Lynette Tudorache *******.*********@*****.***
mobile: 201-***-**** Jersey City, New Jersey
Professional Profile
Analyze and organize content and knowledge of business and IT systems;
create diagrams and documents to clarify information architecture for
usability and development; determine methods and design media to
communicate business and technical information.
Experience
Con Edison October 2007 - July 2010
Information Architect
. Create site maps and swim lane work-flow diagrams as part of Intranet
site design to determine processes and functionality requirements.
. Create SharePoint wiki documents describing new technology and
customized Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC); establish structure,
naming convention and taxonomy used on same site.
. Diagram business process flows, document requirements, and create
knowledge management guidelines for Business Intelligence systems.
Vertus Consulting June 2006 - October 2007
Knowledge Manager
. Designed media kits, produced web-based demonstration, which improved
sales and provided clients easier access to products.
. Created PowerPoint slides and performed sales presentations.
. Created HTML help systems for customized applications that utilize
Windows Installer and SMS technologies for packaging and distributing
applications.
MultiPlan, Inc. May 2005 - June 2006
Knowledge Manager
. Established document management system taxonomy and guidelines.
. Created end-user documentation for medical claim software.
. Designed course and performed training for remote clients. Created
computer-based tutorial, eliminating cost of phone and Internet fees.
. Was originally hired as consultant from Aetea Information Systems.
McKinsey & Company July 2003 - June 2004
Information Architect
. Documented customized document management, work-flow, and distribution
application.
. Created functional specifications and wire-frame diagrams of the UI for
a document and resource knowledge portal.
. Diagrammed the architecture and data flow throughout all Knowledge
Technology development group environments.
Deutsche Bank March 2002 - May 2003
Technical Writer
. Wrote end user guide for Equity Research content management system.
. Worked with business sponsor to document business logic and standards for
producing Research documents.
. Produced technical reference documentation for Global Convertibles
Markets web-based application; and, diagrammed system architecture, data
flow and batch job diagrams.
. Produced technical reference guides for central repository and client
reporting platform, and the security pricing and inventory management
applications of Global Equity Finance Prime Services.
Salomon Smith Barney April 2000 - January 2002
Documentation Specialist
. Gathered requirements and documented Equity Research applications.
. Obtained funding from senior management through the creation of
presentations describing technology projects and business impact.
. Worked with CTO to gather business and functional requirements to create
a consistent, reusable knowledge base.
iRhapsody, Inc. March 1999 - March 2000
Web Designer / Information Architect
. Met with clients to evaluate website requirements.
. Created wire frames and worked with designers to create websites.
Chase Manhattan Bank December 1996 - June 1998
Technical Writer
. Wrote reference guide and documented policies and procedures for global
project, which helped management make resource decisions, and insured
project was consistent with business and client objectives.
. Worked with business development to design Intranet site where users
requested technical services and learned Windows NT basics.
Cheyenne Software May 1995 - September 1996
Technical Writer
. Created marketing planning guide and training materials.
. Wrote user guides client-server, backup and security software
. Trained technical writing staff to use FrameMaker and RoboHELP.
Citibank April 1993 - May 1995
Documentation Specialist
. Documented SDLC for projects in Systems Development and Delivery
organization.
. Gathered documentation requirements from business development and
systems architecture groups.
Areas of Expertise
Business Analysis: . Provide meaningful interactive experience for business
and clients by interpreting strategic needs, rules and requirements. . Work
with development to translate audiences' needs, tasks, and goals into
creative concepts and functional system components.
Documentation & Training
. Improve client sales by designing media kits and web-based demos. .
Improve users' learning and improve productivity by creating online help. .
Produce system specifications and technical reference guides. . Create
curriculum for and perform training. . Eliminate remote-training costs by
creating computer-based tutorials.
Information Architecture:
. Research users' information needs to develop an architecture that
supports tasks. . Document architecture using site map and wire frame
diagrams. . Evaluate architecture through usability tests. . Work with
developers to implement the architecture in a functional system.
Knowledge Management:
. Establish taxonomy for content on document management system, helping
staff access information more easily and ensure logical and consistent
storage-and-retrieval process.
Education
Polytechnic Institute of NYU; Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Science
Journalism & Technical Writing
Boston College; Boston, MA
Completed graduate-level courses in Desktop Publishing and Business
Communications
Tools
Documentation: MS-Office (Word . Excel, Project . PowerPoint . Visio);
Adobe: Acrobat . InDesign
. FrameMaker . PageMaker
. RoboHELP
Training / Demos: Camtasia . Wink
Content Management: MS-SharePoint . Documentum
. Siebel
Affiliations & Non-Profit
Member of the Society for Technical Communication (STC)
Member of the Gurteen Knowledge Community.
Wrote grant letters and proposals; and created brochure for NJ Audubon
Society.
Created volunteer brochure; and, assisted Marketing Director on campaign to
improve attendance of local blood drives for Red Cross.
References available upon request.
Citizen of the United States of America