Sales Technical Writer
Resume:
Debra Sabet
Houston, Texas
*******@*****.***
Senior Technical Writer/Copywriter/Proposal Writer
Ability to easily understand and communicate complex technical concepts and products, specializing in electronics/electromechanical products/systems (HARDWARE & SOFTWARE).
Experienced working with worldwide corporations and Fortune 200 companies.
Superior organizational and leadership skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines gracefully.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work both independently and/or collaboratively across various organizational levels.
Highly skilled in numerous computer software programs & technologies, including: Microsoft
Word (EXPERT), PowerPoint (EXPERT), Adobe FrameMaker (EXPERT), Adobe Acrobat (EXPERT), Photoshop (EXPERT), FreeHand/Illustrator (working), Dreamweaver (advanced),
Flash/ PageMaker/ In-design (advanced); AutoCad/Visio (working); MadCap Flare (working); SnagIt (EXPERT), AuthorIT (working). Technologies: CSS, HTML/XML, Javascript.
Experience
MEDICAL TECHNICAL WRITER (FREELANCE)
ScottCare Corporation/Berkshire Hathaway Company Cleveland, Ohio (9/09- 7/10)
Using Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat, wrote, edited, and formatted operator’s manual (hardware & software) for ScottCare’s CardioView DX® suite (cardiopulmonary diagnostics), including cardiac holter systems, cardiac event monitoring, pacemaker follow-up, and ambulatory blood pressure. In addition, wrote, edited, and formatted user’s manual for ScottCare’s program management and monitoring systems for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation patients (VersaCare™), and the telemetry arrhythmia detection/patient monitoring system (TeleSentry™).
TECHNICAL WRITER/COPYWRITER (FREELANCE)
MagicTan/VersaSpa /Mystic Tan Solon, Ohio (8/02- 03/09)
Using Microsoft Word, Adobe FrameMaker, and Adobe Photoshop, developed user documentation for MagicTan’s hydro-mechanical sunless tanning spay booths/systems (MT3000, MT3500, MT2000, MT200, IS-SPA, IS Theatre) for use in the commercial market.
Wrote the original sales brochure content (8-pages) for the world’s top-selling sunless tanning booth: VersaSpa™ (a hydro-mechanical system).
Using Dreamweaver, developed MagicTan (NEO) website and wrote website content.
Using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker, and Adobe In-Design, developed, wrote, and edited various sales collateral (brochures/flyers/advertisements) for MagicTan & Infinity Sun™ product lines.
TECHNICAL WRITER (FREELANCE)
Keithley Instruments/Danaher Solon, Ohio (08/07-02/08)
Using Adobe FrameMaker and Macromedia FreeHand, developed user documentation
for Keithley Instruments’ Automated Characterization Suite® (ACS) software and the Model 2400 SourceMeter® product lines. Refined Author IT template for technical manuals.
FIVES NORTH AMERICAN COMBUSTION Cleveland, Ohio (12/92-4/00)
Corporate Technical Writer/Editor/Copywriter (11/95-4/00)
Using Adobe FrameMaker, AutoCad, and PhotoShop, wrote, edited, designed, and self-managed Hardware/Software technical documentation for the Electronics R&D Division, including electronic controller operator’s manuals and maintenance/installation sheets for combustion and guiding industries.
Using Word and Adobe PageMaker, wrote/edited and designed corporate collateral and electronic media such as marketing communications bulletins/flyers for new product launches, advertisements for trade magazines, news releases, electronic sales catalogs, and website for various business groups such as Electronics (electronic controllers, flame sensors); Flow Control (valves/regulators); and Guiding Systems (detectors/sensors/actuators).
Website development/design: Assisted in the development/design/content of company web and intranet sites using the latest web technologies.
Electronic Publishing: Developed electronic catalog CD-ROMs for use by customers and sales force; developed interactive, electronic system manuals for customers (Alcoa, Alcan, Nucor Steel).
Developed marketing and training presentations using MS PowerPoint.
Developed proposals for prospective customers.
Illustrated electronic slides for use in seminars and presentations.
Assessed documentation usability.
Coordinated user documentation translation process with outside services.
Ad placement duties.
Junior Technical Writer (12/92-11/95)
Using Adobe FrameMaker, Corel-Ventura, AutoCad, and CorelDraw, wrote, formatted, designed, and illustrated technical documentation for North American Manufacturing’s Electronics R&D Business group.
Education
Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in English; Minor, Marketing (Western Illinois University).
Technical courses completed (electives): Calculus I & II, Physics, Several Technical Writing courses.
Professional Organizations/Community Service
Senior Member of Society of Technical Communications (1997-2000).
Member of Society of Technical Communications (1992-1997).
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