Technical Editor/Writer

Douglas R. Pratt

Contact **** **** ***** ****, *******, VA 20171

Information email ***@*****-*******.***

phone 571-***-****

Education B.A. Philosophy, minor Computer Science, Eisenhower

and College, Seneca Falls, NY 1974

Certificati Webmaster certification, Northern Virginia Community

ons College 2003

Association Management certification, Northern Virginia

Community College 2001

Clearance Top Secret (Active)

Summary

. Technical editor/writer, IT analyst

. 12 years of Navy portfolio management, Congressionally mandated

documentation and regulatory compliance

. Managerial experience as an executive of a national association

. Published author of nine books, narrator of 19 audio books

. Successful small business owner

. Current Top Secret clearance

. Pioneered online communities on CompuServe and AOL

Experience

Business Analyst, Systems Management Engineering Inc. Herndon, VA 2004-2013

. Coordinate and edit Navy BRAC and ER,N narratives from 105 field

activities for the Congressionally-mandated Defense Environmental

Restoration Annual Report to Congress

o Developed interactive Web site to manage and track drafts

o Edited narrative submissions for regulatory compliance

o In the eight years I managed the program, the Navy never missed a

deadline

. IT Support for Commander, Navy Installations Command

o Portfolio management for Logistics FAM (Functional Area Manager)

o SME for DADMS (DoN Applications and Database Management System

o Wrote ConOps for DADMS/DITPR-DON Merger

. Technical Analyst for BRAC Environmental Liabilities Audit contract

. Developed online Tutorials for Navy environmental management system

. Proposal Writer/Capture Manager for four winning DoD and EOP proposals,

including BPAs

Published Author and Voice Artist, 1980-present

. Nineteen audiobook narrations available on Audible.com, Amazon.com and

iTunes. Audiobooks narrated, mastered and produced in home studio.

. Author of nine books published by Motorbooks International, McGraw-Hill

and others (1988-1995)

. Editor of "Doug Pratt's Modeling Guides" imprint for McGraw-Hill.

Published seven books by other authors under this imprint. Publication

ceased in 1995 due to corporate merger.

. Frequent contributor and regular columnist for model hobby magazines

. Credits include the Sunday New York Times and Redbook magazine

. Radio talk show host (WFTR Front Royal, VA), voice artist in public

service announcements, spots and advertisements

Technical/Web Analyst, Northrop Grumman Corp., Alexandria, VA 2003-2004

. Onsite support for US Postal Inspection Service

. Web content and documentation developer for web-centric applications used

by Postal Inspectors worldwide

. Led effort to bring USPIS web applications into Section 508 compliance

(Americans with Disabilities Act)

. Created "Section 508 Almanac," a collaborative tool for developers and

writers to speed compliance efforts

Senior Web Analyst, Raytheon Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 2002-2003

. Onsite support for National Weather Service, NOAA

. Created web site for Engineering Division

. Developed Web-based input forms for engineering reports

. Trained staff in Web development and use of MS FrontPage

Special Projects Director, Academy of Model Aeronautics, Reston, VA 1982-

2002

. Managed National Center for Aeromodeling Museum

. Managed Lee Renaud Memorial Library

. Managing Editor, Model Aviation Magazine

. Created and managed Dealer Membership Program

. Over 10 years at the AMA, the last seven at Executive Staff level

President, Pratt Hobbies Inc., Herndon, VA 1992-Present

. Manufacturer of model rocket kits and accessories for schools and clubs

. In business since 1992.

. Developed and manufacture ground support equipment for hybrid rocket

motors

. Developed ground support system for NASA Student Launch Initiative

project at Wallops Island, VA

. Develop and supply science education programs and materials for Girl

Scouts, Sally Ride Centers, Challenger Centers, National Soaring Museum

and Federation of Galaxy Explorers

. Frequent speaker and presenter at middle schools, high schools, museums

and planetariums

. Featured exhibitor at special events hosted by the National Air and Space

Museum and National Soaring Museum

. Products are marketed worldwide through catalog at www.pratt-hobbies.com

and through partnerships with European and Australian vendors

President, Online Services Management Inc., Herndon, VA 1984-2005

. Information/Content Provider for CompuServe Inc. and successor AOL, 1984-

2005

. Developed and managed nine online communities ("Forums")

. Created one of the first online communities ("ModelNet") in 1984

. Independent contractor and information provider at Business Partner level

. Developed online services and proto-Weblog ('blog") services for AOL

after CompuServe became a subsidiary

Editor in Chief, Model Retailer Magazine, Clifton, VA 1980-1982

. Edited monthly industry magazine distributed to hobby stores and

manufacturers

. Managed staff of seven writers

. Coordinated magazine production, layout, proofing and copyfitting

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