Steven G. Kushner

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Wichita, KS. 67209

316-***-****

E-Mail – agq2ee@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Am seeking a position in Technical Writing, where my background and experience can contribute to a company’s growth.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Twenty-plus years experience in Technical Writing, Courseware Development and Training…

Strong background in In-Process Reviews for the Military…

Familiar with Military Standards including 1388-1A and 2A, 1552, 1561, 100, 1000, 1512, 202, 2968A, etc., and proficient in ATA-100 and iSpec 2200…

Knowledgeable using HTML for linking objects throughout the documentation process…

Ability to adapt quickly and pick up new and difficult situations…

In short, a knowledgeable, capable and hard working team player that thrives on a challenge and gets the job done…

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

PRECISION RESOURSES (6/2011 – 8/2011)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER – (FORCE PROTECTION – N. Charleston, SC.)

Responsible for development, writing, and editing Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting Procedures for the BUFFALO armored vehicle. Was also responsible for the preparation of Lesson Plans, Student Handouts, and Media Packages for Training on the same BUFFALO vehicle.

THE EXPERTS (3/2011 – 5/2011)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER – (INGENIUM AEROSPACE – Roscoe, Illinois)

Responsible for managing the formatting, development, and writing of documents in conjunction with the Airbus A400 Cargo Handling System.

BOMBARDIER – LEARJET INC. (Direct - 11/2009 – 3/2011)

The Experts (Contract – 11/2008 – 11/2009)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER – (Wichita, Ks.)

Responsible for development, editing, and writing of Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMMs), Aircraft Wiring Manuals (WMs), Temporary Revisions (TRs), Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPCs), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFMs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and other documentation (IAW ATA-100) for business aircraft using FrameMaker, wiring schematics, mechanical drawings, specifications, source data, etc.

DYNAPUMP INC. (4/2008 – 7/2008)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER – (Northridge, Ca)

Responsible for the development and writing of Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Acceptance Procedures (ATP’s), Qualification Test Procedures (QTP’s) using Word, Visio, and Paint.

PROSOFT TECHNOLOGY INC. (8/2007 – 3/2008)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER – (Bakersfield, Ca)

Responsible for development and maintenance of product-related documentation (Quick Start and User Guides, Specification Datasheets, Product Pages for the Web, etc.). Develop standalone and context-sensitive help for applications. Write documentation that clearly communicates highly technical data into somewhat more lay terminology while still offering the right level of content to allow the target audience to configure and setup their devices accordingly, using Word, FrameMaker, AuthorIt, Visio, and Paint.

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT INC. (4/2006 – 8/2007)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER – (PEMCO World Air Services – Dothan, Alabama)

Responsible for managing the formatting, development, and writing of Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IAW ATA specs), Specifications, Service Bulletins, Aircraft Flight Manuals, and other documentation for modification of commercial aircraft using Word, Visio, AutoCad, PowerPoint, and Paint. Prepared a presentation for marketing on Moisture Barrier Enhancements.

TOTAL TECHNICAL SERVICES (8/2005 – 3/2006)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER – (L-3 Communications – Lexington, Kentucky)

Responsible for writing and development of Army UH-60M, CH-47G and C130 Special Missions aircraft modification, test, and electrical wiring manuals using Word, Visio, and FrameMaker.

TEAC AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES (8/2004 – 3/2005)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER – (City of Industry, Ca)

Responsible for the development and writing of Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Technical and Functional Specifications, Test Procedures and other documentation pertaining to their Military and Commercial video recording and flight entertainment systems using FrameMaker and Word.

SYSTEM PROS INC. (11/2003 – 7/2004)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER – (Honeywell ALS – South Bend, Indiana)

Responsible for the Control of documentation and correspondence between Honeywell ALS, Dunlop Aerospace (England), and Airbus (England). Also responsible for developing flow charts and spreadsheets using Visio and Excel.

PMI (Delta Dental) (5/2002 – 7/2003)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER - (Cerritos, Ca)

Responsible for the preparation and writing and editing of Evidence of Coverage (EOC) documents using Word and PageMaker.

VIDEO PRODUCTS GROUP (11/2001 – 4/2002)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER - (NCC, Santa Barbara, CA)

Responsible for the development and writing of Technical and Functional Specifications Operation, Installation and Syntax Manuals for their products (the transportation of video, audio and data signals over SDH/SONET and optical networks) using Word and Visio.

QUANTUM DIGITAL SOLUTIONS, Camarillo, CA (9/2000 – 10/2001)

CHIEF TECHNICAL WRITER

Responsible for the development and writing of Software Security Documents, Policies and Procedures, Whitepapers, Presentations, Employee Manual, and Process Manuals using Word, FrameMaker, and PowerPoint.

CARDSERVICES INTERNATIONAL, CALABASSAS, CA (12/1999 – 8/2000)

SR, TECHNICAL WRITER

Responsible for the development and writing of Software User Manuals, internal and external Policy and Procedures, process documentation, flowcharting and updating existing documentation using Word and FrameMaker.

TWO ROADS RESOURCES (8/1999 – 11/1999)

SR, TECHNICAL WRITER - (Trader Joe’s, West Coast Corp. Office, Pasadena, CA)

Responsible for the development and writing an Operation Users Manual for a new in-store computer operating program which was also used as a training manual.

MANPOWER TECH. SERVICES (7/1998 – 8/1999)

COURSEWARE DEVELOPER/ SR. TECHNICAL WRITER - (Nortel Networks (Micom), Simi Valley, CA)

Responsible for the development and writing a training course for the Multiservice Connect Access System developed by Nortel Networks for AT&T, as well as developed and wrote an Installation, Operation and Maintenance User Manual for the same product using FrameMaker.

ASCI/FSEC, INC., PASADENA, CA (9/1997 – 7/1998)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER:

Responsible for the managing development, writing and editing of Configuration and Process (C&P) Specifications, Technical Provision (TP) Specifications, Presentations and various reports for the Space Based Laser program using Word, FrameMaker, PowerPoint and Excel. Also responsible for the development and writing of an Operation and Maintenance manual for a Secondary Coal Recovery System, Employee Policy Handbook, and Proposals using Word and FrameMaker.

METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES, CA (7/1997 – 9/1997)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER:

Responsible for the development, writing and editing of new policies and procedures for the entire District using Word.

NEXTECH CA (5/1997 – 7/1997)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER - (J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, CA):

Responsible for the development and writing of Help Desk procedures for the entire J. Paul Getty Museum Facility using Word, Excel and Visio.

SOFTWARE DYNAMICS INC., CHATSWORTH, CA (11/1996 – 5/1997)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER:

Responsible for the development, writing and editing of various software user and training manuals using FrameMaker, RoboHelp and PowerPoint.

OLSTEN STAFFING SERVICES, CA (12/1995 – 10/1996)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER - (Irvine Optical Corp., Burbank, CA):

Responsible for the development and writing of Installation, Operations, Maintenance Manuals as well as training documentation and Technical and Functional Specifications for Wafer Handling Equipment that the company manufactured using FrameMaker.

COAST FEDERAL BANK, NORTHRIDGE, CA (7/1995 – 11/1995)

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER:

Responsible for the development and writing of a training course for Loan Origination and Funding using Word, FrameMaker, and PowerPoint.

CDI CORP., CHATSWORTH, CA (3/1995 – 6/1995)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER - (ATI - PYMAH CORP., N. Hollywood, CA):

Responsible for the development and writing of Manufacturing Process Specifications, Validation and Training documentation for a variety of machinery and products using Word and Word Perfect.

CDI CORP., CHATSWORTH, CA (8/1994 – 3/1995)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER - (Special Devices Inc., Newhall, CA):

Responsible for the development and writing of Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP’s), Development Test Procedures (DTP’s), Qualification Test Procedures (QTP’s), First Article Test Procedures, etc. for pyrotechnic and explosive devices using Word.

CDI CORP., CHATSWORTH, CA (3/1993 – 8/1994)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER - (Loral Space and Range Systems, Ridgecrest, CA):

Responsible for the development, preparation, and writing of the following Operation, Installation and Maintenance Manuals: Electronic Warfare Range Operation Center (EWROC), Antenna Pointing Subsystem (APS), Range Computation and Control System II (RCCS II), Control and Maintenance Subsystem (CAMS), and EWROC Software Test Procedures. Assisted in the verification, validation, and writing of the Software Test Description (STD) functional tests and the Software Users Manual (SUM) for the RCCS II Program using FrameMaker and Word.

MTDSC, LONG BEACH, CA (12/1991 – 1/1993)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER - (Sargent Controls, El Segundo, CA):

Responsible for the development and writing of Acceptance Procedures (ATP’s), Noise Test Procedures (NTP’s), Qualification Test Procedures (ATP’s) and First Article Test Procedures for Sargent Controls prototype noise quiet valve for the Seawolf Class Submarine using Word.

KIRK-MAYER INC., FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (9/1990 – 10/1991)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER - (Canadair Inc., Montreal, Canada):

Prepared and wrote technical maintenance procedures for various systems on their new Regional Jet Program using INTERLEAF.

TAD TECHNICAL SERVICES, CERRITOS, CA (11/1989 – 9/1990)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER - (McDonnell Douglas, Long Beach, CA):

Responsible for the interpretation of engineering drawings and factory instructions for the preparation and writing of complex technical maintenance procedures IAW ATA-100 and Simplified English on the MD-11 Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) and G.E. and Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines.

PACIFIC MULTITECH INC., MONROVIA, CA (9/1989 – 11/1989)

SR. ENGINEERING WRITER:

Responsible for the preparation of proposals, maintenance and instructional manuals. Also responsible for coordinating with illustrators on special projects.

TELEDYNE SYSTEMS CO., NORTHRIDGE, CA (8/1987 – 8/1989)

LOGISTICS ENGINEER (Sr. Member of Technical Staff):

Analyzed engineering data for the development of Fault Isolation, Removal/Installation Tasks, and Functional Testing of various electronic equipment for the CV-HELO Tactical Team Trainer, S-2T, and related Support equipment. All performed IAW MIL-STD-1388 1A and 2A.

VOLT TECHNICAL SERVICES, PHOENIX, AZ (5/1987 – 8/1987)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER - (GTE Communications Systems, Phoenix, AZ):

Responsible for the development and writing of training courses for the GTD-5 EAX Networking Switching System presented to the Army.

TOP PERSONNEL INC., LONG BEACH, CA (1/1987 – 5/1987)

SR. ILS/PROGRAM ANALYST - (Rockwell International, Downey, CA):

Responsible for the review of data packages for the Space Shuttle Program.

COMMARCO INC., RIDGECREST, CA (6/1986 – 12/1986)

SR. ILS/TECHNICAL WRITER:

Primarily responsible for the development and writing of test evaluation documentation for hand soldering and visual inspection equipment. Also responsible for writing operations procedures for hand soldering, visual inspection, and a variety of other testing equipment.

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, EL SEGUNDO, CA (4/1986 – 6/1986)

SR. TECHNICAL WRITER:

Responsible for the research, evaluation and acquisition of technical data for writing Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot level maintenance manuals for the B-1 Bomber Multipurpose Launcher. Also was an active member for In-Process Reviews, validation of manuals and changes to manuals from source data.

NORTHROP ELECTRONICS DIVISION, HAWTHORNE, CA (5/1984 – 4/1986)

ILS ANALYST SPECIALIST:

Analyzed engineering data for the development of LSA, LSAR, and ILSP data for complex electronic and hydraulic/mechanical systems and their support equipment. Developed technical data for the Internal Measurement Unit (IMU) and the complete Flush and Fill Turbo Valve/Turbo Pump/Circulation Pump Test Stations for Depot Support Equipment (DSE) on the MX (Peacekeeper) Missile Program. Coordinated related program activities such as Maintainability, Reliability, System Engineering, Production, etc. as they applied to various elements of ILS and the interrelationship with impact on Support Management and System Design Management.

HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC., CULVER CITY, CA (8/1982 – 5/1984)

ILS SPECIALIST/TECHNICAL WRITER

Analyzed engineering data for the development of repair and testing procedures for Avionics, Fire Control, Armament, Area Weapons, and External Stores systems. Prepared instructions for assembly/disassembly procedures for various components of the AH-64 Advanced Attack Helicopter (APACHE) including circuit cards to the component level.

VSE CORPORATION, OXNARD, CA (1/1980 – 8/1982)

PROJECT ENGINEER/TECHNICAL WRITER:

Provided engineering and technical support for the development and preparation of technical descriptive manuals for AERO 7A and 7B, LAU-7, -17, -92, -93, -115, -116, and -118 aircraft guided missile launchers.

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS: (PC and Mac platforms)

Win NT, Windows ’95, ’97, ’98 and 2000, MS Word, WordPerfect, FrameMaker, AuthorIt, Acrobat, RoboHelp, Visual SourceSafe, HiJak Pro Graphics Toolkit, PageMaker, PhotoShop, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, AutoCad 2006 and 2007, SnagIt, and Documentum.

MILITARY:

U.S. Naval Reserve - (1969 - 1979 and 1986 - 1989)

U.S. Army Reserve - (1989 - 1992)

EDUCATION:

L.A. Valley/Pierce College’s - Engineering studies

Various Military Management and Technical Schools

Interleaf Corp., Montreal, Canada - 40 hr. training course on the use of their system

Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced classes in FrameMaker.

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