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Location:
Ormond Beach, United States (GMT-05:00)
English Skills: (self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
April 7, 2008
Last Worked:
June 13, 2008
oDesk Ready:  
Yes
 
 
 
 

Lura Willhite - Virtual Assistant Services - Freelance Consultant, United States

An experienced motivated employee who will be giving my time so you will have more time to manage your business or maximize your play! My motto: DO IT RIGHT, DO IT NOW, WHATEVER IT TAKES. I will make sure your business needs are met and deadlines beat! I am a seasoned professional in: Meeting Planning - From small meetings to large incentive group travel Proofreading - Produced trade publications, phone books and magazines Print publications - Newsletters, advertisements,...
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Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Paid Feedback
42946 05/2008 - 06/2008 Software Salesperson $174 (11 hrs @ $18.89)
37993 04/2008 - 05/2008 Writing Unique Descriptions for Information about 2 College Campuses $222 (fixed-price)
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
English Test (Sentence Structure) 4.75 92% TOP 10% 06/06/2008 13 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers 4.80 90% TOP 10% 06/06/2008 20 min
Editing Skills Certification 4.10 87% TOP 20% 06/09/2008 17 min
Recent Candidacies
Job Opening Title Initiated By Date
Virtual Personal Assistant Provider January 3, 2009
Job Category Interests

Writing

Administrative Support
Skills
Skill Experience Level Last Used Description
Microsoft Office Software 20 yrs 5.0 2008

I am extremely experienced and proficient in all Microsoft Office products including:
Publisher, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Word

I have taught professional classes in this software but more importantly, have used it to run my business and other companies, on a daily basis. 

I can design custom, effective PowerPoint presentations.
Proofreading 15 yrs 5.0 2008 As a periodical publisher, I was responsible for all content and proofreading.
Time Management - Meeting Deadlines 30 yrs 5.0 2008 I am experienced at analyzing and developing steps, procedures and action plans to get a project done.

I have written procedure manuals, employee manuals and developed work schedules for large companys (500 employees).
Certifications
Date Earned Name Score Percentile Organization Description
No Certifications
Employment History
From To Company Title/Role Description
10/2007 Present Changing Attitudes llc Virtual Assistant / Independent Contributor See my website: www.ChangingAttitudesllc.com
04/2006 10/2007 Flagler County Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Media & Publishing / Executive Produced three retail print publications with annual sales of over $1.2 million. Mananged design, sales, printing, and distribution.
12/2004 02/2006 Germfree Laboratories Inc Manager of Sales & Marketing / Manager Designed and implemented sales and marketing plan to increase sales and distribution of company's products. Managed internal and external sales force including manufacturers representatives.
12/2002 10/2004 Rand Sports and Entertainment Insurance Director of Finance & Administration / Manager Managed a specialty insurance agency incuding all financial concerns.
02/2004 10/2002 Tower Hill Insurance Group Inc Assistant Vice President / Executive Planned corporate events, conference booths, golf tournaments and sales presentations for groups of five to three hundred participants, low to high budget afffairs. Planned, designed and executed promotion of event.
02/1987 02/1994 Vanderbilt University Manager / Manager Created, developed and managed an expansion plan for debit/security access card system. Resulted in a $15 million/350% increase in use of debit card. Won an national award for innovative application.
Other Experience
Meeting Planning
Scheduled corporate events, large and small, including high end incentive trips, executive meetings and employee outings.
Education
From To School Degree Area of Study Description
09/1977 12/1981 Tennessee Technological University Bachelors Business Administration Minors in English and Psychology

Specialy Studies: Personnel and Labor Relations
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Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Paid Feedback
42946 05/2008 - 06/2008 Software Salesperson $174 (11 hrs @ $18.89)
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Paid Feedback
37993 04/2008 - 05/2008 Writing Unique Descriptions for Information about 2 College Campuses $222
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
English Test (Sentence Structure) 4.75 92% TOP 10% 06/06/2008 13 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers 4.80 90% TOP 10% 06/06/2008 20 min
Editing Skills Certification 4.10 87% TOP 20% 06/09/2008 17 min