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Resume:
William J. Cari
Livonia, MI **154
abm1lg@r.postjobfree.com
Education
B.A. in Journalism, Michigan State University
Experience
Technical Writer/Editor, Autodesk, Novi, MI
September, 2008 to March, 2010
Wrote and edited XML-based content for digital prototyping help system.
Integrated documentation from acquired technologies into core knowledge
base, converting traditional user guide material into 3-tab format
(Concept, Procedure, and Reference). Coordinated generation of alternate
product help system. Managed terminology database for assigned workgroup.
Developed style guidelines for product tutorials and assisted with
localization guidelines for content and related images.
Technical Writer, WorkForce Software, Livonia, MI
January, 2005 to February, 2008
Wrote and edited internal, corporate, and end-user documentation for web-
based time and attendance system. Responsibilities included multi-platform
generation of single-source documents and coordination of documentation
library spanning multiple product release levels. Provided instruction on
writing techniques to small multi-ethnic QA team responsible for reporting
and testing product features and defects. Maintained Internet-based help
system.
Freelance Writer/Web Designer, Substitute Teacher, Livonia Public Schools
(Livonia, MI)
October, 2003 to December, 2004
As freelancer for Gearitup Communications, designed several websites for
small businesses, including www.northernlightsltd.com, and
www.gatehouselodge.com. Created corporate brochure and other marketing
materials for The Irwin Foundation, including new website
(www.irwinfoundation.com). Other recent websites include
www.londonfogchimney.com (content, design, layout),
www.advantagemobility.net (content editing, design, layout),
www.somewhereintimeradio.com (content, design, layout),
www.lochislandlodge.com (content editing, design, layout),
www.epcinternet.com (content, design, layout), www.novidentists.com
(content editing, design, layout). Substitute teaching included two long-
term assignments providing instruction in computers, problem solving, art,
speech, and language arts at five different schools simultaneously.
Documentation Manager and Webmaster, Biography Software Corporation,
Dexter, MI
March, 2002 to October, 2003
Managed all phases of electronic documentation for biographical software
and digital photo album products, and assisted with QA and testing of all
products. Primary scriptwriter for The History of NASCAR, a 12-DVD
collection. Designed and maintained current corporate website
(www.biographysoftware.com). Created five new digital photo album
products. Managed 24/7 online customer support center. As company e-
commerce specialist, managed campaign-specific web pages for various
affiliate programs and email campaigns.
Substitute Teacher, Livonia Public Schools, Livonia, MI
October, 2001 to March, 2002
Taught various subjects in grades 1-8, primarily through short-term
assignments within the district.
Project Manager, Sites & Sounds, Ann Arbor, MI
September, 2000 to September, 2001
Wrote and edited Internet-based content for customer web sites, and managed
site development. Created proposals and responded to RFP issues, and
assisted with QA and testing of websites and online applications.
Conducted market research. Created site designs and layouts. Websites
included www.iscfc.emich.edu (layout, content editing, new page creation),
www.annarborchamber.org (layout, content editing, new page creation),
www.emich.edu/abroad (layout, content editing, new page creation),
www.healthmaster.com (layout, content editing), www.smarteyecorporation.com
(layout, content development) www.sitesandsounds.com/ezedit (layout and
content development) .
Interactive Writer/Designer, Merry Moon Productions, Ann Arbor, MI
December, 1996 to September, 2000
Provided creative development and management services for multimedia
clients in southeast Michigan. Clients included Biography Software
Corporation (website content development, interactive CD-ROM design and
documentation), Media Station (interactive CD-ROM concept and functional
specification development, animation management, software documentation),
Gannon Productions (interactive CD-ROM concept development), Exhibit Works
(web design project management), Visteon (corporate screensaver project
management), Lightning Entertainment (animation project management),
Gregory Elliott, DDS (web design and content development), Carail Museum
(web design, layout, and content
development), Desktop Integration Services (online help system for Yellow
Pages Publishers Association).
Interactive Writer/Designer, Media Station, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
February, 1995 to November, 1996
Designed children's interactive CD-ROM games, including creation of all
character dialog, and wrote functional specifications describing each
product. Credits include Lamb Chop Loves Music (1995 Rommy Award, CD-ROM
Today), Disney's Animated Storybook: Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree,
and Fractured Fairy Tales: The Frog Prince. Developed conceptual material
and functional specifications for other properties as needed. Designed
initial corporate web site. Wrote and edited internal documentation
related to proprietary multimedia development software. Assisted with QA
and testing, and recruited outside test subjects as needed.
Technical Writer, Compuware, Detroit, MI
April, 1993 to February, 1995
Wrote and edited online user documentation for mainframe fault diagnostic
software. Created SGML online help systems, coordinated cross-product
documentation. Assisted with QA and testing.
Other Affiliations
Director, The Irwin Foundation (http://www.irwinfoundation.com)
April, 1995 to present
Member, MSU Alumni Association
Veteran, U.S. Army
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