Manager Office
Resume:
M au reen Lynch Magee
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Orlando, F L 32828
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Education
****-******* ******** *********** *******, Community College Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 32816
Expected completion date: December 2012
1985 Master of Science, Technical Writing
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY 12180
1980 Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Studio Art
State University of New York at Albany
Albany, NY 12222
Experience
May 2008- Freelance Writer
Present Self-employed
Handled all aspects of producing, writing, and editing projects for corporate and individual clients.
P roduced articles for web magazines using SEO techniques. Edited book on business law. Consulted
on writing resumes and cover letters. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Macintosh-based
applications.
Researched technical and non-technical t raining topics, planned courses, and wrote lessons for a
company providing web-based training. Coordinated with editors and marketing staff to satisfy
p roduct requirements. Complied with internal style guidelines and documentation standards.
M astered proprietary programming tool used to generate lessons.
October 2008- Contract Technical Writer
September 2009 Asgard Avionics Corporation
Orlando, FL 32803
Acted as sole writer and editor in a software t raining organization. Researched, wrote, edited, and
updated a 1500-page set of student guides and classroom slides for C-language developer classes at
Lockheed Martin. Worked with t rainers and engineers to ensure accuracy of technical content and
class presentations. Followed established processes for document reviews. Proficient with Microsoft
Office and Windows applications.
1985-1995 Technical Writer
Technical writer in various computer and electronics companies (Sensormatic Electronics
Corporation, IBM, Banyan Systems, Gould Computer Systems). Handled all aspects of planning,
developing, reviewing, releasing, publishing, and maintaining several libraries of software
manuals. Designed product user interface. Initiated and implemented a document review process
used across departments. Redesigned manuals from third-party vendors to conform with company
guidelines for content and style. Worked with customer support staff to revise t raining manuals.
Published in t rade journals. Created planning guide for security systems in response to customer
requests. Coordinated with designers to produce product packaging. Prepared online
documentation based on hardcopy text.
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1982-1985 Recorder, Registrar’s Office
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY 12180
Acted as the first contact for students, faculty, and administrative staff in the Registrar’s Office at a
p remier engineering university. Guided students through registration, maintained academic records,
received and recorded grades, prepared commencement program book, and independently managed
a ll aspects of diploma ordering and distribution. Prepared guide for faculty to assist with classroom
and lab requests. Coordinated with academic, student affairs, and administrative offices.
1980-1982 Assistant Manager
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Troy, NY 12180
Handled all aspects of marketing and managing annual concert series at a historic music hall. Wrote
p ress releases, public service announcements, membership newsletters, advertising copy, and office
p rocedures. Managed theatre office, box office, and activities on nights of performance.
Activities
Completed Graduate Teaching Assistant training at University of Central Florida, Fall 2010.
Continuing individual study on social media marketing and website technology.
Attended AWAI’s Accelerated Copywriting Workshop, October 2007.
School volunteer, Orange County Public Schools (2003-Present). Writing Lab consultant, Timber
C reek High School. Classroom parent, PTO member, School Advisory Council member. Managed
ad-hoc projects as requested.
Girl Scout Leader, Citrus Girl Scout Council and Gateway Girl Scout Council, 1998-2005.
References
Available upon request.
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