Technical Writer High School
Resume:
Chip R. Beasley
Chicago, IL **614
(312) 203- 9397
**********@*****.***
mediabistro.com/chipbeasley
Summary of Qualifications
Technical Writer, Copywriter, Proofreader, Copy Editor: Clients include
Fortune 500 companies.
Journalist: BS in Journalism. Credits include features for the Chicago Sun-
Times. Fluent in AP style.
Tennis Professional: 10 years teaching and management experience. All-
American tennis player.
Experience
10.05 Pres. Technical Writer, Freelance Copywriter, Proofreader, Copy
Editor
Creative Circle, Inc. - Chicago, IL
Smart Dept. - Chicago, IL
Clients: Target, Discover Financial Services, J.
WalterThompson, Manifest Digital
-Organized and prepared information for publication and
developed publication concepts for the best communication of
subject matter; these publications were noted for clarity
and ease of use
-Reviewed technical information prepared by other staff members
for clarity and content
-Wrote and edited strategic marketing plans for local
companies; these plans increased brand awareness
and customer loyalty
-Researched customer incentive strategies that were used to
gain market share for Fortune 500 companies (Target,
Discovercard, Morgan Stanley)
1.05 Pres Freelance Technical Writer, Associate Producer, Scriptwriter,
Copywriter
Framebird Media - Occidental, CA
-Wrote marketing materials that were instrumental in raising
$7000 (to date) in funding for an independent documentary film
-Produced multimedia promotional DVDs for NGOs; videos became
an essential tool to Increase funding
-Drafted, edited, formatted and maintained complex technical
and administrative processes, procedures, and other
supporting documentation
3.06 6.06 Scriptwriter, Technical Writer
IBCTV.com - Chicago, IL
-Interviewed professionals in the medical field for surgical
procedure videos; these interviews were noted by
clients for being very helpful in explaining medical procedures
-Edited technical documentation authored by others and ensured
documentation was in compliance with internal standards and
external regulations
-Conducted informational interviews to help determine
appropriate approach to documentation
9.04 4.05 Technical Writer
Digital Voice Systems, Inc. Chicago, IL
-Created, developed, planned, wrote and edited operational,
instructional, maintenance, test and user manuals for
paper, multimedia and web-based publications
-Contributed to the design, production and delivery/completion
of product documentation and document sets
-Took an active role in the definition and evolution of
standard practices and procedures
-Conducted informational interviews to help determine
appropriate approach to documentation
12.02 4.03 Reporter
Chicago Sun-Times/Red Streak - Chicago, IL
-Wrote feature articles for daily newspaper (circulation
100,000), fact-checked articles and generated story ideas for
features with a high percentage of articles published
Additional
Tennis Professional:
Director of Tennis (2005-present)
The L' Arbre Croche Club (Harbor Springs, MI)
-Developed lesson plans, marketing materials and currently
operating a tennis business that generates $6,000+ in
monthly revenue during summer months
Head Tennis Professional (2000-2005)
The Saddle and Cycle Club, Chicago, and Exmoor Country Club,
Highland Park, IL
-Organized kids tennis program to produce tournament level
players
-Instructed leagues and drills for adult and child members
which saw a 30 percent increase in newplayers
NAIA All-American doubles player, Michigan high school state
champion
Proficient in:
Microsoft Office
Quark, Adobe CS4
Basic knowledge of HTML
Education
11.02 3.03 Mediabistro Boot Camp for Journalists
Chicago, Illinois
-Wrote, researched ideas and pitched articles for publication
in an eleven-week course for professional writers
-Published several articles for the Chicago Sun-Times Red
Streak feature section
1993 1997 Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
BS in Communications, Minor in Sociology
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