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Location:
Tallmadge, United States (GMT-05:00)
English Skills:
(self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
August 29, 2007
Last Worked:
November 6, 2009
oDesk Ready:
Yes
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Jim S.
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"
Writing Professional, Content Provider, SEO, and Internet Research
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Freelance
Technical Writer
,
United States
"
Permalink :
$13.33
/hr
Overview
Résumé
Work History & Feedback (4)
Tests (6)
Portfolio (0)
I am a freelance writer with over 10 years experience creating content for the internet. I understand that it takes more than just writing for the search engines, your content also has to be interesting and informative to the people that visit your site. Because I am a full time writer the projects I accept receive the time and attention they deserve. I write during my prime hours, so you do not get the time that is left over at the end of my work day. It also means that projects get...
I am a freelance writer with over 10 years experience creating content for the internet. I understand that it takes more than just writing for the search engines, your content also has to be interesting and informative to the people that visit your site.
Because I am a full time writer the projects I accept receive the time and attention they deserve. I write during my prime hours, so you do not get the time that is left over at the end of my work day. It also means that projects get completed in a timely manner. I will complete the projects I accept within any time frame you desire.
My experience as a research Assistant has given me the ability to quickly research topics and then rewrite the information in an informative, easy to read manner. My content is unique and information rich, not just re-spun articles that are found elsewhere on the internet.
Not to sound cliche, but Content is King. I can deliver the quality content you need for your business to thrive.
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(4 items, with Feedback)
Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
72734
05/2009 - Present
Feature Content Writer: Technology
$333 (fixed-price)
Job in progress
26393
11/2007 - Present
ghostwriting job for sports / health topics
$318 (25 hrs @ $12.88/hr)
Job in progress
92873
05/2009 - 06/2009
Content / Article / SEO writer
$80 (fixed-price)
3.6
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.5
25032
10/2007 - 10/2007
Content Optimizer
$84 (9.50 hrs @ $8.89/hr)
4.3 Enjoyed working with Jim. Job was done well and with good communication.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
No feedback given
See All Tests Taken
(6 items)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Search Engine Optimization Test
3.25
85%
TOP 20%
01/18/2009
20 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.50
81%
TOP 20%
08/29/2007
16 min
Online Article Writing and Blogging Test (U.S. Version)
4.25
79%
01/18/2009
25 min
U.S. English Chicago Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals)
3.90
75%
11/07/2007
16 min
Organizational Behavior Test
2.50
62%
09/03/2007
30 min
Recent Candidacies
Job Opening Title
Initiated By
Date
Article writer for US market real estate, health, etc
Buyer
November 20, 2009
50 Articles Needed - Native English speakers Only
Buyer
November 16, 2009
Job Category Interests
Web Development
Web Design
Sales & Marketing
SEO - Search Engine Optimization
Writing & Translation
Website Content
Blog & Article Writing
Other - Writing & Translation
Administrative Support
Data Entry
Web Research
Skills
Skill
Experience
Level
Last Used
Description
Blogger
4 yrs
5.0
2009
I have written for 4 different blogs over the past several years. My current blog is located at:
http://www.anewrestaurant.com
. I have also had the opportuity to guest blog, and to ghost write posts on several other blogs.
Business Plan and financial forecasting,...
5 yrs
3.0
2007
Wrote research reports for the University of Akron as a Research Assisstant in the College of Business Administration.
Member of the winning team in the Annual Business Plan competition by the Fitzgerald Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies.
Currently writting a business plan for a new restaurant.
Content Writing
5 yrs
5.0
2009
Provided content for Thyme For A Chef website (www.thymeforachef.com)
Provi
de content for A New Restaurant blog (www.anewrestaurant.com)
Cont
ributed articles for Associated Content and Helium websites
Currently working a a ghostwriter for Internet Research Associates
CSS/HTML
3 yrs
3.0
2009
CSS experience has been in working witth CSS for personal websites and blog (http://www.anewrestaurant.com
)
Data Entry
2 yrs
4.0
2007
Dreamweaver
5 yrs
3.0
2006
Excel
10 yrs
4.0
2009
Excel skills include:
Data Entry
Import/Export
Calculat
ions/Formulas
Financial
Stati
stical
Formating
Filemaker Pro
6 yrs
4.0
2005
Programs writen for FileMaker:
Camper database for summer camp
payment tracking
reports
scheduling
Invoicing system for catering operation
Inventory/vendor cost tracking
HTML
6 yrs
3.0
2009
Most recent projects:
http://www.thymeforachef.com
http://www.dynamicstheater.com
Internet
15 yrs
5.0
2009
Past and present positions have required extensive use of the internet. Skills include:
Research
Social Networking
Blogging
Importin
g Financial Data
Web Site Management
Internet Research
4 yrs
5.0
2007
Currently working a a ghostwriter for Internet Research Associates
Reserach Assistant and report writing for the University of Akron - College of Business Administration.
Researched and wrote on a variety of topics
Keyword Research
5 yrs
4.0
2009
Management
12 yrs
5.0
2005
12+ years of management in various position in the Hospitality/Food Service industry.
Experience includes:
Budget development
Recuriting / Hiring
Managing staffs from 3 to 75 people
Financial responsibilities
Training
MS Word
8 yrs
4.0
2007
Research writing,Internet research,Information Pro
4 yrs
5.0
2008
Currently working a a ghostwriter for Internet Research Associates
Research Assistant and report writing for the University of Akron - College of Business Administration.
Researched and wrote on a variety of topics
SEO
5 yrs
4.0
2007
Writer
5 yrs
5.0
2007
Articles
Associated Content –
http://www.associatedcontent.c
om/user/60755/jim_smoot.html
39 articles published
Helium –
http://www.helium.com/user/sho
w/107336
178 articles written
Website
Dynamics Community Theater –
http://www.dynamicstheater.org
Thyme For A Chef –
http://www.thymeforachef.com
Camp
Carl
(it has since been changed)
Ghostwriting
Internet Research Associates
25 page ebook on Viral Marketing
5 page sales letter on Viral Marketing
20 page report on Osteoporosis
10 SEO articles on employment cover Letters
NETed
Ongoing articles related to degree
opportunities
Blog
A New Restaurant –
http://www.anewrestaurant.com
University Research Projects
Immigrant Entrepreneurship: Influences and &nb
sp; Outcomes
Human Effects of Business Downsizing: How are &nb
sp; the survivors affected
Ohio
Wineries: What sets them apart?
Business Strategies and Structure
Certifications
Date Earned
Name
Score
Percentile
Organization
Description
2009
ServSafe Certification [6381909]
Ohio Board of Health
Certification through the National Restaurant Assoc. covering food sanitation and safety practices and proceedures.
Employment History
From
To
Company
Title/Role
Description
04/2007
Present
James Smoot
Freelance Professional / Independent Contributor
Articles
&nb
sp;
Associated Content –
http://www.associatedcontent.c
om/user/60755/jim_smoot.html
&
nbsp; &n
bsp;
39 articles published
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nbsp;
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p;
Helium –
http://www.helium.com/user/sho
w/107336
&nb
sp;
178 articles written
&n
bsp;
Website
&nbs
p;
Dynamics Community Theater –
http://www.dynamicstheater.org
&nbs
p;
Thyme For A Chef –
http://www.thymeforachef.com
Camp
Carl
(it has since been changed)
Ghostwriting
 
;
Internet Research Associates
&
nbsp;
25 page ebook on Viral Marketing
&
nbsp; &n
bsp;
5 page sales letter on Viral Marketing
&
nbsp; &n
bsp;
20 page report on Osteoporosis
&nbs
p;  
;
10 SEO articles on employment cover Letters
&nb
sp;
&nbs
p;
NETed
 
;
Ongoing articles related to degree
opportunities
&n
bsp;
Blog
A New Restaurant –
http://www.anewrestaurant.com
 
;
Contributing Writer -
http://www.pureblogging.com
University Research Projects
&nb
sp;
Immigrant Entrepreneurship: Influences and &nb
sp; Outcomes
&n
bsp;
Human Effects of Business Downsizing: How are &nb
sp; the survivors affected
&n
bsp;
Ohio
Wineries: What sets them apart?
&nbs
p;
Business Strategies and Structure
&
nbsp;
Editing
Channel Steward - Business channel
02/2007
Present
Flexible Benefits Systems, Inc
Plan Support Specialist / Independent Contributor
09/2005
05/2006
University of Akron
Research Assistant / Independent Contributor
Other Experience
President - Dynamics Resource Group
President of organization that provides resources and support of Dynamics Community Theater.
Education
From
To
School
Degree
Area of Study
Description
01/2004
05/2006
University of Akron
Masters
MBA - Management
01/1989
08/1991
Kent State University
Bachelors
Hospitality/Food Service Management
No items in portfolio
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
26393
11/2007 - Present
ghostwriting job for sports / health topics
$318 (25 hrs @ $12.88/hr)
Job in progress
25032
10/2007 - 10/2007
Content Optimizer
$84 (9.50 hrs @ $8.89/hr)
4.3 Enjoyed working with Jim. Job was done well and with good communication.
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
No feedback given
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID
From/To
Job Title
Paid
Feedback
72734
05/2009 - Present
Feature Content Writer: Technology
$333
Job in progress
92873
05/2009 - 06/2009
Content / Article / SEO writer
$80
3.6
L
Provider-to-Buyer Feedback:
4.5
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Search Engine Optimization Test
3.25
85%
TOP 20%
01/18/2009
20 min
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
4.50
81%
TOP 20%
08/29/2007
16 min
Online Article Writing and Blogging Test (U.S. Version)
4.25
79%
01/18/2009
25 min
U.S. English Chicago Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals)
3.90
75%
11/07/2007
16 min
Organizational Behavior Test
2.50
62%
09/03/2007
30 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
01/15/2009
25 min