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AndreaG
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New here? Please introduce yourself!

Hey all!

 

Welcome to the Upwork Community! Check out this list of Upwork Community offerings and explore how you can participate, attend events, learn best practices, and become even more successful with Upwork.

 

To kick start your community journey, we recommend introducing yourself to your fellow. Using the questions we’ve provided (or a style all your own), reply to this post and tell us a little about yourself!

 

  1. What field do you work in, and where are you located?
  2. What are you hoping to learn from other members? 
  3. What (or who) inspires you?

 

~Andrea
Upwork
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AndreaG
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Hi all,

 

This thread has been closed from further replies due to its size. We appreciate your participation in the Community and welcome you to continue the conversation on this new thread.

 

Thank you!

~Andrea
Upwork

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edcc0307
Community Member

Hi, just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Dr. Joseph J. Pamelia. I am a published Author of Novels, Screenplays, Short Stories. I want to start Ghostwriting on Upwork.

 

I would like to know if anyone out there had any one out there who is actively Ghostwriting?

 

Sincerely,

 

Dr. Joseph J. Pamelia

ef197763
Community Member

Hi, I'm Kathrin Julien and I am new to remote work. I am a administrative support and customer service professional with 2 years of experience. I hope that I can learn more about working remote and what it takes to be a great feeelancer.

 

One person who inspires me is Sir Richard Branson, who started a business at a young age despite having a hard time with school (as per his book, he is dyslexic and was constantly in trouble due to his poor grades) and then becoming a multi-millionaire. It shows tenacity and persistence to succeed. 

bcaf3527
Community Member

Hi Andrea G and all the Upworkers!

I'm Lynda, a translator with experience in maritime documents, medical and legal translation. I am also an English professor and a writer/editor. I live now in tropical Mexico about 10 minutes from a lovely beach, in case anyone wants to visit.

I'm hoping other members can point me in the right direction to get my first Upwork gig so I can get my feet wet on this platform. It's the first time I have used an online platform to look for work and although it seems pretty straightforward, I am a little nervous about doing everything right.

What inspires me is the fact that in today's world, people have many opportunities to connect and work together on interesting and important tasks. I'm a hippie at heart and I want to help save the world one interesting job at a time.

7a9d8c1f
Community Member

Hi Andrea, 

I am new here and my name is Modupe Oyedepo. I am located in the UK, I am a training facilitator, a french language expert; and logistics too.

 

ae2d1177
Community Member

Hi Andrea, 

 

I am new here and my name is Arif Mirza. I am located in the Pakistan, I am a beginner at upwork. Please help me for work. 

 

 

d49ff3e6
Community Member

hi I'm new here

Currently looking for a side hustle. 

1433ed8f
Community Member

Am a dietician , located in Nigeria

I am knowledgeable in photography and graphics designer

 

Hoping to learn more about job finding in upwork, guidelines and techniques.

 

My inspiration is my family.

 

 

95f4ea8c
Community Member

Hello,
My name is Plamen Petkov and I have been working as a health and safety specialist for over 20 years. My work is related to the analysis and assessment of management systems in the sphere of production, services, culture and many other spheres of socio-economic life. Along with gaining experience and competence in this area, I also acquired other competences, such as working with Excel spreadsheets. Typing and processing text, drawing vector graphics using Corel Draw, processing bitmaps and anything else you can think of. My latest activities are with the Solid Work software, which I use for making 3D models.
I joined the platform with the idea of looking for new professional challenges, as well as to improve my English language skills.

d03fe757
Community Member

I am Onyenali Imelda, I hope I can get all the support and encouragement to succeed in upwork here.

I'm a dedicated Virtual Assistant and offer Customer care services.

cf4f1555
Community Member

Hey buddy I'm new to this platform and I am happy to be part of freelancing.

Hello welcome 

781dab6e
Community Member

Hi, am Abdurrahman Ahmad from Nigeria. Am front-end and back-end developer, graphics designer and an blockchain developer with experiences in HTML, CSS, JQuery, JavaScript, PHP, Json, Laravel, VueJS, ReactJS, Solidity, Token Development & Verifications, Smart Contracts, Smart Contracts Development and many more.

 

Hope I will get good friends and clients here.

 Thanks 

f2e4d5dd
Community Member

Hi I'm Janice,

 

Virtual assistant for more than 2 years now and I'm ready to complete projects here in Upwork!

37baed5c
Community Member

Greetings everyone..

 

Im new here, Im expert in research writing, especially in health care practice. I am a  registered pharmacist in Philippines  and mostly I do the paper works in community and hospital setting. So I decided  to extend my skills and talent in writing. I am very passionate about it  and hoping someday I could publish my own story books but before that I need some funds.I want to be an auothor and build a foundation someday which is more focus on the voices for the poor and whom are seeking justice in life and this inspires me. To God be the glory and praise. Thank you.

e52f14fd
Community Member

I have over five years teaching and training in different sectors.
I have two CAP certifications, one to training and the other one, the CAP for Superior
Technician of Hygiene and Safety at Work.
Currently, I work as online trainer in the areas of management, hygiene and safety at work as
well as Spanish and Portuguese teacher.

I was an official tutor for primary school for different subjects, such as: Portuguese, Math and
Environment science.
I have a bachelor’s degree of Industrial Engineering and master´s degree Environment
management.

f39d2255
Community Member

I am been a freelancer with more than 20 years in the industry. 

I hope I am technically capable to solve any issue in by area.

44859d3d
Community Member

Im a new freelancer hello everyone !

PDF | How to Succeed as a Content Writer 

1ed558da
Community Member

I work as an IT incharge lives in pakistan i hope to learn there skills there work and I inspired bt freelancers 

ee9757ef
Community Member

Hello I am a virtual assistant, civil engineer and I am located in Ethiopia.

6ab3d2e9
Community Member

Hi my friends

Hi Abdirahmaan,

 

Congrats on joining Upwork! Click the Academy on the top of the page for use TIPS. Have a wonderful day!

Hey Buddy🙂

Mainul Islam
f853ee41
Community Member

Hello everyone am new here it my pleasure to meet you all

74a4afba
Community Member

Hello Fellow Upworkers!

 

James Hammer here... I'm fine with simply being refered to as Hammer. I'm a 23-year veteran theatre educator, having worked in both urban (Kansas City, MO-Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) and rural (Greers Ferry, AR) educational settings. I currently live in Texas, but have made my way here via a twisty midwest-northwest-midwest-southwest route.

 

I have launched into some voice-over work on multiple platforms (of which Upwork seems to be the most reasonable and responsive). I spent most of my career teaching high school, but have recenlty made the transition to middle, which has afforded me an opportunity to engage in some acting projects on the side now. 

 

I'm here, hoping to add to my success as an educator with some additional income and create meaningful relationship with clients and learn from my peers. I bought the professional grade equipment (because you have to spend money to make money) and have been submitting proposals right and left.

 

I'm inspired by generosity and authenticity, and love engaging with those who share as freely from their experiences of both success and failure, as I do with mine.

 

I look forward to connecting...

Hammer

c27b98b5
Community Member

Hi everybody! I am a new member in UpWork Community starting from.. today!!

A little bit nervous to write, but I guess it is okay at the beggining of your own freelance path. 

"Per aspera ad astra" the motto of Kansas (and one of my own vital phrases that keeps me on). 

I am sure, everything is possible, the most important thing at the deal is the optimistic and optimal start of it and launching the proccess. I hope to find projects to work on them on this platform, and I will be working on my profille and my page to keep it on the level. Of course, I continue to master all of the skills I have on the courses and not only.

Let me share some information to introduce myself through the other social media resources:

• my instagram account name: **Edited for Community Guidelines**
**Edited for Community Guidelines**

• my telegram username: **Edited for Community Guidelines**
here you can watch some of my personal life if you want to know me better 😉

Some facts:
1. I am from Kharkiv, Ukraine. My city is suffering from Russian bombs every day and every second people who stay there are being in danger.
2. I was writing texts throughout my life, as long as I can remember.
3. I love writing, it is my passion!! and I trully believe that this platform will help me to monetize it.

I will be grateful to hear any positive words of encouragement, useful tips and advice on employment/activities/promotion and self-promotion methods on the platform.
Feel free and welcomed to share your stories of success on UpWork platform it motivates a lot 😉

All for today's post,
Yours,

Mariia
(or just Mary, informally)

Hi Mary, hope you are safe every day  🙏
I am also new to upwork, so learning how to work.
First, I would like to analyse the market, exactly tasks requiring my skills and how others send proposals.
Because the first goal is to get the first task. Hope you can get good task asap.

Cheers!

42d6abb3
Community Member

I am experienced professional in Property management/ Real Estate, leasing , reselling properties and tenancy related matters. Need your kind opinion and guidance for my virtual career with Upwork.

fc3e5d69
Community Member

Hello, My name is Carl, I am a Designer from Manchester in the UK. I joined a few Months ago and after weeks of proposals I gave up!. I decided to make a website that shows what I can do.  I called it Polaris Designed because the process of It all reminded me of the way Stars are formed and live. Metaphorically. I sound like Brian Cox now!. 

So a Business is a Star. Gravity is the idea or vision that brings the clouds of gas and dust together which makes the team. I wont bore you anymore!

 

So anyway I am going to try again on here starting with this message. 
Thanks for reading

50b07d78
Community Member

Hello Upwork community! My name is Oladimeji and I am excited to introduce myself as a graphic designer and illustrator on this platform. With over 4 years of experience in the industry, I have developed a passion for creating beautiful, visually stunning designs that help businesses and individuals stand out.

As a graphic designer and illustrator, I offer a wide range of services to clients, including branding, logo design, illustrations, and marketing materials. I am constantly exploring new trends and techniques to ensure that my work is fresh, creative, and on-trend.

I am excited to be a part of the Upwork community and to have the opportunity to connect with clients and freelancers from all over the world. I believe that effective communication and collaboration are essential to creating successful projects, and I am committed to working closely with my clients to ensure that their vision is brought to life in a way that exceeds their expectations.

In addition to my design work, I am also passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with others in the community. I believe that by working together, we can elevate the industry and create a thriving community of talented freelancers.

Thank you for taking the time to read my introduction, and I look forward to connecting with you all on Upwork!

-Oladimeji 

034371d4
Community Member

Hey everyone. I'm from Greenland, Aasiaat. I work in family business, my works are in a little grocery store, i deliver orders from our family's website, it's called Pajunnga but we only deliver in Aasiaat. I'm hoping to learn what i'm interested in from you guys and i'm still looking for what i'm interested in. I inspired by my little niece's father, he is my boss in family business, i work for him since 2018. 

fa137a64
Community Member

sales and admin Assistant with more than 5 years in Sales roles with companies. Determined and experienced in client rapport, marketing strategies and business-to-consumer sales. Seasoned expert at communicating smoothly with contacts and persuading others to propel sales and boost revenue.

Focused Sales Associate providing exciting product demonstrations and convincing leads to purchase.

Detailed and quick-paced and true team player. Pursuing new sales-driven role.

760e26af
Community Member

Why is there not a New Post button for new members to introduce themselves. Hi I'm Eric and I'm new to Upwork. Still watching training videos and trying to find work. Would love to get coaching feedback but it looks like you have to meet certain criteria before you can get personal coaching. Hope to connect with others. Until then have a great holiday weekend.

38aff231
Community Member

I have done LLB and LLM from International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. I have got my education in English and Arabic languages and have proficiency certificate in both English and Arabic languages from the same university. I have worked with various law firms in Afghanistan, wherein I was drafting legal opinion, vetting legal documents including contracts, preparing reports, translating documents to English, Dari, Pashto and to Arabic.

Later on, I have joined Afghan Public Protection Force as contract officer wherein, I was contracting those logistic companies who were providing logistics to international forces in Afghanistan. I have also worked with the tax administration, in the Ministry of Finance as head of international tax department.

I am an expert in drafting reports and documents and translation and interpretation services which are must for this vacancy. I have also achieved overall score of 6.5 in my IELTS test conducted on 23 February 2021.

c968794a
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d17969ac
Community Member

Hi I'm Elham

And I'm a PHD student in applied linguistics

I'm a poet (two poetry collections) and a writer who is in love with the words🥰:sheaf_of_rice:

I would like to edit your scientific or non-scientif written files/speech or even to create a complete amazing file for you in any genres, as u wish :sunflower:

9c127702
Community Member

Hello Andrea G and everyone. I am new here and my name is Maxwell. I am an expert copywriter. Thanks for this beautiful opportunity.

usmanzafar123
Community Member

I am from Pakistan and i work in business plans and pitch decks.

My inspiration comes when i see my work meeting the expectations of clients.

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Community Member

I have been working in the domestic translation market in China for more than 10 years. Due to my busy work or comfortable working environment, I have never thought of going to the foreign market, but recently I have a special desire to go to the foreign market to see what the outside world is like. I have contacted some global top platforms, especially Upwork, saw many top companies and talents in the world, and I am exciting and looking forward to. However, after a month, I was in a state of doubt, hesitation. I don't think I'm the only one in this situation. Let us rookies in similar states form a league, we help each other, common progress, together to overcome all kinds of problems and doubts, a word of encouragement to each other, "Come on!", is our motivation to move forward. Believe yourself, rookie doesn't mean low skill, but we just joined the platform, there are a lot of things we need to explore and familiar with, wait until we work together, will become an eagle from the rookie, spread wings to fly.
814e9b4f
Community Member

Good day everyone ,Am

 

 new here

 

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