RESUME
Colin Joseph Reed
Professional Experience
Hitachi Vantara November 2021-Present
Job Title: Technical Writer/Editor
Collaborate with SME authors on project goals and ways to achieve them
Edit technical documentation extensively on the Jira CMS platform
Meet strict deadlines across multiple projects
Stay updated on both personal and enterprise-level data storage technologies
Alibaba Group July 2018-November 2021
Job Title: Copywriter
Write copy for social media platforms and AliExpress to attract new followers and sales in the US and Europe
Optimize UX and UI content for the main website
Strategize with project managers on the fashion line’s brand reimagining
Beijing Transyes Technology Ltd., China July 2018-August 2021
Job Title: Editor/Proofreader (Contract)
Edit scientific, technical, web and other promotional documents Hitachi, Semtech, Chongqing Medical University, Huawei, etc.
Strengthen spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting, and voice of many different genres to reach international audiences
Serve and assist as a linguistic expert to Chinese managers
Refugee Response January 2018-May 2018
Previous Job Title: Writing/Editing Assistant
Edited and designed documents ranging from FDA proposals, newsletters, informational pamphlets, and webpages
Assisted in data entry and helped plan and establish the Adult Tutoring Program
Education
John Carroll University, University Heights, OH August 2015-May 2018
Major: B.A. Professional Writing
3.4 GPA
Selected for Dean’s List with a 3.5 GPA in Spring Semester, 2017 and 2018
John Carroll University Merit Scholarship: $12,400
John Carroll University Grant: $12,000
Ohio Opportunity Grant: $1,300
Federal Supplemental Grant: $2,000
Federal Pell Grant: $5,816
Additional Data
Excellent editing and writing skills
IT experience
Public speaking experience