Professional Writing
Throughout my education, I have learned to create documents in a variety of formats. This experience has given me a firm knowledge base in both composition and design.
Software Skills
I am familiar with a variety of programs that are important in the field of document writing and design:
- Adobe Creative Suite 5: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
- Adobe Technical Communication Suite: RoboHelp 9, FrameMaker 10, Acrobat 10
- Microsoft Office 2010: Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint
- LibreOffice: Writer, Calc
- Notepad++
- Inkscape
- Scribus
Relevant Coursework
My degree at Missouri State University includes several classes in the professional writing field. Below are descriptions of the writing courses I have taken so far.
- Writing I - Developing skills in academic writing through a variety of essay types: informative, persuasive, and analytical. Learning basic writing skills such as organization, paragraph structure, and flow.
- Writing II: Beginning Technical Writing - Creating technical and professional documents such as brochures, white papers, and manuals. Practicing skills in résumé and cover letter composition.
- Advanced Technical Writing - Practicing advanced skills in document design, including topics such page layout, typography, color, and visual elements. Learning and implementing subjects from the document level to the character level.
- Writing With Technology - Learning to use important technical communication software: Adobe RoboHelp 9 and Adobe Photoshop CS5.
- Writing With Technology II - Learning more advanced technical communication software: Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 and Adobe FrameMaker 10.