Kristopher Scott
Louisville,KY
Summary
Results-oriented writing professional with experience preparing concise and accurate technical documents. Expert at delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines. Talented individual collaborates with cross-functional teams for accuracy and clarity of technical content.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accessible Test Managing Editor/Writer
American Printing House for the Blind
01.2015 - Current
- Write, edit, and proofread all training and testing materials for the department
- Collaborate on creating and maintaining test and training materials that are requested by publishers
- Utilize the LMS by tracking progress, uploading content, and reporting issues
- Lead the editorial team by sending out communications to keep stakeholders and cross-functional teams informed of ongoing projects and current production schedule
- Serve as the liaison between test editors and production by providing full cycle leadership for various test projects
- Coordinate all incoming standardized test projects and work closely with SMEs to maintain content accuracy
- Drive initiative for training and advancing adoption of new skills and resources by seeking and attending available trainings workshops and event materials
- Cultivate relationships with publishers and key stakeholders resulting in repeat business and client satisfaction
- Create, own, and apply the test project procedures and process to make certain that all work is completed on time and delivered to the publishers on or before the deadline.
Accessible Test Editor
American Printing House for the Blind
01.2002 - 01.2015
- Edited standardized assessments for educational publishers such as Pearson Education, WestEd, Data Recognition Corporation, Measured Progress, and Educational Testing Service
- Wrote and proofread Alt Tags for Math and English Language Arts test items used for online assessments
- Scripted and edited documentation concerning the construction, adaptation, and administration of high stakes assessments
- Conducted quality control review of adapted assessments
- Developed new assessment editing standards and styles.
Research Assistant
American Printing House for the Blind
08.1999 - 01.2002
- Wrote and edited product instruction manuals and academic training materials
- Produced, edited and proofread print and online newsletter
- Promoted educational products and resources at various conferences
- Maintained and updated Microsoft Access database of product evaluators
- Collaborated with project staff through all stages of applied research, product development, and product launch.
Technical Writer and Researcher
The Military Channel
01.1998 - 06.1999
- Created vignettes for company website
- Wrote scripts for acclaimed series titled 'Dateline: WWII'
- Edited and proofread scripts for historical and grammatical accuracy
- Screened video footage for historical accuracy and broadcast standards
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with key stakeholders and outside vendors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Louisville
Masters of Arts - English
University of Louisville
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Sharepoint
- Zoom
- MAC based programs
- InDesign
- WebEx
Core Areas Of Strength
- Problem solving skills
- Communication skills
- Project Management
- Writing
- Proofreading
- Editing
- Team Leadership
- Cultivate Relationships
- Project Research
Timeline
Accessible Test Managing Editor/Writer
American Printing House for the Blind
01.2015 - Current
Accessible Test Editor
American Printing House for the Blind
01.2002 - 01.2015
Research Assistant
American Printing House for the Blind
08.1999 - 01.2002
Technical Writer and Researcher
The Military Channel
01.1998 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Louisville
Masters of Arts - English
University of Louisville
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