ABOUT               "Say all you have to say in the fewest possible words, or your reader will be sure to skip them; and in the plainest possible words or he will certainly misunderstand them."     I am a dedicated professional who likes nothing more than producing a useful product. My ability to get to the root of a problem will ensure a solution to your communication need. My attention to detail will ensure that nothing is overlooked or forgotten. My commitment to high standards will ensure that your expectations are met and even exceeded. Background Experience Resume         BACKGROUND                 I received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University in 1989 and was employed by GM/Hughes Technical Center in Carlsbad, California. I worked in the Fabrication Research Department where I was involved with integrated circuit process and product development.     —John Ruskin (1819-1900), British author, poet, and artist                         I worked at Cymer Technologies in Rancho Bernardo, California in 1995-96 where I assisted applications engineers with locating integrated circuit devices with specified characteristics, usually as replacements for obsolete parts. I was also tasked with assisting with the development of test modules, to correspond with the modules of an excimer laser. I also designed a test lab where I researched, specified, and purchased the necessary equipment.                                 My first opportunity to work under the title of technical writer occurred in 2001 when I worked at Palomar Technologies in Vista, California. I was tasked with developing internal knowledge-management documentation and worked with design and application engineers to develop content. I also developed a style sheet and document templates to make it easier for the engineers to document their work.                                 In 2003 I began the Advanced Certification Program in Technical and Scientific Writing at San Diego State University. It is a writing-intensive program and I believe that it has improved my existing abilities and given me new ones. I completed the certificate in December 2005.                                 In 2004 I began the Graphic Communications program at Palomar College, San Marcos because I realized that the graphics courses would be a direct complement and enhancement of my technical communication skills. I completed an Associates Degree in Electronic Publishing in May 2006.                                 EXPERIENCE                   I have constantly performed technical communication tasks during the course of my engineering career, because communicating plans and results to my managers and co-workers is an important part of every project.                                 I have over five years experience in technical writing and communication, with particular emphasis on project development and management, research, writing, and presentations. My background in engineering gives me the ability to work with technical equipment, processes, and personnel, in combination with the ability to effectively develop and communicate plans, results, and recommendations.                                 RESUME                     Please feel free to review my resume (PDF 113 kB) and contact me for my references.                     top                                 Copyright © 2006-2008 Yvonne Esquivel. All rights reserved.           Home | Services | Portfolio | FAQs | About | Contact | Site Map