ALICIA HAXHI
Copywriter / Tech Writer
East Hartford, CT 06118 * 203-***-**** * *******@*****.***
linkedin.com/alicia-haxhi
Skills
> Writing, editing, proofreading, brainstorming, marketing, copywriting,
research
> Creative writing of original works and brainstorming new ideas
> Computer: Mac or PC; proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro,
Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint,
Social Media, and Content Management Systems
PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
QuEST Global Services, East Hartford, CT, February 2012 - Present
Senior Technical Writer/Project Engineer - Pratt & Whitney
> Work with recently developed software systems to write manuals and
user guides containing user friendly instructions
> Communicate with technical experts on engine topics to write and edit
Part 25 certification documents demonstrating how engines comply with
federal regulations for aviation
> Prepare documents containing qualification reports, procedures, and
plans provided by suppliers
> Write, organize, and distribute flight test letters for the F119/F22
Raptor program sent to the United States Air Force for direction in
flight testing
> Copyedit F135 engine repair manuals following a specific data module
style guide
> Prepare the F119 Quarterly Progress Report by corresponding with CIPTs
and gathering all required task information
> Create standard work instructions for cross functional team
preparation
Meriden Public Schools, Meriden, CT, Sept 2011 - February 2012
Substitute Teacher
> Instructed students in various classroom settings, ranging from
kindergarten to grade 12
Powderhouse Productions, Somerville, MA, September 2010 - December 2010
Development Writing Intern
> Performed extensive research for television show concepts in
development, including the creation of formats and style sheets
> Contributed to development and casting ideas in group brainstorm
sessions
Finish Editorial, Boston, MA, January 2010 - May 2010
Intern
> Logged edited data into system and scanned documents
> Filed recently completed commercials
EDUCATION
Emerson College, Boston MA, 2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Writing, Literature, and Publishing
Course projects:
> Completed creative writing workshops in fiction, nonfiction, and
screenwriting, which involved heavy peer editing and intensive writing
> Created book covers and graphic design projects using InDesign and
Photoshop
PUBLICATIONS
Article, "Field of Flags Honors Fallen Soldiers", SouthburyPatch.com
Article, "Hot Dogs for a Good Cause at Leo's", SouthburyPatch.com