Derek Dyer

derek@digitalderek.com
3303 West San Juan St. Apt. 1
Tampa, Fl. 33629
(813) 419-Dyer (3937)

Professional Profile

Bachelor of Arts in Technical Writing and New Mass Media from the University of South Florida. Proven excellence in many diverse settings including: computer software single source documentation, instructional content development in multiple mediums, HTML/CSS, video capture and editing, freelance graphic designer/coordinator, email marketing campaigns, collegiate and professional alternative sports athlete/coach.

Hardware and Software Proficiency

Mac and PC

Microsoft Office
Adobe

• Illustrator
• Premier Pro
• InDesign
• Dreamweaver
• Photoshop
• Robohelp

Experience Highlights

Instructional Writing and Design

• Currently working in the human capital management software industry.
• Assist in software testing and feedback.
• Provide ideas for software usability and functionality.
• Learn new software and create documentation, curriculums, and visuals in all mediums using industry standard software and hardware.
• Manage an HTML based, context sensitive, indexed web help system covering thousands of topics all while maintaining a single-source methodology to prevent publishing outdated content and redundant time consuming document updates.

Freelance Work

• Logo Design
• Business card design
• Letterhead and envelope design
• Email marketing campaigns

Non-Profit Work

• Assisted the March of Dimes Hillsborough office with marketing, organizing, and logistics involving their biggest annual fundraising event, "The March for Babies."

Hospitality Industry

• Began hospitality career as a food runner to become a sought after principal bartender working the area's premier establishments during their highest volume evenings.

Sales and Payments

• Held multiple job titles at a mobile car auction including: payment office handling thousands of dollars in cash and credit programs, sales associate establishing regional relationships with new and used car dealerships for auctions, lot manager organizing cars in the field ensuring a smooth and efficient auction, and driver navigating cars through the auction.

Athletic Career

• 2011 Collegiate Wakeboard National Champion and series MVP.
• 1999 - 2003 Professional Competitive Wakeboarder and Coach, toured the United States competing in professional level contests.

Employment History

• (Aug 2011 - Present) Mangrove Software Tampa, Fl Technical Writer and Q.A.
• (May 2011 - August) Gunn Marketing Group Tarpon Springs, FL Image Consultant
• (Jan 2011 - August) Here For You LLC Stuart, Fl Image Consultant
• (Jan 2011 - May 2011) March of Dimes Tampa, Fl Marketing/Event Planner Intern
• (Oct 2003 - Jan 2008) Carson's Tavern/The Ashley/Bistro Stuart, Fl Bartender
• (Aug 2001 - Oct 2003) Neal Auctioneers Ft. Pierce, Fl Sales Representative