Evelyn Lee Barney
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279 Amherst Road ~ Apt 38e       Sunderland, MA 01375      Tel: 413-230-6594          evbarney@comcast.net

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Objective:

A job as a technical writer or information designer where my skills in communicating technical knowledge to non-technically oriented people can be put to use.

Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst    ( expected: May 2008)                                                                        

B.A. English                                       GPA: 3.23                                                      

Certificate: Professional Writing and Technical Communication     (May 2007)             

Holyoke Community College      (May 2005)                                                                                

A.S. Electronics and Computer Technology - Honors

A.A Liberal Studies - Honors

Work Experience

University of Massachusetts Amherst                                    (June 2005- November 2006)

Fundraiser UMass Annual Fund                                                              

Contact UMass Alumni by phone to update contact information and increase participation in the annual fund drive.

Holyoke Community College                                (October 2003 to January 2005)

Academic Computer and Electronic Lab Technician      

Set up electronic and computer experiments based on schematics and procedure instructions. Assist students in finding components and reporting on experiment results.

Holyoke Community College                                (January 2004 - May 2005)                   

Help Desk Technician                                                        

Troubleshoot and repair problems with personal computers and academic networks' hardware and software. Educate end-users on basic maintenance and upkeep of personal computers both in person and in writing.

Holyoke Community College                                                            (Summer 2004)  

Procedural Manual Technical Consultant                                                                

Create procedures manual for Holyoke Community College Bursars Office in anticipation of new accounting software system.

Awards and Accomplishments

  • Executive Secretary Student Government Association HCC Fall 2003 through Spring 2005
  • Catherine Fontaine Award for Science Engineering And Math May 2003
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • National Dean's List

Relevant Skills

  • Ability to simplify complicated instructions                                                                      
  • Proficient in the use of the following software:
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Adobe FrameMaker
    • DreamWeaver 
    • Photoshop  
    • ImageReady
    • RoboHelp                                                                       
  • Ability to troubleshoot PC hardware/software
  • Text-based HTML skills

Interests

  • Customizing and repairing IMB compatible computers

  • Information design
  • Creating artisan jewelry
  • Non-fiction writing
  • Digital photography and image manipulation