J. Gothard

 J. Gothard

J. Gothard

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Biography

Diablo Valley College - English


Resume

  • I volunteered for the Yoga Seed Collective in a number of capacities: I worked the front desk during classes

    I helped develop and distribute educational material

    and I was part of several campaigns to raise awareness of the collective and its mission.

    The Yoga Seed Collective

    After school tutor

    I worked with refugee teens in an after school tutoring program in San Diego

    California. My work with the kids ranged from writing essays to algebra homework.

    International Rescue Committee

    Volunteer

    I helped distribute meals to the homeless.

    Food Not Bombs

    Public Speaking

    Creative Direction

    Social Media

    Teaching

    Editing

    Copy Editing

    Research

    Creative Writing

    Literature

    Social Networking

    Curriculum Development

    Writing

    Blogging

    Nonprofits

    Grant Writing

    Higher Education

    Event Planning

    Fundraising

    Community Outreach

    Creative Strategy

    Gothard

    J. Jacquelynn

    Foothill College

    Postman

    California State University

    Sacramento

    Mills College

    Diablo Valley College

    Celigo

    Cognizant @ Google

    Oakland

    CA

    Guided seniors in the undergraduate creative writing program through their thesis. Through group meetings and one-on-one sessions

    verbal and written feedback

    I helped these students with the mechanics of a variety of written pieces

    ranging from experimental poetry to magazine articles on transgender identity.

    Thesis Advisor

    Mills College

    Los Altos Hills

    CA

    Converted complicated concepts and processes into accessible learning material. Planned

    managed

    and organized multiple projects simultaneously. Created and designed curriculum for a variety of English classes. Tailored assignments

    reading lists

    lesson plans

    and creative activities to reflect the diversity of the classroom as well as the pedagogy of the college.

    Adjunct English Professor

    Foothill College

    Oakland

    CA

    Taught a wide range of English classes. For each class

    I designed a curriculum that allowed every student to access the material and succeed in the course by crafting lesson plans and assignments that incorporated all learning styles and relationships with English. Created instructional content to meet the specific requirements of the college and the needs of the students.

    Adjunct English Professor

    Diablo Valley College

    San Mateo

    California

    Senior Technical Writer

    Celigo

    Sacramento

    Ca

    Created and maintained spreadsheets tracking international applicants. Created files and compiled documents for students applying to study abroad. Communicated with applicants concerning necessary materials and deadlines. Answered general questions about the programs offered by our office.

    General Office Clerk

    California State University

    Sacramento

    San Francisco

    California

    United States

    Sr Technical Writer

    Postman

    San Jose

    Ca

    Edit multi-platform

    digital content for grammar

    punctuation

    style

    consistency of voice across authors

    accuracy

    localization

    and readability. Ensure best practices for user interface text

    online help content

    and training materials. Explain technical concepts and procedures in common language according to Google’s style guide. Work with and maintain knowledge libraries. Ensure accuracy

    quality of content

    and timely product release by successfully collaborating with a cross-functional team of QA testers

    rich media agents

    and comments analysts. Lead in a high-energy

    high-intensity

    and rapidly evolving environment under aggressive deadlines.

    Editor & Content Strategist

    Cognizant @ Google

    Create and execute data-driven content strategy for wide range of digital content. Ideate

    initiate

    and manage large projects to meet quarterly goals. Work cross-functionally with stakeholders on multiple projects with competing deadlines. Identify and fill knowledge gaps. Use multiple analytics tools to track customer interaction with content. Perform every level of editorial responsibilities: Managerial

    substantive

    copy editing

    proof-reading. Coach and mentor the writing staff. Develop training and continuing education materials for writers.

    Editor In Chief

    Technical Content

    Celigo

    American Writers and Poets

    Master's Degree

    580 Split is a journal of literature and art.

    English and Creative Writing

    Reader for 580 Split Literary Journal

    Mills College

    California State University-Sacramento

    Bachelor's Degree

    English Language and Literature/Letters

    Editor for Calaveras Station Literary Journal.

    Lynda.com

    Typography: Working with Grids

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