Writer

Science fiction, poetry that mostly stays private, other fiction. I decided to embrace a career path of "Technical Writer" because when I analyzed my experience in all the jobs I've had, I realized that I've always done technical writing, without realizing that's what I was doing. If a help document was needed, I wrote it. Training users on computer hardware and software basics - sure, I can write up a training guide and train people in a classroom setting. Oh! You need a security policy? Well, I've never written one, but let me get some samples and I'll write one. A guide for interns/residents at the VA hospital? Sure - "VA House Staff Manual." Websites, policy documents, user guides, training guides, RFPs, by now I've done a bit of everything in the tech writing arena. So I took a Tech Writing certificate program through California State University online - 3 parts, about 6 months of classes and writing and I aced it!