Technical Writer Resume Profile
Brea, CA
Summary: I am an experienced technical writer and copywriter with a background in electronics and IT however, I have written for a broad range of industries. My greatest skillset is the ability to take complex data often scripted by engineers or programmers and transform that data into user-friendly instructional material.
Experience:
Technical Writer
Technical editor for the Mobile Electronics Certification Program MECP . Duties include editing large volumes of technical data related to the 12V installation market. Contract writer for Live Nation/TM. Duties include writing various technical manuals for their booking and ticking division. Contract writer for Aleratec.com, an IT-related manufacturing firm. Primary duties include translating and editing technical documentation from engineers or product managers to create reader-friendly installation manuals, technical data sheets, brochures, etc. Marketing Manager / Content Optimization August 2010 July 2013
Confidential
Served as marketing manager and web content specialist for two high volume e-commerce websites. Responsible for driving revenue to the sites using post-Panda SEO protocol and marketing 2.0 strategies, including email blasting, social networking, etc. Wrote and proofread catalogs, brochures, retail packaging and manuals for print at our factories in China.
Technical Writer
Confidential
- Responsible for company documentation including catalogs, spec sheets and user manuals. Also provided copy for websites, social, e-mail blasts, direct mail campaigns, packaging, brochures, press releases, print/web ads, and user manuals. Responsible for all website content including SEO and rich text.
Technical Writer
Confidential
- Technical writer, copywriter, editor, and proofreader for major consumer electronics company. Produced all copy for the mobile electronics division. Worked with engineers and product managers to create easy-to-understand user guides and quick start guides. Other writing duties included press releases, catalogs, brochures, training manuals, magazine/newspaper advertisements, and website.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Visio, Word Press, most CMS platforms, Yahoo Merchant, basic Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe, Word, basic HTML, as well as other common Internet platforms. Experienced proofreader/editor in AP and Chicago Manual.