Objective - Senior Technical Writer

Summary of Qualifications

. Degreed Professional Technical Writer/Communicator - researched and

written manuals via standard markup language, end-user and technical

service manuals, online help, standard operating procedures, and

technical design standards.

. Accomplished and equally comfortable working independently and in team

environments.

. Experienced in managing and prioritizing multiple projects, editing,

collaborating, and creating graphics for a variety of audiences.

. Used a variety of technical writing software programs including

FrameMaker, Arbortext Editor, Interleaf, MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel,

and assorted illustration programs.

Professional Experience

2013 - Present Contract Technical Writer, JITRS, Chicagoland

Write technical publications for engineering/manufacturing/technical

firms.

2013 Contract Technical Writer, Navistar, Woodridge

Wrote field service bulletins and supporting documents.

2011 - 2012 Engineering Planning Analyst, Northrop Grumman, Rolling Meadows

Reviewed engineering estimates for new proposals.

2004 - 2011 Editor and Technical Writer, Northrop Grumman, Rolling Meadows

Wrote and maintained numerous technical manuals, troubleshooting

guides, illustrated parts lists and support materials for a variety of

military products.

2002 - 2003 Contractor/Free Lance Technical Writer, Chicagoland

Completed freelance technical writing projects for a transportation

firm in Homewood, and for an insurance company in Chicago, while

seeking full time opportunities.

2000 - 2002 Senior Technical Writer, Tellabs - Lisle, Bolingbrook,

Naperville

Wrote and maintained numerous technical manuals, troubleshooting

guides, illustrated parts lists and support materials for a variety of

telecommunication products.

1982 - 2000 Technical Writer at various firms in the Chicagoland area,

primarily in the engineering, manufacturing and technical fields.

Education

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan

Scientific and Technical Communication, Technical Writing major,

engineering and math minor

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