Technical Writer

Sabrina F. Byrum

**** ****** ***** ****, *****, SC 29803

Cell: 803-***-****

************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a technical writing position where I can use my analytical, writing, editorial, and creative design skills to enhance the effectiveness of print and online documentation

EDUCATION

Miami University of Ohio, Oxford, OH

Master of Technical and Scientific Communication (MTSC)

GPA: 3.94

Graduated May 2006

BA in Technical and Scientific Communication (BATSC)

BA in Botany with Environmental Science emphasis

Graduated May 2002

WORK EXPERIENCE

Center of Operational Medicine (COM), Medical College of Georgia (MCG), Augusta, GA

Technical Writing Specialist, August 2007 - Present

Part-time, contract employee; July 2009 – present

• Work on a project-by-project basis from my home office, communicating via email and phone with project leaders; projects vary in duration and focus based on departmental needs

• Edited various documents for style, grammar, and visual design, including conference posters, academic textbook chapters, journal articles, and marketing brochures

• Developed a marketing plan, website, and registration documentation for Masters of Ultrasound, an ultrasound teaching entity within the Dept. of Emergency Medicine (www.MastersofUS.com)

• Created a conference poster and tri-fold brochure to further the marketing of S.T.O.R.M.

Full-time (office-based) employee; August 2007 – July 2009

• Wrote, edited, and designed marketing and course documentation (both print and online media)

• Served as the project lead for the S.T.O.R.M. textbook authoring and marketing initiatives

• Served as a project coordinator and liaison between COM representatives and external partners

• Credited as the Technical Writer in the Emergency Ultrasound Pocket Reference (2008) text

• Produced a commercial for the COM’s homepage, located at www.mcgcom.com

• Developed and maintained an electronic file storage and sharing system for the department

GE Energy (Reuter-Stokes), Twinsburg, OH

Technical Writer, March 2006 – March 2007 (contract employee with Adecco Technical)

• Interviewed, observed, and photographed engineers and technicians to document manufacturing and standard operating procedures

• Facilitated project communication between technicians, engineers, drafters, and planners

• Submitted drafts for multi-stage reviews to ensure documents were accurate and user-friendly

• Developed a strong understanding of basic manufacturing and electrical engineering principles

Analytical Products Group, Inc. (APG), Belpre, OH (www.APGQA.com)

Marketing Specialist, October 2004 – July 2005

• Designed, created, and proofed advertising literature, catalogs, product packaging, promotional materials, press releases, technical instructions sheets, and direct mailers

• Represented the company at industry trade shows, including an international show in Florida

• Published a monthly electronic newsletter for a distribution list of 12,000+ contacts

WIL Research Laboratories, Inc., Ashland, OH (www.wilresearch.com)

Study Analyst and Report Writer, January – October 2004

• Analyzed data to determine the toxicological significance of the test articles researched at WIL

• Wrote client-specific reports to be submitted to the FDA or EPA for evaluation

• Composed reports for many of the major domestic and international pharmaceutical companies

• Communicated with lead scientists, laboratory technicians, study directors, and quality assurance personnel to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data and the reports

Miami University Computing and Information Services (MCIS), Oxford, OH

Technical Writer and Editor, May – August 2002

• Composed Knowledge Base cases for online distribution for university affiliates

• Edited existing Knowledge Base cases for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to the style sheet

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

• Adobe FrameMaker

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe InDesign

• Adobe PageMaker

• Adobe Photoshop

• Dreamweaver MX

• Microsoft FrontPage

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Microsoft Visio

• RoboHelp

• SnagIt

WEB SITE DESIGN EXPERIENCE

• Designed www.MastersofUS.com for the Department of Emergency Medicine at MCG (2009)

• Co-designed Analytical Products Group, Inc.’s Web site (www.APGQA.com) (2005)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Oxford, OH

Instructor of “Introduction to Technical Communication, English 313,” January – December 2003

• Taught two junior/senior level technical communication courses for non-majors

• Developed and implemented a new course project—designing group and individual Web sites

INDEPENDENT ACADEMIC STUDIES

Interactive Media Practicum, Oxford, OH

Technical Communicator, September 2000 – May 2001

• Contributed to an interdisciplinary team project for Procter & Gamble

• Designed a proprietary, database-driven kiosk for the consumer environment

• Prepared a multi-media presentation for Procter & Gamble representatives

• Honed effective team communication and division-of-work skills

Summer Scholars Project, Oxford, OH

Researcher/Author, May – August 2001

• Awarded a summer research grant of $2,300 (1 out of 100 awarded annually)

• Designed an empirical research project to evaluate Miami University marketing materials in light of technical communication design principles

• Produced a 50-page handbook that offers design suggestions for a college student audience

COLLEGIATE ACTIVITIES / HONORS

• Elected Graduate Student Representative, MTSC Program, 2002 – 2003

• Elected Society for Technical Communication (STC) President, 2001 – 2002

• Elected STC Vice-President, 2000 – 2001

• Awarded STC National Scholarship, 2001

• Awarded Southwest Ohio STC Regional Scholarship, 2001

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Kathy Dunn

Conference Coordinator,

Center of Operational Medicine, Medical College of Georgia

Office: 1120 15th Street, AF-2044

Augusta, GA 30912

Cell: 706-***-****

Email: ********@*****.***

Paul Vecchio

Associate Director and Chief of Operations,

Center of Operational Medicine, Medical College of Georgia

Office: 1120 15th Street, AF-2044

Augusta, GA 30912

Office: 706-***-****

Cell: 706-***-****

Email: ********@***.***

Dr. Matt Lyon, MD FACEP

Assistant Professor and Vice Chairman for Academic Programs,

Department of Emergency Medicine,

Medical College of Georgia

Office: 1120 15th Street, AF-2044

Augusta, GA 30912

Cell: 706-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

ACADEMIC REFERENCE

Dr. W. Michele Simmons

Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Miami University of Ohio

Office: 374 Bachelor Hall

Oxford, OH 45056

Phone: 513-***-****

Email: ********@******.***

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