online freelancer

Posted on: 2007-03-07

COVER LETTER Dear Hiring Manager, My name is Bolajoko Ogungbile (Ms), a Nigerian Resident. I hereby apply as a freelancer in your reputable organization for the post of telecommute Data entry/typist/transcriber/researcher/writer/proofreader I am a freelance journalist/typist with extensive experience in writing/reporting/transcribing/typing/data entry/Editing . I have worked for Latter Rain assembly Media, and Daily Independent Newspapers, both in Nigeria. I have ten years of experience in the media industry (My duties involved writing/reporting, transcription,).I have also covered sections including, life, politics, health and foreign/online. I have also worked as a freelance data entry keyer for 4 years. I feel that the aforementioned skills would be an asset in this role. I have my personal computer connected 24 hours to the Internet. I have good typing skill and been using the Internet for 7 years now. I promise that you will not regret hiring me to do this job if you employ me. Having, work as reporter/writer for 10 years in media organizations; I’m used to working round the clock to meet deadlines. Attached herewith is my resume. Also, I will like you to know hat I am very good in digital transcription. My experience on the job was drawn from my working with the Kingdom lifestyle of the Latter Rain Media, an International Christian Magazine, and Daily Independent newspaper, a National newspaper in Nigeria. I am convinced that am the person you need for this job, and I promise you that you will never regret hiring me on this job because it is a familiar ground for me to thread. Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to have the opportunity to discuss with you through the e-mail or phone. Sincerely, Bolajoko (Ms) CURRICULUM VITAE OGUNGBILE BOLAJOKO FLORENCE GOAL To do my work conscientiously, aiming to get to the apex of my chosen carrier. CONTACT 36 Adedosu Street, off Akilo, Ogba, Lagos-Nigeria Telephone: (Res.) 2348714098 (Mobile) 2348037472439 Email: [email protected], [email protected] DATE OF BIRTH 4th June, 1971 MARITAL STATUS Single CURRENT LOCATION Lagos YEARS OF EXPERIENCE B.Sc (Journalism) with 10 yrs working experience, Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Science Laboratory Technology with 3 years working experience KEY SKILLS Communication and presentation skill, editorial knowledge, content management, ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral forms, good transcription skill, efficient project management, ability to work in an international and multicultural environment, ability to work round the clock, able to meet deadlines, and to type very fast with elimination of spelling errors, and error free data entry abilty. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION B.Sc. (Journalism) from Lagos State University, Nigeria OND (Science Laboratory Technology) from The Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State, Nigeria Higher Secondary Education in 1987 & 1989 from Odo-Otin Grammar School, Okuku, Osun State, Nigeria and Okoyekola High School, Ijabe, Osun State, Nigeria respectively. COMPUTER SKILLS Thorough working knowledge on MSword, Excel , Internet, Email, Web surfing. YEARS OF INTERNET EXPERIENCE 7 years WORK EXPERIENCE • Chemical Analysts with Chemiron International (1996) and BCN PLC (formerly Boots Company Nigeria (1997-1999) • Writer/Reporter with the Latter Rain Assembly Media, Lagos (1999-till date) (Freelancer) • Writer/Reporter with the Independent Newspapers Limited, Lagos (2004-October 2006) • Online Freelancer (October 2006-date) JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Transcription of (short and long interviews, recorded messages etc) research work, writing articles newspapers and magazines, extensive internet surfing to gather data for research work, providing input for website development, online data entry work. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Surfing, reading and writing QUALIFICATION AS ONLINE TRANSCRIPNIST/DATA ENTRY • Personal PC with 24 hours good internet connection • Fast Typing Speed, with elimination of spelling errors. • Well experienced in the use of the Internet • Ability to meet deadlines • Good command of English • Have been transcribing/typing for ten years as a journalist, including, digital transcription (wav, fvt , using f-stop etc) * Proficiency in Ms word, Excel (spreadsheet) and internet. REFERENCES Laolu Harolds (Mr.) Deputy News Editor Daily Times Nigeria 2348053412642 [email protected] Ademola Oni (Mr) Editor Kingdom Lifestyle Latter Rain Media Lagos-Nigeria 2348033458090 [email protected] .