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Oliver Mitchell

Email address: hello@kickresume.com
Phone number: 999-999-999
Web: www.kickresume.com

Education

09/2009 - 06/2012, Master of Science in Technical Communication, Technical Communication and Writing, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, USA
  • GPA 4.0 (Top 1% of the Program)
  • The 2012 Academic Excellence Award winner
  • Activities: TEDx Club, Economics Society, EL Club
09/2005 - 06/2009, Bachelor of Communication majoring in Technical Communication, Technical Communication, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
  • Graduated with Distinction (Grade 1- A/ Excellent  equivalent in all 5 subjects)

Work Experience

10/2018 - present, Senior technical writer, IBM, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
  • Developed comprehensive technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, and release notes, resulting in a 30% increase in customer satisfaction and reduced support calls by 15%.
  • Led a team of junior technical writers, providing mentoring and guidance to ensure high-quality deliverables within strict deadlines.
  • Implemented a streamlined documentation process and template, resulting in a 50% reduction in time spent on document creation and editing, increasing overall efficiency and productivity.
01/2013 - 04/2017, Technical writer, Oracle, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
  • Developed user-friendly technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, and troubleshooting guides, resulting in a 30% decrease in customer support calls.
  • Implemented a documentation review process, incorporating feedback from subject matter experts and stakeholders, resulting in a 40% reduction in errors and enhancing overall document quality.

Skills

Languages
English
Spanish
French
TECHNOLOGY
Oxygen XML Editor
Adobe FrameMaker
RoboHelp

Certificates

06/2012, Certificate in Technical Communication by Texas Tech University

Strengths

Detail-oriented
Clear communicator
Analytical thinker
Research skills
Time management
Problem solver

Hobbies

cycling
chess
writing
Position Overview:

As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating clear and concise documentation and instructional materials that communicate complex technical information in a user-friendly manner. Your role will involve collaborating with subject matter experts, conducting research, and organizing information to produce manuals, guides, and online documentation. Strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to understand and explain technical concepts are essential for success in this role, ensuring the effective transfer of knowledge to users and stakeholders.

Tomas is the CMO and co-founder of Kickresume, the company that has already helped nearly 4,000,000 job seekers land their dream jobs. Although these days his role revolves mostly around Kickresume's marketing strategy, he still likes to share his extensive knowledge of resumes and personal branding with job seekers around the world. Also, due to the nature of his work, he consumes an unhealthy resume-related content on daily basis. 

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