Jeffrey D. O'Gorman, PE, CSI, CDT
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Summary
Disciplined professional with strong technical background and outstanding
technical writing and editing capability who synthesizes complex concepts
and principles into client-focused, creative, and cost-effective solutions.
Expert in quantitative analysis and qualitative descriptions. Detail-
oriented, with big picture capabilities; equally adept at working
independently and in a collaborative environment.
Expertise
Proposals and SOQ's
Technical memoranda
Design reports
Engineering specifications
Operation & maintenance manuals
Corporate style guides
Website content and development
Website architecture evaluation
Training materials
Audience analysis
Usability testing
User-centered design
Copyediting
Comprehensive editing
Structured writing
Employment History
Mar 06 - Present InterSpec, Portland, ME
Specifications Writer
Prepare architectural and engineering specifications and
office masters using e-Specs software, research technical
products and systems, interface with clients and
manufacturer's representatives.
Sept 05 - Dec 07 Central Maine Community College, Auburn, ME
Adjunct Faculty-Humanities Department
Technical writing instructor to second year students.
Dec 03 - Dec 05 Wright-Pierce, Topsham, ME, a consulting engineering firm
Project Engineer
Design civil engineering infrastructure, particularly waste
water facilities, prepare written plans and reports, and
estimate project costs.
. Prepared style guide for company documentation
. Maintained client relationships
Jan 98 - Aug 03 Applied Technologies Inc., Brookfield, WI, a consulting
engineering firm
Project Manager
Prepared conceptual design reports, detailed engineering
drawings and specifications, and operation and maintenance
manuals. Managed project execution. Handled day-to-day
coordination with clients, regulatory agencies, and the
public.
. Conducted public information meetings and hearings to
solicit opinions on infrastructure projects
. Performed detailed engineering analyses and calculations
. Provided cost estimates and financial impacts (costs to
average customer) for proposed alternatives
Jun 90 - Dec 97 Crispell-Snyder, Inc., Elkhorn, WI, a consulting
engineering firm
Project Engineer and Project Manager
Prepared conceptual design reports, detailed engineering
drawings and specifications, and operation and maintenance
manuals. Secured grant and loan funding for projects.
Managed project execution. Handled day-to-day coordination
with clients, regulatory agencies, and the public.
. Conducted public surveys on municipal sewerage alternatives
. Developed project budgets and schedules
Jan 88 - June 90 Beavin Company, Baltimore, MD, a consulting engineering
firm
Project Engineer
Prepared conceptual design reports, detailed engineering
drawings and specifications, and operation and maintenance
manuals. Handled day-to-day project coordination with
clients, regulatory agencies, and the public.
Education
M. A. Technical Communication, Texas Tech University, 2005
M.B.A., University of Baltimore, 1988
B.S., Environmental Resources Engineering, State University of New York,
College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY 1984
Computer Skills
MS Office Suite Adobe CS3 Madcap Flare Framemaker
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Professional Engineer- Maine, Wisconsin
Senior Member, Society for Technical Communication
Member, Construction Specifications Institute