Design Sales
Resume:
Laura M. Neaton
***** ******, *** *********, ** *8047
************@*****.***
Profile: Skilled in creating, developing and delivering successful
documentation. Strengths include technical writing, graphic design, page
layout, effective communication with department contacts, vendors and
clients and strong organizational skills.
Computer Skills
Quark Express 8.0, Solid Works 9.0, Power Point, Auto Cad, Photoview 360,
Microsoft Word,
PhotoWorks 9.0, Adobe Creative Suite CS56, Adobe Acrobat 9.0, Excel 2007
Education
Graphic Design/Digital Design and Layout - Associate of Applied Science
2003
Macomb Community College - Warren, MI
Auto Body Design and Layout - Certificate 1986
H.L. Bosca School of Auto Body Design - Warren, MI
Graphic Design and Auto Body Design Courses 1983 - 1985
Macomb Community College - Warren, MI
Professional Experience
V2Soft, Inc. Rochester Hills, Mi
July 2012 - Present
Designer/Technical Author
. Design and create Platform Wiring Diagrams for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep
and Fiat.
. Drawings created using company software and design prints.
. Drawings developed to company standards with concise terminology and
style.
. Confer with Diagnostic Team to gather and determine correct
information.
. Maintain and update platform diagrams consistent with engineering
changes.
Consultant 2010 -
July 2012
Technical Writer/Graphic Designer
Clients: Automation Services, LLC, Chippewa Valley School District
. Automation Services - Design and create line cards, data sheets for
end of arm tooling
using Adobe software. Renderings of parts using Solidworks
PhotoView 360.
. Chippewa Valley School District - Create newsletters, announcements
. Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set
standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and
terminology.
. Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or
publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine
subject material to be developed for publication
. Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in
scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
. Design and creation of art work for businesses and individual clients.
Norgren Automotive, Inc. Mt. Clemens, MI
2003 - 2010
Technical Writer/Illustrator/Graphic Designer
. Direct hands on development of all Installation, Maintenance and
Repair manuals for customers including Ford, GM and Chrysler. Manuals
included detailed procedures specific to customer requirements for the
care and servicing of all products designed and built which included
tooling, transfer, clamp, grippers and lifts. Documents were developed
by working meticulously with design engineers, machine builders and
outside suppliers. Hands on experience working with shop floor
personnel to develop work instructions and maintenance manuals.
. Bill of Material and Spare Parts systems created for all work orders.
. Step by step photos taken of the assembly and disassembly of products
for use in maintenance manuals.
. Development of Engineering Datasheets containing technical information
and engineering drawings.
. Development of Training Manuals and materials for onsite and offsite
purposes.
. Solely responsible for managing the Documentation Department including
all electronic and hard copy files.
. Design and creation of brochures, advertisements and flyers for sales
department for current and future products.
. Design and creation of logos, stickers and decals for new products and
product launches.
. Design and development of company advertisement including signage for
vehicles and large system jobs.
. Maintained and updated company catalog with new product information
and drawings.
. Prepared company catalog files for print and CD duplication.
. Photographed products for use in brochures, flyers, sales literature,
power point presentations and manuals.
. Direct liaison between customers, outside marketing and print sources
including print checks.
Lanse Creuse Public Schools Harrison Township, MI
2000 - 2001
Computer Paraprofessional
. Responsible for the development of computer lessons and instructions
for children in
Grades K-5 to use computers and software programs for creating
reports and presentations.
Lamb Technicon Warren, MI
1987 - 1992
Cad Operator
. Responsible for IGES file transfer of all customer files into company
software for
manipulation purposes.
. Extensive use of Catia for engineering and graphic design use
including the creation of
models and sections of various assemblies.
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