Resume

Linda Moore: Instructional Designer, Writer, Editor

P. O. Box 5158 Dearborn, MI 48128

Phone: (313) 277-8542 Fax: (313) 277-8541

Email: lmoore@gr-lakes.com

http://www.gr-lakes.com/~lmoore/writer.htm

Introduction

 

I am an instructional designer, writer and editor based in the Dearborn, Michigan area. I have written materials in many media on a wide variety of subjects. I am also an advanced user of the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel) and am proficient in using the Dreamweaver web-authoring program.

 

In addition to my design, writing, and editing capabilities, I bring these key strengths to every project I work on:

 

A Big Picture View

No matter what my assigned role is, I view every project at the macro level. This big picture perspective enables me to design individual project elements with the whole project in mind. It enables me to develop style guides and templates that provide direction for multiple elements, and to anticipate questions before they become problems. It enables me to validate other team members’ materials against my own to ensure that all project elements work together. And, it often prompts me to volunteer as template developer, continuity editor, and ‘keeper of the glossary.’

 

A Streamlined Development Process

With every project, I try to employ rapid prototyping, especially electronic rapid prototyping, to streamline the development and approval process. With rapid prototyping, an ‘online concept’ replaces the outline and storyboard for up-front approval of electronic appearance, structure, function, and content (it also provides development templates). Online drafts allow enhancement of navigation and coding as well as development of content. They also give clients real samples to review. Because all drafts are electronic, an online pilot can be conducted at any time during development. The rush to produce a working technical version at the end is eliminated because operational issues are addressed every step of the way. In short, rapid prototyping helps get it right the first time.

 

As a writer, I believe it’s important to pay attention to detail and to serve as the ‘first user/validator’ of a process or procedure. I see clarity as the goal of technical communication and believe that simplicity is the key to clarity.

 

As a training program designer, I believe it’s important to remember that learning is learning, no matter what the delivery method. A poor design can’t be improved using bandwidth. And, all training should ask students to apply what they have learned.

 

As an editor, I believe you only have one chance to get it right the first time. Editing for quality assurance is a process that should take place on every document during every step, from design through production.

 

Objective

 

I am looking for a full-time or contract position that involves designing and developing technical documentation and training (if possible, focusing on e-learning or blended learning). I would also welcome the opportunity to serve as designer/quality control editor for a large project or department.

Areas of Specialization

 

·         Internet Documents and Websites

·         E-learning

·         Computer Support Documentation

·         Training Programs and Workshops

Additional Design and Development Capabilities

 

·         Task Analysis

·         Meetings

·         Speeches

·         Brochures

·         Technical Writing

·         Technical and Copy Editing

Employment

 

Presently self-employed. Have designed and developed computer-based and print technical and training materials for the Sandy Corporation, Ross Roy, Inc., The Emdicium Group, Inc., General Physics Corporation, and Jawood Management Associates.

 

Sandy Corporation, Troy, Michigan. Responsibilities included project management, development of proposals, and design and development of technical support and training materials for computer applications.

 

Creative Universal, Inc., Warren, Michigan (now MSX). Responsibilities included development of proposals, and design and development of technical training, marketing, and presentation materials.

 

Education and Professional Development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BA. English and Psychology, Carroll College, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Designing Instruction, Friesen­Kaye Associates, Ottawa, Ontario

Desktop Publishing, Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, Michigan

Instructional Media, University of Michigan, Dearborn, Michigan

ISO 9000 Implementation, Perry Johnson, Inc., Southfield, Michigan

Dreamweaver 3.0 Development, SteeleTech, Logansport, Indiana

Dreamweaver 4.0 Levels 1 and 2, CompUSA, Metro Detroit Training Centers

Coursebuilder Development, SteeleTech, Logansport, Indiana

Creating Web Graphics, CompUSA, Metro Detroit Training Centers

Flash 4.0 Introduction, CompUSA, Metro Detroit Training Centers

Microsoft Word 2000 Levels 1, 2 and 3, CompUSA, Metro Detroit Training Centers

Microsoft Access 2000 Levels 1, 2 and 3, CompUSA, Metro Detroit Training Centers

Microsoft Access 2000 Application Development, CompUSA, Metro Detroit Training Centers

Microsoft Excel 2000 Levels 1, 2 and 3, CompUSA, Metro Detroit Training Centers

Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Levels 1, 2 and 3, CompUSA, Metro Detroit Training Centers

Corel Draw 9 Introduction, CompUSA, Metro Detroit Training Centers

Javascript Level 1, CompUSA, Metro Detroit Training Centers

HTML Levels 1, 2 and 3, CompUSA, Metro Detroit Training Centers

Professional Affiliations

 

Society for Technical Communication (STC)

The eLearning Guild

 

 

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