Mercedes Fdez - Valmayor Guinea

SKILLS

Content creation

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Proofreading and translation

Project management

Team building and training

HTML & CSS

JavaScript

Markdown

Git

MadCap Flare

EXPERIENCE

Technical writer, Unit4;2022 - present

• Document new product features for both internal and external use as a Technical Writer.
• Use of Markdown to create documentation.
• Employ mkdocs to develop a static site for an external documentation portal.
• Revise and enhance existing documentation materials.
• Contribute to the improvement of the documentation site and documentation procedures.
• Engage actively in Agile teams.
• Collaborate using Azure as part of the work process.

Technical writer, Codecademy;2022

• Creating entries about programming languages for their docs repository.
• Use of git, github and markdown.
• Open source - volunteer work.

Online materials developer and content creator, INLINGUA; Granada. 2020 - 2023

• Development of online materials for English classes with different programs like genial.ly, google docs, canva.

Young Learners Coordinator, INLINGUA; Granada. 2015 - 2023

• Providing training and support for a team of 25 teachers.
• Course planning and material selection
• Investigation and implementation of novel ICT tools for educational purposes.
• Developing, documenting and implementing teaching methodologies.
• Design, management and implementation of the adaptation plan for the new academic curriculum.

ESL Teacher, INLINGUA; Granada. 2014 - 2023

• Experience teaching online classes using zoom to children ages 6 to 12 using both online and physical materials.
• Teaching children ages 4 to 12 using both the INLINGUA and Cambridge methods and materials, as well as developing my own methodologies and materials.
• Providing Cambridge Exam training (Starters, Movers and Flyers).
• Extensive and intensive courses for adults. Cambridge, Trinity. A1- C1.

Academic translator and proofreader, El Caño archaeological project; 2014 - 2018

• Responsible for translations and proofreading of the El Caño archaeological database.

Adult teacher, Freelance; Granada. 2010 - 2017

• Private teaching for adults: Exam preparation, English for beginners, writing and conversation skills.

Project manager, graphic designer and administration, LAIMAT; Granada 2009 - 2012

• Managing national and international biotechnology research projects.
• Produced content for national conferences, promotional materials, product sheets.
• Responsible for the redesign and maintenance of the company website (HTML, CSS).
• Branding and advertising.
• Administration duties.

STUDIES

Codeacademy; online - Git and Github course, 2023.
Codeacademy; online - JavaScript beginners course, 2022.
UNIR; online – Primary Teaching degree; English (9,14), 2022
UNIR; online - University expert course CLIL methodology (9,6), 2020
Cambridge; IML, Granada - CELTA course (Pass B), 2014
UNIA, Sevilla - Masters degree in R&D project management, 2010
FAFE, Granada - Graphic design technician, 2009
Is. Rizzoli, Milan - Online and Offline Advertising and Editorial Graphic Technique Course, 2008
UCM, Madrid - Degree in Publicity and Public Relations, 2007

LANGUAGES

English:

Native level - Cambridge Certificate in Proficiency English; (C2) Grade A, 2018 Lived in Irvine, California - USA (1986 - 1989)

Italian:

Excellent level in speaking and listening and reading. Lived and worked in Italy. (2007 - 2009)