Senior Technical Illustrator and QualityControl Manager

MICHAELLE “MISSYE” COLE

Perry, GA ***** 256-***-**** ******@*****.***

U.S. Citizen Active Secret Security Clearance

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Technical Illustrator, Graphic Designer, and Quality Control Manager with 29+ years of experience

supporting the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and major defense contractors. Expert in technical illustration,

vector/raster graphics, editing, CAD, and quality assurance. Proven ability to manage complex publication

projects, mentor junior illustrators, and deliver precise documentation under strict deadlines.

CORE SKILLS

• Technical Illustration (isometric, exploded, perspective, orthographic, cutaway)

• Publications & Manual Development (operations, maintenance, safety, instructional)

• Engineering Support (electrical, structural, mechanical, instrumentation, tooling)

• Technical Editing, Proofing & Quality Control

• Project Coordination & Leadership

• Software: Adobe Illustrator 2025, Adobe Photoshop 2025, Bentley MicroStation, CAD, ETIMs, Contenta, PTC Windchill, EXOSTAR, Live Link

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Digitized Schematic Solutions, LLC – Warner Robins, GA

Senior Technical Illustrator / Quality Control Manager Jun 2022 – Aug 2025

• Produced detailed technical illustrations for U.S. Air Force maintenance and flight manuals compliant with

S1000D and military standards.

• Interpreted engineer and writer sketches into accurate line and exploded-view drawings.

• Conducted technical editing and quality assurance reviews of Technical Orders.

• Converted photographs to technical line art for assembly/disassembly procedures.

• Managed illustration databases and documentation systems (ETIMs, Contenta, PTC Windchill).

• Supervised and trained junior illustrators; coordinated simultaneous multi-project workloads.

• Handled administrative tasks, including timekeeping, reporting, and workflow tracking.

U.S. Department of Commerce – ACO Greenville, NC

Enumerator (Temporary, 2020 Census) Apr 2020 – Oct 2020

• Conducted door-to-door interviews and data collection for the U.S. Census Bureau.

• Completed assignments across multiple regions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness under tight federal

deadlines.

M2 Graphics – Huntsville, AL

Technical Illustrator / Graphics Designer / Editor / CAD Specialist Dec 1995 – Jan 2019

• Designed and illustrated technical manuals for Lockheed Martin Aerospace, foreign military, and commercial

clients.

• Created and updated graphics for maintenance, operations, and flight safety manuals (including NAVAIR

505/509 series).

• Managed document control via EXOSTAR and Live Link.

• Produced layout designs showing function, relationships, and assembly sequences.

• Performed technical editing, proofreading, and QC for government publications.

• Oversaw business operations, including billing, payroll, and client correspondence.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Operating Systems: Windows 95–11

Software: Adobe Illustrator 2025, Adobe Photoshop 2025, Bentley Microstation, PTC IsoDraw, CAD applications

Standards: NAVAIR 505/509, IEEE, ASME Y14, Military Specifications, S1000D

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