Penelope Randall
Canoga Park,CA
Summary
Published author and editor with significant expertise in U.S.Forest Service and in the public sector, specializing in content creation and technical writing. Expertise in simplifying complex information while ensuring high attention to detail. Skilled in market research and developing engaging narratives that boost brand visibility.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Author and Editor
Self Employed Writer
CANOGA PARK, CA
10.1998 - Current
- Established author
- Researched relevant topics thoroughly using both primary sources and secondary sources.
- Generated ideas for new articles or books based on current trends in the industry.
- Edited existing manuscripts for clarity and structure according to the client's requirements.
- Proofread content before submission to ensure accuracy of facts, grammar, spelling, punctuation.
- Crafted compelling copy that resonated with target audiences.
- Researched and edited content to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
Sales and Marketing Manager
US Nuclear Corp
Canoga Park, CA
01.2003 - 05.2025
- Created and distributed promotional materials to increase brand awareness.
- Composed content tailored for both promotional and technical applications.
- Revised technical materials for enhanced clarity and comprehension.
- Contributed expertise to build successful marketing strategies, including direct, partner and social media approaches.
- Conducted market research and reported on competitors.
Technical Writer and Editor
U.S. Forest Service - MT. Hood National Forest
Portland, Oregon
05.1975 - 01.1999
- Composed and maintained user manuals, product specifications, installation instructions, quick reference guides, troubleshooting procedures and other related materials.
- Translated complex technical information into easy-to-understand language.
- Worked closely with engineering staff to ensure that product documentation was accurate, complete, concise, consistent, up-to-date, usable and accessible.
- Reviewed and edited technical documents for accuracy, clarity, and grammar.
- Gathered information from subject matter experts to create technical documentation.
Education
Professional Experience of 50+ years
Skills
- Content creation
- Attention to detail
- Proofreading
- Copy editing
- Strong research skills
- Effective writing
- Excellent grammar
- Self-publishing
- Deadline attainment
- Email communication
- Market research
- Technical writing
- Editing manuscripts
- Proofreading content
- Content writing
- Work from Home
- Periodic Engagement
- Technical documentation
- Website copy
- Content editing
- Fact-checking
Affiliations
- Prolific artist
- Voracious Reader
- Researcher of a wide variety of topics
- Journal Writing
- Beach Combing
- Auto Road Trips
- Train Trips
Timeline
Sales and Marketing Manager
US Nuclear Corp
01.2003 - 05.2025
Author and Editor
Self Employed Writer
10.1998 - Current
Technical Writer and Editor
U.S. Forest Service - MT. Hood National Forest
05.1975 - 01.1999
Professional Experience of 50+ years
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