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Nicole M.

Bronxville, New York

$13/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi! I’m a bilingual Virtual Assistant, Customer Service Representative, and Translator fluent in English and Spanish. - Email Support: Handling e-commerce operations, order fulfillment, returns, and first-contact resolution seamlessly in both English and Spanish. - Content Moderation: Keeping your community safe and engaged across social media and gaming platforms through proactive trust and safety practices. I’m detail oriented, reliable, patient, and easy to communicate with. I focus on delivering clean, organized, and professional work while making tasks easier for the people I support.

  • Customer Service
  • Phone Communication
  • Phone Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Email Communication
  • Customer Support
  • Data Entry
  • Communications
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Email Support
  • Communication Etiquette
  • Scheduling
  • Content Moderation
  • Content Management
  • Customer Care
  • Order Tracking
  • Ecommerce
  • English
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
Trake W.

DeLand, Florida

$30/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Most communities don't fail because they lack members. They fail because nobody has a reason to participate. I help gaming studios, Web3 projects, and creator-led brands build active communities that drive engagement, retention, feedback, and long-term growth. Services 🚀 Reddit-first community strategy, subreddit setup, posting calendars & mod workflows Discord, X, Telegram & Patreon Community Management 🎯 Engagement campaigns, AMAs, giveaways & community experiments tailored to Reddit 🔥 Launch support for games, NFT projects & creator brands using Reddit as a discovery engine 📊 Sentiment analysis, feedback reporting & community health tracking (with Reddit analytics baked in) Industries 🎮 Gaming 🌐 Web3 🎨 Art & Creator Communities My Approach I believe communities should feel human; not over-moderated, corporate, or artificially inflated. I build environments where members genuinely want to return, contribute, and invite others. Common Problems I solve: 📌 “Our subreddit is low-effort posts and no comments.” 📌 “Our Discord is dead.” 📌 “We’re launching soon and need Reddit + Discord support.” 📌 “We have a community but nobody owns it.” 📌 “Our community is growing too fast and we need better rules and mod systems.” Let's Talk Tell me: 📌 What you're building 📌 Your community size 📌 Your biggest challenge I'll suggest practical next steps and a realistic plan for growth.

  • Forum Moderation
  • Community Engagement
  • Community Relations
  • Community Goals & KPIs
  • Community Development
  • Community Strategy
  • Community Promotion
  • Community Guidelines
  • Community Moderation
  • Community Outreach
  • Content Moderation
  • Team Facilitation
  • Campaign Management
  • Google Ads
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Meta Threads
  • Discord
  • Twitch
  • WordPress
  • SEO Writing
Blake B.

San Tan Valley, Arizona

$20/hr
5.0
22 jobs

11 years of live chat and content moderation. Experience in high-volume Moderation. 2 years of Trust and safety at a social media company as part of an "abusive behavior response team" 1 year of working in high-risk behavior response as a "tier 2" Safety specialist. Experienced in testing, Designing, and implementing community/platform policy on a global scale.

  • Forum Moderation
  • Community Moderation
  • Community Management
  • Content Moderation
  • Community Engagement
  • Investigative Reporting
  • Customer Care
Michelle C.

San Bernardino, California

$24/hr
5.0
22 jobs

Experienced Online Community Manager with a passion for promoting community engagement and driving awareness of programs and company initiatives. Skilled in planning, coordinating, and executing community events to achieve goals. Dedicated, self-motivated, and attentive to details, with over 5 years of experience in online moderation and community management.

  • Forum Moderation
  • Online Community
  • Content Creation
  • Content Writing
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Community Moderation
  • Graphic Design
  • Camera Operation
  • Discord
  • Problem Solving
  • Web Traffic Optimization
  • Twitch
  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Timothy S.

Ellington, Connecticut

$17/hr
4.9
24 jobs

As a dedicated Data Entry Specialist, I excel in transforming complex information into organized, accessible formats. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, I ensure that data is inputted, processed, and managed efficiently and without errors. My goal is to support businesses in maintaining up-to-date and reliable records, facilitating better decision-making and operational efficiency. My Top Skills Data Accuracy: Proven track record of maintaining high accuracy rates in data entry tasks, minimizing errors, and ensuring data integrity. Speed and Efficiency: Ability to handle large volumes of data swiftly while maintaining a high level of precision, meeting tight deadlines consistently. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using various data entry software and tools, including Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and specialized database systems. Attention to Detail: Strong focus on details, ensuring that every entry is correctly formatted and verified, preventing discrepancies. Organizational Skills: Expertise in organizing data systematically, creating structured databases, and managing information flow effectively. Experiences Self- Employed Home Improvement Contractor 1998-2023: Specializing in high-end renovations and historic restoration. Freelance Data Entry Digital Nomad 2023-present: Collaborated with various clients to provide data entry solutions, ensuring project requirements were met with high precision and efficiency. Interests Data Management: Passionate about developing streamlined processes and finding ways to improve data handling practices. Technology: Enthusiastic about exploring new data entry tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Problem Solving: Enjoy tackling challenges related to data discrepancies and finding innovative solutions to improve data quality. I am committed to delivering high-quality data entry services that contribute to the smooth operation and success of any organization. If you need someone who combines speed with meticulousness, I’m here to help streamline your data management processes and achieve your goals.

  • Forum Moderation
  • Data Entry
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Analysis
  • General Transcription
  • Online Research
  • Problem Solving
  • Moderation Chatbot
  • Content Moderation
  • Community Moderation
Brooklyn R.

Smiths Grove, Kentucky

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I’ve been an active Reddit moderator of a community with over 500,000 members since February 2025. My experience includes: * Community moderation * Online community management * Conflict de-escalation * Rule enforcement * Content review * Safety-focused moderation * Writing clear guidelines * FAQ and wiki creation * User support * Identifying misinformation * Sensitive topic handling * Neurodiversity-informed communication During my time as a moderator, I’ve rewritten information into plain language for accessibility purposes, simplified complex topics, and written structured informational posts. I also have experience in: * Internet research * Fact-checking * Source verification * Topic summarization * Information organization and presentation My work in autism-focused spaces has given me knowledge in: * Accessibility awareness * Inclusive communication * Inclusive policy feedback * Autism advocacy I am well versed in English, grammar, and literature. I can assist with: * Proofreading * Plain language conversion * Essays and articles * Letters and scripts * Children’s writing * Informational writing While I do not provide specialized professional services such as legal or grant writing, I am comfortable with a wide range of general writing and editing tasks. I also have experience with digital art using Procreate on iPad and frequently use Canva Pro. My visual design skills include: * Simple illustrations * Lettering * Trace-based illustration conversion * Basic graphic design and layouts I will continue with moderating my online community, but it’s volunteer work and I’d like to begin transitioning into paid so I can utilize the skills I’ve gained during this experience.

  • Forum Moderation
  • Graphic Design
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Copywriting
  • Writing
  • English Tutoring
  • Mathematics Tutoring
  • Photography
  • English
  • Essay Writing
  • Writing Critique
  • Blog Writing
  • Letter Writing
  • Recipe Writing
  • Speech Writing
  • Reddit
  • Markdown
  • YAML
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Community Guidelines

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