About Us
Ian Hawkins, principal of Sundorne Communications, has extensive experience in technical writing, computer programming, systems analysis, and systems design. He has university degrees in Computer Science and English, and he has applied his knowledge and abilities in such diverse industries as petroleum exploration, bookselling, and software development.
Selected highlights
Realize that any list of accomplishments is just a list. It doesn't show the quality of the end product. To judge that, you can start with this website, including the overall design and the various pieces of writing on it.
Other samples are available, but they are the property of clients and can only be shared under carefully controlled conditions. To review some of the samples, or obtain other recommendations, contact Ian Hawkins.
Experience in writing and communication
Bachelor of Arts degree in English
Independent contractor, technical writing
- Software guides and reference
- Editing
- Indexing
- Improving procedures for document delivery
Technical expertise
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science
Systems analyst and programmer
- Systems analysis, systems design, managing development projects and project teams
- Administration and support for Novell Netware network
- Experience with a wide variety of hardware and software configurations, including PC/Windows, UNIX, Linux, and IBM mainframe
Experience with People
Manager, supervisor, and volunteer
- Management of diverse staff of over 40 people
- Development of strong, interconnected work teams
- Public relations, including numerous interviews with local and national newspapers and radio and television broadcasters
- Extensive volunteer experience with the Society for Technical Communication
Professional Involvement
Active member of the Society for Technical Communication, Alberta Chapter
- President, 2001-2002
- Treasurer, 1999-2001
- Webmaster, 2002-2005
- Jobline, 2005-present
Other
Various other attributes and experience
- For nearly ten years, manager and owner-manager of Sandpiper Books, a large independent bookseller
- Voracious reader and researcher, always looking for better ways to accomplish common tasks
- Highly intelligent, quick to learn, and very adaptable
What's a Sundorne?
Sundorne comes from an area in Shropshire, England. The name itself dates back to the 12th century. According to the Oxford Dictionary of English Place Names, its roots trace back to an Old English word meaning either "separate house" or "house for the sunor (herd of swine)". We're still debating which is the most appropriate meaning.
