JENNIFER A. MCMARTIN
281-***-**** . ***** BARCELONA FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546 . ***@********.***
Technical Writer/Editor and Graphics Specialist with 9 years experience in
the Aerospace industry.
OBJECTIVE:
A technical writing position with a dynamic company that is seeking
copyediting and writing assistance.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
9 cumulative years experience in technical writing/editing, including
scientific copyediting, proofreading and collaborative authoring efforts.
Outstanding interpersonal and liaison skills. Easily building productive,
enduring relationships with customers.
Energetic and organized. Able to effectively handle the demands of multiple
projects.
Committed to highest standards of quality and excellence.
SKILLS:
Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and
Publisher, as well as in Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Adobe Illustrator CS4;
proficient in Adobe InDesign CS4 and Corel Draw. Experienced in analysis,
research, data and product management, and customer service.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
GRAPHICS SPECIALIST III/ CUSTOMER COORDINATOR
3/09-Present
Bastion Technologies Houston, TX
Provide visual quality inspection and approval of all completed products
prior to delivery.
Create job folders per Support Request and discuss order specifications
with customer, in person or by phone.
Deliver/ship completed orders to customer; coordinate International orders
with NASA Property and Export Control.
Copyedit, proofread and format layout of the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC)
"Your Space" quarterly newsletter.
Update and maintain electronic databases including Decal Lab Production
Metrics and Customer Satisfaction Surveys.
Edit, rewrite and maintain Program Defined Processes (PDPs) for Decal Lab.
GRAPHICS SPECIALIST II
4/05-3/09
Bastion Technologies Houston, TX
Created artwork using Macromedia Freehand and Adobe Photoshop.
Fabricated decals, logos, placards and awards using processes including
metalphoto production, screen printing and customized color printing.
Maintained Decal Lab Production Metrics and Customer Satisfaction Surveys.
Edited, rewrote and maintained Program Defined Processes (PDPs) for Decal
Lab.
SENIOR TECHNICAL EDITOR
4/03-4/05
Bastion Technologies Houston, TX
Edited, formatted and collaboratively authored procedural text for
International Space Station (ISS) and Space Shuttle publications, according
to Government Printing Office (GPO) guidelines and Flight Data File
standards.
Built books and training manuals and prepared print masters for final
publication.
Acted as HTML author for space flight procedures - converting Word files to
XML.
Formatted graphics for publication with Adobe Photoshop.
Designed departmental web page, providing text, digital photography and
formatting of graphics.
Assisted in group formatting and editing of the "USA Update" newsletter.
TECHNICAL EDITOR
4/01-4/03
Hernandez Engineering Houston, TX
Bastion Technologies Houston, TX
Edited, formatted and collaboratively authored procedural text for
International Space Station (ISS) and Space Shuttle publications, according
to Government Printing Office (GPO) guidelines and Flight Data File
standards.
Built books and training manuals and prepared print masters for final
publication.
Contributed to group formatting and editing of the "USA Update" newsletter.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Science, Texas Woman's University,
1998 Magna Cum Laude
AWARDS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:
Outstanding Performance Award - Bastion Technologies, July 2010
Outstanding Performance Award - Bastion Technologies, June 2009
Mission Operations Achievement Award, October 2004
United Space Alliance Integrated Documentation Services Superior
Achievement Award, October-December 2003