Posts from December 4, 2024

This artifact highlights my copyediting skills through a project completed in my Editing class. The task involved editing a technical document on food product dating regulations, applying grammatical, mechanical, and stylistic changes to improve clarity and usability. Using Microsoft Word, I leveraged tools like tracked changes and comments to[…]

This artifact presents a comprehensive, multi-page instructional document designed to teach seniors how to use social media. Created in Microsoft Word, the project demonstrates a blend of task-oriented content, modular structure, and clear step-by-step guidance tailored to a non-technical audience. The deliverable incorporates accessibility principles and user-centered design, reflecting[…]

This artifact showcases a comprehensive group report and presentation on an HR management simulation project. Completed as part of my undergraduate Compensation course, the project involved analyzing trends, making strategic HR decisions, and assessing their impact on staffing, wages, benefits, training, and overall organizational outcomes. As Assistant Team Leader,[…]

This artifact is a recommendation report created as a Style class assignment for FieldPulse, a company specializing in Field Service Management (FSM) software. The report evaluates and compares two existing content guides—Canada Post’s and Mailchimp’s—to recommend which would best serve as a foundation for FieldPulse’s own content guidelines. The[…]

This artifact features an infographic designed to convey complex information in an accessible and visually engaging format. Created as part of a design course, the project focused on applying visual communication principles and leveraging Canva to produce a professional-quality deliverable. Background The goals of the project included: The deliverable[…]

This artifact showcases an introductory project in Adobe InDesign, completed as part of a design course exercise. The focus was on learning and applying fundamental InDesign tools to create a professional, visually cohesive document. This assignment highlights my growing proficiency in Adobe InDesign and my ability to implement core[…]

This artifact showcases a collaborative A/B testing project designed to help Publytics, a web analytics company, refine their website’s tone and content. The project began with a formal proposal outlining the methods and goals of the testing process and culminated in a detailed report presenting insights and actionable recommendations.[…]

This artifact demonstrates the redesign of a college intramural sports handbook. The project involved transforming an outdated Word document into a modern, professionally formatted InDesign document suitable for print and PDF export. The redesign leveraged advanced design principles, including C.R.A.P. and grid-based design, to enhance usability and visual appeal.[…]

This artifact presents a usability report analyzing the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Inspector General homepage. The project involved conducting a usability test with diverse users, synthesizing findings, and creating actionable recommendations to improve the website’s functionality and accessibility. Originally completed for a Principles of Technical Communication class,[…]

This artifact showcases my redesign of a chapter from an Animal Control Officer (ACO) Training Manual, focusing on applying professional formatting and design principles using Microsoft Word. While the project predates my Adobe InDesign experience, it demonstrates advanced proficiency in leveraging Word as a design tool for creating effective[…]