Samson A.

I am a freelance copywriter, proofreader, editor, and translator (English/Yoruba), working directly with clients for the past six years. I have over twenty years working experience both as a secretary in a university, and in the United Nations Development Programme as a programme staff. Therefore, I have the knowledge and the experiences required to offer you quality services. I possess skills not only in project management, but also in copywriting, proof-reading, and editing. I have the capacity to work independently, and to well-defined deadlines. My mission is to provide my clients with high-quality services in a friendly manner; and offer real value to my clients so that they will repeat their patronage. (i) Experience * Present occupation: freelance copywriter, editor, proofreader, and translator in English/Yoruba languages. (2008 - Present) * A programme associate/analyst in United Nations Development Programme, Abuja, Nigeria Office (1992-2007) * A secretary/personal assistant in business organizations - the private sector. (Coopers & Lybrands Associates, Lagos, 1991.) The soft skills and problem-solving capacity acquired from the above experiences come into play in fulfilling my copywriting assignments to the complete satisfaction of my clients. (ii) Education * Diploma (Copywriting), Blackford Centre for Copywriting, Blackford, Somerset, England, 2013. * Post-Graduate Diploma (Governance, Democratisation & Public Policy), Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, Netherlands, 2004. * Certificate (MicroSoft Windows, MicroSoft Office), Modern Business Machines, Lagos, 1998. * Graduate Diploma (Personnel Management), Chartered Institute. of Personnel Management of Nigeria, Lagos, 1993. * Higher National Diploma (Secretarial Administration) Federal Polytechnic, Idah, 1983. (iii) Skills Summary * Fluency in spoken and written English and Yoruba languages. * Ability to produce a grammatically correct and consistent narrative. * Competency in the use of word-processing software, and familiarity with relevant IT packages such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel. * Efficient proofreading, and editing services. * Ability to work as a team player among interdisciplinary groups. * Excellent research and writing capabilities. MY SERVICES (i) Copywriting: I provide copywriting services in the following areas: * Press releases * Direct mail * Brochures and leaflets * Newsletters (for customers/staff) * Brand development copy * Product advertising * Web copy (ii) Proofreading and editing - I offer the highest quality proofreading and editing services. This is because I have a good understanding of the imperatives of a reader-friendly document not only in terms of typos, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax; but also in terms of style, clarity, flow, consistency of format, content, and context. (iii) Document translation (English/Yoruba): I provide high-quality translation from English to Yoruba, and vice versa. I am not only a native Yoruba speaker, I also grew up and live in Yoruba land (western Nigeria). I currently live in Lagos. My services cover all areas including project documents, reports, manuals, legal documents, press releases, advocacy materials, conference proceedings, manuscripts, and business materials. My standard turn-around is seven days from the date I receive your assignment. However, if you're up against a deadline, I can arrange an expedited service. Contact me to discuss your specific needs. I'll make it work! PAYMENT TERMS My rates are very competitive and commensurate with the high quality of work you will receive. Payment terms vary per project and are flexible. Unless we agree otherwise, I prefer to receive a 50% deposit of the overall fee when you award me the project, with the remainder due when the work is completed to your satisfaction. Payment methods: electronic bank transfer, or Western Union. CONCLUSION My professional services will assure that your work is flawless and your satisfaction, boundless. This is because I have a meticulous eye for details, which will ensure that your work receives the all-important good first impression. What's more, I guarantee the quality of my work with a no-hassle "re-do" policy. This is my pledge, and my loyal clients are a testament to my commitment to customer satisfaction. For example, see the testimonials below: o "It was a pleasure working with Samson on several cultural consultations on Nigeria (in English). He's very professional, responsive and friendly, and goes beyond the brief asked of him. Thanks Samson!" - Creative Translation Ltd. [login to view URL] ( 23 January, 2013) o "Samson did an awesome and professional job, and exceeded our expectations! All in a timely manner, and we definitely are willing to work again with this friendly individual. Recommended! - Languages Translation (18 February, 2012) o " It is my pleasure to recommend Samson Adeyekun for employment in your company. Samson worked with us as a freelance developer of our Yoruba course from August 2010 to April 2011. He was responsible for providing translations for pre-set conversations as well as information about the grammar of Yoruba and the culture of Nigeria. Samson provided excellent translations and explanations. He was very patient and diligent and was eager to help with fine-tuning the lessons. He always met deadlines and was always available to discuss questions and issues with me and the editor. If you should ever need any additional information, you can feel free to contact me by email at " - Evangelia Mouma, Head Linguist Mango Languages (11 October, 2011)