Technical Writer and Editor for part-time projects
I believe that clear, concise language that can be quickly read and understood is essential to all writing. In technical writing, I specialize in what I call "Geek to English translation" -- taking highly technical concepts, and breaking them down into everyday terms that any reader can comprehend.
I have experience writing help manuals, user guides, tutorials, release notes, white papers, online content (blog posts, marketing copy, etc.), presentations (along with an accompanying script), as well as other types of documentation.
I have been a technical writer for approximately 10 years. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism, and extensive experience in both project management and systems engineering. I have over fifteen years of experience in the IT field; during this time, I have found that technical writing is the best combination of my two primary interests: writing and technology.
In my past roles, I have worked closely with software developers and other subject matter experts to glean relevant information that can be translated into various written formats. I am very comfortable writing documents for both highly technical and non-technical audiences, and I have a close eye for grammar, syntax, and punctuation. I have been responsible for editing my own work, as well as the work of my colleagues.
Software expertise includes several types of help authoring software applications (i.e., MadCap Flare, HelpStudio), as well as standard/public domain formats such as HTML, XML, and reStructuredText (reST). I have additional expertise with more common applications such as the Microsoft Office suite, as well as Adobe Acrobat and FrameMaker.
Work Terms
I currently have a full-time position, but I have some flexibility with my work hours. I am primarily looking for part-time technical writing assignments.
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