This resume only includes my long term employers. 
If you want information regarding both short-term and long-term projects, please visit the 'Experience' tab at the left.

 

Tara %^^^^^^^%
Smithfield, RI 02917 USA

Fax/VoiceMail: 866-499-6551
E-Mail: tara@rifreelance.com
AIM: RIFreelance

GOAL
To use my skills and experience as a Freelance Assistant to enhance the functionality of client businesses, and to further my knowledge with each project to offer better service. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jan 2007 – Present
Starlinks Gifts
Internet company specializing in the sale of fantasy/metaphysical jewelry and other unique gifts.
• Creation, modification, and monitoring of e-commerce websites:  sterling-moon.com &  
   enchantedjewelry.com.
• Use of HTML, PHP, ASP, and CSS 2.0 scripting to implement store designs, as well as
   JavaScript & DHTML.  Concentration in HTML, PHP, and CSS.
• Editing of thousands of product images and descriptions.
• Troubleshooting customer technical issues via email and live chat as site webmaster.
• Troubleshooting client email issues & help client gain familiarity with the Admin functions of e-store.
• Light SEO work.
• Development of product spreadsheets for product bulk uploads to site database.
• Developed sites to be CSS 2.0 and HTML 4.01 Valid as stated by W3C.org (ongoing
   process).
• Work free of supervision in a home office environment.
• Submit correspondence via email and regular telephone meetings with client (CA-based).

2004 – 2006
X-Ware Compliance     xwci.com
Virtual Company specializing in management of client's electronic internal documents.
• Data Entry into Word, Excel, PDFs, and internal company website databases.
• Data Extraction from both electronic and hard copy documents.
• Proofreading, correction, and formatting of electronic documents.
• Work free of supervision in a home office environment.
• Submit correspondence via email, postal mail, and fax to my supervisor.
• Completion of work within deadline periods.

2002 – Present; Extremely part-time as needed
PC In-Home Services      pcinhomeservices.com
Created Site; Webmaster, Data Clerk
• Creation of web pages using HTML.
• Monitoring and updating as needed.
• Organizational and Excel data entry tasks performed as needed.
• Usage of Adobe Photoshop CS and FrontPage 2003 to assist in creation.

OTHER EXPERIENCE (see www.rifreelance.com/pastprojects.html for smaller project information)
Email Address Compilation, Web Research, Data Entry into spreadsheets, Creating, updating, & monitoring eBay auctions, Virtual Customer Service, Creating & Mailing Shipments, Record Keeping, Compiling information for website database, Typing and Editing handwritten manuscript pages, Submitting electronic document via email, Implementing discretion and confidentiality, Researching Holiday and winter-related activities, Data Entry of photo descriptions, Editing descriptions for spelling and proper grammar, Working in the e-store admin area, Personal Assistant to Owner, Light Online & Local Advertising, Website Creation & Design, Webmaster, Online Sales, Data Extraction from hard copies, Word, PDFs, Conversions: Word to PDFs documents, Editing & Organizing documents, Product Uploads.

 HOME OFFICE SET UP
- Pentium IV Processor, Windows XP Home SP2
- Scanner, Printer, Telephone, Fax Services, Cable Modem, Nero Burning ROM, DVD & CD-
  RW Drives
- Word, Excel, FrontPage, Outlook, Access, Adobe Acrobat Professional & Adobe Photoshop
  CS, WinZip  and WinRAR, Virtual TimeClock Pro, Quickbooks, + more.
- Windows Firewall, AVG Antivirus & Anti Spyware

 COMPUTER SKILLS
- Advanced knowledge of Windows based computers and applications.
- Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and FrontPage skills.
- Advanced knowledge and understand of the Internet, Email, Instant Messaging software
  (AIM, MSN), and other windows-based applications.

WEBSITES
 Sites I have created and/or maintained:
- rifreelance.com:  Business Website (created & currently operate) – visit for more
information
- sterling-moon.com: Client Website (created & currently operate)
- enchantedjewelry.com: Client Website (created & currently operate)
- smartcart.com/enchanted: Client Website (temporarily operate only)
- pcinhomeservices.com: Client Website (created & currently operate)
- terryshealthpage.com: Client Website (created & currently operate – under
construction/hiatus)
- dreamersdiscounts.com: Client Website (created & initially operated – Now closed)

  OTHER INFORMATION / SKILLS
- 75 WPM typing speed; 11700 KSPH
- 12+ years experience using the Internet & PCs
- Experienced eBay user (buying & selling) for over five years

  NON-FREELANCE WORK EXPERIENCE
- Mare Photography Studios: Seasonal Dance Assistant to Photographer; Order checking,
packaging, & shipping via UPS (2004 – 2005).
- Filene’s Department Store:  Cashier in Young Men’s Dept (2001).
- Camden Passage Antiques & Collectibles: Summer job as store manager; opening to closing hours (2000).
- KFC: Worked as a cashier; dishwasher; prepared orders, drive-thru attendant, custodial work closing shift (1999 - 2000).
- Solar Mart Convenience Store/Gas Station:  3rd Shift Cashier to close (1998 – 1999).  
- Childcare Services: As needed from 1995 – 2002.