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Technical writer/communicator with a Certificate
in Technical Communication and career background as biotech laboratory
research scientist. Strong computer skills, including work in desktop
publishing, web design, and online help.
Created an STC-award–winning, 74-page,
photographically illustrated laboratory manual (and companion
Quick Reference Guide) on propagating orchids from seed in tissue
culture. In the process, taught myself how to use FrameMaker,
the authoring software tool.
Created a 30-page personal web site that
includes 5 photo galleries, 2 printer-friendly PDF files, 2
electronic order forms, and credit-card purchasing of my books
via a shopping cart.
Applied instructional design principles
to the design and development of illustrated tutorials to supplement
user guides for computer software and laboratory equipment.
Integrated text and images in a user-friendly format suitable
for both novices and experienced users.
Converted a published scientific paper
I co-authored into a hyperlinked online poster using RoboHELP
HTML.
Documents
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HTML Editors and Web Publishing
Help-Systems
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Graphics and Presentations
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Publishing—Kay S. Greisen Specialties, Oakland,
CA |
2002–Present |
As
a publisher and technical writer, prepared document
files compatible with commercial Dochutech printer and
arranged/oversaw large-scale printing orders. As publisher,
expanded the markets for my self-published books.
Filed
applications required to obtain registered copyright
and ISBN numbers.
Doubled my direct retail book
sales by reworking/expanding my web pages' meta
tags.
Sought
and secured a contract with the American Orchid Society (AOS), making AOS exclusive
reseller (from 2002-2003) of my orchid seed-flasking
manual. With over 30K members, AOS is the largest
organization in the world devoted exclusively to
orchids.
Added
eBay, Amazon, and another wholesale client to my
list of sales outlets.
Currently
collaborating on a new book re cool-growing orchids.
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Independent Contracting—Kay S. Greisen
Specialties, Oakland, CA |
2001–Present |
Creason & Associates, Concord, CA.
As a technical writer, researched and prepared (with
a partner) a proprietary report submitted to a major
US-based corporation.
Wrote 137 of a 179-page report,
based on my compilation of 229 documents as exhibits.
Prior to writing, prepared
a 250-page digital resource of quotes and historical
information.
Edited, formatted, and prepared
the final document for printing.
Currently expanding and preparing
this report for publication as a book.
Creason & Associates,
Concord, CA. As a technical writer, prepared
two public-hearing transcripts from videotapes for use
in a civil trial. Completed and delivered all materials
on time.
The National Pemphigus Foundation, Berkeley, CA. As a technical
writer, rewrote and reformatted booklets describing
the foundation and the diseases/treatments of pemphigus
and pemphigoid.
Creason & Associates,
Concord, CA. As a technical writer, prepared
multiple documents, such as a poster, jury instructions,
and special verdict form, as needed during the course
of a trial.
Despite
tight deadlines, completed and delivered all materials
on time.
Created
a marketing brochure that promotes the firm's legal
experience and services.
Rewrote
and reformatted procedures into a viable proposal
for Board approval.
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Training for Career Change |
1999–2001 |
Coursework
in Technical Communication at UC Berkeley and UC Santa
Cruz Extensions.
Created
a 30-page web site for KaySGreisenSpecialties.com
and my self-published books.
Researched,
wrote, and designed an orchid seed-flasking laboratory
manual and submitted it to an STC competition for
which it won an Award of Excellence.
Earned
Certificate in Technical Communication, Awarded
with Distinction.
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Roche Molecular Systems, Alameda, CA |
1990–1998 |
As
a Senior Scientist in the Infectious Disease Department,
designed and executed experiments in the research and
development of RNA-/DNA-based polymerase chain reaction
(PCR) assays to detect infectious disease agents in
clinical samples.
Co-authored
a journal article, book chapter, and posters. Presented
a poster at national scientific meeting.
Completed
a literature search and laboratory experiments under
aggressive timeline to design detection assay. Delivered
on schedule.
Prepared
a detailed document package for smooth transfer
of a detection assay from California to the New
Jersey Development team.
Wrote
monthly progress reports for a business team and
presented oral reports to scientific staff.
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DNA Plant Technology Corporation (formerly
Advanced Genetic Sciences, Inc.), Oakland, CA |
1986–1990 |
As
a Research Associate III, designed and executed experiments
to clone bacterial genes that regulate production of
an antibiotic and to clone plant genes affecting gene
regulation.
Conducted training in laboratory
protocols.
Created detailed laboratory
protocols for the team's procedures manual. Compiled
a manual of 51 laboratory procedures.
Prepared
regular written and oral reports of work completed.
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Degrees
and Certificates
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Additional
Courses and Training
Tutorial in Instructional/Training
Project Design
Understanding Medical Product Regulation
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Commercial Propagation
of Orchids in Tissue Culture: Seed-Flasking Methods.
An illustrated laboratory manual, 2000.
(This book is now available through the American Orchid Society.)
The Akita
Club of America, Inc. Akita Stud Book Register, 1998
and 1976.
Intermountain
Chapter of the Society for Technical
Communication, "Award of Excellence," for Commercial
Propagation of Orchids in Tissue Culture: Seed-Flasking Methods,
2000-2001 Publications Competition.
Last
updated August 11, 2005
Copyright
2000 by Kay S. Greisen
All Rights Reserved.
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