Technical Writer Resume
Chantilly, VA
SUMMARY:
College graduate with 4 years of experience as a technical writer with 2 years of professional experience as cross functional business analyst/technical writer writing documentation and elicitation techniques in order to help create user stories and end - user documentation with software development teams.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Java SQL SharePoint Linux Windows 2000, XP, VISTA, 10 Microsoft Office Suite (Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access) Microsoft Project Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies JIRA HTML/XML/CSS TOGAF ITIL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Chantilly, VA
Technical Writer
Responsibilities:
- Worked in Agile environment that utilized two week sprints in software development environment, where 10 teams worked on 90 apps simultaneously for our client the Confidential administration.
- Worked in Agile environment where we worked in teams in 2 week sprints to accomplish tasks.
- Created user guide documents for different applications being worked on.
- Reviewed technical documents created by developers.
- Edited documents directly from VA wiki pages.
- Updated JIRA tasks on MAE JIRA page.
- Attended daily standups with BA’s and several other teams that I worked closely with.
- Worked with project managers to create high-level documentation.
- Updated manual/automation test scripts and performed gap analysis on them.
- Worked with BA’s to handle various documentation tasks such as RSD’s, RTM’s, VDD’s, intake forms, 508 compliance forms, etc.
Confidential, Baltimore, MD
Technical Writer/ Business Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Enhance network and social media strategy and operations of the current system.
- Performed duties that included creating documentation such as SOP, user manuals, user guides, and use case diagrams.
- Performed gap analysis to identify risks and determine requirements.
- Worked using Waterfall SDLC methodology to produce documents in 2-3 week sprints.
- Reviewed and edited BRD in team with team of other business analysts, project managers, technical writers, testers, and developers.
Confidential, Silver Spring, MD
Technical Writer Intern
Responsibilities:
- Worked with the head of the IT department and several other members performing various tasks.
- Created documentation for user manuals, booklets, and other end-user documentation.
- Ensure that all the technology and networks were functioning properly, so that employees could perform daily operations throughout their offices.
- Performed smoke/UAT testing for quality assurance purposes.
- Assisted in the creation of manual and automation software testers to write test scenarios, and test cases.
Confidential, College Park, Maryland
Cashier/ Deli Worker
Responsibilities:
- Performed cashier duties handling the store money and worked in the deli preparing food orders for customers with limited staff.
- I learned to deal with customers in a respectful manner and work efficiently with small teams.
Confidential, Silver Spring, Maryland
Cashier
Responsibilities:
- Summer training program for students which taught members about proper workplace etiquette and how to conduct yourself professionally.