TECHNICAL WRITER

. Award-winning professional with six years marketing experience in a

Fortune 500 engineering company and eight years as a Marketing

Coordinator for an advertising agency.

. Initiated and implemented improvements to reporting processes that

resolved reporting bottlenecks.

- Worked with IT staff to create a data repository which streamlined

reporting and reduced document production times.

. Assisted Project Managers in preparing and generating engineering

reports, marketing proposals, presentations, and other technical

communications.

. Maintained control of communication materials in data/file management

systems by uploading documents, assigning security protocols, and

maintaining version control.

. Researched, analyzed data, and produced a variety of technical reports as

required or requested by engineering manager and marketing director.

. Independently prioritized multiple assignments, assigned work to apt

personnel, and tracked multiple complex projects.

CORE COMPETENCIES (Alphabetical)

Authoring & Releasing Technical Schedule Management

Documents

Developing & Maintaining Partnerships Self-Management

Skills

Engineering Environment Experience Strategic Communications

Presentation Skills Technical Content Development

Project Management & Tracking Time Management

Proofreading & Editing Web & Print Content Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FLUOR CORPORATION - (Three Positions) - February 2007 to December 2012

Marketing Technical Proposal Writer - Aliso Viejo, CA - April 2012 to

December 2012

. Managed phases of proposal development including identifying client

requirements, researching project needs, and developing marketing

collateral.

. Assisted Project Managers in preparing and generating reports,

proposals, presentations, and other marketing and communication

collateral.

. Directed and consulted with internal and external subject matter

experts, cross-functional team members, and stakeholders to maximize

team engagement and achieve project goals.

. Developed compliance matrix and tracked all marketing and communication

requirements of four marketing proposals; three $1+ billion and one $500

million.

. Proofread and edited all text for optimal compliance, branding, and

grammatical accuracy.

. Organized and prepared meetings such as kick-off, planning, and project

status meetings.

. Translated lists, drawings, tables, and other proposal material into

meaningful graphic conceptualizations and followed through with graphic

designers until completion.

. After final printing, conducted "page-turn" of each proposal copy to

ensure and verify consistency in formatting, printing, and aesthetics.

. Updated project style-guides, web page content, and development

strategies, as necessary.

. Achieved or beat all deadlines while working under strict time

constraints.

. Maintained control of communication materials in Microsoft SharePoint

and ProjectSolve by uploading documents, assigning security protocols,

and maintaining version control.

Work Order Contract (WOC) Report Manager - Salem, OR - March 2010 to April

2011

. Assumed the role as Monthly WOC Report Manager when report became three

months past due.

. Generated seven reports within four months and, afterwards, invariably

delivered the report on-time with increased quality, reduced size, and

refined efficiency.

. Identified reporting bottlenecks and provided recommendations to upper

management and stakeholders to solve the issues.

o Worked with IT staff to create a data repository which streamlined

reporting and reduced document production times by nearly one-half.

. Trained department heads and division managers on the newly created

reporting system.

. Reviewed, edited, and submitted technical communications developed by

engineers, management, and other technical writers/editors.

. Successfully developed and submitted several "draft" reports which were

accepted as "final" by the client, the Oregon Department of

Transportation (ODOT).

. Submitted reports and other communications in client's prescribed

formats.

. Maintained proprietary Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) for WOC

Report materials by uploading documents, assigning security protocols,

and maintaining version control.

. Received awards and positive recognition from senior management, staff,

and ODOT personnel for innovations developed and ethics displayed while

working as WOC Report Manager.

Design-Build (DB) Procurement Technical Writer - Salem, OR - February 2007

to March 2010

. Assisted Procurement Manager in managing and developing marketing

materials.

. Coordinated and consulted with project managers, stakeholders,

engineers, and other team members to develop procurement communications.

. Assisted contract negotiators in developing two Work Order Contracts;

each worth $50+ million.

. Quickly mastered highly-technical materials and participated four

training sessions to instruct external contractors of contract

requirements.

. Developed web-based documentation and reference materials used by

stakeholders.

. Performed comprehensive research, writing, and editing of reports, and

miscellaneous documents.

. Submitted documents and technical reports in client's prescribed

formats.

. Maintained proprietary Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) for

Procurement documents by uploading documents, assigning security

protocols, and maintaining version control.

PROFESSIONAL ADVERTISING AND MARKETING SERVICES - Salem, OR - January 1999

to January 2007

Marketing Coordinator

. Initiated the development and implementation of work standards and

processes to be used by all marketing personnel within the organization.

. Consulted and participated in client discussions such as kick-off

meetings, brainstorming, SWOT analysis, and storyboarding sessions.

. Continually performed market research designed to improve agency sales

and services.

. Directed and managed the development winning of marketing plans, media

kits, newsletters, and other forms of communication and advertising.

Efforts were credited as influential in increasing sales and winning

contracts.

. Edited content and provided usability feedback for projects that

showcased business's policies, work processes, and operational

procedures.

. Consulted with businesses in developing magazine and other print

advertising, public relations and marketing materials, and training

manuals.

. Composed and edited advertising and marketing materials including radio

advertisements, brochures, direct mail, newsletters, and other

promotional materials.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in English (Writing Focus) - Western Oregon University,

Monmouth, OR ? 2006

Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree - Chemeketa Community College,

Salem, OR ? 2003

ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Special Recognition - Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) - Salem,

OR - April 2011

Field Administrator - Pop Warner Football - Willamette Valley - September

2011 to November 2011

Employee of the Month (EOM) - Oregon Bridge Delivery Partners, Salem, OR -

August 2010

Spearheaded Development of Reporting Database - Oregon Bridge Delivery

Partners - 2010

. Streamlined Reporting Processes

. Trained Department Heads and Managers

. Developed Training Materials on Proper Usage

. Developed Templates Used with Database

. Reduced Report Production Times by One-Half

Chair - Total Service Organization - Oregon Bridge Delivery Partners,

Salem, OR - 2009 to 2010

. Directed and managed development of newsletters, organization events, and

charity functions.

Vice Chair - Total Service Organization - Oregon Bridge Delivery Partners,

Salem, OR - 2008 to 2009

Sigma Tau Delta - International English Honor Society - 2005 to Present

(Lifetime Member)

SOFTWARE

Software Skill Level of Years

Expertise Experience

Microsoft

Word Expert 15

Excel Expert 15

PowerPoint Expert 15

Outlook Expert 15

Visio Intermediate 5

SharePoint Intermediate 5

Project Intermediate 5

Adobe

Acrobat Expert 10

Photoshop Expert 10

Photoshop Elements Expert 5

Premiere Pro Expert 8

Dreamweaver Intermediate 8

In-Design Intermediate 6

Lightroom Intermediate 4

After Effects Beginner 4

Illustrator Beginner 4

Flash Beginner 4

Cloud

DropBox Expert 2

Adobe Revel Expert 2

Google Drive Expert 3

(Documents)

Evernote Expert 2

Other

Sony Vegas Pro Intermediate 5

ProjectSolve Intermediate 5

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