
Dr. McMillan
English PhD, Technical Writer, and Editor
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Experiencia laboral
Technical Writer & Quality Assurance Manager
Defense Priorities • Tiempo completo
May 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 3 mos
-Lead editing and quality review of reports, proposals, strategic communications, and other high-profile publications, ensuring exceptional clarity, consistency, and accuracy. -Collaborate with subject matter experts and writers to transform complex ideas into engaging, reader-friendly content. -Develop editorial standards, style guides, and quality assurance processes used across multiple projects. -Supervise and mentor writers and editors, providing substantive editorial feedback and maintaining rigorous quality standards. -Edited and prepared a memoir manuscript for self-publication, partnering closely with the author to strengthen organization, narrative flow, clarity, and style while preserving the author's voice.
Technical Writer/ Editor
Penn State • Tiempo completo
Jul 2021 - Oct 2022 • 1 yr 3 mos
-Developed, edited, and managed instructional content supporting the university's online academic programs and institutional initiatives. -Collaborated with faculty, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to transform complex information into clear, engaging, audience-focused content. -Edited and refined educational materials for clarity, organization, consistency, accessibility, and adherence to editorial style guidelines. -Managed multiple content development projects simultaneously, coordinating workflows to ensure high-quality deliverables and on-time completion. -Created presentations, instructional guides, and support documentation that improved usability and enhanced the learning experience for faculty and staff.
Visiting Assistant Professor of English & Writing Coordinator
Auburn University • Tiempo completo
Aug 2019 - Jul 2021 • 1 yr 11 mos
-Taught undergraduate courses in composition, literature, and memoir writing. -Guided students through every stage of the writing process, from idea development to polished final drafts. -Provided developmental and line-level feedback to strengthen narrative structure, voice, and reader engagement.