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Skills Summary
- Communication and documentation strategist
- Extensive experience in print and online documentation, and publications management
- Solid understanding of B2B and B2C marketing
- Solid people and project management experience with strong natural and learned leadership skills
- Successful team builder both within and across departments and disciplines
- Superb writer with recognized skills in creating detailed process and product descriptions
- Experienced working remotely as part of a global team in a virtual environment
- Experience documenting complex semiconductor manufacturing processes and systems
- Over 25 years experience with the following:
- Office Suites - Microsoft Office, WordPerfect Office, Libre Office
- Graphic Design - Adobe (Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Illustrator; InDesign, FrameMaker and Acrobat), CorelDraw Graphics Suite, Image scanners (flatbed and film)
- Platforms, Programming Languages - Microsoft (MS-DOS through Windows 7), UNIX, Peer-to-Peer and Client/Server networks, and Cisco Citrix
- Web Design - Online Help - Adobe (Dreamweaver, Fireworks and RoboHelp), HTML 4.0, CSS, SEO, ComponentOne Doc-To-Help, XML, and ADA Section 508 Compliancy
- Internet Browsers - Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Chrome
- Photography - Digital and 35 mm film, digital scanning, print restoration
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Keywords
Senior Technical Writer, Publications Management, Documentation, Hardware, Software, SolidWorks (eViewer), Microsoft Office, Corel,
Adobe, Wafer Bonding, Wiki, Blog, SEMI, ISO-9000, Doc-to-Help, Photography, Printing, Online, Journalism
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Experience Summary
West Shore Community College, Scottville, Michigan (2013)
Instructor
(W9 Contract)
http://westshore.edu/
Media1, Grand Haven, Michigan (2013)
Sr. Technical Writer
(Geist Arts Direct Contract)
http://www.media1.us/
SUSS MicroTec, Sternenfels, Germany (2006-2012)
(Through Williston, VT office)
Technical Publications Manager/Sr. Technical Writer
(Geist Arts Direct Contract)
http://www.suss.com/
Efficiency Vermont, Burlington, VT (2005-2013)
Technical Writer/Online Help (Geist Arts Direct Contract)
http://www.efficiencyvermont.com/pages/)
IBM, Burlington, VT (2006)
(W2 Contract Position through CTG, Inc.)
Technical Writer/Editor
(http://www.ibm.com/us/en/)
Lectrosonics, Inc., Albuquerque, NM (2004-2005)
Media Producer/Webmaster/Technical Writer
(www.lectrosonics.com/)
BLM-Alaska (2002-2003)
(W2 Contract Position through Remtech Services, Inc., Littleton, CO)
Technical Writer/Help Developer
Other Professional Experiences
- Technical Photographer - Supplied high quality photographs of complex wafer manufacturing systems for installation, operation, and service manuals
- Co-Author - Frontier Energy, Appropriate Technology in Alaska, 1979-1984
- Web Content/Wikis - Lectrosonics, Inc., Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
- Business Journalist/Photographer - Alaska Journal of Commerce (weekly business publication)
- Managing Editor - Fairbanks Arts (arts and cultural publication covering Fairbanks, Alaska and surrounding communities)
- Fairbanks North Star Borough – Road Commissioner. (Volunteer position-10 years)
- AlasCan Systems International, Inc. – Marketing Director/Sec. Board of Directors
- Fairbanks Arts Association – Editor/Media Director
- Alaska Natural Energy Institute – Founding President
- Scriptwriter/Producer - Arctic Man Ski and Sno Go Classic (1989 and 1990)
- Field Producer - Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race (1990)
- Stellar Communications, Inc. (dba Mushing Magazine) – Co-founder
- Zehntel, Inc. – Sr. Technical Writer/Writing Group Supervisor
- Sperry Support Services – Senior Technical Writer
- Western Technical Associates – Technical Writer
- U.S. Navy – Communication Technician, Honorable Discharge
Awards
- Goldie Award (Producer), Alaska Broadcasters Association.
- Chuck Keim Award for Excellence in Magazine Journalism.
Education
- BA Journalism, University of Alaska Fairbanks. (Minor, Computer Science).
LinkedIn Groups
- Documentation Managers
- Documentation and Technical Writing Management
- Informed Ideas For Writers
- LinkEds & writers
- Technical Writer Forum
- Technical Writing Professionals
- Fine Art Photographers
- University of Alaska Fairbanks Alumni
- Vermont Technology Alliance
Memberships
- Ludington Area Center for the Arts
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