n all its forms and a lifelong love of learning mark the through line in my diverse professional history. My leadership and resourcefulness come from being the sole person in my role - often created for me - at small, nimble firms. Critical thinking provides me viable options when problem-solving; I understand the details and the big picture. I'm a technical writer, bid/tender writer, business writer, and video creator, not only because I respect the user experience (UX), but because I choose to live it.
All types of business/technical/marketing writing for 20+ years in several industries; Technical Skills, Tools and Programs - Adobe: Acrobat Pro, Premiere Rush and Premiere Pro; Microsoft: Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Word; agile methodologies; Boolean; Canva; ChatGPT; CSS and HTML; Grammarly; Internet, standard social media; JavaScript, JSON, Node.js; Linux and Unix; Markdown; Notepad; Oracle; Pipedrive; QuickBooks; Sage Timberline; SalesForce; SEO; Slack; Visual Studio Code; VNC Viewer; WordPress. Currently working toward CPTS (Certified Professional Technical Communicator) Foundation and Practitioner levels (exams in May and Oct 2023). High school valedictorian (1 in class of 325).
March 2021-Present Technical Writer II for SaaS/Manufacturing firm
April 2018-November 2021 Lead Bid/Tender Writer for RFID technology consulting firm
October 2017-March 2018 subcontractor Medical Writer I for Clinical Research Organization (CRO)
Languages, world travel, non-fiction, lifelong learning, volunteering, walking/hiking, learning how to paint and play piano