ROXANNA RODRIGUEZ
Writer | Editor | Web Designer
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Results-oriented writing professional with experience preparing concise and accurate 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
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Technical Writer
Alamo Colleges District
San Antonio, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Writes new instructional technology guides daily, filling gaps in existing manuals such as Zoom, Microsoft, Adobe, and other SaaS platforms.
- Edits and updates articles daily to ensure consistency with Alamo Colleges style guide, accuracy in grammar, and including latest features to provide accurate and up-to-date information to users.
- Proofreads copy written by co-workers to correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and structure.
- Collaborates with IT manager to develop content and UX design of new Alamo Colleges District internal employee service site.
Managing Editor
The Sagebrush Review
San Antonio, United States
01.2023 - Current
- Conducts editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Delegates reading assignments among editorial team, optimizing efficiency and ensuring timely reviews.
- Reviews final pieces and performs copyediting and proofreading of submissions if necessary.
- Recruits and onboards new editorial team members, identifying talented individuals who share publication's goals.
Web Content Designer
Cellular Dealz
San Antonio, TX
02.2020 - Current
- Manages Shopify store including web design and copy, using SEO to drive brand awareness and boost search engine rankings.
- Writes & edits blog posts, titles, tags, meta descriptions, links, and slugs to optimize the user experience.
- Customizes web pages by integrating new apps to enhance website UX.
- Creates e-mail marketing campaign workflows to increase click-through rates and conversions.
Research Assistant - Creative Writing
The University of Texas
San Antonio, TX
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Gave detailed and constructive feedback on short stories in advanced undergraduate fiction workshops.
- Collaborated with students, fostering effective communication in writer's workshops.
- Researched and organized information from various sources such as databases, news stories, blogs, books, and interviews.
Education
Master of Arts - English - Creative Writing
The University of Texas
San Antonio, TX 01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Studies - English, Biology, and French
The University of North Texas
Denton 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
UX Writing
Copywriting
Tech Writing
Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Style Guides, AP Style Expert
Web Design, CMS
Adobe Creative Cloud
Microsoft Office 365
Research
Data Analysis
SEO, SEMrush, Google Analytics, Google Trends, Google Search Console, Ahrefs
Certification
Digital Marketing: Identifying, Attracting and Growing your Digital Audience
Awards & Honors
- Wendy Barker Creative Writing Scholarship Recipient
- 3rd Place in Creative Writing - UTSA Annual COLFA Conference
- Deans List: Spring 2018, Fall 2019 University of North Texas
- Presidents List: Fall 2017 Northwest Vista College
Timeline
SEO - HubSpot Academy
07-2023
Technical Writer
Alamo Colleges District
06.2023 - Current
Digital Marketing: Identifying, Attracting and Growing your Digital Audience
04-2023
Marketing Strategy: SEO Content Writing
03-2023
Master of Arts - English - Creative Writing
The University of Texas
01.2023 - Current
Managing Editor
The Sagebrush Review
01.2023 - Current
Research Assistant - Creative Writing
The University of Texas
01.2023 - 06.2023
Web Content Designer
Cellular Dealz
02.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Studies - English, Biology, and French
The University of North Texas
08.2016 - 05.2020