{"id":217,"date":"2017-08-09T17:15:59","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T17:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/atd-clinton-technicalwriting\/?post_type=chapter&p=217"},"modified":"2017-08-09T17:23:01","modified_gmt":"2017-08-09T17:23:01","slug":"document-2-resume-from-david-mcmurray-online-technical-writing","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/atd-clinton-technicalwriting\/chapter\/document-2-resume-from-david-mcmurray-online-technical-writing\/","title":{"raw":"Document 2, Resume (from David McMurray,\u00a0Online Technical Writing)","rendered":"Document 2, Resume (from David McMurray,\u00a0Online Technical Writing)"},"content":{"raw":"Carol N. Brand<\/i><\/strong>\r\n

2201 Silvermine Lane\r\nAustin, Texas 78700\r\n(000) 000-0000<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Objective<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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  • To utilize my writing and graphic illustration skills and experience to pursue a career in Graphic Design or Technical Writing.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Summary<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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  • Over three years of diverse technical writing and graphic illustration experience<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Excellent business writing and communication skills<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Extremely detail-oriented and organized<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Professional Experience<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Oct 1994\u2013present<\/td>\r\nProject Administrator<\/i><\/b><\/u>\u2014Austin, Texas\r\nDell Computer Corporation (Portables Industrial Design & Product Development): Establish company processes through analysis, development and implementation. Draft budgets and schedules for various programs and projects (Excel and MS Project). Track and audit products as they move through the phase review process. Maintain technology roadmaps for Portables Department (drafted in Powerpoint).<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Mar\u2013Sept 1994<\/td>\r\nGeneral Manager\/Office Manager<\/i><\/b><\/u>\u2014Austin, Texas\r\nObject International (object-oriented software company): Managed small software company including product marketing, generating copy and artwork for magazines (8 publications) in PageMaker software, human resources, supervision of employees, coordination of all aspects of trade shows and conferences.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Jan 1992\u2013Mar 1994<\/td>\r\nOffice Manager\/Technical Writer<\/i><\/b><\/u>\u2014Austin, Texas\r\nInternational Software Systems Inc. (computer software company): Managed facility of 65 people including human resources, benefits, facilities, security, and produced white papers, government contracts and documentation. Also served as a member of the technical writing team in creating software manuals and \"how to\" guides in FrameMaker.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sept 1989 \u2013Dec 1991<\/td>\r\nAdministrative Secretary<\/i><\/b><\/u>\u2014Austin, Texas\r\nFluid Conservation Systems (high-tech engineering firm): Drafted documentation and presentations (in Word Perfect), coordinated training schedules (for customers), supported 15 people, maintained databases and elaborate utility files.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Education<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Dec 1997<\/td>\r\nAA in Communications at Austin Community College<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1997\u20131999<\/td>\r\nPursuing Bachelor's Degree in Communications at the University of Texas<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Seminars and Courses in Project Management<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
May\u2013July 1996<\/td>\r\nProject Management Institute Certification Courses (PMI) (includes budgets, contracts, risk assessment, schedules and communication)<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Apr 1996<\/td>\r\nProject Management Fundamentals (Dell University) (includes Dell-specific budget, schedule, and project information)<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Feb 1996<\/td>\r\nPlanning and Managing Projects (IPS\/Dell University) (advanced version of previous seminar)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","rendered":"

Carol N. Brand<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

2201 Silvermine Lane
\nAustin, Texas 78700
\n(000) 000-0000<\/i><\/p>\n

Objective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
    \n
  • To utilize my writing and graphic illustration skills and experience to pursue a career in Graphic Design or Technical Writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
    \n
  • Over three years of diverse technical writing and graphic illustration experience<\/li>\n
  • Excellent business writing and communication skills<\/li>\n
  • Extremely detail-oriented and organized<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Professional Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 1994\u2013present<\/td>\nProject Administrator<\/i><\/b><\/u>\u2014Austin, Texas
\nDell Computer Corporation (Portables Industrial Design & Product Development): Establish company processes through analysis, development and implementation. Draft budgets and schedules for various programs and projects (Excel and MS Project). Track and audit products as they move through the phase review process. Maintain technology roadmaps for Portables Department (drafted in Powerpoint).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar\u2013Sept 1994<\/td>\nGeneral Manager\/Office Manager<\/i><\/b><\/u>\u2014Austin, Texas
\nObject International (object-oriented software company): Managed small software company including product marketing, generating copy and artwork for magazines (8 publications) in PageMaker software, human resources, supervision of employees, coordination of all aspects of trade shows and conferences.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 1992\u2013Mar 1994<\/td>\nOffice Manager\/Technical Writer<\/i><\/b><\/u>\u2014Austin, Texas
\nInternational Software Systems Inc. (computer software company): Managed facility of 65 people including human resources, benefits, facilities, security, and produced white papers, government contracts and documentation. Also served as a member of the technical writing team in creating software manuals and “how to” guides in FrameMaker.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sept 1989 \u2013Dec 1991<\/td>\nAdministrative Secretary<\/i><\/b><\/u>\u2014Austin, Texas
\nFluid Conservation Systems (high-tech engineering firm): Drafted documentation and presentations (in Word Perfect), coordinated training schedules (for customers), supported 15 people, maintained databases and elaborate utility files.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dec 1997<\/td>\nAA in Communications at Austin Community College<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1997\u20131999<\/td>\nPursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Communications at the University of Texas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Seminars and Courses in Project Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
May\u2013July 1996<\/td>\nProject Management Institute Certification Courses (PMI) (includes budgets, contracts, risk assessment, schedules and communication)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apr 1996<\/td>\nProject Management Fundamentals (Dell University) (includes Dell-specific budget, schedule, and project information)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 1996<\/td>\nPlanning and Managing Projects (IPS\/Dell University) (advanced version of previous seminar)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\t\t\t
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