About Leigh

 
 

 

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Summary

A results-oriented individual with expertise in technical communication, Web site design and development, instructional design, and management. Adept at transforming complex technical information into organized, helpful, audience-specific media or training. Proven ability to work well with customers, developers, project managers, and executive management. Skilled at editing complex documentation as well as non-technical materials.

Technical Skills

Adobe Acrobat Professional Microsoft Excel RoboHelp
Adobe Captivate Microsoft FrontPage Serif PagePlus / DrawPlus
Adobe Dreamweaver Microsoft PowerPoint  TechSmith Camtasia
Adobe FrameMaker Microsoft Word TechSmith Snagit
HTML Coding Paint Shop Pro Visio Professional

Professional Training

Technical Writing Certificate, Kennesaw State University, June 2007

Professional Affiliations

Southern Polytechnic State University, Technical Communication Advisory Board, 2006–2007

Auburn University, Technical and Professional Communication Advisory Board, 2003–2005

Society for Technical Communication, Atlanta Chapter

Offices and Committee Positions

–  President 2005 – 2006
–  First Vice President 2004 – 2005
–  Chapter Secretary 2002 – 2004
–  Chapter Newsletter Assistant Editor 2003 – 2005 ()
–  Chapter Webmaster 2003 – 2007
–  Student Liaison 2001 – 2005, 2006
–  Scholarship Committee Chairperson 2002 – 2007
–  National Student Operations Committee 2002 – 2003
–  National Leadership Resource Group 2005 – 2007

Technical Communication Writing Awards

–  Distinguished Award, 2003 Online Communication Competition
–  Excellence Award, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Online Communication Competition
 Excellence Award, 2005, 2006 Technical Publications Competition
  Merit Award 2003, 2005 Technical Publications Competition

Service Awards

–  President's Award 2005
–  Member of the Year award 2004
–  Distinguished Chapter Service Award 2004
–  Newcomer of the Year award 2002