This list is a combination of a self-assessment and To-Do list. The reason I’m compiling this list is to determine my marketability as a freelancer and to organize my thoughts. I’ll be updating this list periodically, as I master the skills on the Average and Beginner level lists.

Strongest Skills

Typing: 71 wpm
Word Processing
Data Entry, database management, and information retrieval
Customer Service
Human Resources: Resumes, recruiting, interviewing, background checks, hiring and firing
User Guides & Training Manuals
Business Correspondence
Internet Research
Email Management
Fundraising (I raised $30,000 for my kids’ school in 2000.)
Travel Arrangements
Appointment Setting
Event Planning & Execution
Blogging: Administration and customization with WordPress

Average-Level Skills

MS Word
PDF Conversions
Webmastering: FTP, program installation, webmail, statistics

Beginner-Level Skills

Desktop Publishing
Internet Marketing
Direct Mail Advertising
Search Engine Optimization
HTML
CSS
Excel
Power Point
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Movable Type

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