Greta Buskirk is a technical writer from Baltimore, Maryland who grew up just outside the city and studied English at the University of Maryland. She has worked in Washington D.C. for several companies, helping customers through skills like writing clearly, translating technical information, interviewing experts, and being creative. In her spare time, she writes blogs and poetry. She is active in the technical writing community through speaking at events and conferences. She seeks continued learning opportunities and is looking for a company passionate about technology and customers.

1. GRETA BOLLER BUSKIRK
Wonderful, Practical,
Visual Resume
and the

2. So you want to learn
more about
Greta Buskirk, huh?
Can’t say I blame you.

3. You could try
but will that really tell you?
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4. I guess a lot…

5. I guess a lot…
…that’s
all me!

6. But, let me see if I can sum it up for you.

7. I grew up just outside the city
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

8. and went to school here
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
to get my degree.
B.A., ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE, CREATIVE WRITING
Major GPA: 3.76 | Honors College | Jiménez-Porter Writer’s House

9. Since then, I’ve worked here!
WASHINGTON, D.C.

10. For companies… Helping customers…
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11. Using a few of my skills like…

12. Writing clearly and effectively

13. Translating technical lingo into plain language

14. Interviewing subject matter experts

15. And being a little creative along the way

16. Of course I needed a few software programs…

17. …and other skills to get the job done.
 User Manual Development
 Accessibility (Section 508)
 Standard Operating Procedures
 Template Creation
 Web Authoring
 Agile Development
 Process Development

18. So I could accomplish feats like these!
weeks to
create a program
day average
turn-around
missed
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1
3
100 percent
satisfaction

19. My love of
writing goes
outside
the office, too.

20. In my spare time,
I write for blogs…

21. In my spare time,
I write for blogs…
…including my own.

22. I even write
poetry
from time to time.
Photo Credit – Christina Vagenius, Heart Box Studio

23. I'm a leader in the
technical writer community
locally, nationally, and abroad!
Logos and insignia are property of the Society for Technical Communication Washington DC – Baltimore Chapter and Community Affairs Committee

24. And I’ve been a
Featured Speaker
at meetups and international conferences!
Logos and insignia are property of InfoDevDC, the Society for Technical Communication Summit 2017, STC Washington DC – Baltimore Chapter, George Mason University STC, and TC Camp

25. I seek opportunities to
continue my education
and love to
learn new things.

26. I’m looking for a
company that’s
passionate about
technology
and their
customers.

27. I live in
I love working
or even in

28. So if you’re thinking about making a change…

29. …and believe a
technical writer
can give you the boost
you need…

30. …let’s meet and
discuss how we can
better
your
business.

31. /gretaboller
The Lone Technical Writer
@TheLoneTW
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