I make complicated
things clear.

I'm Owen — a young professional in Edmonton with a BA in Political Science from the University of Alberta. I'm currently looking for work in a content, marketing, copywriting or policy role to broaden my horizons and bring my well-honed writing and communication skills into the workforce.

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Owen Dubbeldam, arms crossed, smiling outdoors
Owen — Edmonton, AB
Technical writing✦Illustration✦Political theory✦Event management✦Editing✦Technical writing✦Illustration✦Political theory✦Event management✦Editing✦
Owen smiling outdoors at sunset in Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
Owen wakesurfing behind a boat
Waterfront, Green Bay
Long-exposure shot of Owen playing guitar at a camp show
Camp shows

✦Selected work

Robotics User Manuals

Full instruction manuals — words and illustrations — for industrial robotic equipment at Jireh Industries.

Themed Fundraiser Dinners

Catered galas for up to 250 guests at Green Bay Bible Camp, run with a volunteer team of 30.

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✦Experience

  1. 01

    Technical Illustrator / Writer

    Sep 2023 — May 2026

    Jireh Industries, Edmonton

    Primary technical author and illustrator for user manuals covering industrial robotic equipment. Maintained company branding throughout and kept engineering and marketing speaking the same language.

  2. 02

    Special Events Coordinator

    Jul 2022 — Aug 2025

    Green Bay Bible Camp, Kelowna

    Planned and ran dinners, galas, and experiences for a family-focused camp of up to 250 people, managing teams of up to 30 for fully catered themed fundraisers.

  3. 03

    Assembly Technician

    Sep 2022 — May 2023

    Jireh Industries, Edmonton

    Assembled mechanical components for industrial robotic applications within a complex product universe, to very specific tolerances.

  4. 04

    Guitar Teacher

    Sep 2021 — Present

    Self-Employed, Edmonton

    Built a lesson business across Sherwood Park and Fort Saskatchewan, teaching kids and teens with personalized instruction.

  5. 05

    BA, Political Science

    Sep 2022 — Aug 2026

    University of Alberta, Edmonton

    Major in Political Science with a specialization in Political Theory. Excelled in academic and argumentative writing.

✦Skills

  • Technical writing
  • Creative & academic writing
  • Project & event management
  • Adobe Suite (basic)
  • Illustration
  • Editing
  • Argumentation
  • Cross-team communication

✦Awards

  • Alexander Rutherford Scholarship — Government of Alberta
  • Honors with Distinction — Strathcona Christian Academy
Owen and his wife Alyson sitting in a field at sunset with bikes
Off the clock — Alyson & me

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Looking for marketing writing, communications, or documentation work with a team that cares about getting it right. Say hello.