Lindsey Macdonald

Experience

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  Pocahontas Press Inc

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Publishing Intern

  • Designed the layout for a published book, The Spine of the Virginias• Promoted books and authors by creating advertisements• Attended to details during the production process by proofreading the content and indexes of books

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  Kronos Incorporated

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2011

  Technical Writing Intern

  • Reviewed end-user guides for grammar, punctuation, clarity, and consistency according to internal style guides. • Formatted user guides according to 508 compliance standards using Adobe FrameMaker.• Tested user guide procedures in software instances to ensure document usability.

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  NCS Technologies, Inc.

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2016

  Technical Writer

  • Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) to produce technical documentation that adapted complex processes and terminology for diverse audiences.• Revised user guides, service manuals, and quick start guides after hardware and software updates to ensure consistency and accuracy. • Developed branding and formatting standards for technical documentation. • Modified photographs, renderings, and line art using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.

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  Purdue University

  Aug 2017 - now

  Writer/Editor for the Center for Intercultural Learning, Mentorship, Assessment and Research (CILMAR)• Wrote and edited content for the Intercultural Learning Hub (the HubICL), which reached over 2,500 members in 75 countries. • Organized and formatted content on the HubICL and the CILMAR website using Cascade and HubZERO content management systems (CMS).• Implemented and updated style guides and editorial standards to maintain consistency and organizational voice across 700+ learning materials, reports, white papers, and promotional content.• Designed and formatted reports, flyers, and other promotional materials using Adobe InDesign. • Copy edited and proofread manuscripts for logical development, clarity, style, and grammar.• Compiled HubICL membership data and identified trends using Excel. Show less

  • Writer/Editor

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Writer/Editor

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Writing Instructor

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2021

  • Content Developer

    Feb 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Writing Tutor

    Jan 2017 - May 2019

  • Research Assistant

    Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
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  Durabook Americas Inc.

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2019

  Contract Technical Writer

  • Drafted and edited content for 21 pages on the Durabook Americas website.• Proofread seven user manuals and service manuals for grammar, consistency, and clarity.