Harold Wood

P O Box ****

**** ***** ******

Hamlet, NC 28345

Home Phone 910-***-****

E-mail: acurrc@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

A competitive achiever consistently recognized for exceptional performance and for completing assigned tasks prior to deadline and under budget.

Has proven leadership ability that will inspire confidence and productivity in fellow workers and see a task through to its completion.

A background that illustrates the ability to plan, organize, implement, and communicate effectively.

Dependable and reliable, welcoming the opportunity to be evaluated on the basis of performance.

A problem solver who thinks analytically and logically.

EDUCATION

1984 Bachelor of Business Administration, National University

1973 Honorman Graduate, Data Analysis Course, U S Navy

SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYMENT

2007-Present I have been retired since 2007 and am anxiously seeking to return to a productive role in the technical writing profession.

2005-2007 Customer Support Specialist III, Goodrich Aerostructures (Formerly Rohr, Inc.)

Developed and revised power plant maintenance manuals guided by commercial industry standards (ATA-100) using FrameMaker. Identified and selected components for customer spare parts inventory pool. Gathered data by researching engineering drawings and specifications, as well as interviewing engineers. Edited and proofread technical documents, and coached junior writers on ways to improve their documentation.

1998-1999 Technical Writer, Pelco

Developed installation, operation and maintenance manuals for closed-circuit television systems used for security and surveillance purposes using Microsoft Word. Developed specification sheets and provided technical data for marketing communications. Gathered data by researching engineering drawings and specifications, as well as interviewing engineers and technicians. Edited and proofread technical documents.

1993-1995 Senior Technical Writer, Systems Engineering Solutions, Inc.

Developed aircraft maintenance manuals guided by commercial industry standards (ATA-100). These manuals included power plant conversion, thrust reverser conversion, and service bulletins. Managed a team of writers and illustrators to complete a power plant conversion manual; before deadline and under budget. Gathered data by researching engineering drawings and specifications, as well as interviewing engineers and technicians. Edited and proofread technical documents, and coached junior writers on ways to improve their documentation.

1985-1992 Senior Technical Writer, Rohr, Inc. (Currently Goodrich Aerostructures)

Conducted, facilitated and coordinated engineering change and product retrofit committee meetings. Developed aircraft maintenance and operation manuals guided by commercial industry standards (ATA-100). These included component repair, structural repair, power plant buildup, and aircraft/power plant maintenance manuals. Gathered data by researching engineering drawings and specifications, as well as interviewing engineers and technicians. Edited and proofread technical documents, and coached junior writers on ways to improve their documentation.

1981-1985 Engineering Writer, General Dynamics/Convair Division

Developed maintenance and operation manuals for the Navy version of the Tomahawk Cruise Missile using military/Department of Defense specifications (MIL-Std-38784 and others). These included mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, and hydraulic systems. Gathered data by researching engineering drawings and specifications, as well as interviewing engineers and technicians. Held DoD Secret clearance. . Edited and proofread technical documents.

MILITARY SERVICE

Senior Chief Petty Officer, United States Navy

Served as an Aviation Maintenance Administrationman. Developed and wrote policies and procedures for the operation of an aircraft maintenance department. Performed many logistical duties such as data analyst, maintenance management advisor, career counselor, and recruiter. Operated a technical publications library, maintained aircraft logbooks and records, evaluated raw technical data and generated plans and reports, reviewed incoming and generated outgoing correspondence, performed as production control clerk and supervisor, air operations supervisor, administrative supervisor, security watchstander and officer-of-the-day. Controlled and monitored classified security data, maintained budgets, trained personnel. Operated anti-submarine warfare sensor equipment as an aircrewman in patrol-type aircraft. Held DoD Secret clearance.

Began career as an Aviation Electrician’s Mate. Served as Quality Control Master Inspector. Performed troubleshooting and repair of electrical, instrument, and automatic flight control systems on both fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft. Performed preventative maintenance inspections and incorporation of configuration changes, provided on-the-job training and supervision of subordinates, and served as quality control inspector. Held DoD Secret clearance.

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