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Last 6 mos.
All-time
Feedback:
(4.90)
6 feedbacks
(4.90)
6 feedbacks
Hours:
13
13
Assignments:
9
9
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Location:
Victoria, Canada (GMT-08:00)
English Skills:
(self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
June 20, 2007
Last Worked:
November 1, 2009
oDesk Ready:
Yes
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Anne Cagle
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Writer/Tech Writer/ French Translator
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Freelance
Technical Writer
,
Canada
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Permalink :
$22.22
/hr
Overview
Résumé
Work History & Feedback (9)
Tests (11)
Portfolio (14)
My objective is to work as a writer, copy editor, copywriter, editor, web researcher, and proofreader. My only caveats are that I will not work for companies that promote gambling, tobacco products, alcohol, credit services, or adult entertainment. My strengths are in research, copy editing, and masterful writing. I am a meticulous proofreader and editor who gets the job done to perfection. I have worked as a proofreader, copy editor, copy writer, website critic, tech writer,and a magazine...
My objective is to work as a writer, copy editor, copywriter, editor, web researcher, and proofreader. My only caveats are that I will not work for companies that promote gambling, tobacco products, alcohol, credit services, or adult entertainment.
My strengths are in research, copy editing, and masterful writing. I am a meticulous proofreader and editor who gets the job done to perfection.
I have worked as a proofreader, copy editor, copy writer, website critic, tech writer,and a magazine article writer for the retail sector.
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See All Work History & Feedback
(9 items, with Feedback)
Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
58154
06/2009 - Present
Sales Writing
$18 (1.83 hrs @ $10.00/hr)
Job in progress
127079
10/2009 - Present
Press release writer
$22 (1.33 hrs @ $16.67/hr)
Job in progress
96017
09/2009 - Present
TRANSCRIPT EDITOR FOR ONE-HOUR OF AUDIO
$6 (fixed-price)
Job in progress
109059
10/2009 - 10/2009
Enhancement of Amazon and eBay listings
$26 (2.17 hrs @ $12.22/hr)
4.6
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
72072
10/2009 - 10/2009
Editing a book
$111 (fixed-price)
5.0 Very fast and very efficient
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
See All Tests Taken
(11 items)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Creative Writing Test - Fiction (U.S. Version)
4.60
97%
TOP 10%
04/17/2009
10 min
Telephone Etiquette Certification
4.45
96%
TOP 10%
04/23/2009
9 min
English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version)
4.90
96%
TOP 10%
04/17/2009
10 min
Management Skills Test
3.50
94%
TOP 10%
04/24/2009
33 min
U.S. Academic Writing Test
4.40
89%
TOP 20%
07/24/2009
29 min
Recent Candidacies
Job Opening Title
Initiated By
Date
Proofreading of a personal blog (tech skills required)
Provider
November 8, 2009
CONTENT WRITER NEEDED (URGENT)
Provider
November 5, 2009
Set of Press Releases for Software Site
Provider
November 5, 2009
Long Term Proofreader Wanted
Provider
November 4, 2009
Junior Web Editor
Provider
November 4, 2009
write a one page press release for Spiros
Provider
November 3, 2009
Write a review of image conversion software
Provider
November 3, 2009
Proofreading a Manuscript
Provider
November 3, 2009
Marketing flier
Provider
November 2, 2009
Editor
Provider
October 30, 2009
Job Category Interests
Writing & Translation
Technical Writing
Website Content
Blog & Article Writing
Copywriting
Translation
Creative Writing
Other - Writing & Translation
Administrative Support
Data Entry
Personal Assistant
Web Research
Email Response Handling
Transcription
Other - Administrative Support
Sales & Marketing
Advertising
Email Marketing
SMM - Social Media Marketing
PR - Public Relations
Market Research & Surveys
Sales & Lead Generation
Other - Sales & Marketing
Skills
Skill
Experience
Level
Last Used
Description
Audacity (audio editing program)
3 yrs
5.0
2009
I use Audacity to record and edit sound clips.
Avidemux (Video Editing Software)
1 yrs
1.0
2009
I use Avidemux to edit videos.
Blogger
2 yrs
5.0
2009
I use this on a weekly basis to blog about culture and politics.
CSS
3 yrs
2.0
2009
http://thewritershome.blogspot
.com/
I use CSS to manipulate my Blogger accounts. I take Google widgets and I customize them for my site.
Excel
1 yrs
3.0
2009
I have been certified through classes that I have taken.
French
10 yrs
5.0
2009
I read and write this language fluently at a native level.
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
3 yrs
5.0
2009
I use this graphic manipulation software frequently to create and manipulate images. GIMP is a freeware analogy to Photoshop.
Google Office Suite (Docs, etc.)
3 yrs
5.0
2009
I use Google Docs et cetera to cloud compute. I use the spreadsheet function, forms, and word processor for everyday information management.
HTML Editor
4 yrs
3.0
2009
I use a variety of HTML editors to code simple HTML.
Microsoft Office Suite
5 yrs
5.0
2009
I use this on a daily basis.
Microsoft Word
5 yrs
5.0
2009
I use this on a daily basis.
Open Office Database
3 yrs
2.0
2009
I use Open Office database software to keep track of clients.
Open Office Writer
7 yrs
5.0
2009
I use this open source word publishing software on a daily basis to edit manuscripts.
Powerpoint
2 yrs
3.0
2009
I use this for mind-mapping ideas.
Proofreading
10 yrs
5.0
2009
I proofread and copy edit documents for clients. I have meticulous grammar and spelling.
Social Networking
3 yrs
5.0
2009
I am a member of many social networks and know how to leverage that space.
WordPress
2 yrs
5.0
2009
I use this as an additional testing site for content management.
Certifications
Date Earned
Name
Score
Percentile
Organization
Description
2009
Intermediate Excel [None]
HP Learning Center
I earned this on-line.
2009
Introduction to Excel [None]
HP Learning Center
I earned this at an on-line training center
2009
Introduction to PowerPoint [None]
HP Learning Center
I earned this from the HP Learning Center. I understand how to use Power Point but I wanted certification.
Employment History
From
To
Company
Title/Role
Description
09/2009
Present
Christy Summitt/Ta-Da Transcriptions
Copy Editor / Independent Contributor
The buyer accidentally ended my contract through an Odesk mix-up and I was rehired.I copy edit and proofread transcripts for grammar and spelling errors. I write additional text to clarify the manuscripts.
10/2009
Present
Strategic Business Success
Press Release Writer / Independent Contributor
I write press releases for a business training service.
06/2009
Present
Jeff MacFawn
Writer / Independent Contributor
I write sales letters and other promotional material for a jewelry company.
10/2009
10/2009
SourceProperty.com
Copy Editor / Independent Contributor
I copy edited and proofread an e-book for a real estate company.
10/2009
10/2009
KoolKrowdVentures
Copy Writer / Independent Contributor
I work on demand for this buyer as a copy writer. I write vehicle and accessory product descriptions for this buyer.
08/2009
09/2009
Christy Summitt/Ta-Da Transcriptions
Copy Editor / Independent Contributor
I copy edit and proofread transcripts for grammar and spelling errors. I write additional text to clarify the manuscripts.
09/2009
09/2009
RMTW
Tech Writer / Independent Contributor
I wrote technology articles for a Linux user group, specifically on open source software. The buyer is on a hiatus.
08/2009
08/2009
360 Connect
Copy Editor / Independent Contributor
I edited an article about IT certification to give it focus for a student market. This was a short term project.
07/2008
06/2008
Optical Prism
Writer / Independent Contributor
Wrote article about fashion eyewear. Used Photoshop to clean up photographs.
10/2007
02/2008
Webby Awards
Website Reviewer / Independent Contributor
This was a short term assignment where I:
Reviewed web sites about medicine,fashion, politics,entertainment (computer games and technology), and sports.
Reviewed sites for content, interactive content (social networking, e-mail communication, chat), design and color scheme, functionality, navigation and structure.
Other Experience
FRENCH TRANSLATION SKILLS
I am fluent in reading and writing French.
Education
From
To
School
Degree
Area of Study
Description
09/1986
09/1988
University of Oregon
Bachelors
English
My specialties in this degree are grammar, copy editing, teaching English as Second Language, and retail and marketing. I also work with the academic topics of history, British literature, Asian art, and socio-economic issues.
Project Title:
MS WORD 2007 CERTIFICATION
Attachment:
ms_word_2007.pdf - 38.815KB
Completed:
11/01/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Copywriting
URL:
none
Description:
I earned this certificate from the HP Learning Center.
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Project Title:
POWER POINT CERTIFICATION
Attachment:
power_point.pdf - 38.819KB
Completed:
08/26/2009
Category:
Design & Multimedia > Presentations
URL:
none
Description:
This is a certification that I earned from the HP Learning Center.
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Project Title:
EXCEL CERTIFICATION
Attachment:
none
Completed:
08/19/2009
Category:
Administrative Support > Data Entry
URL:
none
Description:
This is a certificate that I earned from the HP Learning Center. I am enrolled in courses there to further my skills.
[+] enlarge
Project Title:
EXCEL CERTIFICATION
Attachment:
excel.pdf - 38.814KB
Completed:
07/12/2009
Category:
Administrative Support > Data Entry
URL:
none
Description:
I earned this from the HP Learning Center.
[+] enlarge
Project Title:
OPTICAL PRISM MAGAZINE ARTICLE
Attachment:
optical.doc - 173.5KB
Completed:
07/21/2008
Category:
Writing & Translation > Blog & Article Writing
URL:
none
Description:
I wrote this article for the optical fashion market.
Project Title:
ADOBE ACROBAT
Attachment:
adobe_acrobat.pdf - 38.81KB
Completed:
11/01/2005
Category:
Design & Multimedia > Other - Design & Multimedia
URL:
none
Description:
I earned this certificate from the HP Learning Center.
Project Title:
BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
Attachment:
business_etiquette.pdf - 38.804KB
Completed:
11/01/2005
Category:
Administrative Support > Personal Assistant
URL:
none
Description:
I earned this certificate from the HP Learning Center.
Project Title:
OPEN SOURCE SOLUTIONS
Attachment:
open_source.pdf - 38.82KB
Completed:
10/01/2004
Category:
Networking & Information Systems > Other - Networking & Information Systems
URL:
none
Description:
I earned this certificate from the HP Learning Center.
Project Title:
MS PUBLISHER
Attachment:
ms_publisher.pdf - 38.819KB
Completed:
09/01/2004
Category:
Design & Multimedia > Print Design
URL:
none
Description:
I earned this certificate from the HP Learning Center.
Project Title:
MARKETING CERTIFICATION
Attachment:
direct_mail.pdf - 38.813KB
Completed:
09/01/2004
Category:
Sales & Marketing > Sales & Lead Generation
URL:
none
Description:
I earned this certificate from the HP Learning Center.
Project Title:
MARKETING CERTIFICATION
Attachment:
create_market_materials.pdf - 38.824KB
Completed:
08/01/2004
Category:
Sales & Marketing > Advertising
URL:
none
Description:
I earned this certificate from the HP Learning Center.
Project Title:
MARKETING CERTIFICATION
Attachment:
marketing.pdf - 38.811KB
Completed:
08/01/2004
Category:
Sales & Marketing > Sales & Lead Generation
URL:
none
Description:
I earned this certificate from the HP Learning Center.
Project Title:
MS WORD 2003 CERTIFICATION ADVANCED
Attachment:
advanced_msword.pdf - 38.819KB
Completed:
06/01/2004
Category:
Writing & Translation > Other - Writing & Translation
URL:
none
Description:
I earned this certificate from the HP Learning Center.
Project Title:
MS WORD 2003 CERTIFICATION
Attachment:
msword.pdf - 38.813KB
Completed:
05/01/2004
Category:
Writing & Translation > Other - Writing & Translation
URL:
none
Description:
I earned this certificate from the HP Learning Center.
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
58154
06/2009 - Present
Sales Writing
$18 (1.83 hrs @ $10.00/hr)
Job in progress
127079
10/2009 - Present
Press release writer
$22 (1.33 hrs @ $16.67/hr)
Job in progress
109059
10/2009 - 10/2009
Enhancement of Amazon and eBay listings
$26 (2.17 hrs @ $12.22/hr)
4.6
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
109059
10/2009 - 10/2009
eBay Listing Enhancement
$14 (1.17 hrs @ $12.22/hr)
4.7
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
121178
09/2009 - 09/2009
write several short articles about open source software
$66 (4.83 hrs @ $13.75/hr)
5.0 Anne dug around some and wrote an article where I learned something new!
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
117959
08/2009 - 08/2009
Edit Article for digital magazine
$22 (2.00 hrs @ $11.11/hr)
4.6 Overall fullfillment of agreed task responsibilities. Would hire again without hesitation.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
No feedback given
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
96017
09/2009 - Present
TRANSCRIPT EDITOR FOR ONE-HOUR OF AUDIO
$6
Job in progress
72072
10/2009 - 10/2009
Editing a book
$111
5.0 Very fast and very efficient
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
96017
08/2009 - 09/2009
Editor for Transcripts
$6
5.0 Thank you, Anne.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
5.0
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Creative Writing Test - Fiction (U.S. Version)
4.60
97%
TOP 10%
04/17/2009
10 min
Telephone Etiquette Certification
4.45
96%
TOP 10%
04/23/2009
9 min
English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version)
4.90
96%
TOP 10%
04/17/2009
10 min
Management Skills Test
3.50
94%
TOP 10%
04/24/2009
33 min
U.S. Academic Writing Test
4.40
89%
TOP 20%
07/24/2009
29 min
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
4.90
84%
TOP 20%
04/18/2009
21 min
Creative Writing Test - Non-fiction (U.S. Version)
4.50
84%
TOP 20%
06/27/2009
13 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
03/26/2009
31 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.50
81%
TOP 20%
11/02/2009
14 min
UK English Basic Skills Test
4.25
80%
TOP 20%
04/20/2009
16 min
Call Center Skills Test
3.90
80%
TOP 20%
04/28/2009
30 min
