Technical Writer resume example

This example shows a mid-level technical writer resume that balances API documentation with developer portal design. It suits professionals with three to five years of experience who want to highlight their work in docs-as-code workflows and information architecture.

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Elena Vance
Technical Writer
elena.vance@example.com·(555) 010-0199·Seattle, WA
SUMMARY
Technical writer with four years of experience producing API documentation and user guides for software development platforms. Skilled in Markdown, Git, and information architecture to make complex codebases accessible to engineers. Focused on reducing support ticket volume through clear tutorials and style guides.
EXPERIENCE
Technical WriterMar 2024 – Present
CloudScale Software · Seattle, WA
•Wrote 45 pages of API docs for the core data synchronization product using Markdown and OpenAPI specifications.
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██████ · Portland, OR
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EDUCATION
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