Taylor Steed

A talented and versatile professional with over 10 years of experience writing and editing diverse literary content, including technical reports, grants, regulatory and project proposals, software development documents, user guides, and environmental exposés. 

Grio                                                                                                                                    April 2020-Present

Technical Writer, Editor

• Write and publish weekly technical posts in collaboration with the software engineering team. 
• Draft copy for client product descriptions, user guides, websites, and marketing materials to ensure brand consistency and technical accuracy. 
• Research engineering and programming topics to create compelling articles and sound marketing strategies.

The Vertex Companies, Inc.                                                                                                July 2016-Present

Assistant Project Manager

• Write and edit multi-faceted environmental engineering reports pertaining to the geophysical status, remedial recommendations, and regulatory requirements of contaminated sites.
• Compile technical reports, including Environmental Assessments, SPCC plans, and Environmental Compliance Reports, for top industrial companies in the United States and abroad.
• Proofread written material to meet company standards and ensure clear and concise content.

Compose.ly                                                                                                              November 2022-Present

Copyeditor

• Edit user guides, product descriptions, webpages, press releases, blog posts, and reports for publication in the medical, legal, automotive, and software development fields.
• Communicate with writers, managing editors, and clients to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Innovative Analysis LLC                                                                                         April 2020-November 2022

Writer, Project Manager

• Managed the creation and finalization of grant applications for both non-profit and municipal clients. 
• Wrote, edited, and completed InDesign and CMS layouts for social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculums, blogs, and non-fiction books. 
• Oversaw teams of writers and designers on multiple projects from initial proposal to publication.

• Graduate of Certificate in Editing program, University of Washington
• Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Ethics & Policy, Minor in Biology, University of Portland