Content Development
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Rachel Dinkins
Documentation Specialist at Mapcom Systems
Location
Richmond, Virginia Area
Industry
Writing and Editing
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Rachel Dinkins's Overview
Current
Documentation Specialist at Mapcom Systems
Past
Looking for a career in content development and document production. at Richmond, VA
Content Developer at Vaccination Research Group, Virginia Tech
Development Intern at Center for the Study of Rhetoric in Society
Technical Writing Intern at AOL
Editorial Intern at Loudoun Independent
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Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Recommendations
5 people have recommended Rachel
Connections
42 connections
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PortfolioRachel Dinkins' Summary
Young professional looking for new experiences in the writing and editing industries in
Richmond, VA. The best way to reach me is via email at ********@**.*** or
*******.******@*****.***.
Specialties
XML, HTML, XHTML, CSS, DITA, CMS, Social Media management and marketing, Document Design,
Web Development, Business and Technical Writing, Audience Analysis, Editing
Rachel Dinkins' Experience
Documentation SpecialistMapcom Systems
Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Telecommunications industry
July 2012Present (2 months)
Looking for a career in content development and document production.
Richmond, VA
May 2012July 2012 (3 months)
Content Developer
Vaccination Research Group, Virginia Tech
January 2012May 2012 (5 months) Blacksburg, VA
Conducted media research into vaccine controversy and Spanish Flu epidemic to develop
content for website media kit; Designed templates for information sheets and reports for
the media kit page on website; Interviewed pediatricians about their interactions with
vaccinations and parent
Development Intern
Center for the Study of Rhetoric in Society
August 2011December 2011 (5 months) Virginia Polytechnic and State University
Design promotional flyers for upcoming speakers sponsored by the Center; Research,
analyze, and recommend federal and private foundation funding opportunities for the Blue
Ridge Writing Project and Vaccination Research Group; Edit reports for styles and content;
Research and develop content for the Vaccination Research Group website; Create a
narrative about the Blue Ridge Writing Project
Technical Writing Intern
AOL
Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; AOL; Internet industry
May 2011August 2011 (4 months) Dulles, VA
Revised 162 AOL Desktop Software help articles; Published help article updates online
using a knowledge management system (Consona); Answered 363 community forum questions on
AOL Help site; Authored and published three articles based on popular forum questions;
Moderated @AOLHelpSupport Twitter account
Editorial InternLoudoun IndependentMay 2010July 2010 (3 months) Ashburn, Virginia
Researched and published locally based human interest articles and press releases online
(5) and in print (3); Edited copy based on AP style guide; Interviewed persons for human
interest articles
Rachel Dinkins' Courses
BA, English
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Writing for the Web
Designing Documents for Print
Business Writing
Technical Editing and Style
Issues in Professional and Public Discourse
Science Writing
Rachel Dinkins' Skills & Expertise
CMS
CSS
Editing
Web Development
XML
XHTML
DITA
HTML
Technical Writing
Wordpress
Content Management
Dreamweaver
Copy Editing
Blogging
SEO
Content Development
Copywriting
Web Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Audience Analysis
Rhetoric
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Rachel Dinkins' Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
BA, English
20082012
Grade: 3.68/4.0
Spring 2011: Undergraduate research regarding writing in contemporary environmentalism.
Final thesis paper on the logic of industrial eating versus the logic of local eating.
Fall 2011: Internship with the Center for Rhetoric and Society. Research and analyze
potential grants for Center projects. Design promotional flyers.
Spring 2012: Undergraduate research with the Vaccination Research Group. Media research
on vaccination controversy. Design media kit information sheet templates for website.
Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude, English Department Undergraduate Research
Conference presentation on Vaccination Research Group work (Best in Conference for
Professional Writing award), Virginia Tech Undergraduate Research Conference poster
presentation on "Using Local Logic: The Persuasive Appeal of Industrial versus Local
Eating, Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society), College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences
Ambassador (Recruitment Team), Residential Leadership Community program, Big Event, Relay
for Life
Rachel Dinkins' Additional Information
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Groups and Associations:
Virginia Tech English Department Undergraduate Research Conference panel discussion on
Vaccination Research Group contributions Spring 2012; Virginia Tech Undergraduate
Research Conference poster presentation on Using Local Logic: The Persuasive Appeal of
Industrial Versus Local Eating Spring 2012; Interdisciplinary Research Symposium
presentation on Center for the Study of Rhetoric in Society projects - Spring 2011;
College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences Ambassador - 2010-2012 (Recruitment Team - 2011-
2012); Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society) - 2010-2012; Residential Leadership
Community - 2008-2009
AOL CONNECTIONS
Idealist.org
Profiles- Richmond, VA Metro
Profiles: Jobs for Marketing, Communications and IT Professionals
RICHMOND CONNECTIONS
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Virginia Tech Alumni Group
Honors and Awards:
English Undergraduate Research Conference Best in Conference Award for Professional
Writing Spring 2012; English Undergraduate Research Conference Second Place Poster
Design (cash prize) - Spring 2012; Dean s List (Spring/Fall 2009, Spring/Fall 2010,
Spring/Fall 2011, Spring/Fall 2012); Virginia Tech Alumni Association scholarship (2008-
2009); Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Award recipient; Venture Crew Ranger Award
recipient
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