VANESSA BOCCHINO, PMP
*** ****** ****** • Cocoa, Florida 32926
321-***-**** • *************@*****.***
TECHNICAL WRITER
Poised to leverage multifaceted expertise in technical documentation and IT training.
Technically adept and highly focused IT professional offering drive and broad-based background to excel in oversight of critical enterprise projects. Exemplary record of success compiling and performing in-depth analysis of training requirements. Excel at forging partnerships with and conveying crucial technical specifications to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Astute at formulating project scope / framework and devising strategies to streamline progress and proactively identify and resolve issues. Skilled in leading-edge IT systems and methodologies.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Full Life Cycle Project Management
• Systems Design, Launch & Deployment
• Engineering Documentation
• Client & Vendor Relations
• Project Scope, Scheduling & Budgeting
• Business / Systems Analysis
• Requirements Gathering
• Training & Curriculum Development
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, San Luis Obispo, California
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) ~ Technical Writing Certification
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LOCKHEED MARTIN, Orlando, Florida / Santa Maria, California
4/2001 – Present
Sr. Multifunctional Analyst / Project Manager, 1/2009 – Present
Conceptualize, plan and implement multiple projects concurrently entailing implementation and support of leading-edge security training. Document user guides, security architectures, policies, and procedures. Execute training and guidance in effective use of new IT / security tools and processes. Create training curricula and plan / organize courses educating staff on secure coding and current security-focused software engineering methodologies. Deliver presentations and liaise daily with management and stakeholders regarding project progress and issues. Proactively identify and mitigate risks hindering project progress.
Key Achievements:
Skillfully planned, executed and managed enterprise-wide information training program (CBT, web-based, live instructor training)
Honored with award for demonstrating capacity for forging new territory and remaining ahead of the technology-evolution curve to continually deliver leading-edge security solutions.
Sr. Project & Operations Planner,
11/2003 – 12/2008
Fully accountable for planning, documenting and constructing framework to drive on-time, under-budget completion of key project initiatives. Guided and coached top-notch team in the documentation and communication of IT requirements, policies, and processes impacting the enterprise. Gathered and analyzed requirements in order to update and revise project documentation and strategy. Presented project strategies and progress to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Key Achievements:
Conceptualized, documented and published IT portion of 2008-2010 strategic planning cycle.
Orchestrated activities to gather requirements and validate audit findings as a result of Sarbanes-Oxley IT requirements reviews.
Revamped intranet project requirements storage backend and interface.
Steered migration of review to online tool in order to streamline review process, enabling capacity to track several documents utilizing Web-based workflow process.
Technical Writer / Customer Liaison,
4/2001 – 11/2003
Functioned as on-site program point of contact for Air Force customer community. Drafted documents and compiled electrical engineering drawings based on engineer interviews and systems requirements analyses. Interacted with government program offices to procure and distribute inventory items.
Key Achievement:
Liaised with engineering, testing and configuration management departments to research, identify source of and resolve technical issues involving engineering drawings and supporting systems documentation.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Platforms: Windows 2K/NT/XP/Vista
Tools: MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, FrontPage), Adobe Dreamweaver / Captivate, FrameMaker, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Template