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Hello! I'm Jennifer

 

I'm currently looking for new opportunities.  And while I'm a bit of a digital nomad, having worked many years from home in remote-office settings, I'm open for whatever great experience awaits me. Ultimately, my professional goals are to take my professional experience and passion for life-long learning, and help distribute information and help others do their jobs or live their lives better. Please scroll to the bottom "Expertise" section, where there are links to samples of my work.

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Jennifer Adams, MBA

Words, Images, Video, Content, Instruction

 

Phone:

970-518-4355

 

Email:

jenadams.biz@gmail.com 

 

Home Office:

Current base:  Northern Colorado

Future base: Florida

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Download My Resume:
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
2010-2021

U.S.D.A. Forest Service

DOCUMENTATION & VIDEO SPECIALIST (Contractor)
Create/maintain 508/ADA-accessible user documentation (online, linked help systems, printed pieces), end-user videos and webcasts, and training programs/materials for FS employees using GIS-based software applications in the Natural Resource Manager group (measurement of water and air quality, forest vegetation regeneration, etc.). Team lead for 508/ADA-accessible processes. Co-lead web-based user training sessions for implementation of new Software Development Lifecycle and Organizational Change processes and procedures. Designed, prepared and presented video processes, software, planning training session for co-workers.

2009-2010

U.S.D.A. Forest Service

COMMUNICATIONS WRITER III (Contractor)

Create booklets presenting results of scientific research performed by the Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) to Congressional partners as part of annual budget approval process.

2000-2002, 2003-2004

Hewlett-Packard

MARKETING MANAGER (Contractor)

Collect/distribute product specs and messaging to partners in World Wide Marketing and regional centers; ensure accuracy/update of specs. Manage photographic/imaging content to best promote HP digital cameras, scanners.

EDUCATION
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
2002-2004

Colorado State University, Department of Journalism and Technical Communications

M.S., TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS

Refined approaches to information delivery and understanding of the use of focus groups and other methods to accurately provide readers with what they need.  GPA 3.7/4.0.

SKILLS
SKILLS
2020-2022 (anticipated)

Boise State University,
Organizational Performance & Workplace Learning

M.S., OPWL

Learning theories and applications of adult learning, specifically in the workplace.  Currently in my 2nd semester of study. 

2002-2004

Colorado State University, Department of Journalism and Technical Communications

M.S., TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS

Refined approaches to information delivery and understanding of the use of focus groups and other methods to accurately provide readers with what they need.  GPA 3.7/4.0.

1999-2001

Colorado State University,

College of Business

M.B.A.

Multiple team projects; learned new technologies and strategies, as well as the principles of business management and holistically looking at and managing an organization.  GPA 3.56/4.0.

1983-1987

University of Denver

B.A. (French major, history minor)

Study abroad Paris, France, Fall semester 1986.  Minor in history.  GPA 3.2/4.0.

Education

Microsoft Pro Suite - Advanced

Camtasia - Advanced

Captivate - Proficient

RoboHelp - Proficient

Adobe Acrobat Pro - Advanced

SnagIt - Advanced

Storyline 360 - Proficient

French - Intermediate

EXPERTISE
EXPERTISE
Writing/Documentation

I've been writing for years. From software and application development proposals to newsletters and product data sheets, from white papers to tag lines and detailed user content, from websites to peer-review papers and step-by-step instructions... there's not much business or technical writing that I haven't done. I've provided a sample of a RoboHelp project for your review (Note: this link currently broken due to Flash end-of-life; will be updating!).

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Below, I've also include a few samples of my writing skills -- including three video instruction manuals and two of my Colorado State University MSTC grad school projects.

Marketing Communications

I have created marketing communications plans, collateral, and websites for direct employers as well as freelance work. Some of the websites I've created (not including this one) are www.halcyonhealth.net and www.en-light-en.net.

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Still Images

I've enjoyed photography since my youth.  Visit my Photobucket page to see some of my pictures.

Videos/Knowledge Check

When you run out of words, images are there to fill the void. And if a picture is worth 1,000 words, a moving picture is worth that much more. For the last several I've been involved in creating videos to help users learn specific tasks in GIS applications and integrating knowledge check options into them. Visit my YouTube channel for video samples.

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Samples of my instructional design projects and course work at Boise State University are also available online.

Work Samples
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