Lis Cinelli

Technical Writer

Résumé

Narrative

an account of my work

a career in context

Education

Graduate

M.A. Technical Communication
plus: Graduate Certificate, Grant & Proposal Writing

University of North Texas, 2025

Undergraduate

B.B.A. Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management
plus: Undergraduate Certificate, Technical Writing

University of North Texas, 2021

Experience

Technical Publications Intern

Peterbilt Motors Company | PACCAR Parts

July–August, 2025

Freelance Technical Writer

Self-employed

2014–present

Foundational Administrative Roles

Full-time, contract, and temporary positions

pre-2014

Skills

Focus Areas

UX/UI Writing & Editing Instructional Design Content Strategy Content Development Design & Layout

Competencies

A/B Testing Accessibility Adaptability Analysis Audience Awareness C.R.A.P. Principles Card Sorting Clarity Collaboration Communication Consistency Content Audit Content Governance Content Lifecycle Management Content Modeling & Metadata Content Reuse Critical Thinking Design Principles DITA Editing eLearning Course Feedback Goal Setting Grid Design Heuristic Evaluation Inclusive Design Information Architecture Information Mapping Layout Learning Support Organization Problem Solving Professionalism Readability Reflection Regulatory Awareness Research Standards Application Storyboard Storytelling Strategic Thinking Structure Structured Authoring & Modular Content Style Style & Tone Surveys & Interviews Taxonomy Think-Aloud Protocol Training Content Typography Usability Usability Testing User-Centered Design (UCD) Wireframe Writing

Software & Tools

AdaptiveU LMS Adobe Acrobat Adobe InDesign Camtasia Canva CSS DITA Empolis CLS Google Docs Google Drive HTML MadCap Flare MadCap IXIA CCMS Metadata Microsoft Excel Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Teams Microsoft Word OptimalSort Oxygen XML Editor Qualtrics XM XML

Project Types

Process Improvement Editing & Review Revamping Existing Content Simplifying Complex Information Developing New Content

Deliverables

Web Content Presentation Safety Message Grant or Proposal Quick-Start Guide eLearning Course Report Lesson Plan Tutorial Screencast Infographic SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) Bound Material Business Case Study Marketing & Communications Flyer or Product Sheet Video Storyboard Audio Recording Style Guide Training Manual User Guide

Software

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Margin Notes

scribbled in by others

perspectives on my work

I was privileged to teach Lis in multiple graduate courses, where she always demonstrated exemplary talent and motivation.

In my technical style course, Lis created compelling content for diverse audiences across different brands, while providing thoughtful feedback to peers. Her work in my editing course showcased excellent copy and structural editing skills, particularly her innovative recommendations for video-based technical content delivery. As a collaborator, Lis was a highly valued team member in every group project. Lis’s willingness to push past her skepticism and explore generative AI tools for content assessment and refinement impressed me. She developed technical expertise while maintaining a strong ethical stance.

During her practicum, Lis excelled in technical authoring, editing, and content analysis. Any organization would benefit greatly from her skills as a technical content professional.

Dr. Kim Campbell

Professor, University of North Texas

Lis demonstrates an impressive ability to connect visual design principles with user-centered thinking. Her visual technical communication projects showed both creativity and technical precision, while her usability testing work reflected strong critical analysis of how design choices affect real users. She is detail-oriented, reflective, and consistently applies feedback to elevate her work. In addition, she works well in groups, is highly organized, and is adept at leading a group, qualities that make her a valuable addition to nearly any technical writing team.

Dr. Erin Friess

Professor, University of North Texas

Talented, brilliant to be honest, professional… Super admired your approach to things, and I absolutely took inspiration and learned from what you did.

Ciara Donley

Proposal Writer, peer

You highlighted the multiple objectives and the potential confusion, which shows your attention to the nuances of baseline logic. Your comments on the importance of connecting the dots in a proposal and outlining the logic before writing demonstrate a deep understanding of the process.

Dr. Ryan Boettger

Professor, University of North Texas