Technical Writer Manager
Resume:
Michael Cline
**********@*****.***
York, PA 17408 316-***-****
Objective A position in the Contract Technical Writing or Editing field that will afford me
the opportunity to utilize the factors of my experience and success to the profit of
my employer. Interested in short- to long-term, full- or part-time contract positions in my
locale (York, Lancaster, Harrisburg and Baltimore), or I can telecommute.
The subject matter (product) of the client’s documentation is of no concern to me so long
as SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) are available for information and source material.
Experience
Senior Technical Writer
2009 (Jul)-2011 (Mar) Sikorsky Global Helicopter/Keystone Helicopter Coatesville,
PA. Consulting/Sr. Technical Writing contract position to provide assistance in
improving processes. Wrote ICAs (Instructions for Continued Airworthiness) to
include illustrations and IPL (Internal Parts List) information. Wrote and
incorporated SBs (Service Bulletins) into ICAs. Wrote TCs (Type Certificates) and
STCs (Supplemental Type Certificates), all for submission to the FAA. Wrote and
edited engineering reports and documents. Coordinated efforts with technical
publications outsourcer (RCMT) in Rhode Island.
Tools: Windows NT, Adobe Photoshop CS3, Excel, MS Word 2007, Key
Creator
Technical Writer
2008 (Nov)-2009 (Jun) BAE (British Aerospace Enterprises) York,PA. Technical
writing six-month contract position on maintenance manuals (both hardcopy and
IETMs) for tracked vehicles.
Tools: Windows XP, MS Word, Epic and SGML and Excel.
Technical Writer
2007 (Mar)-2008 (Oct) Comforce Technical Services for Learjet Wichita, KS.
Technical writing contract position on pilot manuals, pilot’s checklist, flight
manuals, and maintenance manuals for all models; including writing on avionics
and all flight systems, interpreting engineering specifications and functional tests
for RTS (Return to Service), TRs (Temporary Revisions), answering squawks, and
so on. Also coordinated efforts with outsource technical publications company in
India (Capgemini).
Tools: Windows XP, Framemaker & SGML, Adobe Photoshop, Excel, Word,
Lotus Notes, Documentum – etc. Received numerous awards and
recognitions.
Technical Writer
2006-2007 Clearpoint Technical Services for Boeing Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Technical writing contract position on the Class 4, IETM (Interactive Electronic
Technical Manual) for the C-130 Program ( U.S. Air Force).
Tools: Windows XP, Quill, Adobe Photoshop, Excel, Word – etc.
Technical Writer
2003-2005 Comforce Technical Services for Gulfstream Aerospace Savannah, GA.
Technical writing contract position writing CCMHs (Completion Center
Maintenance Center Handbooks).
Tools: Windows NT, PDM, ACDC, Adept, Adobe Photoshop
Technical Writer/Author
2000-2003 PDS/Aviant (MDTSC) For Boeing Philadelphia, PA
Technical writing contract position on IETD (Interactive Electronic
Technical Documentation) for the V-22 Osprey.
Tools: Windows NT, Exceed 6.0, VISIO, PDAT, Oracle & SGML (in
background), MS Word, SLIC, UNIX
Technical Writer
2000 Jana Technical Documentation For Honeywell Chandler, AZ
Technical writing on ATAs (Airline Transport Association) –
Incorporating SBs/SPBs, PCRs/TPCRs, TRs, and so on – all
pertaining to turbofan engines and auxiliary power units (APUs). (Permanent
position, but laid off due to company contract loss.)
Tools: MS Windows 95, MS Word 97/2000, MS Office, MS
Windows NT, Mainframe, MS Extra
Technical Writer/Author
1999-2000 MDTSC For Boeing Mesa, AZ
Technical writing contract position on IETD (Interactive Electronic Technical
Documentation) for the WAH Longbow Apache Helicopter Program (United
Kingdom – Ministry of Defense).
-Required knowledge of AECMA SE (Simplified English) usage and
United Kingdom lexicon.
Tools: SGML, Adept, IM (Information Manager), MS Word 97,
SLIC, PCs, HPs/UNIX
Editor/Technical Writer
1998-1999 Belcan Eng. For AlliedSignal Aerospace Tempe, AZ
1997-1998 CDI For AlliedSignal Aerospace Phoenix, AZ
Edited and prepared technical reports, test reports, procurement specs. (PSCs),
presentations, test instructions (TIs), proposals, FAA Certification Substantiation
reports, Investigation reports – all pertaining to turbofan engines and APUs.
(Contract positions).
-Received numerous awards and recognitions.
Tools: MS Windows 95, MS Word, MS Office, WindowsNT,
PowerPoint, Excel
Technical Writer/Author
1997 MDTSC For Boeing Mesa, AZ
Technical writing contract position on the Class 4, IETM (Interactive
Electronic Technical Manual) for the Longbow Apache Helicopter
Program (U.S. Army).
- IETMs provide online graphics and fully linked data about tasks,
parts, tolerances, and wiring diagrams on a CD-ROM disk containing
more than 50 printed technical manuals.
Tools: Quill, Interleaf, HPs/UNIX
Technical Writer
1996 ASI Corporation Phoenix, AZ
Wrote in-depth technical proposals in response to RFPs (Request For
Proposals), white papers, and company letters.
Developed and wrote company full-color brochures and catalogs.
(contract position).
Tools: Mac and Windows platforms
MicroAge for Apple Computers – Tempe, AZ
1996 Software Tech. Support
Tools: Mac OS
1995-1996 Shurgard, Inc. – Asc. Manager Phoenix, AZ
1988-1994 Self Employed Boulder, CO
Technical Writer
1973-1988 IBM Corporation Boulder, CO
Wrote, developed, and maintained product documentation such as
process procedures, field-service manuals, paper guideline manuals,
maintenance libraries, operators manuals, test and maintenance procedures,
and online information all pertaining to copiers and printers. (Permanent
position, but laid off after company outsourced Technical Publications.)
- Received numerous awards and recognitions.
Tools: IBM mainframe, GML, IBM-PCs, DOS, SAS (Statistical
Analysis. Sys.), V/M (Virtual Machine)
1971-1973 U.S. Navy – Honorable Discharge Pacific WestPac
Education 1968-1971 Major – Aerospace Technology / Minor – English, Business,
Ind./Mech. Drafting, Electronics, and licensed pilot ( Rangley
College, Rangley, CO / Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO /
Front Range Comm. College, Broomfield, CO).
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