James R. Seebold
Technical Writer and Graphic Artist
**** ***** **** **** ( White Lake, MI 48386-3265 ( Cell: 248-***-**** ( E-
mail: ************@*****.***
PROFILE SUMMARY
Articulate Technical Writer who expresses complex concepts clearly and
concisely. Enthusiastic documentation developer skilled at subject matter
expert (SME) interviews, research, and data collection. Conduct hands-on
development, testing, and verification. Employ a methodical and
meticulous approach to documentation development. Design styles, page
layouts, and templates to facilitate rapid development. Prolific Writer
and skilled Editor able to develop original material and edit existing
material quickly. Design creative and effective graphics using a variety
of software and output formats. Design well-organized, useful, and
visually appealing tables, charts, and diagrams. Excellent communicator
and team player, establish cooperative relationships with coworkers and
customers through exceptional interpersonal skills. Proficient with
Arbortext Editor 5.2, FrameMaker 8.0, PageMaker 7.0, Illustrator CS4,
Photoshop CS4, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7, and
several other applications.
EXPERIENCE
19 years' experience as a Technical Writer, Documentation Developer,
Graphic Artist, and Editor
. Hirata Corporation of America, Technical Writer, 10/2013-present
o Develop training material for automotive manufacturing equipment
. AM General LLC, Technical Writer and Graphic Artist, 2/2009-8/2013
o HMMWV [Humvee] Operator and Maintenance Interactive Electronic
Technical Manuals (IETMs)
. Federal APD, Technical Writer and Graphic Artist, 1/2005-1/2009
o Auditor PowerPad Fee Computer Operator's Manual
o ScanNet Version 6 Operator's Manual
o POD500 Ticket Dispenser and Exit Verifier Installation and Operation
Manual
. XMCO Inc., Technical Writer, 11/2004-1/2005
. AM General LLC, Technical Writer, 11/2003-11/2004
o Operator's Manual for 2-1/2-Ton, 6 6, M44A2 Series Trucks (Multifuel)
. Red Oak Group LLC, Technical Writer, 9/2003-11/2003
o Web-based machine operation procedures for Ford Sharonville heat treat
department
. Kawasaki Robotics (USA) Inc., Senior Developer, 11/1997-5/2003
o C Series Controller Servo Spot Weld Gun Set Up and Operation, reference
and lab manuals
o C Series Controller Electrical Maintenance, reference and lab manuals
. SIGNAL Corp., Technical Writer and Graphic Artist, 7/1995-8/1997
o Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR) operational capabilities
demonstration manual
o Air Route Surveillance Radar Model 4 (ARSR-4) technical instruction
book
o AN/WSN-7(V)1 Navigation Unit Ring Laser Gyro IETM
. CACI International Inc., Technical Writer, 1/1995-7/1995
o Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) Sonar Systems self-study
workbooks
. United States Navy, OTM1, 8/1982-7/1994
o Ocean Systems Technician Maintainer First Class (OTM1)
o Acoustic analysis and electronic and computer systems maintenance
o E6, First Class Petty Officer/Secret security clearance/Honorable
discharge
EDUCATION
. United States Navy
o Automatic Data Processing Maintenance-Univac AN/UYK-20 computer and
peripherals
o Advanced Digital Theory-numbering systems, microprocessor
theory/troubleshooting
o Ocean Systems Technician Maintainer "A" School-analog/digital theory,
IUSS systems maintenance
o Ocean Systems Technician Analyst "A" School-acoustic analysis,
plotting, computer system operation
. Kawasaki Robotics
o Robotic System Operation and Maintenance
. Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY
o Electronic Technology