Sample Resume for a job as Technical Writer or Research Analyst, PCs or Semiconductors
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Candace A. Lienne
123 Orange Avenue , #11
Orange City, Florida 12345
123-555-123
clienne@bamboo.com
OBJECTIVE: Research Analyst, PCs or Semiconductors
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
* Over 12 years bringing clear, meaningful PC knowledge to technical and non-technical users.
* Broad experience in collaborative and independent PC research and evaluation, including interviewing and surveying, building and upgrading, testing, writing and editing.
* Project manager and data manager for PC Universe’s PC Reliability and Service survey.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1996-2004, PC Universe, Miami, Florida
Senior Technical Editor, 2003-2004
Technical Editor, 1999-2003
Assistant Technical Editor, 1996-1999
Research & Analysis
* Designed and implemented data analysis; rated and reported processes for five consecutive PC Reliability and Service surveys.
* Developed specifications for data tabulations and score reports.
* Led senior staff in selecting rating measures and developing scoring procedures.
* Performed statistical analyses and ran scoring tabulations using SPSS.
* Devised process to distribute and use ratings properly in Features and Reviews.
* Reported survey results to vendors, senior staff, and company president. Fielded and logged inquiries from vendors about survey.
* Awarded bonus and commended by supervisor: “Camille’s work on this project greatly contributed to a much higher level of confidence in the data than we’ve ever had before.”
* Managed survey of 15,000 PC Universe subscribers on PC reliability and service (January 2004 issue).
* Trained and directed project team through entire six-month survey project, including rating of major home PC, work PC, and laptop vendors.
* Oversaw project schedule, questionnaire, summary analysis, and promotions.
* Served as primary contact for outside research company.
* Extended survey and ordered e-mail solicitations to increase response.
* Co-developed surveys on printer reliability and best places to buy a PC. Automated editors’ evaluations by normalizing and weighting surveys’ key results in Excel.
Writing & Editing
* Edited for technical accuracy dozens of features, reviews, news stories, and columns per month.
* Supported staff of 50 editors in article planning, test planning, presenting technical material, and evaluating performance.
* Edited column illustrating key PC upgrades, including CPU, memory, graphics, and storage. Collaborated with author and designer on lineup, info graphics, and photographs.
* Wrote product reviews, news stories, and features. CEO’s response: “Your technical expertise and extensive research is exactly the type of top-notch journalism PC Universe readers appreciate.”
Technical & Project Management
* Tracked semiconductor beat, including microprocessors, memories, and chip sets. Established significant relationships with industry vendors.
* Collected and maintained the specifications of all x86 CPUs produced since original Pentium.
* Tracked trends at technical trade shows, conferences, and 50-75 vendor meetings per year. Reported findings to editors in written reports and staff meetings.
* Configured and maintained six PCs for editors to test products under multiple operating systems.
* Achieved goals in annual incentive bonus plan for seven straight years (100% success rate).
1995-1996, M&T Publishing, Orange City, Florida
Hardware Support Specialist
1992-1995, Personal Computation, Daytona, Florida
Associate Editor
EDUCATION
* B.A., Political Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1992
Professional Development
* Advanced Editing Workshop, University of Miami Extension, 2003
* SPSS coursework: Basics, Intermediate, Tables, and Survey Research, SPSS, Inc., 2002 and 2003
* New Media News II, Miami State University, Multimedia Studies Program, 2001
* Magazine Management Overview, University of Miami Publishing Institute, 2000
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Technical Writer or Research Analyst, PCs or Semiconductors
Sample Resume for a job as Technical Writer or Research Analyst, PCs or Semiconductors
This resume is for a career climber who is reaching for the next rung on her career ladder. Although she is currently unemployed, her accomplishments are very strong. Notice how she highlighted her promotions at her most recent position. Combination resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.
<< PrevIndex of 90 Sample Resumes
This resume was written or critiqued by a member of Susan Ireland’s Resume Team. The job seeker agreed to allow us to make his or her resume anonymous and to post it on this website.
To learn how to write an effective resume, go to 10 Steps: How to Write a Resume. To write your resume with easy-to-use templates, order Susan Ireland’s downloadable software, Ready-Made Resumes.
Candace A. Lienne
123 Orange Avenue , #11
Orange City, Florida 12345
123-555-123
clienne@bamboo.com
OBJECTIVE: Research Analyst, PCs or Semiconductors
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
* Over 12 years bringing clear, meaningful PC knowledge to technical and non-technical users.
* Broad experience in collaborative and independent PC research and evaluation, including interviewing and surveying, building and upgrading, testing, writing and editing.
* Project manager and data manager for PC Universe’s PC Reliability and Service survey.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1996-2004, PC Universe, Miami, Florida
Senior Technical Editor, 2003-2004
Technical Editor, 1999-2003
Assistant Technical Editor, 1996-1999
Research & Analysis
* Designed and implemented data analysis; rated and reported processes for five consecutive PC Reliability and Service surveys.
* Developed specifications for data tabulations and score reports.
* Led senior staff in selecting rating measures and developing scoring procedures.
* Performed statistical analyses and ran scoring tabulations using SPSS.
* Devised process to distribute and use ratings properly in Features and Reviews.
* Reported survey results to vendors, senior staff, and company president. Fielded and logged inquiries from vendors about survey.
* Awarded bonus and commended by supervisor: “Camille’s work on this project greatly contributed to a much higher level of confidence in the data than we’ve ever had before.”
* Managed survey of 15,000 PC Universe subscribers on PC reliability and service (January 2004 issue).
* Trained and directed project team through entire six-month survey project, including rating of major home PC, work PC, and laptop vendors.
* Oversaw project schedule, questionnaire, summary analysis, and promotions.
* Served as primary contact for outside research company.
* Extended survey and ordered e-mail solicitations to increase response.
* Co-developed surveys on printer reliability and best places to buy a PC. Automated editors’ evaluations by normalizing and weighting surveys’ key results in Excel.
Writing & Editing
* Edited for technical accuracy dozens of features, reviews, news stories, and columns per month.
* Supported staff of 50 editors in article planning, test planning, presenting technical material, and evaluating performance.
* Edited column illustrating key PC upgrades, including CPU, memory, graphics, and storage. Collaborated with author and designer on lineup, info graphics, and photographs.
* Wrote product reviews, news stories, and features. CEO’s response: “Your technical expertise and extensive research is exactly the type of top-notch journalism PC Universe readers appreciate.”
Technical & Project Management
* Tracked semiconductor beat, including microprocessors, memories, and chip sets. Established significant relationships with industry vendors.
* Collected and maintained the specifications of all x86 CPUs produced since original Pentium.
* Tracked trends at technical trade shows, conferences, and 50-75 vendor meetings per year. Reported findings to editors in written reports and staff meetings.
* Configured and maintained six PCs for editors to test products under multiple operating systems.
* Achieved goals in annual incentive bonus plan for seven straight years (100% success rate).
1995-1996, M&T Publishing, Orange City, Florida
Hardware Support Specialist
1992-1995, Personal Computation, Daytona, Florida
Associate Editor
EDUCATION
* B.A., Political Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1992
Professional Development
* Advanced Editing Workshop, University of Miami Extension, 2003
* SPSS coursework: Basics, Intermediate, Tables, and Survey Research, SPSS, Inc., 2002 and 2003
* New Media News II, Miami State University, Multimedia Studies Program, 2001
* Magazine Management Overview, University of Miami Publishing Institute, 2000
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