“Holly was a key member of our Technical Writing team at Akamai. Originally part of the editorial team, Holly grew to take on much more. She is a quick study and, as a result, developed a diverse skillset that allowed her to add value in several ways, from editorial, to technical writing, to DocOps support of our website. In addition to her skillset, Holly brings with her a collaborative, generous spirit and a solid work ethic.In her time at Akamai, she demonstrated flexibility and unfailing reliability. It was a pleasure working with Holly and I'd welcome the opportunity to work with her again.”
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My job hunt continues, and as the digital marketing field continues to appear bleak and barren...I find myself considering alternative options, as…
My job hunt continues, and as the digital marketing field continues to appear bleak and barren...I find myself considering alternative options, as…
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Alexandra Cross is recruiting for a Packaging Specialist. Reach out to her to learn more. #packagedesign
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Matthew Koentjoro
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