Changing How the World Works.
 
 
  • Feedback:   (4.85 of 5)
  • Percentile: 59%
    Based on 8 feedbacks
Total oDesk hours:
485
Location:
Rayton, South Africa (GMT+02:00)
English Skills: (self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
April 21, 2008
Last Worked:
November 20, 2008
Current Assignments:
8
Total Assignments:
16
oDesk Ready:  
Yes
 
 
 
 

Ruth S. - Experienced Writer - Editor - Researcher - Freelance Technical Writer, South Africa

Quality copy creates an impression of excellence and leaves the reader with a feeling of professionalism and credibility. Words are my passion and I can provide effective writing, in any form, which is sure to captivate and motivate. My writing is backed by more than twenty years of varied commercial experience, allowing me to understand your business and objectives, and skillfully communicate your unique message.
See All Work History & Feedback (16 items, 8 with Feedback)
Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Hours Feedback
47611 06/2008 - Present Paper Research and Proofreading 89 hrs
44748 07/2008 - Present Technical Writer for High-Tech —
46141 08/2008 - Present 2 * Press Releases 31 hrs
59628 11/2008 - Present IT Writer 1 hrs
59310 09/2008 - Present User Manual of Content Management System 149 hrs
See All Tests Taken (6 items)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
Technical Writing Skills Certification 4.60 99% TOP 10% 2nd Place! 04/21/2008 26 min
Editing Skills Certification 4.40 96% TOP 10% 04/21/2008 30 min
Office Skills Test 3.75 96% TOP 10% 04/21/2008 26 min
English Test (Sentence Structure) 4.75 91% TOP 10% 04/21/2008 18 min
PBwiki Test 3.75 83% TOP 20% 07/30/2008 12 min
Recent Candidacies
Job Opening Title Initiated By Date
API Documentation writing Provider November 15, 2008
Senior Technical Writer Provider November 12, 2008
Write a Textbook Book Chapter...Work for Hire Provider October 23, 2008
Write our Online Help Section Provider October 23, 2008
Create a website user agreement / privacy statement Provider October 7, 2008
Write user guide and / or web sales copy Provider September 23, 2008
Job Category Interests

Writing
Skills
Skill Experience Level Last Used Description
1 -Writing: technical; creative; web content; articles;... 10 yrs 5.0 2008 I write by choice, because I love it.
2 - English 30 yrs 5.0 2008 Although South African, where UK Engish is used, I am also familiar with American spelling and grammer. 
3 - Internet Research 5 yrs 5.0 2008 If I can't find it, it probably isn't there.
4 - Editing / Proofreading 10 yrs 4.0 2008 I have an "eye" for detail and  hate to see unpolished work
5 - Commercial and legal knowledge 20 yrs 3.0 2008 I consult in these areas regularly
6 - MS Excel 10 yrs 4.0 2008
7 - MS Word 10 yrs 4.0 2008
8 - MS Powerpoint 5 yrs 2.0 2008
9 - Dreamweaver 1 yrs 1.0 2008
10 - Fireworks 1 yrs 1.0 2008
Certifications
Date Earned Name Score Percentile Organization Description
2008 Written English (UK) 3.67 59% Brainbench —
Employment History
From To Company Title/Role Description
01/2004 Present Consultancy Consultant / Independent Contributor I have been an independant consultant for a number of years. At first my efforts were concentrated on legal and business research and advice. In 2006, I researched and wrote a legal / commercial ebook on South African business law, and discovered my passion for writing. I have since concentrated on varied writing projects, including, web content, brochures, advertisments, articles and business manuals
Education
From To School Degree Area of Study Description
01/1985 11/1987 University of the Witwatersrand Bachelors Bachelor of Law (LLB) This is a post-graduate degree. I then completed my articles of clerkship and am admitted to practice as an attorney in South Africa
01/1980 11/1982 University of the Witwatersrand Bachelors Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Majored in accountancy and commercial law
  • Project Title: Press Release - Financial Services
  • Attachment: PressRelease-Wealthe.pdf - 10.042KB
  • Completed: 10/27/2008
  • Category: Writing > Blog / Article Writing
  • URL: none
  • Description: none
  • Project Title: Brochure Copy - Financial Services
  • Attachment: BrochureCopy--Logiro.pdf - 19.959KB
  • Completed: 10/27/2008
  • Category: Writing > Copywriting / Editing
  • URL: none
  • Description: none
  • Project Title: Web Copy
  • Attachment: 194Media-WebCopy.pdf - 92.813KB
  • Completed: 09/23/2008
  • Category: Writing > Website Content
  • URL: none
  • Description: none
  • Project Title: User Manual - Software
  • Attachment: UserManual-software.pdf - 2435.35KB
  • Completed: 05/30/2008
  • Category: Writing > Technical Writing
  • URL: none
  • Description: Ugraded User Manual for Educational Software Product
  • Project Title: User Manual - Technology
  • Attachment: UserManual-technology.pdf - 114.898KB
  • Completed: 05/30/2008
  • Category: Writing > Technical Writing
  • URL: none
  • Description: Drafted User Manual for Technology Provider
  • Project Title: eBay Review
  • Attachment: EBay Recourse Review.pdf - 36.931KB
  • Completed: 05/23/2008
  • Category: Writing > Copywriting / Editing
  • URL: none
  • Description: EBay Review on Right of Recourse
  • Project Title: About Us
  • Attachment: ABOUT US-AngelsTube.pdf - 7.528KB
  • Completed: 05/23/2008
  • Category: Writing > Website Content
  • URL: none
  • Description: About Us page for website
  • Project Title: Terms of Use
  • Attachment: TermsofUse-AngelsTube.pdf - 53.763KB
  • Completed: 05/23/2008
  • Category: Writing > Website Content
  • URL: none
  • Description: Terms of Use for website 
  • Project Title: Press Release
  • Attachment: investorsguide-pressrelease.PDF - 18.53KB
  • Completed: 04/22/2008
  • Category: Writing > Blog / Article Writing
  • URL: none
  • Description: Press release for SA Investor's Guide

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  • Project Title: Website design and copy
  • Attachment: copywritingSA copy.PDF - 44.537KB
  • Completed: 04/22/2008
  • Category: Writing > Copywriting / Editing
  • URL: none
  • Description: Wrote website copy
  • Project Title: ResearchSA - web copy
  • Attachment: researchSA copy.PDF - 55.643KB
  • Completed: 04/22/2008
  • Category: Writing > Copywriting / Editing
  • URL: none
  • Description: Wrote web-copy for site
  • Project Title: Syndation Advert - Print Media
  • Attachment: syndation-goadv.pdf - 355.771KB
  • Completed: 04/22/2008
  • Category: Writing > Other - Writing
  • URL: none
  • Description: Wrote copy for print advertisment
  • Project Title: Brochure - Pinnacle Point
  • Attachment: syndation-pinacle.pdf - 662.681KB
  • Completed: 04/22/2008
  • Category: Writing > Copywriting / Editing
  • URL: none
  • Description: Wrote broachure copy

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  • Project Title: Website Header
  • Attachment: header-wl.PDF - 33.146KB
  • Completed: 04/22/2008
  • Category: Graphic Arts & Design > Graphic Design
  • URL: none
  • Description: Designed website header in Fireworks MX
  • Project Title: Bottled Water Review
  • Attachment: Bottled Water Report.pdf - 68.414KB
  • Completed: 03/01/2008
  • Category: Writing > Website Content
  • URL: none
  • Description: A review of current reviews on Bottled Water
  • Project Title: Brochure - Kanana
  • Attachment: syndation-kanana.pdf - 675.194KB
  • Completed: 06/02/2006
  • Category: Writing > Copywriting / Editing
  • URL: none
  • Description: Wrote brochure copy

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  • Project Title: EBook - South Africa: Investor's Guide
  • Attachment: SouthAfrica-Investor'sGuide.pdf - 1371.326KB
  • Completed: 06/01/2006
  • Category: Writing > Other - Writing
  • URL: none
  • Description: EBook on South African business law and trade
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Hours Feedback
47611 06/2008 - Present Paper Research and Proofreading 89 hrs
46141 08/2008 - Present 2 * Press Releases 31 hrs
59628 11/2008 - Present IT Writer 1 hrs
59310 09/2008 - Present User Manual of Content Management System 149 hrs
60486 11/2008 - Present Writer 6 hrs
46320 06/2008 - Present Sports and Sports Betting 33 hrs
23695 09/2008 - 09/2008 Technical Writer to Create Software User Guide 24 hrs
37142 08/2008 - 08/2008 Software contract writer 4 hrs
39711 06/2008 - 07/2008 Web Content Writer 35 hrs
37142 07/2008 - 07/2008 Script Editor 21 hrs
46141 06/2008 - 06/2008 Financial and business press releases 13 hrs
41872 05/2008 - 06/2008 website - professional writing 4 hrs
40556 04/2008 - 05/2008 Internet Researcher needed to create: Product Buying Guides, How to Guides 9 hrs
37142 05/2008 - 05/2008 Technical Documentation Editor 59 hrs
41872 05/2008 - 05/2008 term of use and Privacy policy for website 10 hrs