Technical Writer

Qualifications:

Execution focused leader, trainer and communicator with more than 9 years of experience in the United State Marine Corps. Included are over 8 years of expertise in document development, technical publications preparation, and curriculum design. Led and conducted training of more than 18,000 Marine Corps personnel.

EDUCATION:

Drexel University Philadelphia, PA, Bachelors Communications

Candidate for Degree Spring 2018

Military Schools and Training (2000-2009)

Leadership

Diversity

Communications

Sergeant Leadership Course

Skills and Publications:

Expert Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Snag it, Dream Weaver, Standard Operating Procedures, Publications

Published, Marine Corps publications, Marine Corps Publications and Orders, Marine Corps Base Quantico,

The Basic School SOP 2008 and 2009, Bayer SOP’s 2017.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

09/2016 – 03/2017 Bayer Health Care – Pharmaceutical Technical Writer – Co-op

Updated and edited the SOP’s for procedures for Over the Counter tablets and Nutritional Packaging and Manufacturing as well as procedures for supporting Bayer’s overall mission. Also, took part in correcting internal audits that took place in the 2016 calendar year.

Created new procedures for company CAPA’s and deviations.

Created new SOP layout for more consistent and stream line access.

Gave technical assistance in documentation of procedures and OJT.

Edited and updated SOP’s with new information and taken out dated information from documents.

Created comprehensive testing for SOP understanding in training system.

04/2016 – 07/2016 Thomson Reuters – Contractor – Technical Writer

Technical writer, Media, PA

Created and edited documents for court clients around the country, also updated content to match documents to mirror customer online applications. Worked with developers of each application to keep all documentation consistent with core application.

2010 - 2013 United States Navy, Civil Service Worker Grade - 06

Tools and Parts Attendant, Civilian WG-06, Philadelphia, PA

Ensure maintenance of all electric and battery-operated tools and all snow equipment on base; performed re-issuing of equipment and clothing to workers in Public Works; maintained materials in tool room and reordering of all old or needed equipment. Maintained records and generated reports of tools and equipment inventory. Also created and maintained records of order requests for repair parts and tools.

Created innovative way to track all orders and locations of tools and other equipment on all jobs.

Created and maintained a new data base of inventory and relevant documents for tool room.

2000 - 2009 United States Marine Corps

Safety Manager, Quantico, VA (2008-2009) Staff Sergeant/ E- 6

Administered and conducted safety trainings for compliance with 29 CFR Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Prepared and/or supervised curriculum development. Presented and supervised podium instruction. Monitored workspace and other work environments, with materials and weapons handling equipment use for safety standards and policies throughout the base. Prepared technical writings of base safety inspections performed. Received and tracked reported incidents for the more than 5,000 Marine Corps Quantico Base military and civilian personnel, family members and a multitude of visitors coming aboard the base daily.

Helped create and co-wrote Stand Operating Procedure (SOP) manuals for Quantico base.

Created a new, innovative way to track inspections and equipment on base.

Section Leader, Camp Lejeune, NC and Quantico VA (2004 - 2008) Corporal/ E- 4 and Sergeant/ E- 5

Led and accounted for 23 Marines. Provided and supervised instruction to over 18,000 students regarding weapons and security tactics. I used Microsoft Office programs to prepare lesson plans and briefs for classes. Managed day-to-day training activities and ensured daily accountability of Marines in my section during training scenarios with friendly forces and foreign nationals. Gathered information, performed analysis and generated reports.

Created SOP's for training aboard base for officers and enlisted instructors in Quantico.

Established new publications of training manuals for training used in Marine Corps in Quantico.

Performed technical assistance, consultation, and guidance to personnel and organizations on safety programs and projects. Provided guidance, motivation, technical advice, leadership and information in Quantico.

Instituted new classroom instruction slide-shows for all of sections classes.

Developed new program on how to train new enlisted Marines on how to become instructors

Deployed to Iraq from July 2004 to February 2005

Squad Leader - Camp Lejeune, NC (2002- 2004) Corporal/ E- 4

Provided training to Iraqi military on weapons and tactics employment in an urban environment and close combat within buildings.

Deployed to Iraq for opening invasion campaign in 2003

Military Awards

Presidential Unit Citation

Good Conduct Award x2

Combat Action Ribbon

Iraqi Campaign Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service & Expeditionary Medals

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