Kimberly R. Lehnhoff
Pevely, MO 63070
*******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Copywriter, Pevely, MO Jul. 2011 – Present
Write and edit articles for a business portal Web site. Research topic to get the most up-to-date business information. Topics cover many industries such as agriculture, IT, forestry and transportation. Work independently, delivering completed articles within deadline. Ensure that I follow formatting template to provide a uniform look and feel to each article. Effectively communicate questions, concerns and assignment status to project manager.
Freelance Copywriter, Pevely, MO Mar. 2010 – June 2010
Write and edit articles and other copy for client Web sites. Perform research to highlight industry trends and statistics. Determine target audience to ensure that copy meets the clients’ needs. Work independently, on a project basis, to ensure accuracy and timely completion of tasks. Work with project manager to ensure deadlines are met and copy is technically accurate. Research legal topics that are state-specific, citing applicable statutes where appropriate. Follow style guidelines for completion of documents.
Technical Writer IV, Autodesk, Inc. Ithaca, NY Sept. 2006 – Oct. 2007
Design, write and edit end-user and system documentation for Autodesk's Design Review / DWF Writer software packages. As part of a documentation team, follow department style guide and guidelines to ensure consistency of documentation. Participate in peer editing to ensure adherence to company standards. Work with product management, software development and QA to ensure accuracy of documentation. Use system requirements and specification documents to determine what features need to be documented. Complete reformatting of API documentation. Work with QA and software development to ensure accuracy of technical information and reliability of code samples. Resolve documentation defects tracked in Clarify. Work with WWL (World Wide Localization) team to ensure that English source files are translated. Use Structured Adobe FrameMaker and Idiom WorldServer in a content-management environment.
Technical Writer, Aerotek, Inc. Lexington, KY May 2004 - Sept. 2006
As a contract writer for Lexmark International, design, write and edit end-user online Help for Lexmark printers, in both the consumer and small business divisions. As part of a documentation team, follow style guide and guidelines to ensure consistency of documentation. Participate in peer editing to ensure adherence to company standards. Work with documentation planners, software developers and QA to determine user requirements, as well as to determine what features need to be documented. Work with illustrators and planners to complete printer setup sheets and instruction sets. Use Arbortext Epic Editor and Vasont to complete documentation in a content-management environment.
Team Lead, Doc and Training Group Contemporary Technologies, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA Jan. 2002 - Mar. 2003
Design, write and edit end-user and system documentation (Oracle) for nuclear waste tracking system application. As lone writer, create department style guide and guidelines in the completion of printed documentation. Hire and supervise two contract writers to assist in the completion of user and training documentation. Edit all documentation created by contract writers. Work with SMEs, programmers, systems analysts, DBAs and QA personnel to ensure accuracy of documentation. Develop test plan and test scripts for QA department personnel, identify user requirements for inclusion in requirements specifications documents. Write and edit system design documents. Coordinate additional document changes from client input. Act as recording secretary at development team meetings.
Technical Writer, Schwoo, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA Oct. 2000 - Sep. 2001
Design, write and edit end-user and system documentation for e-commerce Internet security startup company. As lone writer, create department styles and guidelines in the completion of documentation. Test software for appropriate user interface and functionality. Work with SMEs, programmers and training personnel to ensure accuracy of online documentation. Use ForeHelp v5.0.2 to create JavaHelp project for Beta deployment. Design, write and edit system documentation, including test cases, design documents and VC documentation. Coordinate completion of Schwoo Security Policy document, working with Senior Management and Security Policy Committee members.
Technical Writer, Consulting Links, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA June 2000 - Oct. 2000
Work on a contract basis for two e-commerce companies. Design, write and edit end-user and system documentation for ESchoolMall.com and E-Flatbed.com. As lone writer, design appropriate style sheets and formatting for printed documentation. Test software for appropriate user interface and functionality. Work with programmers to ensure accuracy of documentation. Interview SMEs to determine scope of documentation.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Software: Microsoft Word, Adobe FrameMaker, RoboHelp Version 7, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Front Page, Microsoft Help Author, HiJaak 95, Oracle SQL, Visio, ForeHelp, SnagIt, HyperSnap, Arbortext Epic Editor, Vasont, Structured Adobe FrameMaker 7.2, Idiom WorldServer 8, Sharepoint.
EDUCATION
A.A.S. in Accounting, Westmoreland County Community College.