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Hi, I’m Miriam Rusu, a detail-oriented Writer with extensive experience in technical documentation, web content management, and digital communications. I translate complex information into clear, accessible resources and collaborate with developers and stakeholders to improve documentation systems and user experience.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Independent Content Creator at Self-employed
May 1, 2024 - November 7, 2025Built and managed an online community of 1.7K+ followers; collaborated with brands to promote products and games; applied communication and research skills to create accessible and engaging content.
Digital Communications Assistant at University of Waterloo
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024Led content audits for 30+ Drupal websites (4–50+ webpages per site), ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and brand consistency through a major site migration. Optimized post-migration layouts to improve usability and visual coherence. Applied web best practices and maintained compliance with WCAG accessibility standards and university branding. Collaborated with stakeholders to refine web content structure, improving navigation and readability for student audiences. Enhanced website navigation by restructuring information architecture and collaborating with stakeholders, leading to a 40% decrease in student support inquiries related to navigation issues.
Technical Writer (Co-op Roles) at University of Waterloo
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021Spearheaded the department’s first social media presence on X (formerly Twitter), reaching over 100 students and improving clarity for student audiences. Led a team of three to revamp internal and client-facing training documentation, standardizing tone and layout and improving usability. Produced and edited newsletters on technology updates, applying editorial precision and adherence to style standards.
Knowledge Editor at BlackBerry
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019Earned recognition from the technical development team for minimizing rework and reducing developer workload. Tracked and resolved over 50% of customer-reported issues by improving the company’s self-help documentation system.
Technical Writer at Edisoft
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019Managed multiple documentation projects simultaneously from requirements gathering, drafting, review, and final delivery, ensuring timely completion and accuracy. Reduced a user manual from 200 to 100 pages, improving clarity and usability for end-users. Collaborated with the product manager to design a quick-start guide for onboarding all new users. Created and maintained a central documentation hub to support knowledge transfer and onboarding for future technical writers across ongoing projects.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric, Media and Professional Communications (Technical Writing) at University of Waterloo
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2022Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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