KRISTINE L. ROOKS
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PASSION FOR CLEAR COMMUNICATION AND EFFECTIVE DESIGN
Highly qualified in producing well-researched and informative technical communication. Ability to solve
problems in deadline-driven environment. Proficient at tailoring learning modules to incorporate learners’
diverse interests and capture their imaginations and talents. Skilled at crossing cultural boundaries and
providing meaningful instruction to readers of all backgrounds. Hard-working and trustworthy writer who
strives to collaborate with all members of the team to meet the needs of the users and promote the
philosophy of the company.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Powerpoint Adobe Acrobat
Visual BASIC Prezi
HTML
Adobe Illustrator
EDUCATION
M. S. in Information Design and Communication – Southern Polytechnic State University, 2013
GPA: 3.16
B. A. in English Literature – Agnes Scott College, 2006
• Created technical, training, and help documentation supporting business projects
• Designed curriculum and courses to transform business professionals into top-performing employees
• Implemented multimedia modules including videos, interactive PDFs, and podcasts to deliver
instructional and informational content
• Quickly understood new, complex technologies and concepts
• Developed infographics to communicate complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences
• Provided meaningful content for mobile devices
CERTIFICATIONS
Hootsuite Social Media Professional
OTHER EXPERIENCE
English teacher for adult and child learners in Korea 2008-2013
GEPIK: Gyeonggi English Program in Korea
• Gained awareness for communicating across cultural boundaries
• Communicated clearly to speakers of English as a second language
• Basic understanding of Korean language
Editor, Shop N Chek 2007-2008
• Wrote documents for businesses to improve their customer service, based on customer feedback