Technical Quality Control
Resume:
Reidsville, Georgia *****@*******.***
30453
John N. Kunney Jr.
Objective To provide the client temporary or long-term editing and writing
services worldwide in regards to technical communication.
Relocatio Open to relocate to any state or country for contracts that last
n Desired between nine months to a year. Also available to provide
technical editing and writing services from my home.
Experienc
e Gulfstream Aerospace
10/12-10/13
Savannah, GA
Senior Technical Writer (Contractor)
Consulted with internal, external customers and Engineering to
identify current materials necessary to create business aircraft
Interactive Technical Manuals (IETMs).
Gathered information from a variety of sources such as detailed
functional and engineering design specifications, engineering
drawings, service bulletins, hands-on use of the products, and
interviewed Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Wrote clear and concise procedural documentation for IETMs while
adhering to S1000D standards.
Ensured accuracy of content through reviews and feedback from
SMEs and engineers.
Used Tedopres HyperSTE to verify conformity to Simplified
Technical English specifications.
Developed technical content using authoring tools such as Adobe
FrameMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, PTC Arbortext
Epic XML Editor, and IsoDraw in accordance with detailed
specifications and style guides.
Identified gaps in the existing documentation and developed
plans to address them.
Used PTC IsoDraw to support illustration callout links within
XML documentation.
Oversaw preparation and integration of technical illustrations,
diagrams, and charts into data modules.
Ensured accuracy of content through document reviews.
Balanced multiple, concurrent projects and regularly reported
project status.
Interacted with cross-functional teams, including engineering,
project management, and quality control.
Contributed to departmental best practices, including style
issues, document organization, configuration management, tools,
and procedures.
Insitu (a Boeing Company)
12/11-7/12
Bingen, WA
Senior Technical Writer (Contractor)
Developed technical content for ScanEagle and Integrator UAVs
using authoring tools such as Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, PTC Arbortext Epic XML Editor,
Inmedius S1000D suite, and IsoDraw and in accordance with
detailed specifications and style guides.
Gathered information from a variety of sources such as detailed
functional and engineering design specifications, engineering
drawings, service bulletins, hands-on use of the products, and
interviews with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Interacted with cross-functional teams, including engineering,
product management, training, sustainment operations, and other
organizations within the company.
Assisted in the development of logic for troubleshooting, test,
and maintenance procedures.
Identified gaps in the existing documentation and developed
plans to address them.
Ensured accuracy of content through reviews and feedback from
SMEs and other stakeholders.
Balanced multiple, concurrent projects and regularly
communicated status and issues.
Contributed to departmental best practices, including style
issues, document organization, configuration management, tools
and procedures.
Attended product demonstrations and training events that may
include travel and exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold and
inclement weather conditions.
Gulfstream Aerospace
5/10-5/11
Savannah, GA
Senior Technical Writer (Contractor)
Consulted with internal, external customers and Engineering to
identify current materials necessary to create/revise G450 and
G550 business aircraft flight manuals to support the
department/corporate operating priorities.
Developed complex solutions to overcome the technology/technical
issues introduced by outside suppliers for incorporation into
existing flight manuals.
Conducted, reviewed, analyzed, technical documents required to
gain a thorough understanding of how complex systems operate and
are required to be integrated into flight manuals.
Monitored the daily operation of the internal department
workflow and business process that affected the project/revision
cycle.
Ensured that all workflow and business processes were followed
for issues relating to producing and delivering technical
publications and the Computerized Maintenance Program. (CMP).
Worked with management, other departments, and team members in
the development of specific project data for incorporation into
the publications environment.
Provided liaison with Technical Operations, Completion Center,
Technical Operations, Production and/or Completion Engineering,
Service Center to obtain necessary approval for technical
information prior to release to customers.
Provided input to management on the development of complex new
processes and workflow solutions to decrease department costs
and or new products to increase department revenue.
Provided input to management on new processes or technology for
integration into the Technical Publication business model.
Northrop Grumman
1/10-5/10
St. Augustine, FL
Senior Technical Writer (Contractor)
Made recommendations and executed the population of data
developed for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM)
data content.
Commented, recorded, and reported on issues discovered during
the production process and in-service phase of the product.
Researched, prepared and edited IETM derived from associated
studies for publication, including removal and installation of
E-2 Hawkeye aircraft system components in accordance with
ASD-STD-100.
Interfaced with analysts, writers, illustrators, word
processors, and subject matter experts in coordinating/preparing
edited data module/technical draft products for publication.
Ensured data modules/technical documents were written in
accordance with ASD-STD-100, customer specifications, and
adhered to standards for quality, graphics, format, and style.
ITT Mine Defense Systems
1/09-11/09
Panama City, FL
Senior Technical Writer/Editor II
Researched, prepared and edited Interactive Electronic Technical
Manuals (IETM) derived from associated studies for publication,
including user's manuals, training materials, illustrated parts
breakdown, proposals and reports.
Commented, recorded, and reported on issues raised during the
production process and in-service phase of the product.
Reviewed, researched, and edited information for preparation of
contract deliverables.
Ensured data modules/technical documents met editorial and
customer specifications and adhered to standards for quality,
graphics, format, and style.
Interfaced with analysts, writers, illustrators, word
processors, and subject matter experts in coordinating/preparing
the edited data module/technical draft products for publication.
Participated in the creation of proposals and multi-media
presentation materials.
Utilized Arbortext Editor, IsoDraw, and other related software
applications as required.
Power Testing & Energization
8/07- 8/08
Atlanta, GA
Senior Technical Writer/Editor (Contractor)
Worked with the team in developing a standardized daily, weekly,
and monthly reporting documentation process.
Carefully appraised and edited narratives, explanatory notes,
and all visual representations of test data to achieve
professional language before submission to the client.
Developed and evaluated documentation reporting system related
to testing, energization, maintenance, and repair services that
promote long-term, efficient operation of electrical generation
and delivery systems.
Served as quality control for all outgoing documentation
including standardized daily, weekly, and monthly technical
reports prior to submission to client.
Served as quality control for all outgoing test reports
performed on data center transformers, generators, cables, and
electrical circuit breakers.
Assessed data values for accuracy, tolerability, and
comprehensiveness and also investigated and promptly reconciled
all variances or anomalies discovered through correspondence and
collaboration with project teams, field technicians, and
contractors.
Worked with client support firm to form a consensus on approach
and scope of documentation deliverables to meet project
milestones.
Created and managed a documentation delivery plan based on
application/system deliverables.
Created and managed the delivery of technical reports and
documentation as a member of project support management team.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
3/06-2/07
Marietta, GA
Technical Editor/Writer (Contractor)
Incorporated new and changed inputs in the same style and format
as the existing C-5 and C-130 aircraft manuals.
Reflected all applicable pages in Table of Contents of aircraft
technical manuals.
Checked List of Illustrations and List of Tables for
correctness.
Ensured that added/deleted material did not disrupt the flow of
text and paragraph step numbers were checked for continuity.
Confirmed that preparation diagrams had sequentially numbered
steps, index numbers on graphics matched text, and that indexes
were correct.
Certified that client's writing style, punctuation, mechanics,
complied with the writer's guide.
Established that figure titles were consistent with the
technical illustrations and that graphics showed correct views
and locators.
Certified that art and text pages were arranged correctly, index
numbers on art work were correct, references to/from
illustrations, tables and paragraphs had been checked.
TAMSCO
8/03-5/05
Warner Robins, GA
Technical Editor/Writer
Ensured that all source material of military technical orders
were incorporated within the client's copy and that OCR, Layout,
and Illustration departments complied with technical writer's
requests according to military specifications.
Utilized reference documents and company example books to ensure
compliance with military specifications.
Performed indebt cursory check on all technical illustrations
including schematics, assembly sheets, and illustrated parts
breakdown and instructions.
Discussed text discrepancies with client and/or engineers if the
source or client's copy was inconsistent with company standards
or if new instructions were required.
Support Systems Associates Inc.
11/00-8/03
Warner Robins, GA
Technical Writer
Performed writing, editing, and proofing of technical order
documents used by maintenance personnel.
Worked closely with engineers and technicians in order to
create, maintain, and format various types of installation,
removal, operation, illustrated parts breakdown, and maintenance
procedures.
Interfaced with scheduling and technical personnel and
translated technical information into simplified layman terms
based on establish Mil-Specs.
Observed operation, maintenance, installation and removal
activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
Interviewed maintenance and engineering personnel, read
journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with
product technologies and production methods.
Recommended revisions or changes in scope, format, and content
of published materials.
Hebco
3/00-11/00
Macon, GA
Technical Editor/Writer I
Monitored the analyses of images and definition of characters to
produce editable text of military technical manuals.
Ensured that all material was accurate and error-free in both
content and form.
Ensured correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar on military
technical manuals.
Verified all changes to text and illustrations adhered to
client's request.
Ensured that page numbers flowed correctly and corresponded from
technical illustrations to text.
Jana Technical Communications
9/99-12/99
Warner Robins, GA
Technical Proofreader (Contractor)
Made appropriate text corrections to comply with client
standards.
Utilized reference documents and company example books to ensure
compliance of technical orders with military specifications.
Ensured accuracy and completeness of illustrated parts breakdown
pages.
Performed cursory check on all technical illustrations,
schematics, assembly sheets, and illustrated instructions.
United States Air Force (Honorably Discharged)
1980-1991
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist
Positioned and loaded air munitions on A-10A, F-15, and RF-4C
aircraft using applicable handling, loading, and checkout
procedures.
Performed and installed aircraft release, launch, suspension,
and monitor systems.
Installed non-turret mounted guns and related equipment.
Education 1998, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA
B.A., English
Software
Skills Adobe Acrobat
IsoDraw 7.0
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Visio 2007
Adobe Illustrator
Inmedius S1000D Suite
Adobe Framemaker
IsoDraw
Arbortext Editor
QuarkXpress
Microsoft Office 2010
Windows 7
HyperSTE 4.0
Dreamweaver
Contenta
Mil Specs
MIL-STD-3001-1 thru -8
S1000D
ASD-STE100
Reference Available Upon Request
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