Technical Writer
Resume:
SAKENNIA C. REED Home: 254-***-****
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Nolanville, Texas 76559
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain the position of Technical Writer/Public Affairs Specialist.
EDUCATION: Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, Texas 2008
BA: Communication Studies Minor: Political and Behavioral Science
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•Ability to effectively communicate with people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Organized and able to meet deadlines
•Goal oriented and people minded
•Works well as a team member
•Innovative and creative
WRITING EXPERIENCE:
Technical-
•Reviewed published materials and recommended revisions or changes in scope, format, or content
•Checked completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format
•Selected photographs and/or drawings to illustrate materials
•Arranged for duplication of material
•Created electronic file system for storing and retrieving documents
Professional-
•Collaborated with authors to put their ideas and information into words
•Prepared, rewrote, and edited copy to improve readability
•Verified facts and sited references using standard reference sources
•Conferred with authors regarding changes in content, style, and/or organization
•Maintained records and files of work and revisions
Academic-
•Typed manuscripts, articles, and other written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, dictation or previous versions
•Read copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax
•Organized material and completed writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
Journalistic-
•Wrote and performed public service announcements for radio broadcasts
•Functioned as a staff writer for collegiate newspaper
Creative-
•Created original written works such as essays and short stories for performance
•Wrote dramatic, lyrical, and other types of poetry
•Chose subject matter and suitable format to express personal feelings, experiences, and/or ideas to narrate stories or events
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:
•Windows (Vista, XP)- Proficient
•MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)- Proficient
•Visio - Fair
•CorelDraw - Fair
•Adobe PageMaker - Fair
•Adobe Photoshop - Fair
•Internet Browsers - Proficient
•Scanning Software - Proficient
AWARDS AND HONORS:
•Sigma Tau Theta Communications Fraternity
•Lambda Pi Eta Honors Communications Fraternity
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
•Central Texas, Prairie View A&M University Alumni Association
•Central Texas, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
REFERENCES:
Mary E. Nelson, Teacher
310 Ponderosa Drive
Harker Heights, TX 76549
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Melissa E. Gonzalez, Professor
404 Red Oak Circle
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
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Asheli Atkins, College Recruiter
4342 Miller Creek Court
Richmond, TX 77406
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