Technical Writer and Editor
Resume:
Beatriz Villa
(***)
***-
E.
**rd
Street,
Long
Beach,
California
***.*****@****.***
Objective
To obtain a position as a technical writer and contribute my skills as a content writer and editor.
Summary
of
Qualifications
• Proven ability to create well written technical documents
• Strong understanding of English grammar and the editorial process
• Ability to develop complex ideas into concise, easy-to-read documents
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office
• Exceptional eye for detail and experience in editing documents
Education
B.A. in English Literature and a Technical and Professional Writing Certificate from California
State University, Long Beach.
Program
Coursework
90 credits of core critical courses, including Creative Writing, Approaches to English
•
Studies, Culture and Communications, and English Grammar.
15 credits in core technical courses, including Business Communications, Technical
•
Writing, Manual Writing, and Proposal Writing.
Special
Projects
“AbilityFirst Long Beach Center Program Proposal”: a collaborative
•
grant proposal written to help develop AbilityFirst’s Aquatics Program
for Individuals with Disabilities.
“Bake and Broil ABC Sidework Guide: Night Shift”: an instructional manual
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developed to help servers perform a specific task.
Work
and
Volunteer
Experiences
Page
Editor,
Union
Weekly,
Long
Beach,
CA.
2014-
present. Independently created,
•
formatted, and edited the food section in the Union Weekly. Collaboratively
reviewed final copies of features thoroughly and made improvements when
needed.
Upcoming
Leaders
in
Liberal
Arts
Coordinator,
College
of
Liberal
Arts
Student
Council,
Long
Beach,
•
CA.
2013-
2014.
Independently coordinated workshops where speakers gave presentations
for freshman and sophomores at California State University, Long Beach. Motivated
students to create relationships within the college of Liberal Arts. Organized banquets,
mixers, and fundraisers.
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