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Technical Writer Engineer

Location:
Tacoma, WA, 98444
Posted:
February 10, 2017

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David W. Berg

PO Box *****

Tacoma, WA *****

Work: 425-***-****

Mobile: 253-***-****

E-mail: acyrjx@r.postjobfree.com

Business Case Analyst, Airplane Certification Planner, Structural Engineer,

Military Commissioned Officer, Technical Writer

Objective

To expand my experience and knowledge in the technical writing field.

Summary:

Technical Writer: FAA ANM-114 Aircraft Certification Service, Transport Airplane Directorate – September 2015 to present. Pay plan FV Grade H. Write, process and track Airworthiness Directives for large transport category airplanes.

Technical Publications Engineer and Managing Supervisor: Employed by The Boeing Company from June 26, 1984, through June 30, 2015.

Associate Technical Fellow with expertise in structural repair processes, including advanced composites. >15 years of experience in researching, analyzing, and documenting instructions for repair and maintenance procedures for Boeing Commercial Structural Repair Manuals.

As a manager supervisor, I was responsible for 25 employees. I managed headcount and project budgets. I developed a business case that was approved, for certifying airplanes in California in addition to Washington. Developed a business case that was approved, for consolidating common parts of structural repair manuals into a single manual.

I have given presentations (in PowerPoint) to 11 airlines, 4 maintenance, repair and operations (MROs) facilities, Airlines for America (A4A), International Air Transport Association (IATA), SAE Aerospace, Suppliers of Advanced Composite Materials Association (SACMA), and the European Trade Association of the Advanced Composite Materials Suppliers (ETAC), in 12 different countries including the U.S. and Canada. Some countries I have visited multiple times; and some airlines, MROs, and professional organizations I have visited multiple times. Presentations range from structural repair techniques to qualification of advanced composite and bulk materials.

Military Background

Commissioned Officer United States Marine Corps (24 years active duty and reserves) – Honorable Discharge. Top Secret clearance at time of discharge.

Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel MOS: Logistics Officer

Deployed to Kuwait-Iraq Theater of Operations as I Marine Expeditionary Force G-4 (Logistics) staff officer. Assignment: Information Management Officer. Member of planning staff for moving troops and equipment to Kuwait. Researched and documented new procedures for mobilizing and deployment of reserve marines and their unit equipment (1999-2002). These procedures were implemented after 9/11.

Areas of Expertise/Core Competencies

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Visio; Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Proficient in writing in simplified technical English, plain English, HTML, and SGML. >15 years’ experience working with SGML publication systems that use tagging and libraries of warnings, cautions, and bulk material codes.

>15 years’ experience developing and documenting business processes.

I am proficient in developing training material for both military personnel, and for commercial aircraft design engineers.

I am extremely proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and authoring in mainframe document publication systems.

I have experience in developing webpages using Microsoft Office products, and managing a web server.

Leading teams, large and small.

Using PowerPoint, I have >10 years of experience in briefing military generals, company vice presidents and directors, and large audiences.

Civilian Education

Master of Aeronautical Science (Aviation Aerospace Management Specialization), Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

AS Aviation Maintenance degree, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

Mastering the Art of Technical Writing - Skill Path On-site Training.

Writing and Designing Manuals and Warnings - Coronado Consulting Services.

Configuration Management CM II Certification, Arizona State University.

BS Civil Engineering degree, University of Washington.



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