Laura M. Neaton

***** ******, *** *********, ** *8047

586-***-****

aboogm@r.postjobfree.com

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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