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September 2, 2009
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Patrick V.
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Writer - Graphic Designer - WordPress Wizard
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Website / Graphic Designer
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United States
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$20.00
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Tests (14)
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I am a skilled writer and graphic designer looking for the opportunity to provide you with quality, SEO friendly written content. If you are in need of a blog writer, article writer or an experienced copy writer then I am your man.
In addition to my writing skills I also have considerable experience with the WordPress platform and general website design.
I am a well rounded creative professional and look forward to working with you on your next project.
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Online Article Writing and Blogging Test (U.S. Version)
4.60
96%
TOP 10%
09/03/2009
14 min
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
5.00
95%
TOP 10%
1st Place!
09/05/2009
15 min
Technical Writing Skills Certification
4.00
94%
TOP 10%
09/11/2009
16 min
English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version)
4.75
91%
TOP 10%
09/11/2009
12 min
Advertising Skills Certification
3.60
91%
TOP 10%
09/04/2009
22 min
Job Category Interests
Web Development
Web Design
Ecommerce
Writing & Translation
Technical Writing
Website Content
Blog & Article Writing
Copywriting
Creative Writing
Design & Multimedia
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Illustration
Print Design
Skills
Skill
Experience
Level
Last Used
Description
Adobe Photoshop
5 yrs
4.0
2009
I have been using Adobe Photoshop for years and possess a thorough level of competency with all versions of Photoshop up to CS2. My primary use of Photoshop is to edit digital photos, repair damaged images, apply image effects and to optimize images for the web. But I have also used it to create completely digital illustrations and paintings. Examples of my work can be shown upon request.
Copywriting
10 yrs
4.0
2009
I am thoroughly skilled and proficient in copywriting projects to include web content, ads, commercial emails and other online media.
WordPress
5 yrs
5.0
2009
I have designed multiple websites and blogs using the WordPress platform and can integrate any number of plug-ins or add-ons as well as customize themes and provide content.
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Employment History
From
To
Company
Title/Role
Description
03/2008
Present
Yahoo!
Merchant Solutions Product Specialist / Independent Contributor
Successfully resolve complex customer e-mail and telephone inquiries through the use of multiple customer support tools.
Assist customers with inquiries while providing consultative support and recommendations.
Document in detail all interactions with customers.
Effectively articulate complex information to a variety of technical and non-technical customers.
Educate customers on products; help customers to be successful.
08/2007
02/2008
PDX Pro
Training Manager / Manager
Training Manager for PDX Pro, a reseller for DishNetwork.
I was responsible for developing and implementing new hire training program for both dispatchers and field installers.
I wrote all the training manuals for dispatch department policy and procedures as well as created the training manuals used to teach new dispatchers how to utilize dispatch and scheduling software.
Education
From
To
School
Degree
Area of Study
Description
04/1995
06/1998
University of Nevada-Reno
Bachelors
Business Administration/Marketing
Majored in business administration with emphasis on marketing and mass communication.
09/1988
06/1990
Art Center College of Design
Other
Commercial Art
Majored in commercial art with an emphasis in graphic design and illustration.
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Online Article Writing and Blogging Test (U.S. Version)
4.60
96%
TOP 10%
09/03/2009
14 min
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
5.00
95%
TOP 10%
1st Place!
09/05/2009
15 min
Technical Writing Skills Certification
4.00
94%
TOP 10%
09/11/2009
16 min
English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version)
4.75
91%
TOP 10%
09/11/2009
12 min
Advertising Skills Certification
3.60
91%
TOP 10%
09/04/2009
22 min
Marketing Methods and Techniques Test
4.10
86%
TOP 20%
09/05/2009
18 min
Wordpress Test
3.40
84%
TOP 20%
09/03/2009
29 min
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Test
3.10
80%
TOP 20%
09/03/2009
21 min
Internet Marketing Test
4.50
79%
09/05/2009
10 min
Creative Writing Test - Fiction (U.S. Version)
3.90
67%
09/03/2009
12 min
U.S. Word Usage Test
3.60
66%
09/11/2009
13 min
Principles of Web Graphics Design Test
3.40
64%
09/05/2009
18 min
Search Engine Optimization Test
2.60
62%
09/03/2009
12 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
09/02/2009
11 min