider November 11, 2008
Virtual Assistant Needed Provider November 11, 2008
Job Category Interests

Writing

Administrative Support

Audio / Video & Multimedia
Skills
Skill Experience Level Last Used Description
Access 1 yrs 1.0 2007 Non profit database updating of 2,000+ entries.
Blackberry/RIM 1 yrs 3.0 2008 Contact and calendar syncing with a Blackberry 8200 series phone.
Blogging 1 yrs 4.0 2008 Blogging for Facebook's YouDecide2008 presidential campaign.
Data Entry 4 yrs 5.0 2008 75 WPM. Basic and advanced data entry (file creation and updating) using: Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, MusicMaster, Salesforce.com, DonorPerfect and FileMaker Pro.
Facebook 3 yrs 5.0 2008 Personal page and blogging for YouDecide2008 presidential campaign.
Filemaker Pro 1 yrs 3.0 2007 Updated 450+ student grades and projects for k-12 school.
Instant Messaging/Video Conferencing 4 yrs 5.0 2008 Expert in all instant messaging formats.  Platforms include: Skype, Aim, Yahoo and Msn.  DIGITALLY EQUIPPED FOR ANY FORM OF CHAT OR VIDEO CONFERENCE.
Mac OS X 2 yrs 5.0 2008 I use Mac OS X everyday for various items ranging from basic internet navigation to custom data entry to multimedia (data) creations.
MS Excel 10 yrs 5.0 2008 Basic and advanced data entry in both updating and file creation.  Expert in basic formula concepts.
MS Powerpoint 6 yrs 5.0 2008 Basic and advanced presentation creation and updating.  Expert in picture organization and basic animation.
MS Word 10 yrs 5.0 2008 Basic and advanced document updating and creation.
Myspace.com 1 yrs 4.0 2008 Personal page and artist outreach.
Phone etiquette 10 yrs 5.0 2008 Honed, "with a smile" phone etiquette.  Have been responsible for 2 to 8- multi-lined systems.  AM DIGITALLY EQUIPPED FOR PHONE ANSWERING, MESSAGING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Tech Writer 1 yrs 3.0 2008 Television show episode description writing.
Created and edited 300+ show episode descriptions and notes for major international television network.
Transcription 1 yrs 5.0 2007 Freelance legal assistant providing quick and accurate document creation from audio files.
Certifications
Date Earned Name Score Percentile Organization Description
No Certifications
Employment History
From To Company Title/Role Description
02/2008 06/2008 MTV Networks Programming Coordinator / Independent Contributor Tempo, former Mtv entity, is an international television network dedicated to Caribbean people, music and culture.  Responsibilities included:

1) SCHEDULING (TV)
•   Scheduled and delivered 100+ days of network, music video and ad elements for on air broadcast.

2) DATA ENTRY AND ORGANIZATION:
•    Inputted 600+ music videos (artist, title, release, length data) into scheduling system.
•    Inputted on air lower thirds (artist, title, label data) for 600+ music videos.

3) PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
•   Assisted Director in distributing program schedule, creating supporting documents and managing 10,000+ tape library.
•   Posted for various job and internship openings across several websites.

4) COMMUNICATION & CORRESPONDENCE:
•   Liaison to master video facility via email and phone.
•   Liaison to artists and artist representatives for music video submissions via email and phone (international).
•   Liaison to production teams for basic deliverable edits and deadlines via meetings, email and phone.

4) RESEARCH: 
•   Researched latest music releases, label contacts and other compelling content.

5) WRITING:
•   Created and edited 300+ show episode descriptions.
06/2007 01/2008 Mtv Networks Department Assistant / Independent Contributor The N, an Mtv entity, is a popular television network dedicated to the life of today's teens.  Duties included: 

•   Provided administrative assistance, team meeting scheduling, and support materials to The N’s Integrated Marketing and Partnerships team.
•   Reported directly to VP for calendar scheduling, travel, and expense assistance.
•   Supported VP with proposed marketing materials including creation, ordering, invoicing, shipment, and team distribution working with various MTVN departments and outside vendors.
•   Ordered and distributed in-house dub requests.
•   Special projects as assigned.
05/2006 01/2007 Drive Performance Media Sales and Marketing Assistant / Independent Contributor Drive is an online ad network with a unique combination of premium media and advanced technology for optimum brand targeting.

•   Assigned sales leads and performed data and document maintenance via Salesforce.com.
•   Updated and delivered team weekly revenue reports and sales ownership documents.
•   Coordinated marketing materials, team attendance of industry events and corporate memberships.
•   Supported national sales team of 12+ in team scheduling, sales calls, collateral, and trainings.
•   Supported SVP with client and staff meetings, scheduling, travel, expenses, and special projects.
•   Maintained all daily office operations including new hire support, office supplies, and deliveries.
Other Experience
Freelance Editing
Sep 2008 - Oct 2008  (*Off oDesk)

Working with a professional author to EDIT  (12,000+ word) MANUSCRIPT of their personal memoir-styled book.
Freelance Editing
May 2008 - June 2008  (*Off oDesk)

Worked with an aspiring song writer and playwright to EDIT COPY of their projects which include 2 plays and blog entries.
Freelance Editing
June 2008 - July 2008  (*Off oDesk)

Worked extensively with a professional author to EDIT  (20,000+ word) MANUSCRIPT of their "New York living" styled book.
Education
From To School Degree Area of Study Description
08/2001 05/2005 ROLLINS COLLEGE Bachelors International Business Bachelor of Arts:  International Business
Minor: Spanish
Concentration: Latin American Caribbean Affairs

Participated in five study abroad programs for Spanish language. Formal Spanish language training in Spain, sustainable development learning in Costa Rica and three community service trips to the Dominican Republic.

Internships completed to expand professional business skills include: client relations and marketing at an elite city chamber of commerce and diversity affairs at prestigious university.

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  • Project Title: Alternative Medicine Writing
  • Attachment: St Johns Wort and Echinacea Research.pdf - 148.074KB
  • Completed: 09/07/2008
  • Category: Writing > Technical Writing
  • URL: none
  • Description: Write on alternative medicine usage of St. John's Wort and Echinacea.*Passages are omitted to decrease plagiarism.
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Paid Feedback
10295 10/2008 - Present Radio Show Note Taker and Key Word Writer $589 (53 hrs @ $11.11)
10295 08/2008 - 09/2008 Radio Show Note Taker/Transcription $42 (4 hrs @ $10.00)
52377 07/2008 - 07/2008 transcription from mp3 file $30 (3 hrs @ $10.00)
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Paid Feedback
26069 10/2008 - 10/2008 Web research $100
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
Editing Skills Certification 4.25 92% TOP 10% 07/13/2008 21 min
Email Etiquette Certification 3.80 92% TOP 10% 08/12/2008 10 min
English Test (Sentence Structure) 4.60 83% TOP 20% 07/13/2008 13 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers 4.20 48% 06/09/2008 30 min