Technical Writer Resume

Title
Technical Writer

Primary Skills
Writer/Editor, Word, FrameMaker, HTML/CSS

Location
US-MA-Lexington (will consider relocating)

Posted
Dec-03-08

Summary of Experience
• Experienced professionally and personally as writer, editor, copywriter, and proofreader.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with others as well as solo.
• Practiced in multi-tasking situations. Able to switch gears and prioritize.
• Tuned to deadlines.
• Experienced in effective marketing, outreach, education, and promotional activities.

Writing/Editing Experience
• Extensive experience writing professional and personal documents using multiple versions of Microsoft Word and OpenOffice Writer including newsletters, product manuals, ad copy, and business correspondence.
• Course work intensive using FrameMaker 8, RoboHelp 7, PowerPoint 2003/2007, Word 2003/2007, OpenOffice Writer and OpenOffice Impress. Created “Using Word 2007”, “Word 2007, A Summary View”, “Working with Picasa”, "Using Picasa”, “Picasa Online Help”, “Writing a Picasa Manual”, “iPod Comparison”.
• Managing editor for small non-profit press. Evaluated, selected, edited, proofread, and typeset manuscripts. Wrote blurbs, ad copy, and correspondence. Oversaw publication of 30 books and periodicals.
• Developed, wrote, and edited advertising newsletter called “Winecellar of Silene News and Notes” for groundbreaking wine store. Researched information, consulted subject matter experts. Monthly circulation of 5000. Wrote informational and educational handouts for entire product line of retail wine outlet.

Employment
• QA Operator, Google, Lexington MA., 6/07-present
Perform quality assurance on pre-copyright era book scans for online book project. Check scanned page images for readability. Audit scanner operator output for accuracy and technique, enter results in Excel. Emphasis on efficiency and accuracy.
• Adult Education Art Instructor, Bethany Hill Adult Daycare, Framingham, MA., 9/03-12/06
Designed, marketed, implemented, and taught innovative course in expressionistic painting for adult daycare. Aimed at developing cognitive connections in clients. Classes consisted of 20+ clients, many suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
• Teacher, Voyagers Homeschool Cooperative, Inc., Acton, MA., 9/02-5/05
Prepared and mentored creative writing workshop for classes of 5-10 young adults. Taught poetry, art, and collage to children aged 2-10. Tutored high school age students in English, literature, and history.
• Managing Editor, Potes & Poets Press, Bedford, MA., 9/00-3/05
Evaluated, selected, edited, proofread manuscripts. Typeset books using Microsoft Publisher. Wrote ad copy, blurbs, business correspondence, and publication announcements.
• Writer/Consultant, Silenus Wines, Waltham MA. 02/77-11/98
Wrote wine-related monthly newsletter, numerous informational handouts and articles, and shelf talkers using WordPerfect and Xywrite. Wrote internal communications and customer outreach. Researched, advised, explained, and informed.

(1993-2005--primary caregiver for elderly parents)

Technical Expertise
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft Excel
• FrameMaker 8
• RoboHelp 7
• Acrobat
• OpenOffice Writer
• OpenOffice Impress
• HTML/CSS
• XML
• XMLwriter
• NoteTab Light
• HTML-Kit
• The Gimp
• Picasa

Skills
• Project Manager
• Educator
• Creative problem solver
• Published author
• Excellent knowledge of English grammar and style
• Persistent learner
• Writer/speaker of French

Websites
• Allen Bramhall's Tech Writing Portfolio: http://home.comcast.net~simple.theory, created using NoteTab Light, HTML-Kit, Firefox, and FileZilla (FTP Client).
• Antic View: www.anticview.blogspot.com, critical ongoing dialogue with poet Jeff Harrison concerning writing and process.

Education
• Certificate, Technical Writing, Middlesex Community College, Bedford, MA.
• M.A., Creative Learning, Lesley University, Cambridge MA.
• B.A., Education/English, Lesley University, Cambridge MA. (3.89 GPA)
Books Published
• Simple Theory, Potes & Poets Press, 2002
• Days Poem (volumes 1 & 2), Meritage Press, 2007
• Walden Book, Greying Ghost, 2008

Certifications
See above


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