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Subject:Re: Title From:JGREY <JGREY -at- MADE2MANAGE -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 3 Dec 1997 08:25:46 -0500
At a previous company, where I was a combination tech writer / graphic
designer / learning tool creator / usability tester, my title was
Author/Developer. Not a perfect match for either your job or mine,
Cody, but it's a new idea for you to consider.
jim
jim grey \ Manager, Documentation
Made2Manage Systems, Inc. \ jgrey -at- made2manage -dot- com
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> From: Cody Ford[SMTP:codyford -at- BRIDGE-WAY -dot- COM]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 1997 10:46 AM
> Subject: Title
>
> I have experience in technical writing, graphics creation and software
> creation all for industry.
>
> I'm about to order new stationary including business cards but I
> cannot
> decide on a title that will encompass my range of skills.
>
> "Documentation Specialist?"
>
> "Information Specialist?"
>
> "Tech Writer/Graphic Artist/Programmer?" LOL
>
> Anyone else in this situation?
>
> Thanks,
> Cody Ford
>