Communication Skills
The ability to master several strategies for conveying information characterizes a successful communicator. Strategies such as realtime virtual and personal presentations, asynchronous communication (email, formal letters etc.), synchronous communication (instant message, phone calls etc.) power the corporate world.
Many of the MS-PTC assignments, especially the collaborative assignments, emphasized clear communication skills. This page provides examples of the communication skills and technologies I've mastered throughout my time in the MS-PTC program.
Personal and E-Portfolio Introduction Podcast (2MB MP3): A self-produced podcast that provides background information about my professional and academic experience, along with specifics about my E-Portfolio and course of study in the MS-PTC program.
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Rules of Punctuation Podcast (8MB MP4): A self-produced video podcast that was developed for PTC 624 Professional and Technical Editing. The podcast provides an audio and visual overview of proper punctuation rules.
Customized Typefaces: Many companies with generous marketing budgets are not satisfied with standard market typefaces, such as Times New Roman, Helvetica or Arial. Instead, they are turning to small-scale designers for custom typefaces. Custom typefaces provide a distinct visual element for a company and its products. This blog post describes how customized typeface development ties in with consistent product branding.