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John Mckenna
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Writer and Voice Actor
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Technical Writer
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Tests (6)
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In the past ten years I have written several books, many stories and a musical play, I have acted in a wide variety of theatrical productions, I have taught English for one year in China, I have taught all subjects in U.S. elementary and secondary schools, I have taught acting extensively, have worked successfully as a professional storyteller, have written and performed dozens of songs, and have performed exceptionally in the field of Customer Service. My language and communication skills...
In the past ten years I have written several books, many stories and a musical play, I have acted in a wide variety of theatrical productions, I have taught English for one year in China, I have taught all subjects in U.S. elementary and secondary schools, I have taught acting extensively, have worked successfully as a professional storyteller, have written and performed dozens of songs, and have performed exceptionally in the field of Customer Service. My language and communication skills are top notch. My creative ability is vast. These are the skills I wish to utilize on your company's behalf.
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Email Etiquette Certification
4.70
99%
TOP 10%
10/07/2009
16 min
Creative Writing Test - Fiction (U.S. Version)
4.75
99%
TOP 10%
10/09/2009
12 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.75
93%
TOP 10%
10/07/2009
17 min
U.S. English Chicago Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals)
4.00
81%
TOP 20%
10/06/2009
37 min
Windows XP Test
3.75
66%
10/06/2009
39 min
Recent Candidacies
Job Opening Title
Initiated By
Date
Voicemail recording French English
Provider
November 2, 2009
20 simple website articles (GPC)
Provider
October 13, 2009
Job Category Interests
Writing & Translation
Website Content
Blog & Article Writing
Copywriting
Creative Writing
Other - Writing & Translation
Administrative Support
Data Entry
Web Research
Email Response Handling
Transcription
Design & Multimedia
Audio Production
Voice Talent
Skills
Skill
Experience
Level
Last Used
Description
Ableton Live
2 yrs
3.0
2009
Recorded multi-tracked audio for an array of projects. Devised all instrumentation, vocals, special effects and arrangement. In some cases, seamlessly combined manufactured audio into video production.
Certifications
Date Earned
Name
Score
Percentile
Organization
Description
2009
Substitute General Subject Matter K-12 [18600]
Rhode Island Department of Education
This is my renewed certificate. I first earned my teaching certification in 1995.
Employment History
From
To
Company
Title/Role
Description
09/2004
Present
Cranston Public Schools
Substitute Teacher K-12 / Independent Contributor
Worked in an on-call capacity teaching all subject areas to school children from kindergarten to grade 12.
10/2008
02/2009
GTECH
Associate / Independent Contributor
Assisted callers with troubleshooting the following:
technical issues on gaming equipment
use of Electronic Benefits Transfer card
09/2006
06/2008
Connecting For Children And Families
After School Site Coordinator / Independent Contributor
Managed and taught children from grades K-2. Organized and oversaw all daily lessons and activities.
03/1997
08/1999
CommPro
telephone representative / Independent Contributor
Answered calls professionally for a variety of businesses, doctor's offices, etc., in a fast-paced environment. Contacted on-call professionals for emergencies. Dispatched taxi cabs and tow trucks. Handled all operations alone during overnight shifts. Performed visual scan of all client files to search for outstanding messages, and/or messages requiring immediate attention.
02/1996
07/1997
Options in Community Living
Residential Counselor / Independent Contributor
Provided direct care and taught critical life, academic and social skills to adults with developmental disabilities.
10/1995
06/1996
Fred Levine Productions
Customer Service Manager / Independent Contributor
Interacted with customers over the telephone, capturing orders and troubleshooting. Undertook sole exploration of new order capturing software, mastering its use. Saw to prompt shipment of packages. Generated daily and monthly reports. Worked on special projects involving writing and/or editing, including promotional copy, production journals, and letters.
03/1993
08/1995
Mediadontics
Operator/Weekend Supervisor / Independent Contributor
Referred 800-DENTIST callers to member dentists. Compiled and integrated caller information into a data base. Performed nightly closing of computer files and generated reports. Wrote and/or edited various texts to assist management as needed. Supervised operations department during Saturday shifts.
Other Experience
Improv Comedy
My group SkyPunch rehearses and performs on a weekly basis. In our work we strive for connectedness, group mind, pure spontaneity and acceptance of ideas. We have tons of fun and we get lots of laughs.
Music
Played guitar and sang in the rock 'n' roll band China Badge.
Have performed mostly original songs as a solo acoustic artist.
Theater/Acting
Have performed in plays at/with The Firehouse Theater, The Courthouse Center for the Arts, The Artists' Exchange, The Stadium Theater, Theater Direct, The Bit Players, The Hampstead Players, Kaleidoscope Theater and The Children's Museum of Rhode Island.
Performed a one-man show of my book The Story Wizard.
Have performed extensively, independently, as a storyteller.
Appeared in the film Controlling Damage in the 2009 48Hr Film Project.
Education
From
To
School
Degree
Area of Study
Description
09/1990
06/1995
Rhode Island College
Bachelors
Elementary Education / Language Arts
Magna Cum Laude
09/1986
06/1988
Trinity Rep Conservatory
Diploma
Acting, Directing, Playwriting
Project Title:
All I Want for Christmas: A Sort Of Grown Up Man's Letter to Santa
Attachment:
none
Completed:
11/02/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Blog & Article Writing
URL:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2344626/all_i_want_for_christmas_a_sort_of.html?cat=10
Description:
humor article
Project Title:
How to Play Guitar Now and Love It
Attachment:
none
Completed:
10/31/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Blog & Article Writing
URL:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5593808_play-guitar-now-love.html
Description:
article published on eHow
Project Title:
Crate Training is the Best Option
Attachment:
none
Completed:
10/31/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Blog & Article Writing
URL:
http://www.examiner.com/x-28526-Providence-Pet-Services-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Crate-Training-is-the-Best-Option
Description:
article written for Examiner.com as their Providence Pet Services Examiner
Project Title:
How to Do Everything
Attachment:
none
Completed:
10/26/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Blog & Article Writing
URL:
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Do-Everything&id=3116006
Description:
humor article
Project Title:
Paranormal Activity Stimulates the Imagination
Attachment:
none
Completed:
10/17/2009
Category:
Writing & Translation > Blog & Article Writing
URL:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Paranormal-Activity-Stimulates-the-Imagination
Description:
movie review of Paranormal Activity
Project Title:
The Story Wizard
Attachment:
none
Completed:
09/19/2006
Category:
Writing & Translation > Creative Writing
URL:
http://www.amazon.com/Story-Wizard-John-McKenna/dp/0595409989/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1254767344&sr=1-11
Description:
young adult novel in the category of supernatural thrillers
Project Title:
The Quiet Child
Attachment:
none
Completed:
09/24/2001
Category:
Writing & Translation > Creative Writing
URL:
http://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Child-John-McKenna/dp/0595198716/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1254767344&sr=1-10
Description:
Full-length novel in the category of supernatural thrillers.
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Email Etiquette Certification
4.70
99%
TOP 10%
10/07/2009
16 min
Creative Writing Test - Fiction (U.S. Version)
4.75
99%
TOP 10%
10/09/2009
12 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.75
93%
TOP 10%
10/07/2009
17 min
U.S. English Chicago Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals)
4.00
81%
TOP 20%
10/06/2009
37 min
Windows XP Test
3.75
66%
10/06/2009
39 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
10/05/2009
2 min
