Resume
Andrew Iwahashi– Technical and Content Writer/Editor
I am a versatile writer and editor experienced in various types of writing including technical writing, content writing, blog writing, document design, digital content writing, grant writing, and creative nonfiction, etc. I have experience with researching, writing, editing, and managing diverse writing projects. I am able to work both independently and collaboratively toward efficient and effective solutions.
Skills
Content writing
Technical writing and editing
Instructions writing
Informational writing
Blog writing
Digital platform writing
Grant writing
Technical research
Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
Detail oriented
Formatting and document/page design skills
Experience with Microsoft Word, Google Suite, and WordPress
Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines successfully
Ability to listen carefully, learn quickly, and solve problems
Education
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts in English (Technical & Professional Writing)
Learned, practiced, and executed a wide-range of writing disciplines including technical writing & editing, content writing, formal report writing, expository writing, nonfiction, digital writing, and literary analysis.
GPA: 3.98 Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List
University of Washington
Certificate in Professional Technical Writing
Studied the fundamentals, essential skills, and best practices of the technical and content writing workplace. Worked individually and collaboratively on three major deliverables alongside fellow classmates. Learned valuable team building skills for efficient outcomes.
Experiences
Technical and Content Writer/Editor/Production Specialist (University of Washington)
January 2023 – September 2023
Responsible for planning, drafting, editing, strategizing, and designing technical content in the form of three major individual and team deliverables. Refined deliverable content, style, organization, and formatting according to thorough audience analysis and usability testing. Practice with live team meetings and prompt execution of tasks to meet deadlines.
Sales Associate
2018 – Present
Works with assisting and managing the retail sales of fine violins, cellos, and violas. Conducts extensive work with customer rapport, client satisfaction, clarity and transparency in articulation, persuasiveness, etc. Proficiency with customer/client relations, marketing techniques, and accurate documentation/record-keeping. Became a proficient sales person by observing, asking the right questions, and quickly adapting and synthesizing new information and practices.
Freelance Technical Writer and Editor
2020 – 2022
Worked with various nonprofits to produce technical documentation. Composed technical copy, page design, formatting, according to the organizations’ specific needs and goals. Worked on a variety of projects including grant writing, editing of official policies and procedures documentation, developing large-scale project instructions, advertisement writing, website and documentation development.
Recognition
Celebration of Student Writing (2021-2023)
2021 – 2023
Nominated three consecutive years for outstanding performance in writing with selected works published in the Indiana University Pressbook.
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