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Brittany B.

Morehead, Kentucky

$20/hr
5.0
51 jobs

Hi there! I am a versatile and reliable freelancer who has a plethora of skills and services to offer. As a Virtual Assistant and Brand Ambassador, I bring a personal, polished touch to everything I do. I’ve provided detailed website feedback and testing, shared thoughtful reviews on online trainings, and created product photos featuring myself to help brands build real trust with real people. Clients appreciate my attention to detail, quick communication, and ability to deliver clear, helpful insights. I follow instructions closely but also know when to take initiative, especially when it comes to feedback, user experience, and light writing tasks. I look forward to hearing from you and can’t wait to help make your project a success.

  • Data Entry
  • General Transcription
  • Creative Writing
  • AI Agent Development
  • Testing
  • Market Research
  • Brand Marketing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Summary Report
  • Resume Writing
  • Product Review
  • Organize & Tag Files
  • Email Management
Andy G.

Dartmouth, Massachusetts

$45/hr
5.0
36 jobs

Tired of cooking boring food? Want to learn skills that will last you a lifetime? Let me help you discover how to prepare delicious and easy meals at home. I am a cooking class instructor and professional recipe developer who loves utilizing techniques and ingredients from a wide variety of cuisines. I offer live consulting sessions via Zoom to support your home cooking journey, in addition to live classes and recommendations for free recipes and learning resources that will teach you how to cook better food. Feel free to message me with questions!

  • Cooking
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Food
  • Recipe Development
  • Food & Beverage
  • Cookbook
  • Recipe Writing
  • Food Writing
  • Health & Fitness
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Hospitality
  • Training
  • Nutrition
  • Copy Editing
Deandre G.

St. Petersburg, Florida

$15/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I am a dedicated and hard working with experience in technical support and troubleshooting. I have past freelance experience doing multiple types of jobs, I'm open to a most gigs.

  • Fast Food
Emmett C.

Eugene, Oregon

$55/hr
5.0
9 jobs

20 years' experience working in high end kitchens & hotels with award winning chefs, & travel abroad to over 14 countries. I studied journalism & creative writing earning a BA degree with a featured published article in award-winning environmental magazine. Proficient at analyzing data, 60+ WPM typing skills, highly attentive to detail, creative storytelling, & recipe R&D development.

  • Writing
  • Journalism
Raymond D.

Laurel, Maryland

$40/hr
5.0
33 jobs

Hello! I write freelance for major food magazines and also a local city paper. I specialize in blogs, food industry reporting and interviews. I also run my own social media brand and podcast called Line Cook Thoughts, which I created more than three years ago. My work on Upwork includes recipe cards, recipe costing and blog recipe development. I also write SEO articles regularly, advertorials and content blog research. I am very flexible and aim to take all feedback in exchange for the product you want. I look forward to working together! -Ray

  • Cooking
  • Food
  • Food & Beverage
  • Content Writing
  • Recipe Writing
  • Food Writing
  • Report Writing
  • Research & Development
  • Retail & Consumer Goods
  • Management Skills
  • Business
  • Menu
  • Content Creation
  • Food Pattern
  • Product Development
Allison M.

Woodville, Wisconsin

$20/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I have a lot of experience in product testing and reviews as I was an active member of the tryitsampling community for a few years and tested and reviewed over one hundred products for them. I have experience working on platforms like Canva coming up with business ideas like name, slogan, colors, illustrations, logos, and brief business services and putting that on business cards or brochures. I know how to post on everything on platforms like Facebook, YouTube, or X. I'm a self taught photographer and can take and edit professional looking photos. I can make up any style business posts, cards, or brochures for advertisement on your business. I have good communication and writing skills. I offer over 10 years of experience as a compassionate caregiver, specializing in medication administration and personal care for individuals with limited mobility and chronic conditions. My expertise extends to a background in cooking, where I have honed my skills in preparing nutritious meals while adhering to food safety standards and accommodating special dietary needs. As a detail-oriented house cleaner, I pride myself on providing thorough cleaning services that ensure a safe and hygienic environment. Whether you need assistance in caregiving, meal preparation, or maintaining a clean living space, I am here to support your needs with professionalism and care. I also have extensive experience and work I've designed from Canva. I can create business cards/ banners, book covers and backs, slogans and logos. I also can create YouTube thumbnails, TikTok shorts with audio, along with other design skills.

  • Photography

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