Daniel Le - Resume

Certification / Skills

CERTIFICATIONS: Professional Technical Writing
TECHNICAL: HTML with CSS/XML, DITA, Markdown, version control, APA/AMA/Chicago/Wikipedia MoS, 110 WPM typing speed, technical reports
SOFTWARE: Oxygen XML, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Figma, Notion, Zoom, Grammarly, Jira, Confluence, Monday.com
SOFT: Vietnamese (Native/C3), UX writing, science writing, usability testing, research & interviewing SMEs, data collection, information organization/architecture, communication, writing & editing, data entry, time management, leadership, fast learner

Education

University of Washington | Seattle, WA
Certificate of Professional Technical Writing January – August 2024

  • Managed a team of 6 on a 10-week project, resulting in a comprehensive whitepaper on environmental engineering.
  • Authored, edited, and produced three projects in 10 weeks, delivering a presentation at the end of the course.
  • Training on HTML, CSS, XML, DITA, interviewing SMEs, audience analysis.
  • Copyediting, copywriting, proofreading; creation of whitepapers, user manuals, handouts.

Washington State University | Pullman, WA
B.S. in General Biology August 2019 – August 2023

Relevant courses: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Gross and Microanatomy, Ecology of Health and Disease

Employment Experience

Professional Development January – August 2024

Staff Coordinator / Event Worker | Pullman, WA
Washington State University August 2021 – January 2023

  • Managed sections of the WSU campus during events and coordinated volunteers to help visitors.
  • Enforced university policy to maintain a safe environment for students and faculty by directing foot and vehicle traffic flow.

Administrator / Receptionist | Bellevue, WA
Eastside Integrated Primary Care May 2021 – August 2021

  • Coordinate logistics of incoming patients seeking COVID-19 vaccinations, including:
    • Verifying legal documentation such as birth certificates, passports, SSNs, etc.
    • Scheduling appointments using the PrepMod system.

Volunteer

Wikipedia Contributor | Remote
Wikipedia April 2024 - Present

  • Collaborates with a diverse community to refine content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to Wikipedia's style guidelines (Wikipedia:MoS).
  • Developed a strong understanding of information architecture and content organization within a collaborative platform.
  • Demonstrated ability to distill complex technical information into concise and accessible language for a general audience.
  • Successfully resolved ambiguities and inconsistencies in technical content, improving overall article coherence and accuracy
  • Enhanced technical writing and editing skills by contributing to Wikipedia articles related to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
  • Lead contributing editor on Portal:Current events.

Lead Mentor II | Woodinville, WA
FIRST Washington: Team 9450 January 2022 – Present

  • Assisting and leading students in season-long projects documenting the engineering process, including mechanical, programming, and outreach efforts
  • Managing and creating technical documents, team branding, writing grant applications, and acquiring sponsorships.
  • Coordinating travel and hotel logistics for 40 students plus chaperones.