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About Me

I excel at absorbing technical information and interpreting that subject matter for technical and non-technical audiences.

I am a technical writer and editor based in Vancouver, Canada: the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

How I Work

I work diligently and effectively in both independent and collaborative settings. I love to discover how things operate. I pay attention to the details. I absorb that information and interpret it for technical and non-technical audiences.

My Subject Matter

My interests lie in specialized equipment, systems, and software for medical, infrastructure, and other fields. But I am a curious and enthusiastic learner, and I adapt quickly to new subject areas. I welcome the opportunity to discuss the specifics of your project in any subject matter.

My Skills

I pursue information accuracy with a strong attention to detail. I craft well-formed, precise, and effective language. And I champion strong visual design, legibility, and usability for documentation.

I author, design, and edit documents with a variety of tools:

  • Microsoft Word, Google Docs, WordPress, and Adobe InDesign for word processing and layout
  • Madcap Flare for multichannel publishing and online help
  • HTML5 and CSS for coding
  • Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for managing and visualizing data
  • Adobe Illustrator, Google Drawings, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Google Slides for illustrations and presentations
  • Adobe Photoshop and PIXLR for photo editing

And I always look for ways to adapt new tools and methods to my workflow.

My Certification

I hold an Associate Certificate in Technical Writing with Distinction from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).

How I Can Help You

Do you need specialized knowledge about your product, service, or research translated to a form that your audience can access, understand, and accept?

I can familiarize your audience with what you and your team already know best:

  • I can show your audience how to perform tasks.
  • I can enable them to make decisions.
  • I can help them find the information they need when they need it.

Providing Simplicity and Clarity

Coming from outside your team of experts, I can advocate for the users who approach your product, service, or research without the inside knowledge you possess. With careful consideration for effective language and presentation, I can simplify concepts to an appropriate level for technical or non-technical audiences. I provide this with a thorough eye for clarity:

  • accurate information
  • concise phrasing
  • consistent organization
  • usable design

Responding to Your Needs

I look forward to learning about your product, service, or research. From there, I'll help your audience understand too.

Please contact me to discuss a project or to see how I can fill a role on your team.