Erik Willis
**** ** **** ****** *********, WA ***61
Phone: 253-***-**** E mail: ***********@*****.***
Web: www.rocketnewmedia.com
Experience
The Standard September 2012 to Present
Technical Writer
Responsible for researching and writing detailed process documentation, job aids, and process maps. Produced
multiple templates, managed the SharePoint document library, collaborated with accountants, accounting
specialists, contractors, and multiple managers to produce effective documentation that helps Financial
Services understand their business, train new employees, and promote efficiency.
Columbia Ultimate November 2010 to February 2012
Technical Writer
Responsible for researching, writing, and publishing various software manuals for telephony, collection, and project
management bug tracking software using Adobe FrameMaker, Robohelp, and Acrobat X. Collaborated to produce an
updated style guide for company. Worked with Development and SMEs, within the writing team, and with operations to
produce multiple manuals.
JP Morgan Chase June 2009 to June 2010
Technical Writer
Part of a team that consolidated 15 separate manuals consisting of 2,100 topics into one Home Lending Guide used by
11,000 Home Lending employees. Collaborated to create new style guide, and successfully worked with content managers
to add new content to the Home Lending guide.
Weyerhaeuser August 2007 to April 2009
Technical Writer
Wrote and published hundreds of topics in multiple releases for an SAP upgrade. Created high profile Adobe Captivate
training simulations for trainers that brought good publicity to our team. Championed positive attitude within a deadline
driven environment.
Washington Mutual March 2006 to October 2006; January 2007 to August 2007
Technical Writer, Program Coordinator
Wrote business processes for WaMu’s Mainframe and Tandem Operations departments. Worked with content owners to
edit and create original content using WaMu’s content management system. Updated the client facing best practices
website within the Enterprise Technology Roadmap program while working with the Program Manager.
Telecom Labs July 2004 to January 2006
Sales, Customer Service Representative
Designed and wrote original content for online sales CMS tool. Designed and maintained the intranet website. Wrote
online help documents. Managed 40 national accounts as a Customer Service Representative. Sold telephony equipment,
site surveys, and maintenance plans to clients in the Puget Sound area.
Expeditors International October 1999 to December 2000; Summer 2001
Intern, Technical Writer intern
Designed and developed the first online help system for clients tracking orders. Collected and produced all original content
and graphics. Managed user accounts and assisted technical support.
RocketNewMedia.com Ongoing Project by Project
Owner, Web Designer
Developed and maintained graphics, logos, flash banners, and written content for a few select clients. Hand wrote all
HTML and CSS, modified PERL scripts, and worked with PHP. Proficient using Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver,
Fireworks, and familiar with Illustrator and Flash.
Education
Western Seminary September 2011 to Present
Currently pursuing a M.Div (Divinity) degree. Expected completion Spring 2014. Current GPA 3.8.
University of Washington 1997 to 2002
Earned a B.S. in Human Centered Design and Engineering. GPA: 3.5, 3.0 overall
Skills
Web Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash
Web Development: HTML, CSS; familiar with PHP, Javascript
Technical writing: FrameMaker, Acrobat, Robohelp, Captivate, Word, Excel, Visio
General: SharePoint