Marie L Johnson

Objective
To learn new skills and utilize my writing abilities as well as my computer knowledge. To gain experience and pursue a career in technical communications.

Summary
One year of diverse technical communication experience
Detail-oriented and organized
Excellent business writing and communication skills

Education
June 1998
Associate Arts Degree at South Puget Sound Community College

September 1998-December 2000
Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in English at Western Washington University

January 2000-May 2001
Pursue a Technical Writing and Communication Certificate at Bellevue Community College

Professional Experience
September 1999-November 2000
Office Assistant/Special Event Coordinator – Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University (V.P. for External Affairs, The Western Foundation): Cover letter writing, preparation of new scholarship fund files. Special luncheon coordination with Western and guests.

March 2000-September 2000
Grant Proposal Writer – Bellingham, WA
Internship with Kay Kammerzell and the Whatcom County Museum. I have created a grant proposal along with letters and letters of inquiry in order to gain funds for an educational exhibit and video. Researched companies and foundations for fund requests, written letters and grants under Mrs. Kammerzell’s supervision.

May 2000 to July 2000
Contracted Technical Writer – Bellingham, WA
Created glossary index for a security company’s web site. Privately contracted by Ben Fields, owner of Sunlight Design. Goal was to produce a glossary ranging from 600-1200 terms on computer and security terminology.

Special Projects
Created brochure for independent auto repair business
Power point presentations on developing personal website’s
Creation of websites

Personal Information
Knowledge of FrameMaker
Knowledge of EditPlus+
Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Dreavweaver, Adobe Acrobat, Word, and Publisher
Member of Society for Technical Communicators
Interest in Web development
Want to pursue a career in online technical documentation and software development

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