Technical Writer

Megan Mansfield

*********.******@*****.*** 910-***-**** Raleigh, NC

Education

Bachelor’s of Arts in English

Appalachian State University Aug. 2014 - May 2018 Concentration in Professional Writing and a minor in Medieval Studies Portfolio LinkedIn

Skills

Copy Writing

Leadership

Team Work

Problem Solving

Time Management

Research

Editing

Technical Documentation

Communication

Public Speaking

Project Management

Transcribing

Critical Thinking

Social Media Marketing

Software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Drive

Lotus Notes

Express Scribe

About Me

Technical Writer specializing

in content writing, technical

documentation, and editing.

Creates innovate and

attractive documents with

the ability to multi-task and

complete projects efficiently.

Work Experience

Transcriber Sep. 2015 - May 2018

Belk Library and Information Commons Boone, NC

• Transcribed oral histories of Appalachian State University Alumni.

• Worked with retired Dean of Libraries to conduct interviews and network with Alumni.

• Worked with other archivists and student workers to organize, collate, and publish collections for public use.

Technical Writing Intern May 2017 - Aug. 2017

Mazak Optonics Corp Elgin, IL

• Worked with SMEs to create educational guides for Basic Operator Training class.

• Wrote documents like manuals, guides, standard operating procedures, and evaluation reports.

• Created a stylish and easy-to-follow work-flow for company wide customer service representatives to provide better service.

• Created a company style guide for company engineers to use while drafting manuals and other company documents meant for customers.

• Collaborated with external company to create a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to shipment options.

Publications

“The Beggar” and “Navigate the Seas”

Outrageous Fortune Magazine Apr. 2016

“Community and Education Meet Appalachian’s

Roots at the Blowing Rock and History Museum”

High Country Press Apr. 2018

Presentations

Chinese Zodiacs: The Birth and Life of a Child

ASU’s Celebration of Student Research Boone, NC Apr. 2015 Individual Presentation at Undergraduate Conference Chinese Zodiacs: The Birth and Life of a Child

American Association for Chinese Studies Houston, TX Oct. 2015 Panel Presentation at Graduate Conference

Medieval Manuscript Production

Meeting in the Middle Farmville, VA Apr. 2018

Panel Presentation at Undergraduate Conference

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