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Business Planner, Trainer, Market researcher, Managemen...

I am a business planner particularly experienced in all types of internatational environments, expert in all aspects of business and corporate planning, and ...research, expert across a wide range of industries, including energy, construction, engineering, property, financial services, retail, also heritage and historical... projects. My projects have ranged in value from a few thousand pounds to $300 million.
Skills: Copy Writing | Editing Skills | English | French | ... Journalistic writing | Management Skills | MS Excel | MS Power Point presentations | MS Word | Public Relations Skill | Spanish | Technical Writing Skills | English Language (Words and Phrases) Test | IQ Test | IQ Test
Certified Skills: English Language (Words and Phrases) Test, IQ Test, IQ Test

Writer, Ghostwriter, Screenwriter, Editor, Proofreader, ...

I'm a professional ghostwriter, published literary writer, biographer, screenwriter, comedy writer, horror writer, proofreader and editor, with a friendly and good humoured approach. I work flexibly and creatively to provide the writing you want - developing your story, script or project, in your own tone and voice, to your own specifications. I'm not precious about my writing, like some writers. It's your work, after all! I aim only to delight you. I'm also a trainer, coach and consultant in NLP, education and personal / organisational development, so I have business development skills too. I'm highly skilled, reliable and proficient and have a number of delighted clients - for autobiographies, fiction, non-fiction and self-help, and screenwriting (movie, TV and theatre scripts). Some examples- - millionaire businessman's life story and business philosophy - young entrepreneur's guide - children's young people's guide to divorce and separation - vampire ...novel - Bollywood romantic comedy movie script - comedy sketch writing and stand-up - 4 drama theatre productions - historical... fantasy novel - teen magical fantasy novel - web content for therapy site - European funding bid - charity fundraising letter - business plans - training resources for courses I've worked for the past 20+ years in all aspects of writing - from creative writing (and tutoring), through copywriting, marketing and promotional materials, writing successful press releases to technical and report-writing. I also write grant applications, donor sponsorship letters and funding bids. We can work by telephone, email, face-to-face, skype, webcam, mp3 recording...however works best for you. I am a certified NLP Trainer, and my practice in Neurolinguistic programming gives the added value of using language extremely effectively to achieve your desired results, and press all the right buttons. I have had a novel - 'Smother' published by Diva (Millivres Press), stories in award-winning anthologies, and numerous magazine articles, reviews and short stories published in national press. I had a short film - 'Rebound' - starring Ruth Jones of 'Gavin & Stacey' - commissioned and produced by the UK Film Council, and a pilot sit-com selected by a national TV company. I have also edited several books and proof-read many more (I used to be an English teacher, but I'm all right now!) I've even written and performed stand-up comedy! I take on writing projects of all kinds - ghost-writing, books, press releases, letters, fundraising applications, grants, presentations, reports, evaluation, editing, copywriting, proof-reading. Also - Event organisation and planning. Project management. Experience in education, arts, culture, disability equality, equality, personal development, positive psychology, business, coaching. Qualified teacher and NLP Trainer & Master Practitioner. Education consultancy, life coaching, executive coaching, research, training programmes,
Skills: Blogging | Copy Writing | Editing Skills | Ghostwriting | ... Management Skills | MS Power Point presentations | Organizational Behavior | Technical Writing Skills | Training | Writing | U.S. English AP Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals) | UK English Proofreading Skills Test (Oxford Guide to Style) | English Spelling Test (UK Version) | Grant Writing Test
Certified Skills: U.S. English AP Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals), UK English Proofreading Skills Test (Oxford Guide to Style), English Spelling Test (UK Version), Grant Writing Test

Architect

Will supply a complete architectural service or one tailored to individual requirements. The principal is a registered architect with over... 25 years experience in the fields of residential extention and improverment with particular expertise in dealing with hostoric buildings.
Skills: Architectural services | Building extension and conversion | ... CAD / 3D Modelling | Historic buildings consultant | Planning advice | Planning appeals

Smart writer

I am a full-time freelance writer, editor and proofreader. My specialty is writing and editing work for children, which includes board books, pictures books, chapter books, leveled readers and blogs. I have also written TV, phone and short movie scripts for kids. I can ghostwrite a story based on real life or I can create one based on a topic you desire. Contact me and we can discuss the pricing and timeline for your unique ...and fun story. I also work for several large and medium sized publishers in Buenos Aires editing and proofreading historical,... sci-fi, non-fiction, biographical, romance, children's and self help novels. I am used to functioning under tight deadlines, so don't hesitate to contact me if you need a quick turnaround.
Skills: Blogging | Blogging | Copy Writing | Copy Writing | ... English | English

Complex writing assignments, Business Planning, Organis...

Experienced business manager and management consultant with excellent customer care, marketing and writing skills. Worked within the NHS and private... health sector and, as a consultant, practiced organisational development, marketing and complex, multi-site change management in both service and industrial sectors. Capable of small web-site development from inception to uploading. Currently working towards a PhD in history and therefore a proficient researcher and data analyst.
Skills: Copy Writing | Forecasting | Historical Research | Project... Management | Sales/ Marketing letters | Sales/ Marketing letters | Technical Writing Skills

FULL-TIME, PROFESSIONAL WRITER & RESEARCHER

Most recently Stephanie provided research services to NBC's Who Do You Think You Are? but she has also been contracted by Canada's "Ancestors in the Attic" television program, and conducted archival research for a SyFy Channel special on the Kecksburg, PA UFO ...incident. Stephanie was the first genealogist to work with the owners of Philadelphia's historic Greenwood Cemetery to evaluate the historical... scope and significance of its burials in advance of a massive renovation project. Her research was recognized in an article in "North South Trader's Civil War, " and she provided background for a biography on business magnate Charles J. Harrah. In 2010 Stephanie was interviewed by the Harrisburg Patriot News for a "how to" article on genealogy research. In 2009 she was accepted into Ancestry's ExpertConnect program and provided genealogical research for family history clients around the world. At the closure of the program Stephanie enjoyed a 5-star rating. Stephanie also provides writing services tailored to the antiques and collectible industries, and is an accomplished quiz and trivia researcher and writer.
Skills: Copy Writing | Journalistic writing | Public Relations | ... Researcher

illustrator

am a freelance illustration artist looking for work . My style is not limited to one theme, though Impressionist and Fantasy are my strongest works. ...I also create works that appeal to children, fashion and History and animals. I have just finished writing an historical... novel based in Roman times in Chester what was called Deva.'' I am very open minded and able to adapt my style to the clients desires. I love working with people on commissioned works, getting the feel of the person, their story, their vision. By far, my best works have been the result of my ability to understand the feelings behind the requested art. I can forward some copies of my work if interested
Skills: English

Business writer, editor and proofreader

A writer, proofreader and copy-editor who has combined a successful business career with a long-standing interest in writing and editing.... I write business documents, including client-facing material (Terms of Business Agreements, Treating Customers Fairly statements etc) and internal reports. For some business areas I can also undertake research and carry out compliance checks on documentation. For proofreading work I can work from paper or on screen, either in MS Word or with PDFs using paperlessproofs. Writing and editing experience includes: - Writing research reports and client-facing documents for business clients - Proofreading academic papers and theses - Communications lead on a change programme for an insurance company, setting up the communications workstream and drafting and editing communications from the programme to the rest of the business - Publication of an article on emigration to Canada in a local history magazine - Copy-editing promotional literature for a local music festival - Writing grant applications for a local music festival and for a historic City of London church Training includes: - Editorial Training Proofreading Today course 2011 (passed with merit) - Chapterhouse Editorial Skills course 1999 - Ad hoc assistance to a sub-editor for various scientific journals Business and other subject-area experience includes: - 30 years' experience in the insurance profession, including operating at Director level - Ten years' experience of genealogical and family history research
Skills: Editing Skills | MS Excel | MS Power... Point | MS Word | Project Management | UK English Proofreading Skills Test (Oxford Guide to Style) | UK English Proofreading Skills Test (Oxford Guide to Style) | UK English Oxford Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals)
Certified Skills: UK English Proofreading Skills Test (Oxford Guide to Style), UK English Proofreading Skills Test (Oxford Guide to Style), UK English Oxford Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals)

Business Development & Talent Management

I am a Russian and English speaking professional, established in Germany, with a preference of working from home. My professional and academic background combine business development, talent management and general management skills. ...I also have extensive experience in translation of legal, technical and promotional materials, as well as a number of historical... publications. I am experienced in proposal writing and marketing materials development.
Skills: English | French | Human Resource | Legal Language | ... Management Skills | Managing People | MS Access | MS Excel | MS Power Point | MS Power Point presentations | MS Word | Office Management | Organizational Behavior | Project Management | Public Relations Skill | Russian | Sales/ Marketing letters | Speed typing > 60 WPM | Technical Writing Skills | Training

Business Development and Marketing Consultant

I specialise in Business Development and Marketing services, offered as a flexible additional resource to businesses that recognise the importance... of such activities to ensure sustainability and growth in today's climate. Relying on the steady revenue stream of historic customer relationships alone is not a sustainable strategy for growth. Businesses today, regardless of size, need to give the necessary level of attention to the areas of their business which can facilitate growth and development. I offer a variety of scalable services to suit individual business needs, enabling companies to realise their full potential. Examples of key focus areas: - Intelligence gathering - CRM management - Proposition development - Communication strategies - Assessment of marketing opportunities - Marketing campaign development, execution and reporting - Lead Generation - Lead/sales follow up activity - Brand design, management and promotion - Customer experience analysis - Trade Show/Exhibition management I am passionate about the integrity, execution and results of our services to ensure that our clients can make the most out of their business. Our ultimate goal is to assist our clients in maximising growth and realising the full potential of their business.
Skills: Face to face selling | German | Lead... generation | Managing People | MS Excel | MS Power Point | MS Power Point presentations | MS Word | Sales/ Marketing letters

Translator and Interpreter (Greek, English), Heritage C...

My name is Georgia Tsakiri and I am a freelance translator and interpreter, heritage consultant and I also work for... the charity TRAID. Moreover, I offer Greek language lessons. The nature of my experience is multidisciplinary, an element which I enjoy. I have developed good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills and am a highly motivated individual that likes to take on responsibility and challenges. I am bilingual, in English and Greek, and I can also converse in Spanish. I am very fond of languages and have a great interest in linguistics. I hold an MSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering and an MA in Conservation Studies (Historic Buildings). I have over five years experience working in the heritage sector and have been involved in numerous heritage projects, in Greater Manchester, London and abroad. During my academic years, I undertook a lot of translation work in order to aid my research. Notwithstanding, in my professional career so far, I have been given short translation assignments, in the areas of architecture and the environment. I have obtained vital report writing and presentation skills and possess excellent communication skills. In addition, I am a confident PC user and computer-literate. I use Microsoft Word and Excel on a daily basis and recently completed an advanced course in Microsoft Word. I have used various e-mail applications in the past, including Outlook, Thunderbird and Eudora. In my recent capacities, I successfully adapted to very busy working environments where multitasking was a must. I often had to work overtime and under pressure in order to meet challenging deadlines.
Skills: Cold calling | Editing Skills | English | Greek | ... Historic Building Assessments | Journalistic writing | Lead generation | MS Excel | MS Power Point | MS Word | Office Management | Photoshop | Report Writing | Research | Spanish | Sports Coaching | Technical Writing Skills | Training

English-Russian translation

My professional experience tied with my educational background makes me a perfect candidate for all your writing and translation needs. I'm skilled and experienced, and able to translate almost any kind of text. Over the last 6 years I have developed my skills in translating texts and writing essays on various topics. I started my freelance work in 2005, when I was a student of linguistic department and after the very first translation project my path was set. I understood that working in English was my greatest passion. I have worked as a freelance translator for over 6 years and have good and positive experience in literary translatoin, though I'm always attracted to a challenge. I`m hard-working, well educated, have high motivation and always ready to new and interesting job. I have good experience in the following areas: - Web Content Translation; - English-Russian translation of product description (advertisement, company information, ingredients, storage instructions, recommendations, general information, etc.); - Travel Guides Translation (guidebooks, hotel descriptions, tour ...descriptions, resorts ads, cultural information, etc.); - Hotel descriptions and advertisement translation (hotel descriptions, tour descriptions, resort ads, vouchers, historical... information, etc.); - Legal Documents Translation (Russian-English translation of court-related texts); - Literary Translations (books/novels, memoirs translation); - Proofreading services; - Russian-English translation of Internet Broadcast reports, Websites Promotion Reports, Site Optimization and Advancement Reports, Internet Project Descriptions, etc (while freelancing for a local web development company). I can offer you a very reliable professional translation at low cost yet to high standard. Need high quality services or a quote? Do not hesitate to contact me and discuss the project in details. If you have job, I have time!
Skills: English | Russian

Freelance writer

Academic and writing background for Denis MacEoin In 1984, Denis MacEoin he embarked on what was for many years his principal career, writing fiction, under the pseudonym Daniel Easterman. Under the Easterman name, he has published fifteen novels, all international thrillers, many of them best-sellers. Among the best known are: The Seventh Sanctuary, The Ninth Buddha, and Midnight Comes at Noon. As Easterman, he has been translated into about fifteen languages. The most recent, The Sword, was published in 2007 and The Spear of Destiny appeared in spring 2009. As Jonathan Aycliffe, he has written a further eight novels, all ghost stories in the classic English tradition. Naomi’s Room has been optioned for film in Hollywood, and The Vanishment and The Matrix have recently been optioned by two British film companies. He has worked as a writing tutor as the Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Newcastle University, where he now teaches a short course in creative writing (‘Writing in Genre’). He was for some years the editor of a US-based journal, The Middle East Quarterly. At present, he is working on a new novel, set ...in Ethiopia, and has plans for several others. He has also written a crime novel and a story of historical/present-day... fiction, which await publication. In 1992, HarperCollins published a volume of his journalism under the title New Jerusalems: Islam, Religious Fundamentalism, and the Rushdie Affair. Academically, he first graduated with an M.A. in English from Trinity College, Dublin, followed by a second degree in Persian, Arabic, and Islamic Studies from Edinburgh and a PhD in Persian/Islamic Studies from Cambridge (King’s College). From 1979-80, he taught at Mohammed V University in Fez, Morocco, before taking up a post as lecturer in Arabic and Islamic Studies at Newcastle. In 1986, he was made Honorary Fellow in the Centre for Islamic and Middle East Studies at Durham University. He has published extensively on Islamic topics, contributing to the Encyclopaedia of Islam, the Oxford Encyclopaedia of Islam in the Modern World, the Encyclopaedia Iranica, the Penguin Handbook of Living Religions, journals, festschrifts, and books, and has himself written a number of books, including The Sources for Babi History and Doctrine, Rituals in Babism and Baha’ism, and the forthcoming The Messiah of Shiraz: Studies in Early and Middle Babism; he has also co-edited Islam in the Modern World. He has recently worked extensively on radical Islam in the UK for the think tank Policy Exchange, has written a full-scale report on Islamic hate literature found in Britain (The Hijacking of British Islam), and is now working on two projects for a different think tank, one on Islamic education, the other on shari’a courts. His study for Civitas of Muslim schools in the UK, Music, Chess and other Sins: Segregation, Integration, and Muslim Schools in Britain, is about to be published in hard copy and online, and is already attracting publicity in the UK national press. He has served as a member of the advisory council of the Centre for Social Cohesion, an offshoot of the think tank Civitas. In September 2005, he was appointed to the post of Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Newcastle University. That post terminated in June 2008. He also teaches a module in creative writing (genre fiction) at Newcastle University.
Skills: Arabic | Blogging | Copy Writing | Editing Skills | ... French | Journalistic writing | MS Power Point presentations | Other | Portuguese

TV & Video Producer and Writer

TV & VIDEO If you have a TV or video project and need some professional input from a professional producer, director & writer then I can help with anything from development through to final completion. If you are developing a TV Programme or video production, I can bring over 20 years of professional TV experience to your project, helping you to develop your idea into a solid proposal ready to pitch If you are based outside the UK and need a professional to oversee a shoot or an edit, recce a location or write your narration script then I can offer a reliable service whether it is one day or longer term. ARCHIVE FILM AND COPYRIGHT If you need to use archive film or photos in a project but you can't find what you need, or need help navigating the pitfalls of copyright and clearance then I can ...offer expert assistance gained from over 20 years in the business. LOCAL AND FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH If you need historical... research which goes above and beyond the internet then I have the skills to find just what you need in the UK archive and local record offices. I am an expert genealogical researcher and am able to visit record offices throughout the south of England (and other places in the UK if you require). I am able to do a simple look-up if you can't get there in person through to in depth family or local history research. A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME I am a TV and Video producer, director and writer who has worked on many UK high profile productions for all the major channels including BBC, ITV, Channel Four, Five and Sky. I am efficient, organised and creative and have written many voice-over scripts for broadcast television programmes. I am also an archive film consultant, having worked with archive film (in libraries and for use in tv and video productions) ever since training at the BBC Film Library. I have a thorough understanding of copyright and clearance, sourcing unusual material and working with UGC (user generated content). I have exceptional research skills, not just on the internet but in archives and record offices. I am a skilled genealogical and local history researcher. I have recently become involved in website design (NetObjects Fusion) and am able to create or maintain websites for individuals or small companies.
Skills: Archive Film & Copyright Research | Journalistic... writing | Management Skills | Managing People | MS Excel | MS Power Point | MS Word | Other Videography | Photoshop | Production Management | Speed typing > 50 WPM | Technical Writing Skills | Training | Video Script Writing

Designer of Interiors and Costumes

I am a motivated, focussed and enthusiastic person, able to commmunicate well with a wide variety of people. I am a designer (costumes and interiors) who likes to create a scheme in keeping with the clients lifestyle ...(or character.) I very much like to enhance period features in a property and use this same interest in historical... detail with my costumes work. I did a writing course a few years ago and have used this skill along with my specialist knowledge of design, architecture and clothing construcion as a cross over to write website content and sewing instructions for a costume website I helped set up last year.
Skills: Floor plans and perspective drawings | Hand... sewing and embellishment | Interior Design sample boards | Pattern Cutting | Sourcing of fixtures and fittings | Writing of website content | Writing sewing instructions

PHOTOGRAPHER & Digital Imaging Specialist

I offer a range of specialist services from Professional Photography to Image Processing, Enhancement, Manipulation, Graphic & Web Design. I am an experienced professional utilising the latest technology & industry software. I'm organized, efficient and accepting worldwide commissions. SERVICE DESCRIPTION PHOTOGRAPHY I am currently working as a ...Freelance Photographer in and around the UK and Europe. Specialising in Editorial & Documentary - Location, Travel, Culture, Academic, Historical,... Botanical, Nature & Wildlife Images. Check out my website for details. PHOTOSHOP (Mac & PC) Digital Manipulation, Non-Destructive Enhancement & Retouching: Sharpening, Color Correction, Clipping Paths, Cut-outs, Drop Shadows, Before & After Restoration/Sampling, Blemish Removal, Creative & Lighting Effects, Dodge & Burn Techniques, Composite Image/layer Construction & Graphic Design. WEB (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks & Drupal 6) Web design: Splash/Landing Pages to Fully Interactive & Ecommerce Web Sites, PayPal Integration, Form Design, Web Content Editing & Maintenance via various CMS interfaces, Banners, Logos, Graphics, Buttons, FTP, SEO, HTML, Java, PHP, XML, CSS, PDF Design & Integration.
Skills: Black and White | Commercial | Editorail Photography | ... Fine Art Photography | German | Illustrator | Dreamweaver | Flash | Nature | Photoshop | VR Pano and 360 Photography | Weddings/Events | Wildlife

Expert website designer, HTML, CSS, Java, Flash, Action...

I am a bright, ambitious, enthusiastic and motivated individual. Educated to the level of honours degree, with consistent working experience in design for both print and interactive media, a broad knowledge of software applications and strong customer facing skills and time management. I've been freelancing for nearly 2 years now and pride myself on delivering excellent results every single time. I want my customers to feel as proud of my work as I do, and I won't submit anything that doesn't come upto scratch. My skills range from website design ...and development, including flash banner animation and user interface design, right through to 3d rendering and animation for broadcast. Historically... I have worked with a number of excellent design agencies and produced work for all kinds of industries, from mortgage brokers, to driver training academies to mobile phone companies and offshore investment groups. Whatever you need producing, wether it be an advert, animated GIF, flash banner, icon set, 3d animation or still render, Content managed website or a simple splash image. I can help.
Skills: Adobe After Effects CS4 | Adobe Dreamweaver... CS5 | Adobe Flash CS5 | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign | Adobe Photoshop CS5 | Autodesk 3ds Max | Autodesk Maya | Blender 3D | Graphic Design for Print | Graphic Design for Web | Maxon Cinema 4D

Historical Researcher, Author,

Extensive experience of historical research and writing (including genealogy and other aspects of family history; military history; searching medal records; excellent knowledge of archival collections throughout UK; former senior research fellow for History of Parliament Trust; now part-time tutor Cambridge University). ...Also experienced in web-writing (especially for Parliament UK) on historical topics. Qualified to doctoral level. Fellow of the Royal Historical... Society.
Skills: Editing Skills

Heritage and Historic Buildings Consultant

I undertake historic building recording on a wide range of heritage assets up to Level 4 in accordance with the... Understanding Historic Buildings Guidance issued by English Heritage. I carry out heritage assessments for clients wishing to develop historic buildings. My work also encompasses statements of significance and impact assessments for development to heritage assets. I am proficient with the use of AutoCAD in the preparation of plans, elevations and sections for buildings.
Skills: CAD / 3D Modelling | Technical Writing... Skills

PHP Historical Writer

I am seeking contractual writing and/or editing work in the field of American history. By related work as editor of a national newsletter for a major ...lineage society, I am well versed in the Revolutionary War period. Additionally, I am working on a project of historical... fiction based in the antebellum South. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism, other academic emphases in literature and history. Thank you.
Skills: Copy Writing | Editing Skills | Journalistic writing | ... Spanish