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Terence Chan Toronto, ON Home: 416-***-****
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Writer and editor experienced with a wide variety of writing styles, including
Summary
technical writing, academic papers, web content, and marketing material.
Lifelong computer user experienced with many tools, including:
Skills
HTML/CSS FrameMaker Photoshop
Microsoft Help DITA Microsoft Office
Technical Writer at i4i (Dec 2009 February 2012)
Work
Wrote installation and qualification protocols (300-500 pages each)
Experience
in Microsoft Word
Wrote installation and administration guides (20-50 pages each)
using Adobe FrameMaker
Wrote help files and release notes that were tailored for each
customer release
Created press releases, datasheets and images in collaboration with
marketing department
Updated website with new pages, menu items, and images
Tivoli Information Developer at IBM Canada (January 2009 April 2009)
Updated over 700 DITA topics for accuracy, style, and best practices
Fully indexed Tivoli Provisioning Manager troubleshooting guide
Created installation guide in collaboration with development team
Worked with developers to track and resolve documentation defects
for all Tivoli components
Freelance Proofreader (February 2000 June 2000)
Proofread essays for university students
Writer for www.sc2gg.com (June 2008 January 2009)
Personal
Wrote weekly articles on South Korean professional gaming
Writing
Wrote style guide to improve consistency between writers
Projects
Gathered sources and researched own material
Head Editor for manga fan translation group (July 2006 June 2008)
Edited script and ensured most faithful translation possible
Edited pages and re-inserted text using Adobe Photoshop
Wrote style guide to ensure consistency between editors
Managed and organized project from start to finish
Seneca College (Graduated October 2009)
Education
Technical Communication Graduate Certificate (co-op)
Graduated with High Honours
University of Toronto (Graduated June 2007)
Honours Bachelor of Science degree
Double majors in English and Psychology
Memberships Member of the Society of Technical Communication since 2009.