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
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