NICHOLAS KELLOGG

SCIENCE/TECHINICAL WRITER

RESUME OBJECTIVE CONTACTS

Email:
Creative and detail orientated science/technical writer. Passionate about the nickkellogg98@gmail.com
field of science communication and helping the public have easy access to
science news and research. Experienced in writing technical documentation, Address:
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815
writing and presenting news pieces, and creating creative presentations on
research and related topics. SOCIAL MEDIA
EXPERIENCE Art Portfolio:
behance.net/nickkellogg
Patent Examiner (Computer Engineering)
USPTO, Alexandria, VA (Remote), July 2020 - Present LinkedIn:
• Examining patent applications for inventions regarding Image Analysis, such as linkedin.com/in/nicholaskellogg
camera systems, image processing methods, and image storage systems
SKILLS
• Hired to address the surge of applications for patents in the Image Analysis field
Microsoft Office
• Interviewed agents and attorneys to define claim interpretation, edited and offered
revisions on patent applications, and searched prior applications for infringing
G Suite
applications

• Graduated from Patent Training Academy and received full marks for quality of office Adobe Photoshop
actions
Adobe Illustrator
IT Support Engineer
Office of Smith IT, College Park, MD (In-Person & Remote), August 2018 – May 2020 Adobe Premiere/Audition
• Investigated and resolved IT issues affecting users on the University’s network at the
Robert H. Smith School of Business Python
• Lead a solo project focused on updating and documenting a handbook covering
training and common processes and procedures of the IT division Adaptability
• Interviewed IT Coordinators and Directors for subject matter, consulted IT engineers
In Person or Remote
for feedback on material and presentation, and drafted the distribution system for the
Workplaces
handbook
• Published the technical handbook for all IT Engineers and worked with IT Coordinators Detail Orientated
to develop a system to update the handbook when required
Producer/Radio Host EDUCATION
WMUC Radio, College Park, MD, January 2017 – May 2019 BACHELOR OF
• Produced a variety of live radio broadcasts and directed social media efforts of the SCIENCE, PHYSICS
news division University of
• Promoted from Writer to Producer of the satirical news broadcast to rebuild the staff Maryland, College
of writers and increase viewership of the weekly broadcast to students Park
• Interviewed and hired new writers and developed a new social media strategy for the
College Park, MD
broadcast, such as developing social media pages, editing and posting past broadcast
online, and creating show merchandise to market the broadcast 2016 - 2020
• Increased viewership on the satirical news broadcast and worked with News Director
to convert the marketing strategy to the whole news division