technical writer/editor

ANTHONY CRITELLI

***** ******* *******

Aldie, VA 20105

703-***-**** (H)

240-***-**** (C)

***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

I am looking for a writing-intensive position with the opportunity for advancement.

EDUCATION

B.A., English, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, 1998 (Minor in sociology) GPA 3.04

Completed some graduate English work at SUNY-Stony Brook

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technical Writer/Analyst September 2007 – Present

Wright Solutions Greenbelt, MD

Onsite contractor at U.S. Department of Transportation in Directives division of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Office of Management Information and Services. Help write and edit directives for the agency. Deliver directives for concurrence in all pertinent divisions of FMCSA. Track progress of directives throughout vetting process.

Technical Writer/Researcher November 2006 – September 2007

Wright Solutions Greenbelt, MD

Onsite contractor at U.S. Department of Transportation in Physical Qualifications division of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Office of Policy and Program Development. Wrote Federal Registry notices announcing Medical Review Board meetings, applications for vision exemptions for commercial motor vehicle drivers, final disposition notices for the applications, and exemption renewals. Maintained spreadsheets of applicants and track notices through the approval process. Wrote response letters to inquiries from drivers and doctors, Congressmen, and employers who write on their behalf. Edited documents such as medical evidence reports, Medical Review Board meeting summaries, FMCSA web site materials, and any other written work that arises. Largest single editing work is for a multi-chapter paper on commercial vehicle safety laws for publication by SAE. Also created reference lists for paper. Occasionally wrote short reports on medical issues affecting commercial drivers. Occasionally packaged letters to be mailed out. Much of the work requires cooperation with other members of the Physical Qualification division.

Technical Writer/Editor November 2004 – November 2006

Anteon Corporation

Served as English editor of Magharebia.com North African news website. Wrote and edited news briefs and features in MS Word in the Economist Style. Used Authentic XML software to prepare briefs to appear on website. Responded to reader feedback, manage email accounts and check status of site links. Also perform some photo editing.

Technical Writer December 1999 – November 2004

Information, Inc.

Wrote abstracts of news articles for corporate, government, and non-profit Web sites in AP Style using Omni database software. Performed some editing of other people’s work. Specialized in small business, mental health, pharmaceutical and pro wrestling topics.

Audio Book Editor February 2000 – April 2000

Potomac Talking Book Services

Listened to transcripts of audio books and noted necessary corrections in dictation, pronunciation, style, etc.

Tax Examining Clerk December 1998 – October 1999

Internal Revenue Service

Received taxpayer phone calls and answered questions about their accounts. Level of authority included adjusting accounts, setting up payment plans, and sending out necessary forms.

Intern 1997

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Performed services in the Office for Education Visitor Programs, to include proofreading vacation brochures, analyzing participant questionnaires, developing customer mailings, and handling other clerical work as required.

Intern

Newsletters USA 1997

Wrote marketing letters for Williamsburg companies that were suitable for placement in a newsletter.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Did some writing for College of William and Mary school newspaper and was member of the NCAA cross country and track teams.

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