Talking Technical
... without the pain ...
Technical Communication
SFU Course Description |
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2007
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technical writing
Simon Fraser University
This is the foundation course in technical communication that I teach at Simon Fraser University. Great class, we laugh and learn a lot. And it's my small contribution to a world of people-friendly technical mate...
SFU Writing & Publishing
See my technical communications bio: Irene Allison |
From
2007
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SFU
My brief bio in Tech Comm for the Writing & Publishing program at Simon Fraser University.
Society for Technical Communication
My professional organization. |
From
2007
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communication
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Proud to be a Senior Member of an organization that has helped set the standards for excellence in technical communication.
MJD Software Ltd.
Love me, blame me, I wrote all the manuals! |
From
2007
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technical communication
technical writing
bar codes
accounting
inventory
sales
picking
packing
shipments
A premier developer of mobile data collection solutions for accounting and inventory systems, with terrific end-user support. Proof that quality counts!
Scottish Power
See what they are up to.
From
1999
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technical communication
technical writing
ISO
energy resources
One of the largest industrial companies in the UK, with an innovative, dynamic Infrastructure Group where I worked as a Technical Author. Och aye and what a smokin' hot Pipe band!
IBM UK
From
1997
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technical communication
technical writing
computers
software systems
Imagine the buzz of the 16 spoken languages at the International Centre of IBM. I belonged to the French team, with members from the Mid-East, Africa, and Europe. An unforgettable experience.
Weldwood of Canada now West Fraser Timber Company Ltd.
From
1997
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software development
forestry
sawmills
maintenance systems
technical training
technical writing
technical communication
For six years as a programmer-analyst, I developed mobile maintenance systems, EDI, and accounting interfaces in a department willing to run with a 4GL when other large companies still grappled with COBOL.
Mind Body Spirit
Walking lightly and making a contribution ...
Alleviation of Suffering at End of Life
A mother-daugher collaboration. |
By Me
From
2007
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hospice
palliative care
pain management
patient rights
"Stay, Breathe with Me", patient rights and compassionate care in terminal illness, is based on my mother's (Helen Allison) medical and personal experience as palliative care coordinator of one of Canada's first ...
Mind Body Relaxation
All about feeling better, |
From
2007
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mind body connection
alternative health
meditation
stress management
relaxation
Serenity...because everyone benefits.
The Labyrinth Society
Come explore the wonderful world of labyrinths.
From
2007
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labyrinth
meditation
stress management
relaxation
transformation
spirituality
Artful geometry and simplicity fuse in this ancient tool for transformation, meditation, insight. In 2006, I organized "Invisible Connections" the first assisted walk for the blind at the Labyrinth in Vancouver, ...
Labyrinthos - Labyrinth Resource Centre - Caerdroia
From
2007
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labyrinths
mazes
spirituality
transformation
meditation
archeology
history
mythology
"There is a renaissance of interest in the labyrinth as a spiritual tool ... It is resurfacing as a powerful symbol in both fine art and the public conciousness."
Health & Wellness Centre, YWCA
From
2005
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stress management
relaxation
meditation
health wellness
emotional wellness
mental health
volunteer work
For over six years, I volunteered to lead weekly meditation classes in the heart of the city soothing the ruffled spirits and stressed minds of Vancouver's business community. A gift of tranquility and bliss.
Stress Management Tips
By Me
From
2006
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meditation
Simple measures for greater well-being.
Oxfam International
Where there's a will, there's a way. We can all help.
From
2007
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volunteer work
charity
humanitarianism
empowering people
education
As an Oxfam volunteer in the Highlands of Scotland, I witnessed first-hand the humanitarianism of an organization that strives to alleviate poverty, suffering, injustice, the most fundamental human rights of all.
Travels wide and far
... journeys and things a writer will do ...
National Trust for Scotland
World Heritage Site, St. Kilda is a place you will never forget! |
From
2007
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archeology
world heritage
sea birds
vikings
"What demon is this, rising unbeckoned from the depths of the ocean, covered in misty gloom.
It attracts and repels, as wicked a paradise as an unfaithful lover."
