Tag: TCANZ

  • Looking back at 2014

    Looking back at 2014

    2014 has been absolutely crammed for me as a technical communications professional. My primary work at Aviat Networks has been VERY busy, with several new documentation sets released for major new products, especially CTR 8500/8300. On my own time, for further projects I’ve been expanding my SEO and e-commerce skills. Earlier this year I launched…

  • A Technical Communicators Conference in New Zealand

    A Technical Communicators Conference in New Zealand

    On October 12th through 15th, one-third of the membership of TCANZ,  80+ professionals, gathered in Christchurch for our biannual conference. I was one of the conference emcees and contributed to organizing it (not as much as the stellar core crew, especially Kaye Churches). Sunday night, we began with our lively cocktail party. Two-thirds of the…

  • TCANZ Conference 2012

    TCANZ Conference 2012

    This October, I had the pleasure of participating in a professional development conference with the Technical Communicators Association of New Zealand. I’ve been involved with TCANZ for eleven years, seven years as a member, two years as Wellington Branch Coordinator, and two years as Vice President. Along with assisting Adam Shelton with publicity, I was…

  • Busy Springtime: TCANZ Conference, Plain English Awards

    Busy Springtime: TCANZ Conference, Plain English Awards

    A quick note as part of a busy springtime here in New Zealand. I’m very honored to be a judge of the New Zealand Plain English Awards. Last year, I judged several categories, and had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Neil James of the Plain English Foundation in Sydney. This year, us judges will be…