CONTACT DETAILS:
6700 Maple Road
Richmond, BC, V7E 1G5
Canada
Home 604-274-1094
Cell 604-908-1864
dawn_stewart@shaw.ca
OBJECTIVE:
To save your company time and money by providing professional writing, allowing other employees to focus on their specialties.
EDUCATION:
Graduated from SFU's two year Technical Communication Certificate Program with an A average.
Graduated from Richmond Senior Secondary School, International Baccalaureate program.
SKILLS:
- Expert with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, KLT/Atlas, and Microstation, basic knowledge of PhotoShop, ACDSee, FME, and HTML
- Exceptional command of grammar and spelling
- Strong ability to understand complex concepts and explain them to others clearly and concisely
- Ability to work well independently or within a team
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Proven ability to maintain a high degree of precision in repetitive tasks
ATTRIBUTES:
- Exceptional ability and desire to learn new things
- Intense devotion to producing a high quality product
- Responsible, reliable, punctual, persistent, versatile, and adaptable
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Senior Editor and Photogrammetrist, Delta Aerial Surveys, 1989 - Present
Created maps for a variety of clients, including Government Ministries. Documented specifications and procedures, scheduled tasks, and taught co-workers how to use software.
Assistant to Manager, Second Genesis, 1988 - 1989
Organized ordering, shipping, and invoicing for over fifty clients.
ORGANIZATIONS:
- Member of the Society for Technical Communication since 2004, currently serving as Membership Coordinator for the Canada West Coast chapter
- Former member of Mensa Canada
HOBBIES:
Bicycling, reading and writing, refinishing and reupholstering furniture, playing computer games, making jewelry, carpentry, and making costumes.
References available on request.