Training Technical Writer
Resume:
Russell D. Korne
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
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SUMMARY Technical background in various applications such as: material
handling equipment, telephone switching systems, aircraft weapon
systems, electronics, automotive test equipment, post CMP
equipment, medical documentation, and establishing documentation
and training systems. Extensive experience in implementation,
research, documentation, and editing of related training
materials, rules, technical reports and user manuals. Qualified to
create and deliver formal training programs.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Self Employed 02/2008 to Present
Phoenix, Arizona, Sr. Technical Writer
Periodic "Short-Term" consultation to provide edit, formatting and content
to a variety of local companies. Positions were 3 to 7 day's duration.
Daifuku America Corporation 07/2006 to 01/2008
Chandler Arizona Sr. Technical Writer
Responsible for creating new and supporting existing product documentation.
Responsible for the introduction and training support for new documentation
production software and procedures. Applications associated with this
position include Microsoft Word, Adobe FrameMaker, Microsoft Excel and Jasc
Paintshop Pro.
Thomson NETg 10/2004 to 02/2006
Scottsdale, Arizona Program Manager/Course Developer
Tasked with project management and course development for business and
corporate electronic education courses. Responsibilities consist of
coordination with outsource partners, tracking course development,
developing format and structure, building storyboards, and attaching
graphics. Applications associated with course development include Microsoft
PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Adobe Photoshop.
TBD Consulting 07/2004 to 10/2004
Phoenix, Arizona Training Consultant
Created complete CBT training package for the Hospital environment to
include ground floor course development, workflow documentation and blended
training course to be delivered and supported on site. Packages used to
support this project are Office XP, Microsoft Word, Visio, SnagIt and
Microsoft PowerPoint.
Metron Technology N.V. 6/2002 to 12/2003
Gilbert, Arizona Sr. Technical Writer
Contracted to create new and update existing user and maintenance
documentation used in the various applications of the manufacturing, sales,
and service for Metron's PVD metallization equipment. Platforms used during
this tenure: Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Office XP, Microsoft Word,
Paintshop Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Power Point.
DDI, Inc. 03/2002 to 06/2002
Phoenix, Arizona Sr. Technical Writer
Contracted to Honeywell to create new and update existing user and
maintenance documentation used in the various applications of the Honeywell
Avionics systems per applicable MIL Spec. Platforms used during this
tenure: Arbortext, Maxit Simplified English Checker, Microsoft Office and
Microsoft Word.
Boeing (M.D.H.C.) 10/2001 to 01/2002
Mesa, Arizona Technical Writer
Third visit to the Boeing facility (1/97-4/97,11/97-1/98). Responsible for
the development of the IETM (Paperless Documentation/RPSTL) for the AH-64
Apache Helicopter per applicable MIL Spec. Duties include the editing of
maintenance applications, content and format, along with the entry of all
documentation into the on-line presentation program. Platforms used during
this tenure: Interleaf, Microsoft Word, Quill, SLIC/2B, and Adapt Editor.
AT&T 05/1998 to 06/2001
Phoenix, Arizona Technical Writer
Contracted to AT&T to create new and update existing user and maintenance
documentation used in the various applications of the AT&T telephone
switching systems. Platforms used during this tenure: Adobe FrameMaker,
Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Paintshop Pro, Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft
Photo Editor.
TriWest Healthcare Alliance 04/1997 to 11/1997
Phoenix, Arizona Policy Coordinator
Contracted for development and implementation of an on-line CD-ROM based
program that provides quick access to duty position operational flow charts
and corporate policy and procedure information to all clinical positions
within the company. Platforms used during this tenure: Adobe FrameMaker,
Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Paintshop Pro.
Advanced Semiconductor Materials (ASM) 04/1996 to 01/1997
Phoenix, Arizona Sr. Technical Writer/Trainer
Developed and maintained support documentation for new and existing wafer
processing equipment. Documentation consisted of User Software,
Installation, and User Operation and Maintenance manuals. Also tasked with
the development and implementation of Instructional Course Material for the
corporate training program. Platforms used during this tenure: Adobe
FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Paintshop Pro, and Adobe
Photoshop.
IPEC/Planar 01/1095 to 04/1996
Phoenix, Arizona Technical Writer/ Trainer
Technical trainer, tasked with documentation and training responsibilities
associated with all aspects of Post Chemical, Mechanical Planarization
equipment. Tasked with updating existing manuals, and development of new
documentation to include Illustrated Parts Breakdown and manufacturing and
assembly instructions on new equipment and systems. Information Mapping
style used to create all documentation. Platforms used during this tenure:
Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Paintshop Pro.
United States Air Force 12/1969 to 08/1988
Arizona Air National Guard
Master Instructor responsible for training of U.S. and foreign personnel in
all aspects of fighter weapons systems involving applications of 17
different fighter type aircraft. Emphasis on classroom and hands on
instruction to maximize time and materials management. Developed training
material using the Instructional System Development (ISD) process.
Education:
Community College of the Air Force - Instructional Technology
Lawrence Institute of Technology - Architecture
Edison Community College - Hotel/Motel Management
Additional Software Experience:
DOS VM/CMS
Exdit Visio
MS/DOS Ventura Desktop Publisher
Word Perfect 6 Microsoft Word 6/7/2000
Windows 3.1/95/98/NT/2000/XP
Pagemaker FrameMaker 5.5/6.0/7.0
FrameViewer 5 Corel 4 & 5
Power Point Excel
Interleaf Adobe Acrobat 3.0/4.0/5.0/7.0
Paint Shop Pro Microsoft Photo Editor
Adept Editor Arbortext
Maxit Simplified English/Checker
SLIC/2B SnagIt
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