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Kat Forrest

Grayson,Georgia

Summary

Medical professional with ten years of experience writing and editing medical, technical, legal, and governmental documents. Skilled communicator, proficient in fact checking and formatting professional publications in the areas of medicine, kinesiology, hazardous materials, technical rescue, and the law, as well as crafting educational and accessible materials for laypersons in a variety of disciplines.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Copy Editor

Various
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with clients to clarify meaning and convey intended message effectively.
  • Improved the accessability of technical documents by simplifying complex language for laypersons.
  • Ensured consistency in style and tone with adherence to specific guidelines.

Firefighter/Paramedic

Gwinnett County Fire And Emergency Services
09.2017 - 01.2021
  • Graduated top of the GCFES 2017-3 paramedic class.
  • Tutored paramedics and firefighters in operating procedures, medical and technical proficiencies, technical writing, diagnostics, and medical ethics.
  • Provided life-saving interventions and community outreach to the citizens of Gwinnett County.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University Of British Columbia
09.2012 - 07.2014
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids, practical exercises, and in-field experiences into lectures and assignments.
  • Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, as well as editing and critiquing papers, enabling students to refine their work and adhere to expected standards.
  • Assisted in the development of course materials, ensuring content adhered to guidelines, and was engaging for students.

Education

Graduate Student- Department of Kinesiology

University of British Columbia
Vancouver BC
2014

Graduate Student- Department of Sociology

Boston University
Boston, MA

Law Student

Suffolk University Law School
Boston, MA

BA in English, Summa Cum Laude

Wheaton College
Norton, MA

Skills

  • Medical and technical writing
  • Editing medical and technical documents, journal publications, educational materials, and public service resources
  • Transforming medical and technical writing into language accessible to laypersons
  • Communicating clearly and collaborating with writers, clients, students, and government agencies

Timeline

Freelance Copy Editor

Various
08.2023 - Current

Firefighter/Paramedic

Gwinnett County Fire And Emergency Services
09.2017 - 01.2021

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University Of British Columbia
09.2012 - 07.2014

Graduate Student- Department of Kinesiology

University of British Columbia

Graduate Student- Department of Sociology

Boston University

Law Student

Suffolk University Law School

BA in English, Summa Cum Laude

Wheaton College

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