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I’m a technical writer and editor with a BA in Professional and Technical Writing, working towards an MPA. I enjoy turning complex research into clear, audience-appropriate publications. My background combines archival documentation, source synthesis, proofreading, and metadata organization to support educational, historical, and public-facing materials. I’ve worked across private writing commissions, federal archaeology-related documentation, veteran career support, and historical content development. Each of theses positions resulted in helping teams maintain consistency, verify information, and deliver polished public-facing writing through repeatable workflows. I’m especially interested in building usable digital records and improving information discoverability through strong style-guide standards and careful attention to accuracy. shannonhbdoyal.com…I’m a technical writer and editor with a BA in Professional and Technical Writing, working towards an MPA. I enjoy turning complex research into clear, audience-appropriate publications. My background combines archival documentation, source synthesis, proofreading, and metadata organization to support educational, historical, and public-facing materials. I’ve worked across private writing commissions, federal archaeology-related documentation, veteran career support, and historical content development. Each of theses positions resulted in helping teams maintain consistency, verify information, and deliver polished public-facing writing through repeatable workflows. I’m especially interested in building usable digital records and improving information discoverability through strong style-guide standards and careful attention to accuracy. shannonhbdoyal.com

Shannon Doyal

Writer, Content Producer, Copywriter, +1

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I’m a technical writer and editor with a BA in Professional and Technical Writing, working towards an MPA. I enjoy turning complex research into clear, audience-appropriate publications. My background combines archival documentation, source synthesis, proofreading, and metadata organization to support educational, historical, and public-facing materials. I’ve worked across private writing commissions, federal archaeology-related documentation, veteran career support, and historical content development. Each of theses positions resulted in helping teams maintain consistency, verify information, and deliver polished public-facing writing through repeatable workflows. I’m especially interested in building usable digital records and improving information discoverability through strong style-guide standards and careful attention to accuracy. shannonhbdoyal.com…I’m a technical writer and editor with a BA in Professional and Technical Writing, working towards an MPA. I enjoy turning complex research into clear, audience-appropriate publications. My background combines archival documentation, source synthesis, proofreading, and metadata organization to support educational, historical, and public-facing materials. I’ve worked across private writing commissions, federal archaeology-related documentation, veteran career support, and historical content development. Each of theses positions resulted in helping teams maintain consistency, verify information, and deliver polished public-facing writing through repeatable workflows. I’m especially interested in building usable digital records and improving information discoverability through strong style-guide standards and careful attention to accuracy. shannonhbdoyal.com

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I’m a technical writer and editor with a BA in Professional and Technical Writing, working towards an MPA. I enjoy turning complex research into clear, audience-appropriate publications. My background combines archival documentation, source synthesis, proofreading, and metadata organization to support educational, historical, and public-facing materials.

I’ve worked across private writing commissions, federal archaeology-related documentation, veteran career support, and historical content development. Each of theses positions resulted in helping teams maintain consistency, verify information, and deliver polished public-facing writing through repeatable workflows. I’m especially interested in building usable digital records and improving information discoverability through strong style-guide standards and careful attention to accuracy.

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Skills

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Researcher (Internship) at Wright Dunbar Inc.

April 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Researched, documented, evaluated, and synthesized archival and secondary historical information into concise written products. Authored public-facing content about local Medal of Honor recipients for a memorial and website, adapting tone and detail for general audiences. Proofread and edited documents using established grammar and spelling rules, identified errors, and resolved issues affecting clarity and consistency. Evaluated sources, identified information gaps, and completed independent and collaborative research and writing assignments. Applied editorial standards to improve accuracy and usability for publication.

Veteran Archaeology Technician at New South Association

June 20, 2023 - Present

Applied federal preservation requirements to collection-processing and documentation for at-risk archaeological collections under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stewardship. Documented collection information, preservation requirements, and associated metadata to support identification and retrieval. Cataloged and photographed artifacts and created digital records and metadata. Authored a quick-reference manual explaining historical acronyms used by organizations preceding the Veterans Administration and organized records and metadata to improve discoverability, version control, and usability.

Career Coordinator and Veteran Ambassador at Wright State University Veteran and Military Center

January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2026

Researched, evaluated, consolidated, edited, and published recurring career-information reports for an audience of 800+ students, veterans, and community stakeholders. Translated information from multiple sources into concise, audience-appropriate guidance by organizing content and adapting terminology for non-specialist readers. Created, proofread, and edited publications and engagement communications while maintaining grammatical accuracy, clarity, consistency, and usability. Coordinated information and communication with administrators to support programs addressing stakeholder needs, monitored changing sources, consolidated updates, and followed a repeatable publication process from source collection through quality review and distribution.

Emergency Room Health Unit Coordinator / Patient Care Technician at Premier Health

April 1, 2015 - February 1, 2018

Documented and maintained required information in paper and electronic record systems while following established procedures and accuracy requirements. Created staff education and support tools and manuals addressing multicultural and diverse patient populations. Worked in a high-tempo environment requiring attention to detail, reading comprehension, reasoning, teamwork, self-management, and effective communication. Maintained records and supporting documentation in accordance with established procedures and applicable privacy and information-management requirements.

Self-Employed (Independent Contractor) at Independent Contractor

June 1, 2006 - September 1, 2022

Created and designed written and visual content for products, publications, advertising, and marketing communications. Produced media and publications using tools including Adobe, Canva, and OneShot, adapting content for audience and format. Managed end-to-end content production from development and design through editing and publication, including reusable layouts and digital content formats to support consistency. Maintained financial/administrative documents and marketing materials supporting exhibits, product sales, and operations.

Independent Contractor at Self-Employed

June 1, 2006 - September 1, 2022

Created and designed written and visual content for products, publications, advertising, and marketing communications. Produced media and publications using tools including Adobe, Canva, and other design/editing platforms, adapting content for intended audiences and formats. Developed and maintained financial and administrative documents and marketing materials supporting exhibits, product sales, and operations. Managed end-to-end content production from development and design through editing and publication, and built reusable layouts and digital content formats to support consistency across communications.