Writer/editor Resume
Durham, NC
SUMMARY:
- More than 25 years experience in technical writing, editing, and instructional design.
- Strong attention to detail, quality, and deadlines.
- Creating original content using input from subject matter experts.
- Editing existing documentation to improve clarity and usefulness.
- Creating clear and persuasive marketing materials and web content.
- Using graphics to enhance the organization and effectiveness of documents.
- Tailoring documents to accommodate diverse audiences.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Tools: Windows, Macintosh OS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, HTML, FrameMaker, Photoshop, Illustrator, Snagit, Acrobat, SharePoint, RoboHelp, Camtasia Studio.
EXPERIENCE:Writer/Editor
Confidential, Durham, NC
Responsibilities:
- Developed a variety of nonfiction and fiction titles for digital and print publication.
- Edited content, created book covers, and produced marketing materials.
Writer
Confidential, Newport News, VA
Responsibilities:
- Developed the user manual for Confidential ’s premier DNA analysis instrument.
Writer/Editor
Confidential, Raleigh, NC
Responsibilities:
- Updated documentation to support the company’s preparation for ISO certification.
Writer/Editor
Confidential, Charlotte, NC
Responsibilities:
- Worked with a team of writers to update policies and procedures for the Home Loans and Legacy Asset Management division.
Writer/Editor
Confidential, Minneapolis, MN
Responsibilities:
- Worked with a team of writers to revise and update more than 350 procedures related to mortgage foreclosure and loss control.
- Revised and expanded documentation related to the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (the SAFE Act).
- Edited the user guide for the Vendor Management System of Record, a program used to manage all aspects of vendor relations. Also updated training materials.
Writer/Editor
Confidential, Research Triangle Park, NC
Responsibilities:
- Created standard operating procedures, work instructions, training materials, web pages, and information sheets.
- Edited and updated a wide variety of existing documentation to ensure clarity and accuracy.
Writer/Editor
Confidential, Raleigh, NC
Responsibilities:
- Created documentation supporting the company s line of archival medical image storage devices, including specifications, user manuals, marketing materials, and web content.
- Redesigned documentation to be more readable and visually appealing.
Writer/Editor
Confidential, Research Triangle Park, NC
Responsibilities:
- Wrote and edited policies and procedures relating to labeling of surgical products.
- Updated existing documentation and training materials related to labeling and to the company s conversion to SAP.
Instructional Designer
Confidential, Morrisville, NC
Responsibilities:
- Created storyboards for e - learning and printed instructional materials.
- Created instructor-led training materials for classroom courses.
- Performed quality assurance testing on e-learning modules.
Writer/Instructional Designer
Confidential, Durham, NC
Responsibilities:
- Reviewed protocols for research in behavioral sciences to ensure compliance with federal regulations and institution policies.
- Edited existing instructional materials to improve clarity.
- Developed web - based tutorials for use by student and faculty researchers.
Writer
Confidential, Research Triangle Park, NC
Responsibilities:
- Wrote marketing content for IBM web sites to promote software solutions for small businesses.
- Performed user acceptance testing on web pages to ensure functionality and ease of use.
Writer
Confidential, Morrisville, NC
Responsibilities:
- Wrote the user manual for ChannelAdvisor Pro, a comprehensive suite of tools for managing all aspects of running online auctions on eBay.
Writer/Editor
Confidential, Durham, NC
Responsibilities:
- Updated the company’s documentation supporting its data migration products.
Writer/Editor
Confidential, Durham, NC
Responsibilities:
- Wrote software user manuals for more than 50 information management programs for use in medical, academic, and business settings.
- Created marketing materials, reference guides, training materials, and newsletters.
Writer/Editor
Confidential, Durham, NC
Responsibilities:
- Revised the user manual for Virex, a leading antivirus program for the Macintosh.
Instructional Designer
Confidential, Watertown, MA
Responsibilities:
- Created Getting Started With DOS, an interactive self-study course for personal computer users.
Writer
Confidential, Cary, NC
Responsibilities:
- Created the user manual for Confidential, the first real-time 3D design application for desktop computers
Editor
Confidential, Chapel Hill, NC
Responsibilities:
- Revised Roger C. Parker’s Desktop Publishing with Confidential