Technical Writer

M A T T H E W L I T T O N Director of Operations

267-***-**** *******.********@*****.*** Philadelphia, PA linkedin.com//in/matthew-litton-72b4a81b/ CAREER S UMMARY

I have many years of both writing and management experience. I also have many years of experience with operations, budgets and the running of a business. I am also eager to learn new skills and advance my knowledge with hands-on experience. I am hardworking and reliable and excited to begin a new challenge as part of a successful team. E XPERTISE

Conducting market research Pricing and budgeting Social media planning Technical Writer Persuasive writing Management Social media analysis Project management Campaign management Marketing automation T E CHNICAL S K I LLS

Social media analysis Campaign management Marketing automation Technical Writing PROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/ HEAD INSTRUCTOR Action Karate Phila, PA July 2020 – Present Ran the day-to-day operations of a martial arts school. Brought the school from 100 students to over 200+ within 6 months and have kept it there for over 4.5 years. Ran the school’s social media campaigns, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok accounts. This brought the school’s yearly income from 200,000 to 500,000.

• Instructed classes for students from ages 3 to 75 years old.

• Instructed school programs for over a two dozen different schools in the area.

• Ran business operations of the school, from bill pay, upkeep, and ordering of business supplies.

• Maintained and built relations with other businesses to supply school with uniforms and equipment. TECHNICAL WRITER POSTIONS –

• SENIOR MANUFACTURING TECHNICAL WRITER Wuxi AppTec Phila, PA Jan 2020 – July 2020

• CONTRACT TECHNICAL WRITER Campbell Soup Company Camden, NJ Nov 2018 – Dec 2019

• DOCUMENTATION AND DATA LEAD GSK Conshohocken, PA June 2018 – Nov 2018

• TECHNICAL WRITER MATC Group Greater Phila, PA June 2018 – Nov 2018

• ENGINEERING TECHNICAL WRITER CO-OP Bayer Myerstown, PA Sept 2016 – Mar 2017

• TECHNICAL WRITING INTERN Thomson Reuters Media, PA Apr 2016 – July 2016 Experience with all positions included below.

• Responsible for the preparation and implementation of documents such as batch records (BRs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials and other documents as required to support performance of activities within production facilities that manufacture Master and Working Cell Banks, Cell & Gene Therapy products, and final product fills according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

• Ensuring on time progression of Phase III CGT Vector Manufacturing documentation and data, including migration, into GSK quality systems. Ensuring sound quality documentation practices are well established for the additional assets assigned for editing, review, issuance, distribution and reconciliation as per applicable regulation and procedure.

• Created new desktop procedures for testing loans in various stages from foreclosure, bankruptcy, and credit bureau reporting. Edited existing documentation to bring to current federal regulations. Ensured document integration into Policy Tech system. Ensured timelines are adhered to while in all stages of creation. Updated weekly on project status and progress.

• Updated and edited the SOP’s for procedures for Over-the-Counter tablets and Nutritional Packaging and Manufacturing as well as procedures for supporting Bayer’s overall mission. Also, took part in correcting internal audits that took place in the 2016 calendar year. Updated core document to reflect new software updates and new applications within the software. Assisting authors in creating documents and workflows in Controlled Document Management System (CDMS) and assist authors with the use of Microsoft Word advanced functionalities.

• Creating documentation assisting in support of a browser-based court case management software for US appellate and trial courts. Working with technology innovators and legal experts to define software system processes and convey technical and user-friendly information to legal professionals, system administrators and internal audiences.

• Serving as a change agent for continued improvement opportunities, embedding new technologies and associated accountabilities.

• Continuously identifying opportunities to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of managing documentation and deliverables associated with Cell and Gene Therapy Vector manufacture.

• Ensuring robust utilization of the CDMS for completing document compliance editing and quality checks on controlled documents (SOPs, Instructions, Material Specifications, Analytical Methods, Validation Protocols, etc).

• Delivering solid, robust and sustainable planning and document management methodologies, practices and systems in support of CGT Vector Manufacturing activities and additional BPDS assets.

• Developing and implement strategies to ensure effective project planning and management capabilities (tools, processes, and people) that enabled QRMC to effectively and successfully deliver compliance-driven excellence to its diverse business partners.

• Ensuring that quality documents complied with Biopharma Document Editing conventions, SOPs, GSK SOPs and cGMPs.

• Interfacing with various departments inside/ outside of BPDS to obtain reports, protocols, methods, memos, notebooks, batch records and other forms of GMP documentation that will support BLA filings.

• Coordinating the issuance and reconciliation of batch records and logbooks using both manual and electronic document management systems as assigned.

• Created new procedures for company CAPA’s and deviations. Kept documents moving through system to stay on track with timelines.

• Updated formula calculations within computer system and SOP’s.

• Created new SOP layout for more consistent and streamlined access.

• Gave technical assistance in documentation of procedures and OJT.

• Created comprehensive testing for SOP understanding in training system.

• Created and edited documents for court clients around the country, also updated content to match documents to mirror customer online applications.

• Worked with developers of each application to keep all documentation consistent with core application.

• Kept documents in line with timelines and milestones prescribed by management and myself. LITTON WOODWORKING Owner/Operator Phila, PA June 2013 – Nov 2015 TOOLS AND PARTS ATTENDANT U.S. Navy Phila, PA Dec 2010 – Jan 2013 UNITED STATES MARINE United States Marine Corps Worldwide June 2000 – May 2009 POSITIONS HELD IN THE MARINE CORPS:

• BASE SAFETY OFFICER Marine Corps Quantico, VA Oct 2008 – May 2009

• SECTION LEADER Marine Corps Quantico, VA/ Camp Lejeune, NC June 2006 – Oct 2008/ Sep 2003 – May 2004

• SQUAD LEADERS Marine Corps Quantico, VA/ Camp Lejeune, NC Oct 2005 – May 2006/ Feb 2002 – Apr 2005

• PLATOON SERGEANT Marine Corps Camp Lejeune, NC Arp 2005 – Sep 2005

• INFANTRY ASSUALT MAN MARINE Marine Corps Camp Lejeune, NC June 2000 – Jan 2002 Some experience of positions above (more information available upon request):

• Administered and conducted safety training. Prepared and/or supervised curriculum development. Presented and supervised podium instruction. Monitored workplace environments, equipment, and practices, ensuring compliance with safety standards and policies; completed technical writing for base safety inspections. Received and tracked reported incidents for the more than 5,000 Marine Corps Quantico Base military and civilian personnel, family members and a multitude of visitors coming aboard the base daily.

• Led and accounted for 23 Marines. Provided and supervised instruction to over 18,000 students regarding weapons and security tactics. I used Microsoft Office programs to make lesson plans and briefs for classes. Managed day-to-day training activities and ensured daily accountability of Marines in my section during training scenarios with friendly forces and foreign nationals. Gathered information, performed analysis and generated reports.

• Responsible for 70 Marines and their welfare, including unit and platoon training cycles, monitoring of promotions, individual pay and allowances, medical treatment, common good of the platoon, etc.; interacted with the supply department to ensure the platoon had the required serviceable equipment needed to fulfill the mission. Managed inventory, maintained, stocked, repaired and tracked various equipment related to a Marine Infantry Platoon such as weapons, sights and optical equipment. Assisted Marines during their transition out of the Marine Corps.

• Oversaw the welfare of 12 Marines; coordinated daily training and combat readiness with the Shoulder Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW), and small arms and small unit tactics within an urban environment. Wrote patrol orders, generated map over lays and instructed Marines on how to carry out plans.

• Helped create and co-wrote Stand Operating Procedure (SOP) manuals for Quantico base. Created SOPs for training aboard base for officers and enlisted instructors in Quantico.

• Created a new, innovative way to track inspections and equipment on base.

• Created SOPs for training aboard base for officers and enlisted instructors in Quantico. Edited old publications of training manuals for training used in Marine Corps in Quantico.

• Provided technical assistance, consultation, and guidance to personnel and organizations on safety programs and projects. Provided guidance, motivation, technical advice, leadership and information in Quantico.

• Created new classroom instruction slide shows for all of sections classes, as well as a new program on how to train new enlisted Marines on how to become

• Provided training to Iraqi military on weapons and tactics employment in an urban environment and close combat within buildings.

• Edited old publications of training manuals for training used in Marine Corps in Quantico.

• Deployed to Iraq for opening invasion campaign in 2003 & deployed to Iraq from July 2004 to February 2005 E DUCATION

BACHELOR’S DEGREE Communication Drexel University 2015 – 2018 3rd Degree Black belt in Kenpo Karate 2018 - Present Black belt in Mixed Martial Arts (Marine Corps) 2000 -2009 AWARDS

PRESIDENTAL UNIT CITATION - GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL X2

GLOBAL WAR ON TERRIORISM MEDAL - NATIONAL DEFENSE MEDAL NAVAL UNIT CITATION - GLOBAL WAR ON TERRIORISM EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL

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