Software Design
Resume:
Christopher Monti *** Martha Drive
Meadville, PA 16335
http://chrismonti.net
***********@*******.***
Objective A position in technical writing, healthcare communications,
software documentation, or Web writing/design.
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Education
Master of Arts in Professional Writing
Graduated: December 2008
GPA 3.84/4.00
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts in English Writing, Minor in Mathematics
Graduated Summa Cum Laude: May 2007
GPA 3.94/4.00
Relevant English: Professional & Technical Writing, Software
Coursework Documentation, Healthcare Communications, Rhetoric of
Science, Editing & Publishing, Document Design, Online
Information Design, Writing for Multimedia, Organizational
Management, Communication Design Fundamentals, Style,
Grammar, Advanced Writing, Critical Writing
Math: Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations & Linear
Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Calculus I-III, Intro. to Statistics
Computer Skills
Professional Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Software Documenter, May August 2008
Experience
Microsoft Word
Wrote, edited, and formatted a user guide for CogTool, a
Microsoft Excel
software application that predicts the performance time of
Microsoft Power-
skilled users of computer interfaces
Point
Drafted video tutorials for the basic functions of CogTool
Microsoft Office
Interviewed computer programmers about the features and
Track Changes
functions of CogTool
Adobe InDesign
Consulted regularly with other documenters and programmers
Adobe Photoshop
Presented weekly status reports in group meetings
Adobe Flash
Adobe Dream-
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Research Assistant, October 2007 May 2008 weaver
Researched methods of writing instruction implemented in Style: XHTML and CSS
PC and Macintosh
Lessons in Clarity and Grace ( Joseph Williams)
Devised a modified method of writing instruction proficiency
Devised practice exercises for undergraduate students
Conducted user testing on undergraduate students
Professional Duquesne University Writing Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Experience Writing Consultant, August 2005 May 2007
Proofread and analyzed students drafts of academic papers,
(Continued)
offering suggestions for improvement in regard to structure,
organization, clarity, style, mechanics, and other key areas
Edited papers for appropriate use of various writing styles,
including Chicago, APA, and MLA
Tutored students in one-on-one sessions
Entered computerized reports for each consulting session
Instructed students in use of writing center s computer system
Worked overtime when needed
Wrote and edited the original feature screenplay Ungodly
Creative Writing
Edited the P3 Press novel Rules of Vegas by Kimberly Zylinski
Projects
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