Technical Writer Resume
Solon, OH
SUMMARY
- Over 15 years of software - based writing experience in various industries such as: Automation, Pharmaceutical, IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance
- Strong experience developing writing in an Agile environment; Clear understanding and firsthand experience of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Extremely technically proficient with knowledge of Author-it, MS Office, FrameMaker, and Adobe Suite; Successful background writing for both online and print
- Worked closely with engineers, developers and staff to understand and gather information for reporting and technical writing
- Excited about learning new information and turning it into a publication; Outstanding communication skills.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Experience working in Agile environment
- Author-it
- Adobe Suite
- Articulate
- ClearQuest
- Confluence
- FrameMaker
- JDEdwards
- Jira
- LeaderGuide Pro
- MS Office
- VersionOne
- Publisher
- IBM Notes
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential, Bedford, OH
Documentation Specialist
Responsibilities:
- Writing Standard Operation Procedures for their Operational Readiness Team.
- Work closely with Aseptic Operators to gather information.
Confidential, Mayfield, OH
Information Developer
Responsibilities:
- Worked in an agile environment writing lean documentation for the FactoryTalk Batch 13 release.
- Used ClearQuest to reconcile anomalies.
- Used Author-it to create online help and user manuals. Converted topics to structured Author-It.
Confidential, Solon, OH
Technical Writer
Responsibilities:
- Worked in Agile environment with Developers and QA testers (interviewing and collaborating) to write user manuals for point-of-sale software (Xstore), using FrameMaker.
- Experienced full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Wrote user manuals and implementation/configuration guides for mobile point-of-sale software (miStore).
- Used Jira to plan writing and keep up to date on progress of feature development.
- Created help files using Robohelp.
Confidential, Hudson, OH
Project/Technical Writer
Responsibilities:
- Worked with Mechanical Engineers and Electrical Engineers to develop end-user manuals for the automation industry, using an Enterprise Authoring Platform: Author-it.
- Developed numerous manuals for companies focused on technology, software, engineering and manufacturing.
- Created storyboards for online course development for hands-on, learner-centered adult curriculum.
- Authored and programmed courses for all web-based trainings.
- Created training materials for the financial industry.
- Wrote both Leader and Participant guides while creating PowerPoint decks for classroom training.
Confidential, Mayfield, OH
Technical Writer
Responsibilities:
- With only a six-week window until their new system went live—created and authored templates and PowerPoint presentations used in training.
- Wrote quick reference guides for entire navigation process.
Confidential, Solon, OH
Technical Writer
Responsibilities:
- Rewrote seven complete manuals, reference guides, and user guides.
- Gained knowledge and experience within the manufacturing and data acquisition/testing industry.
Confidential, Twinsburg, OH
Technical Writer and Document Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Created documentation for both the Hardware and Software divisions of the Design and Development Center.
- Authored policies, procedures and templates.
- Provided writing and editing support to Engineers and Physicists.
Confidential, Hudson, OH
Instructional Designer
Responsibilities:
- Designed and wrote training and development materials.
- Authored numerous maintenance instructions ( Confidential ), work instructions ( Confidential ), training programs and processes (Solectron, Jo-Ann, Progressive Insurance), and classroom training (Delta Pascal).
Confidential, Ohio
Training Coordinator
Responsibilities:
- Wrote training documents and taught classes for CBS Fiserv conversion.
Confidential, Ohio
Training Coordinator
Responsibilities:
- Technical Writing and Instructional Design: Wrote over 60 quick reference guides, and developed job aids for purchasing partners.
- Classroom Training: Designed and taught JD Edwards classes: Common Foundations, Procurement for Purchasing Staffing, and more.
- Taught Introduction to MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
Confidential, Ohio
Training Coordinator
Responsibilities:
- Designed, wrote and taught curriculum for faculty and staff on how to use the Banner 2000 system.
- Wrote the following internal documentation for the Finance department: Accounts Payable, Grants, Payroll, and New Manager Process.