OVERVIEW

Library and Information Studies graduate student focused on technology and its implications for an evolving tech-savvy society.

EDUCATION

• MLIS, FSU, Tallahassee, FL July, 2009
• BA English/Technical Writing, UCF, Orlando, FL May, 2005

AREAS OF INTEREST

• The semantic web and maximizing the information on the Internet
• The evolution of free culture and the protection of individual and digital information rights
• Academic success strategies achieved through teaching technology across the curriculum

EXPERIENCE

Library Intern, 2008 – Present
Evans Library at Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL

Perform daily user services. Maintain an internal wiki to support the library’s 21st Century Information Commons initiatives.

Senior Technical Writer, 2007 – Present
Harris Stratex Networks, Melbourne, FL

Write and edit network management software user guides using MadCap Flare XML-based authoring tool for HTML output.

Adjunct Instructor, 2007 – Present
Brevard Community College, Palm Bay, FL

Teach Preparatory Writing 2 with emphasis on academic success strategies to first-time college students.

Senior Copy Editor, 2006 – Present
Ink 19 Magazine, Melbourne, FL

Proof and edit articles and manage the efforts of the copy editors, ensuring a consistent style and adherence to standards.

Technical Writer, 2005 – 2007
DEI Services Corporation, Orlando, FL

Wrote user and training manuals and corporate newsletter. Developed research proposal for U.S. Marine Corps maintenance training video game targeted for digital natives.

Newsletter Editor, 2005 – 2006
Society for Technical Communication (STC), Orlando, FL

Managed article submissions, interviewed professionals, designed, and published print and online newsletter. Winner of Award of Excellence.

Technical Writer, 2004 – 2005
Dimensions International, Inc., Orlando, FL

Edited legacy database of Operation and Maintenance Manuals for military simulation devices.

Technical Writer, 2005
UCF Victim Services, Orlando, FL

Redesigned marketing materials and website to reflect a unified, modern style and client-friendly language.