Documentation & Technical Writing Specialist

Casey V. Spellman

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Versatile Documentation & Planning Specialist

Improve Efficiency & Consistency Through Innovative Observations

Inquisitive self-starter and collaborative problem solver with expertise in using project management and process improvement to turn-around documents and other deliverables involving all steps in desktop publishing, technical writing, and adapting to changing workloads when necessary. Identify root cause of issues and maximize productivity and quality. Widely skilled in multiple industries and continuously learning to improve self and team members' work.

Document Formatting Technical Writing Event Planning Research

Professional Experience

Operations Support II - Submission Support (Contractor) May 2024 – Present

Collabera/AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL

Formatted Clinical and Non-Clinical documents using MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, and isiToolbox, which included source document formatting, internal and external hyperlinking, and bookmarks. Coordinated changing workloads using SmartSheets and MS Excel.

Refined reference and process documents by updating and combining them into one master document by using personal notes and collaborating with coworkers.

Collaborated on several planning committees company conference and events like the International Potluck.

Independently lead a team building activity named “Kneading a Break.”

Electronic Submissions Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Publishing Aug 2017 – Mar 2024

Fresenius Kabi USA, Lake Zurich, IL

Published a yearly average of 100 Pre-Approval and Post-approval documents and submissions (IND/NDA/ANDA/BLA/eCTD) using eCTD Manager, MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and isi Toolbox for the FDA in the Regulatory Affairs Department. Which included source document formatting, internal and external hyperlinking, bookmarks, and sequence-level publishing.

Improved publishing quality and decreased time working on individual documents by updating and reformatting in house style guides to be more user-friendly.

Refined the guide using continuous improvement methods and input from the rest of the team, reducing confusion and time looking for answers.

Converted the in-house Filenaming Conventions from MS Word to MS Excel for usability and consolidated other publishing aids for ease of use and access.

Project Coordinator & Technical Writer Feb 2016 – May 2017

Northern Kane Educational Corp, Pingree Grove, IL

Planned, edited, and wrote content for 8 monthly newsletters, promoted events, coordinated with Event Planning Director for marketing and volunteers.

Independently created in-depth corporate improvements in the style guide.

Proposed and implemented changes in marketing software.

Wrote procedures for all departments of the organization so current and future employees know what to do for different roles and scenarios in educational settings.

Collaborated with teachers and management to streamline processes, reducing stress and improving timely deliverables during the school year.

Oversaw students during lunchtime and rewarded timely cleanup with small dance parties before returning to class.

Education

B.A Creative Writing/Marketing (Minor), Knox College, Galesburg, IL 2009 - 2013

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