Joel Byron Barker

A writer with a toolbox chock full of pegs both square and round.

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Joel Barker

503.310.2662 • joel@joelbyronbarker.com • Portland, OR

OBJECTIVE


To produce creative and effective communication.  I get it and I can help other people to get it.

EXPERIENCE


  • Created dynamic marketing solutions, developing language and scripts for Microsoft and other clients.
  • Performed instructional design for Microsoft Learning, including writing courses for certification preparation.
  • Wrote white papers for HP StorageWorks, working with client to appeal to technical decision makers.
  • Composed presentations combining PowerPoint slides, speaker script, and step-by-step demonstrations.  These presentations are still in use worldwide and repurposed as webcasts.

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS


  • Microsoft Office all versions, all applications Expert
  • Camtasia Studio Experienced
  • Adobe Captivate Highly Experienced
  • Various Audio Recording Software Intermediate
  • Adobe Acrobat Experienced
  • HTML Intermediate

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY


Position

Company

Dates

Copywriter BlueVolt 2008 – present
Senior Technical Writer Aeshen 2003-2008
Technical Consultant Knowledge Points 2003
Technical Writer State of Oregon DEQ 2002
Technical Consultant OHSU 2001
Mapping Specialist City of Ashland 1999-2001

EDUCATION


1998 Bachelor of English, writing emphasis, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon.