Laura Baker
512-***-**** *************@*****.***
Skill Areas
• Create end user materials for a wide range of audiences
• Consistently test and evolve bodies of documentation according to new technologies
• Research and assemble all visual information
• Create and maintain libraries and databases
• Review and edit all content for consistency, audience and accuracy
• Manage multiple deadlines and milestones
• Manage a repository of technical documentation change requests and priorities
Tools
MS Office Suite and Tools
SEO research and keyword use
Adobe InDesign / Adobe AE
Confluence / Salesforce / SharePoint / Teams/ TeamSite
JIRA, Synergy, Bugzilla
ServiceNow
Work History
Cyber Policy City of Austin, CTM Remote Aug ’22-Present
Writer
Research and write policy standards for IT Security practices within the Communications & Technology Management group.
Examples:
Active Directory Access
Multi-Factor Sign-on
Remote Work Approval
CJIS Access Policy and Procedures
Hybrid Cloud Networks for Device Security
Digital AT&T KM Brand Project Remote Jan ‘21-Aug ‘22
Content Writer and Editor
Wrote and edited online human and computer process articles
Worked with SMEs and content owners to refine and produce internal and online articles
Tested and confirmed UX functionality online and mobile
Collaborated with team members extensively
Created operational procedure guide
Tested user interface experience for desktop and mobile applications
Used Salesforce, MS Office, JIRA, Confluence, KANA
Technical BakerOnline (Insurance industry contractor) Austin, Texas Jan ’18–Dec. ‘20
Business
Writer
Interviewed end-users and documented process needs in IT, Service and Financial sectors
Created business development documents using Microsoft Office Tools NPW
Wrote business procedures and policy for insurance industry leaders
Created marketing emails and brochures for financial and retail products
Maintained customer databases using Adobe AEM
Provided complex instructions with clear, concise writing
Documented and tested user interfaces
Created software procedural guides
Technical AT&T Cybersecurity Division Austin, Texas Sept. ‘17–Jan ‘18
Writer
Supported security analysts in defining scope and processes for large government
contracts.
Worked closely with developers to define initial cyber processes for customers
Wrote functional requirements documents, procedures, white papers, and policy documents
Maintained project schedule in SharePoint and Excel
Project The Texas Messages Project Austin, Texas Aug.’14 – Sept. ‘17
Manager
Researched and wrote grants for private funding for at-risk youth, including
articles and stories
Worked closely with state officials to manage video publishing projects in prisons
Created website content
Researched and wrote IT policy documents for the organization
Business Austin Energy Austin, Texas Aug. ’12 – July ‘14
Analyst /QA
Researched requirements for weatherization, PMAS and rebate software via: SME interviews, archival research and UX testing, used IBM COTS products
Wrote use cases, test plans, test cases and contributed to functional
specifications for online weatherization software
Completed 508 Federal Disability Guidelines GUI training and testing
Worked with a team to test and document utility-bank ACH processing
Documented meter fee-based databases and wrote test for meter testing
Monitored defects and logged defects using Synergy and JIRA
Writer- Author-coach.com, Inc. Austin, Texas March ‘02– Aug. ‘12
PM Financial Industry Service Company
Worked with sales trainers to write presentations and user guides
Created online content and help
Established brand and marketing plans
Created books, brochures, and presentations as branding platforms
Tested new web software applications for: forms, cookies, usability, interface,
compatibility and links
Wrote system requirements documents and release notes for Oracle manufacturing software
Education B.A. English Composition: University of Texas at Austin, Texas
French Minor: Institute for American Universities, France
Technical Writing: Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
Computer Graphic Design: College of the Mainland, Texas City, Texas
Link to writing samples:
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AoGksr8Iul3gkhJXhz1hWRhLkmMF