J. Allen Brown
Technical and professional communicator with proven ability in writing policies, procedures, guidelines, job aids, job descriptions, grants, proposals, white papers, and reports. Other skills include conducting research; developing, curating, and managing content; designing instruction; developing and delivering presentations; leading co-located and distributed teams; managing projects; developing others; and managing contracts.
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I specialize in communicating succinctly, clearly, and persuasively. I demonstrate skill with understanding, synthesizing, and translating complex information so that others can use it to acquire knowledge, accomplish tasks, and achieve goals. In all my work I understand and meet the needs of my audience, uphold high ethical standards, and produce deliverables that represent excellence in professional communication.
I work as the director of grants and projects for Bridges from School to Work, a nonprofit established by the Marriott family, where I specialize in writing grants, proposals, reports, website content, and other genres of marketing communication. I produce deliverables aimed at informing, inspiring, and persuading others about the value of school-to-work transition for young adults with disabilities.
I completed an MS in Technical Communication at Mercer University, a graduate certificate at Kennesaw State University, and a BA in English at UNC-Greensboro. My formal training also includes a grant writing certificate program at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and a web design and development course through the Society for Technical Communication.
I am a member of the Grant Professionals Association and the National Council of Teachers of English.
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