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Banquet Guest Speaker—Mary Wise
Clowns, acrobats, jugglers, flyers: these are the performers who present a wonderful show for you. Behind the scenes, though, are many other people who are vital to the success of the show: roustabouts, prop handlers, and office staff ensure a smooth operation. How does a circus resemble a career in technical communication? Who are the performers and who are the supporters? How can you, as a technical communicator, ensure that your performance receives rave reviews? Mary Wise, a former circus clown and current technical communicator, shared the lessons she learned from her show–business career.
About the Speaker
Mary R. Wise is a Senior Communications Manager at Fannie Mae and Associate Fellow of STC. She manages the curriculum for the Housing Finance Institute, a seminar series that teaches mortgage professionals how to work effectively with Fannie Mae. Before moving to her current position, Mary was Senior Manager of Technical Communication at Manugistics, Inc., where she directed the development of documentation for the company’s supply chain management software products. She has over 20 years experience in technical communication, including stints as word processor, technical writer, instructional designer, and staff manager. Her STC service includes positions as annual conference program manager, Region 2 Director-Sponsor, and Society President. Although she has a B.A. from the University of Maryland, Mary feels her background as a circus clown prepared her well for both her corporate and STC jobs.
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