Carolyn K Patterson
Professional & Technical Writer, Editor, Instructor
Summary of Qualifications
Strong background in writing, editing, and teaching. Can design web content, DTP materials (brochures, flyers), data visualizations (infographics, fact sheets), narrated slideshows, software tutorials, and promotional videos. Have edited team projects at developmental (storyboards, prototypes), substantive (style guides, user tests), and copyediting levels. Currently teach technical writing strategies for proposals, reports, instructions, and common workplace correspondence (memos, email, transmittal messages).
Technical Skills
Proficient at page design, document accessibility, content sharing, and draft review features of Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Google Drive, and Dropbox. Experience editing video in Adobe Premier Pro and creating narrated slideshows in Microsoft PowerPoint. Familiar with SAM and ADDIE instructional design models to create software tutorials with programs like Adobe Captivate. Working knowledge of image editing software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as well as document design software like Adobe InDesign.
Education
MA in Professional Writing, University of Cincinnati
August 2018
GPA: 3.96
Awarded full teaching assistantship and tuition scholarship.
Presented my research at the Association for Business Communication’s 2017 International Conference in Dublin, Ireland with Dr. Kathryn Rentz.
BA in English: Creative Writing, Fiction, University of Cincinnati
May 2011
English Major GPA: 3.46
Additional studies in environmental science, chemistry, and biology
Experience
Adjunct Faculty, Cincinnati State
Upcoming Jan 2019
Will have full responsibility for teaching English Composition to freshman-level undergraduate students from a variety of backgrounds. Will prepare syllabus and all lessons as well as assist students with introductory level college writing and rhetorical analyses.
Adjunct Faculty, University of Cincinnati
Upcoming Jan 2019
Will have full responsibility for teaching Technical Writing to senior-level undergraduates in engineering and computer science as well as Science Writing to junior-level undergraduate psychology students. Course will include a service learning project in partnership with Cincinnati's Center for Addiction Treatment. Students will learn primary and secondary research methods with an emphasis on APA style.
Teaching Assistant, University of Cincinnati
Aug 2016 - Dec 2018
Had full responsibility for teaching Technical & Scientific Writing to senior-level undergraduates in engineering, science, and English. Prepared the syllabus, designed the assignments, created study guides. Also taught Writing for Business to upper- level students in information technology, organizational leadership, English, and other majors.
Research Assistant, University of Cincinnati
June - Sept 2018
Conducted research about the occurrence of co-identification with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in clinical and therapy settings. Partnered with the Digital Scholarship Center (DSC) to create a data visualization. Planned language analysis of clinical narratives from de-identified Electronic Health Records (EHR) of patients diagnosed with OUD. Designed surveys for counselors, primary health care providers, and first responders.
Graduate Peer Tutor, University of Cincinnati
Aug 2016 - Sept 2018
Managed satellite drop-in center for healthcare students and professionals. Assisted students with drafting and revising assignments during scheduled one-on-one sessions. Served multiple majors with such documents as research papers, dissertations, essays, resumes, and professional correspondence.
Volunteer & Nonprofit
Website Redesign Coordinator, Second Chance Wildlife Rescue Association, Cincinnati, OH
Launched May 2017
Managed web content production for a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Category III Sub-Permittee, Ohio Wildlife Center, Columbus, OH
2007 - 2009
Delivered in-hospital medical treatment to injured and orphaned animals.
Animal Husbandry Intern, Newport Aquarium, Newport, KY
2006 - 2007
Assisted in care and training of Asian Small Clawed Otters. Educated visitors about conservation efforts.