Mariya Miksonova
***************@*****.***
San Jose, CA, 95111
Objective
Technical writing or editing position in the software industry.
Experience
2014: Published in The Writing Life, a publication at San Jose State University.
- Article: “Is My Intelligence Worth Less than Theirs?” 2011-2015: Part-time work at U.S. Computer Software Inc. Saratoga, CA
-Proofread and edited both software-focused and corporate documents written by second- language English speakers
-Working for this software developer, gained in-depth understanding of computer software and hardware mechanics
Education
San Jose State University
2012-2015
Graduated with a BA in English with a Concentration in Career and Technical Writing. University GPA upon graduation: 3.04
Major GPA upon graduation: 3.50
English 103- Modern English
English 106- Editing for Writers
English 107- Technical Writing
English 135- Writing Nonfiction
San Jose State University
2011-2012
Formerly majored in Biomedical Engineering.
Engineering 5- Science of High Technology
Skills
-Bilingual in English and Russian, and fluent in French
-Good communication skills
-Experienced in formatting and creating graphics to accompany documentation
-In-depth understanding of and experience with every version of Windows and Apple operating systems in a work setting since 2010
-Skilled with:
-Adobe Suite
-Apple Keynote
-Apple Numbers
-Apple Pages
-Google Docs
-Microsoft Office