Scot Kamins
Now retired, presented here for historic interest
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Historic Objectives

 

Freelance contract work as senior instructional designer/writer of on-line materials, Web content, end-user documentation, and other hardware/software instructional materials
     
    Qualification
    Highlights
    • Proven success in writing all forms of computer documentation
    		 
     
    • 25 years experience as instructional designer and technical writer
    		 
     
    • Strong practical and theoretical foundation teaching adult learners
    		 
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    Experience    		 Free-Lance Technical Writing
      Content writer and designer of numerous manuals and on-line help systems for Fortune 500 and start-up computer and publishing companies including Apple, Symantec, and Southwest Publishing. Pieces included Apple Internet Connection Kit, several books teaching BASIC and HyperTalk, and a number of Macintosh Guides. More complete list available.  
      Apple Computer Inc.
      Senior Instructional Designer responsible for design and content of numerous manuals and on-line help systems including Mac OS 8.X Guides. Senior member Mac OS 8.5 Help System design team. Mentor for several new instructional designers. Staff trainer for HyperCard and Internet-related topics. Winner of Society of Technical Communicators awards for PowerTalk Manual content and HyperCard Manual design and content.  
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    Skill Set

     

    Content designing, interviewing, communicating, writing, problem solving

    		  
    Education

    Master of Philosophy - Open Education   Newton College 
      Doctor of Philosophy - Communication  Paideia College

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    25 Years Experience Clarifying Obscurities in the Computer World

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