Technical and professional writing
Resume:
Leonard N. Ruiz
San Antonio ****1
Phone: 210-***-****
Email: *******.*.****@*****.***
EDUCATION
Our Lady of the Lake University
Bachelor of Arts Mass Communication, May 2017
Major: Digital Film and Multimedia Production
Minor: Technical and Professional Writing
TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING SKILLS
Improved skills in copy and comprehensive editing by completing multiple assignments per week in a face paced course dedicated to technical editing.
Created and presented investigative/recommendation reports in a team based setting.
Developed formal and informal proposals complete with letters of transmittal, abstracts, proposed plans, schedules, staff, and budget sections.
Applied research and data analysis skills to both business reports and proposals.
Developed basic knowledge of grant writing processes by writing a grant as part of a grant writing course.
Experience creating business communication documents such as reports, memos, emails, press releases, and flyers.
Produced a newsletter, brochure, and recommendation report for the Bexar County Health Collaborative.
GRAPHIC DESIGN SKILLS
Six years’ of experience photo editing for personal uses with Adobe Photoshop.
Two years creating vector illustrations using Adobe Illustrator.
Understanding of document design geared towards user readability and visual appeal
Understanding of the effects typography has on user readability, and the importance of using proper typography.
Developed a working knowledge of web design by creating a website using HTML and CSS in a course dedicated to web design.
Understanding of color theory and visual rhetoric when designing documents and images.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Proficient using Windows and Mac OS.
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere.
Competent in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Lightroom.
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
Developed social media skills by promoting my web series and horror anthology.
Versed in online database and general web research.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Developed team management skills by directing and assisting team members towards the completion of reports and proposals, four years of JROTC leadership positions, and organizing a horror anthology created by local film makers.
Collaborated with team members to generate ideas and implement strategies to accomplish tasks, discussed client needs with clients and team members, and developed content with different personalities for professional and entertainment purposes.
Established efficient time management skills in order to meet academic deadlines, while working multimedia projects.
Ability to learn hard skills and procedures quickly.
Awareness of ethnics and cultural differences when speaking and creating documents.
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Say Sí Media Arts Intern, Sept. – Dec. 2016
Edited external commission based and internal videos.
Managed the storage of digital media contents.
Assisted at Say Sí events by guiding guests and answering questions.
Maintained a clean office area and equipment closet.
Assisted Say Sí students with digital media projects and Adobe CC.
Engaged in professional and friendly communication with staff and students.
ONLINE PORTFOLIO: http://leonardnruiz.weebly.com/
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