Alexander E

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Freelancer / Self-Employed

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Reviews: 3   from 1 Client
 
Earnings:$282
Hourly Rate: $31

Jobs Won:3
Jobs Cancelled:0 Help? Longest Job:
10 days

Member Since:Oct 2009

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Alexander E
 
Company Researcher and Contract Specialist, Copywriter, Proofreader, Transcriber, Data Analyst

Maidstone, United Kingdom

About Me

PRIMARY ROLE:

My main professional occupation is as a Company Researcher and Contract Specialist where my areas of expertise are employed to locate, analyse and evaluate specific corporate information, including:

- Mergeracquisition histories - especially for large multinationals
- General financialmarket positioning - derived from annual reports, press announcements and SEC filings etc.
- Competencies and biographies of individual Executives
- Contact information (emailsdirect linescontact names of Executives)

My research culminates with the internal publication of my detailed research reports, summaries and updates. I have knowledge of and access to a wide range of data sources, including OneSource, D&B, and an exhaustive list of international registries.

OTHER SKILLS:

I have also had the opportunity to gain expertise in many other skill areas, especially:

Copywriting - Over 5 years of professional and on-the-job training received, including writing for Digital Media (website reviews, on-line training materials, etc). I am highly literate with an advanced vocabulary and I have assisted in the development of many types of House Style for the private and public sectors.

Proofreading - Freelance work since 2002, plus over 5 years professional experience. I am an extremely meticulous proofreader with a sharp eye for the smallest errors, and understand how crucial appropriate and competent use of language is for the perception of any organisation.

Transcription - I have minuted and transcribed high-level corporate and public meetings for over 5 years.

Data Analysis and Administration - 2 degrees with substantial portions in advanced statistical analysis and database creationmanagement, experience with numerous varied datasets; advanced analysis in Excel.

Areas covered: Kent, London, Southern Spain

Industry type: Media

Employees at your company: 1

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Job Reviews on PPH

by Charles P on 20 Nov 2009

Alex delivers to specification, to standard and to deadline.

by Charles P on 12 Nov 2009

Work completed to specifications and to deadline

by Charles P on 05 Nov 2009

Alex quickly homed in on what was required, used his initiative when necessary and produced a series of quality reports to deadline. Thank you.
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Work Experience

Please see my LinkedIn profile for a detailed experience summary:
http://uk.linkedin.com/in/alexjevans12345


Education

University:
MA in Middle East Studies with Arabic, University of Exeter (Full Distinction for Thesis)
BSc in Geography/Anthropology, UCL - University College London (Upper Division 2:1)

College:
ABBB A-Levels, 9 A/A*s GCSE

In-house Courses:
Professional Proofreading, Sub-Editing and Copy-writing Training
Advanced Excel Statistical Analysis
Powerpoint Presentation
Assertive Communication
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