Project Manager Technical Writer

Brian Sturzl

Appleton, WI *****

Home: 920-***-****

*************@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/brian-sturzl-061a98aa/

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Project Manager/Engineer with experience improving quality, processes and profitability within the technical documentation industry. Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams to produce Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM)’s for military use. Strong understanding of heavy equipment manufacturing and documentation, including processes such as hyper linking, graphic content, operator procedures, maintenance instructions, troubleshooting, schematics and replacement parts.

PROVEN EXPERTISE

Working under pressure to consistently meet short deadlines

Multi-tasking

Project plans, quote research, billings, tracking metrics

Establishing a mutually beneficial rapport with customers

Application and knowledge of Mil Spec standards

QC/QA in an ISO certified environment

Lean Manufacturing

XML file creation and editing using Arbortext and CMS

Commercial paper technical manuals

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

O’Neil and Associates (Oshkosh, WI)

Creating, managing and delivering world class product support information

Project Manager, 9/2008 to 2/2017

Provided expert project management for the technical documentation on three heavy military vehicle programs.

Managed teams of 16+ writers, illustrators and production personnel

Maintained scope and aggressive deadlines for multiple projects

Upheld MIL SPEC and customer standards

Chaired weekly meetings with customers and internal team

Assisted in quote development

Worked with Bill of Materials (BOM) and Change Notices (CN) to develop heavy vehicle technical documentation

Developed Project Plans in MS or PowerPoint

Tracked/reported Project Status using Excel w/dashboards and SharePoint

Brian Sturzl

Appleton, WI 54914

Home: 920-***-****

*************@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/brian-sturzl-061a98aa/

Project Manager Experience (Cont.)

Attended Validation/Verification of vehicles and systems with the Marine Corps Systems Command

Provided guidance and mentoring to team members

Tracked cost vs progress

Additional Positions at O’Neil and Associates:

O’Neil and Associates (Oshkosh, WI)

Lead Technical Writer, 8/2006 to 9/2008

O’Neil and Associates (Oshkosh, WI)

Senior Technical Writer, 5/2004 to 8/2006

O’Neil and Associates (Oshkosh, WI)

Technical Writer II, 7/2001 to 5/2004

Steel King Industries (New London, WI)

Leading manufacturer and integrator of material handling products and systems for improving operational efficiency in manufacturing, assembly, distribution centers, storage facilities, and warehousing

Manufacturing Engineer, 4/2000 to 6/2001

Created custom Bill of Materials (BOM) and shop routings from mechanical drawings for industrial racking using JDE

Performed time/motion and efficiency studies

Streamlined manufacturing process with creative routing ideas

EDUCATION

BS in Manufacturing Engineering, 12/1999 – UW Stout (Menomonie, WI)

Awarded CMfgT certification from Society of Manufacturing Engineers (12/1999)

Associate Degree in Machine Tool Techniques, 12/1979 – Northcentral Technical College (Wausau, WI)

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