Vic Trost, Ph.D.

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Technical Writing

I have over 5 years of technical writing experience from university course work, personal projects, and volunteer projects.Areas of expertise are atmospheric science, content creation, and software.

Technical Writing Portfolio

Use the buttons below to see my technical writing samples.The top two buttons ("Full Portfolio") link to either a Google Doc or a PDF that contains all my writing samples. Alternatively, you can use the other buttons to access the individual writing samples (as Google Doc files).

• Full Portfolio (Doc)
• Full Portfolio (PDF)

• Tutorial (text & video)
• Request For Proposal
• F.A.Q.
• Release Notes
• Product Overview
• Proposal
• Software Flowchart
• User Guide & Knowledge Base
• Character Design Documentation
• Scientific Writing

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Guest Relations

I have been working as a guest handler/liaison at anime and comic conventions since 2018. I am passionate about doing all I can to ensure that guests and attendees are able to have the best experience possible. I pride myself in being the type of handler that managers, guests, and talent reps trust to get the job done with minimal guidance or supervision. My goal is always to ensure that everything with my guest runs so smoothly that the guest can relax and focus on attendee interactions and con staff and talent reps can focus on other tasks without having to worry about my guest.

Professional Bio

Vic is a calm, warm, and reliable presence at any event they work. Their passion is to ensure that Talent have the best experience possible. Their no-nonsense approach means that they can be trusted to get the job done with no drama and minimal supervision. They may seem quiet and reserved, but that just shows how focused and devoted they are to ensuring that the event runs smoothly. From an approachable presence, to excellent customer service and accounting skills, to being prepared to handle any issue that may come up, Vic has the skills and experience needed to be an excellent handler.Vic has been a handler since 2018. Their specialization is anime cons and working with anime voice actors due to their deep familiarity with anime, but they work equally well with Talent from any industry. Agents and Talents have had nothing but praise for Vic and they are regularly invited by Agents and Talents to work together again at future events. Talents they have worked with include: Stephanie Sheh, Jason Liebrecht, Nicholas Roye, Matthew Waterson, Brandon McInnis, and more.If you are looking for a passionate and professional handler who you can trust to take excellent care of the Talent they are assigned to, Vic is proven to be an excellent choice for the role.

Conventions I've Worked

Guests and Agencies I've Worked With

_{(* indicates guests that I wasn't directly assigned to, but that I had significant interactions with such as acting as their handler for part of the con or assisting with escorting them to/from events.)}

For more information, see my guest relations resume here or email me at [email protected].

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Creative Writing

I have been a creative writer my whole life. It was in early elementary school that I wrote my first poem and I have been writing poetry and fiction ever since.Though many of my creative writing pieces have yet to be published in any form, there are many that are available to read. See the links below to get a taste of my creative writing.

Kaznir

Kaznir is my original fantasy romance novel. It is still in the final stages of writing, so it will be a while before it is ready for reading. In the meantime, use the link below to see a brief overview of the story and main characters.

• Kaznir - Info Sheet

Wordweaver’s Journal

Wordweaver’s Journal is the blog I set up for the vtuber Jun Wordweaver. The blog covers a variety of short-form writings including: vtuber lore, short stories, and work-in-progress chapters of a novel based around the vtuber lore.

• Wordweaver's Journal

Fanfiction

I am almost constantly writing fanfiction because it is an excellent way to practice creative writing without having to spend large amounts of time on world building. For those who don’t know, fanfiction is a form of writing where you create original stories based on pre-existing worlds and characters. My fanfiction ranges in length from 609 words to 90,997 words and in rating from all-ages to 18+.

• Archive Of Our Own

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Content Creation

I have always loved creating things and over the years I have tried my hand at many forms of art, craft, and digital content creation. I am primarily self-taught and find joy both in the things I create and the journey it took to get there. Below are some examples of the types of content creation that I do.

Drawing - Traditional & Digital

Drawing is one of my longest running forms of content creation. I started out using traditional mediums and even took a few years of specialized art classes as a teenager. Starting around 2019, I began to shift my focus to digital art and it has become my primary drawing form.

Pixel Art

Pixel art is a fun and unique art style that requires different tools and techniques than other forms of drawing. Though I haven't spent as much time on pixel art as I have on other creative outlets, I do enjoy the process and am proud of the pieces I have made.

Vector Art

I started learning vector art in 2021 and it quickly became one of my favorite content creation tools due to it's wide usefulness in both art and graphic design. I've used it for things like logos, social media posts, signs, stickers, stream overlays, video thumbnails, anime-style character illustrations, and more.

Live2D Rigging

Using a combination of official documentation, tutorials from other creators, and some trial and error, I learned how to use Live2D Cubism for 2D rigging. I used that knowledge to fully rig a half-body vtuber model for use with VTube Studio.

Video Production

In 2022, I decided to try streaming on Twitch/Youtube and produced over 300 videos over the course of 3 years. I learned everything as I went from what hardware and software tools to use, how to configure streaming platforms, overlays, and chat bots, how to mix sound for streams, how to edit videos, and more.

Web Development

I love both art and computer programming, so it's no surprised that I have made my fair share of websites over the years. I've made websites from scratch using just HTML and CSS and websites through platforms like Wordpress, Blogger, Carrd, and LinkTree. I've also created simple web apps using Ruby, Ruby On Rails, and Heroku.

Examples of art I've created:
_{(The character art in the schedule and thumbnail examples was drawn by Zun and I did the rigging.)}

(A list of the content creation tools that I use can be found here)
(Links to my art stores and commissions can be found here)

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Shop & Commissions

I don’t want my skills and the things I create to benefit only me, so where possible I make them available to other people as well. Use the links below to see what I currently have available for sale or commission.

Shop - Art Prints

• Etsy

Shop - Pixel Art Emotes

• Pre-Made
• Semi-Custom

Shop - Pixel Art Merch (stickers, office supplies, etc)

• Redbubble

Commission - Misc

I don’t have any formal commission slots open currently but I am more than happy to discuss projects or commissions with you.

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Contact Info & Socials

Email

For technical writing inquiries email [email protected]For guest relations inquiries email [email protected]For content creation inquires email [email protected]

Socials - Career & Coding

• LinkedIn
• GitHub

Socials - Creative Writing

• Blog
• AO3

Socials - Shop & Commission

• Etsy
• Ko-fi
• Redbubble

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About Me

Hello and welcome!I’m Vic, a technical writer, guest handler, and content creator.I have a passion for learning new skills and using those skills to support, inspire, and empower other people to reach their goals.My strongest skills are in written communication. From fiction to scientific writing, from sentences to 100k-word novels, from initial outlines to final edits, I’ve done a bit of everything as I constantly seek to improve my writing and editing skills. My exceptional writing skills have earned me praise from peers and supervisors alike. Writing is one of my strongest tools and greatest pleasures.Professional and reliable handlers are key to ensuring Talent have the best experience possible. Working with actors at conventions requires a level-head, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills. Over the years, I’ve proven myself to be a reliable and trustworthy handler that Talent and Agents enjoy working with. It is my joy and honor to be able to support actors and help them and their fans have the best convention experience possibleOne of the greatest assets in the world today is technology. Every day, software is being developed and expanded. I love diving into new software tools and finding innovative ways to use existing ones. I can learn new software and coding languages quickly and easily, allowing me to adapt to new projects and work environments. In this digital age, effective use of software and technology is crucial to staying organized and on top of the ever-changing digital world.Digital content creation is a vibrant and active field. To be noticed, you must stand out visually from the rest. I’ve been developing my video production and graphic design skills so that I can help myself and others stand out and reach content and business goals. Digital content creation isn’t just for arts or entertainment but is becoming increasingly crucial for business and technical fields as well.Organization and time management are key skills to be successful in any area of life. I prioritize careful planning and organizing to ensure that everything gets done on time and to high quality. This requires being detail-oriented and also being able to keep the big picture in mind. It requires consideration of the past, present, and future. Flexibility and adaptability are also important because no matter how well you plan, the unexpected can happen and you must be able to make adjustments on the fly to be able to keep on track.It sounds cliche but teamwork does make the dream work. I love being part of teams working together to produce great things. Every member of a team is valuable and by listening to each other’s ideas and working to people’s strengths endless possibilities are unlocked.Do you have a project or goal, but need help making it a reality? Reach out to me and we can discuss the options. I look forward to seeing what we can create together.

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Resume Samples

Use the links below to view my sample resumes. Resumes are available in both Google Doc and PDF.

• Technical Writing Resume (Doc)
• Technical Writing Resume (PDF)

• Guest Relations Resume (Doc)
• Guest Relations Resume (PDF)

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Tools & Experience

I’m the type of person who loves trying new things and learning new skills. Over the years I’ve picked up valuable experience using dozens of software products and computer programming languages. The sections below provide an overview of the tools that I have intermediate or higher experience with.

• Art & Graphic Design
• Audio
• Code & Documentation
• Coding & Scripting Languages
• Operating Systems
• Project & Time Management
• Social Platforms
• Streaming & Video Production
• Vtuber
• Web Development

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(ordered from most to least experience)

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