Web Developer Technical Writer
Resume:
Michael DeCapua
***-*** **** **., ***. *E, Newark, NJ 07105
*******.*******@*****.***
Experience
Various Organizations
Technical Writer, Editor and Web Developer
January 2018 – present
Working with various organizations on a contract basis to develop policies, procedures and instructional materials
Performing basic edits of html for several websites
Creating technical communication documentation and instructional videos
Working with diverse group of subject matter experts to produce clear instructions
United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey
Management Analyst
October 2009 – December2017
Performed internal controls audit of operational and administrative processes to ensure compliance with federal judiciary guidelines
Developed sample size, audit scope and remediation process
Identified procedural failures and made recommendations to reduce risk
Produced instructional documentation for judges, support staff and attorneys
Periodically reviewed documentation to assess efficiency and accuracy of business practices
Tested new technologies for potential implementation and use by judges, law clerks and administrative staff
Acted as subject matter expert and provided user support for internal calendaring program
Made software recommendations to programmers to better reflect practices and end-user efficiency
Analyzed business processes by consulting with departmental personnel to document current work processes and identified improvement opportunities
Established and maintained effective working relationships with key stakeholders
Analyzed problems and identified alternative solutions
Managed time efficiently to meet appropriate deadlines, multi-task and prioritized with limited direction
Remained current of program needs and requests
Supervised, trained and evaluated staff
Managed schedule of summer interns and scheduled in-court observations
Performed other duties as assigned including document restriction requests and personal enrichment projects
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney and Carpenter, LLP
Law Clerk
September 2007 – January 2009
Researched case law to assist attorneys in developing arguments and strategies
Reviewed and interpreted legal documents, including affidavits and sworn testimony
Wrote memoranda on a variety of subjects including eminent domain, bankruptcy, attorney ethics and initial public offerings
Drafted interrogatories, subpoenas, document requests and motions
Interviewed witnesses and prepared case information statements
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Deputy Clerk
March 2003 – August 2007
Performed quality control analysis on incoming pleadings to ensure compliance with local and federal rules of civil procedure
Opened cases, issued summons, docketed motions and set hearings
Served as courtroom manager to ensure court business occurred in an efficient manner
Performed a wide variety of administrative tasks including calendaring, distributing and monitoring deadlines, preparing minutes of proceedings, processing orders, and filing documents
Coordinated set-up of courtrooms and organized exhibits in court proceedings
Kept judge informed of case progress and supported judge in jury selections
Scheduled court reporters and interpreters
Acted as liaison to the public, bar and other government agencies
Managed the progression of civil and criminal cases from opening to final disposition
Drafted judgments of conviction in criminal cases for judge’s signature
Managed jury and evidence during trials
Viacom
Production Assistant
September 2001 – January 2003
Assisted in the coordination and execution of both live and recorded television programs
Managed equipment scheduling and general maintenance of set production
Coordinated scheduling of talent for production management team
Sourced and located obscure items and props
Education
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
May 2001
Computer Skills
Adobe Robohelp
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Word and Excel
Drupal
Snag-It
Courtspeak, For-The-Record
Chambers Automation Program
Case Management/Electronic Court Filings – Next Generation (CM/ECF)
Pacer, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw
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