The samples linked below give a clear illustration of my work and competencies, and interests and enthusiasm within the domains of the technical communications field. This portfolio bundles selected works that I have executed between 2019 and 2022 during the three years of my graduate-level coursework, both at Purdue University and the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Due to the nature of defense contracting, I can only share a few samples from my professional career.
Technical Writing
XML Guide - Wrote guide to introduce extensible markup language (XML) to a technical communications audience that wants to learn the basics of XML and why XML matters
Example of Technical Edit - Edited for accuracy a draft of the journal article "Evil Twins and the Multiverse: Distinguishing the World of Difference between Epistemic and Physical Possibility”
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Conference Papers - Edited and formatted papers presented at the 24th AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Technology Conference in Denver, Colorado
Proposal Writing
Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS) Grant Writing Assistance Project Proposal - Submitted proposal to Dr. Weber requesting project approval for my final project for EH 509: Proposal Writing
Letter of Interest - Wrote letter on behalf of the Director of GHHS for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama grant application in July 2020
Business Writing
COVID-19 Communication Strategy Guide for the Veterans Health Administration - Created communications guide to offer advice, strategies, and best practices to improve communication during a pandemic
Press Release - Wrote press release for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
News Story - Wrote news article for the Women’s Health Magazine
Visual Communications
Joint Federated Assurance Center (JFAC) Software Assurance Silicon Card - Created desk reference for use by the Software Assurance Community of Practice and software development projects
Guide to Downtown Decatur - Created print publication for Airbnb located in Decatur, Alabama
Heuristic Evaluation - Analyzed the architecture of the ‘MGBD Parts and Services’ (http://www.roverp6cars.com/) website using Nielsen’s Ten Usability Heuristic and offered suggestions on how to improve navigation and User Experience (UX)
Photoshop Before and After - Used Adobe Photoshop to correct, enhance, and prepare images for print and the web
Project Management
Project File and Gantt Chart - Created project schedule and Gantt chart using Microsoft Project 2016
Project Status Reports - Wrote status reports for St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 (D303) Learning Management System (LMS) Project