Technical Writer Microsoft Office

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PHILLIP JOSEPH RUTAR

EDUCATION

Indiana University College of Liberal Arts Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Major in Journalism

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 2011 – September 2017 Apollo Education Group/University of Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Technical Writer

Work with software engineers, architects and designers to create user help documentation and software logic road maps. These documents

March 2008 – June 2011 Author Solutions, Inc Indianapolis, IN

Publicist, Staff Writer

Responsible for promotion of books published by ASI authors across all ASI imprints and including corporate partners. This included writing and editing of press releases, writing of ad copy, research and composition of story pitches, design of promotional material and interfacing with journalists. While in this position I was instrumental in the development of new processes for fulfillment and development of new product offerings as well as developing and implementing the department’s internship program.

August 2006 – August 2007 Foundation of Monroe County Community Schools Bloomington, IN

Community Outreach

In charge for promotions and logistics behind FMCCS community outreach ventures. Secured venues and speakers and handled all logistics involved, including travel and accommodations. Coordinated community dialogs, developed website content, corresponded with community leaders and drafted language for literature and press releases. Researching and reporting on alternative educational approaches. Writing research and funding proposals. As this position was under a grant, was also responsible for keeping a close accounting for all expenditures and reporting them to the Foundation Board.

January 2006 – September 2006 Learn More Resource Center

Indiana University

Public Information and Relations Department

Responsible for writing, editing and layout of monthly newsletter for public school counselors and administrators. Maintained dialogue with multiple community organizations across Indiana. Researched new outreach opportunities. Initialized contact with community organizations. Was also reasonable for researching and summarizing of educational studies and reports. Also assisted in coordination of community outreach events.

January 2001 – December 2007 JW&S Publishing

Hoboken, NJ

Freelance Copy Editor

Edited various John Wiley & Sons publications for content and style, including scientific journals and the Frommer’s travel guides

November 1999 – April 2001 The Bloomington Independent

Bloomington, IN

Marketing and Editorial Specialist

Chief responsibilities were to coordinate marketing and promotions events for the paper. Also assisted in copy editing of articles and advertisements as well as lay out of the paper. As the paper was an alternative weekly, each week brought a hard deadline by which time all projects, articles and ads had to be in and the paper had to be fully laid out and proofed.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong technical writing skills

Excellent editing, proofing and writing skills

Ability to glean required details from large amounts of information

Strong computer skills

Knowledge of AP, MLA, APA and Chicago writing styles

Strong media relations skills

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of Photoshop, Microsoft Office and other Microsoft software

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