Technical Writer/Editor/Desktop Publisher
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RISË PRENATT
Sellersburg, IN 47172
TECHNICAL WRITER TECHNICAL EDITOR DESKTOP PUBLISHER
INTRODUCTION 27 years desktop publishing/layout experience, with wide range of
publishing, authoring, and word processing software, producing
paper and electronic manuals
7 years as technical writer, ensuring documents conformed to
company and government standards/specifications, as well as
language usage principles
10 years as technical editor/proofreader to complex technical
documents and manuals, IETMs, miscellaneous reports, and internal
quality documents
15 years SGML markup language experience
15 years military and commercial standards experience, including
S1000D
25 years graphic art/illustrations experience
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES Highly proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop
publishing software
Outstanding grammar, spelling, writing, and editing skills
Exceptionally detail oriented, well organized, self directed, deadline
driven, with a high level of analytical ability and attention to detail
Excellent troubleshooting and coordination skills
Ability to work under pressure and undertake numerous tasks at one
time
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008–2013 Created/revised/edited/proofread complex technical documentation
Technical Writer/Editor to support the marketing, operation, repair, and maintenance of
BAE Systems naval defense missile systems. Ensured documents conformed to
Louisville, KY company and government standards/specifications, as well as
language usage principles. Technical documentation included detailed
functional descriptions, operating procedures, fault isolation,
maintenance and repair procedures, illustrated parts breakdown,
miscellaneous reports, and internal quality documents
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RISË PRENATT
1401 Somerset Court
Sellersburg, IN 47172
Technical Writer/Editor Primary editor/proofreader for Logistics Department, editing for
BAE Systems grammar, spelling, formatting, style, clarity of expression, correct
nomenclatures, text/art verification, page layout, and consistency of
(Continued) technical information. Also developed and maintained editing
guidelines for all projects
Incorporated customer’s comments into technical documentation,
ensuring all issues were resolved before sending for review
Analyzed and interpreted engineering drawings and other technical
data to translate information into technical documentation
Evaluated illustrations/graphics to determine how to best utilize them
within documentation. Requested the creation of new
illustrations/graphics or changes to existing illustrations/graphics
Developed/managed documentation for departmental processes
Coordinated with project leads/engineers to ensure publications were
completed on time and project requirements were met
Responsible for making electronic delivery requests, and coordinated
with project leads and/or logistics managers in corporate office
Conducted system testing of interactive electronic technical manuals
(IETMs)
Performed quality checks on final products for accuracy and
completeness
Participated in evaluating project requirements by providing input
into time and cost estimates
Performed database project and data management tasks for
department, as well as maintaining weekly “work plan” report,
tracking project spending
2007–2008 Developed parts information in MS Word for Maintenance Manuals
Technical Writer using blueprints, schematics, isometric drawings, and parts database
FKI Logistex Created, managed, formatted, published, and shipped operations and
Louisville, KY maintenance manuals and test plans for conveyor systems for major
airlines nationwide
Worked closely with engineers to review technical information,
including mechanical/electrical components, in preparation for
producing end user technical documentation
Developed more efficient automated processes for parts integration
into maintenance manuals
Modified isometric drawings using Adobe Illustrator, imported and
managed graphic elements, organized data into tables, and edited text
Performed quality checks, assisted Document Control with
converting/printing/shipping AutoCad drawings, and other technical
documentation as needed
Created work instructions for parts documentation procedures for
company’s Business Management System
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RISË PRENATT
1401 Somerset Court
Sellersburg, IN 47172
1997–2007 Responsible for creating and revising Technical Maintenance Bulletins
Text/Graphics Integrator, for General Electric in Louisville, Kentucky as a contractor for three
Technical Writer years. Relocated from Dayton, Ohio
O’Neil & Associates, Inc. Maintained parts database, publishing up to 3000 pages monthly
Dayton, OH Developed quality product support documentation for the aerospace,
DoD/military, and industrial/commercial markets in Dayton, Ohio for
seven years. This included integration of text and graphics, SGML, and
page layout
Assisted Quality Control Department with proofreading and editing,
as well as providing word processing expertise on additional projects
Updated and maintained numerous client information files, provided
client relations and troubleshooting
COMPUTER SKILLS
Software/Other Tools: MS Word 27 years Advanced
Excel 25 years Advanced
Outlook 13 years Advanced
Custom Parts Database 9 years Advanced
Access 3 years Intermediate
Visio 4 years Intermediate
Powerpoint 2 years Intermediate
Print Production: Adobe Acrobat 15 years Advanced
Arbortext Adept Editor 15 years Advanced
Adobe PageMaker 8 years Advanced
Wordperfect 5 years Intermediate
Lotus 5 years Intermediate
Framemaker 4 years Advanced
Interleaf 3 years Intermediate
Graphic Design: Adobe Illustrator 8 years Intermediate
Adobe PhotoShop 6 years Intermediate
AutoCad 1 year Novice
QuarkXpress 1 year Intermediate
CorelDRAW 3 years Advanced
Corel PhotoPaint 2 years Novice
EDUCATION Perry Meridian High School
Indianapolis, Indiana
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