andrew@amdcad.UUCP (Andrew Daniel) (01/16/86)
I am re-posting below a resume of a friend of mine who is looking for a position
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sorry for the double posting
in technical writing. She would prefer to work here in the San Francisco bay
area, but is not averse to relocating either. If you have a position and are
interested in talking to her please direct your E-mail to me or call her
at the phone numbers provided.
Thank you,
regards,
Andrew
...amdcad\!andrew
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Kalpana Trivadi
541 Del Medio Ave., #303
Mountain View, CA 94040
Off: (408) 985 9205
Res: (415) 949 5295
OBJECTIVE:
To be the editor and supervisor of technical publications
for a leading computer software or hardware company.
EXPERIENCE:
FULL TIME POSITIONS
ON-LINE TEXT EDITOR.
Watson Library, University of Kansas, Kansas.
* Supervised automation of library records
* Edited and formatted text on the computer for microfiche catalog
* Directed on-line data entry for 24-month hold project
Mar 1983 to June 1985.
TECHNICAL WRITER.
Indo-German Plantation Machinery, India.
* Produced product reference manuals and user guides
* In charge of product literature and technical publications
* Published in-house magazines for distribution among engineers
July 1979 to Aug. 1982.
COPYWRITER.
Imageads & communications Ltd., Madras, India.
* Visualized and wrote copy for industrial pamphlets and brochures
* Supervised technical publications for heavy metal industries
* Organized and supervised advertising campaigns
Aug 1979 to June 1980
PART TIME POSITIONS
TECHNICAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Continuing education, University of Kansas.
* Designed and wrote copy for business and engineering programs
* In charge of on-line address updates
* Organized engineering, business and mass communication seminars
* Participated in training personnel to enhance computer skills
September 1982 to March 1983.
WRITING CONSULTANT
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.
* Edited theses, dissertations and graduate research projects
A few of these titles are:
"Relational database like syntax for simulation"
"Study of dielectric properties of amorphous -
- semiconductor by the method of mixtures"
"Dielectric loss investigation of moisture in ferro-electric materials"
"A finite uni-tier automaton model of Tac-1 computer
Aug 1982 to June 1985
COLUMNIST
University Daily Kansan, Lawrence, Kansas
* Wrote weekly columns on national and international affairs
* Rim editor -- edited wire copy, local and national stories
* Guest column coordinator
Aug 1983 to June 1985
PRESS CORRESPONDENT
Institute of World Affairs, Connecticut
* Coordinated seminars on:
" International Financial Institutions & World Economy"
" The Geo-Politics of World Economy"
* Coordinated press releases with local newspapers
* Covered keynote speakers for the Lakeville journal
May 1983 to Aug 1983
EDITOR
Stella Maris college, Madras, India.
Selected articles, edited and supervised production of university magazine
June 1980 to June 1981
EDITOR
Miranda House College, New Delhi, India.
Edited and published university magazine and campus newsletters
June 1978 to June 1979.
EDUCATION
M.S. in JOURNALISM, William Allen White school of journalism
and Mass communications, University of Kansas (May 1985). GPA 3.7
M.A. in ENGLISH LITERATURE, University of Madras, India.(June 1982). GPA 4.0
B.A. in ENGLISH LITERATURE, University of Delhi, India.(June 1979). GPA 3.5
Pre-Diplome in FRENCH, Alliance Francaise de Madras, India.(June 1981)
HONORS
Awarded University of Madras gold medal
for ranking FIRST in M.A English Literature exam.
SKILLS
Programming in BASIC, Pascal and FORTRAN.
Familiar with the following wordprocessors and editors:
DEC EDIT, RUNOFF, WORDSTAR, XEDIT
REFERENCES:
Avaliable on request.
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