Technical Writer Resume
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Versatile writer and editor, experienced in technical and creative writing, copyediting, line editing, proofreading, and information technology documentation. Highly skilled in MS Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint. Strong skills and experience in American Psychological Association (APA) style and Chicago Manual of Style.
EXPERIENCE
Technical Writer and Editor, 1999 to 2008 (fulltime, then freelance)
Confidential,
Wrote and edited material, using APA style, including company Web site and brochure; IT user documentation; grant proposals; quarterly and annual reports for educational, social service, government agency, and foundation clients such as the New York City Department of Education, City University of New York, New York State Department of Labor, College Board, Soros Foundation, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Edna McConnell Clark Foundation.
Writer and Editor, 1987 to 1999 (staff and freelance consultant)
Confidential,
Edited and contributed to department newsletters. Provided all phases of document development, including researching, writing, and editing user guides, technical manuals, standards and procedures, project lifecycle documentation, and other information technology texts.
- Editorial Operations Associate, 1982 to 1987
- Confidential,
- Member of launch team for weekly magazine; publication production for Time Magazine, Fortune, Sports Illustrated.
Proofreader/Typesetter, 1979 to 1980
Confidential,
Responsible for proofreading and typesetting all comps for clients and for two house newsletters. Co-designed and produced first type-book for the company.