Experienced Technical Writer with a unique blend of documentation and interpersonal skills. Broad industry exposure with a focus on system development and maintenance. Superior communication skills with the ability to interface well with customers and programmers to meet critical deadlines.
Requirements Gathering
Graphics Integration
Template Development
Concise Writing
Internet Publication
Technical Knowledge
Information Translation
Training and Instruction
Fluency in Spanish
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Knowledge and experience in network,
database, Intranet, legacy, and telephony systems in mainframe and client/server environments, writing SOX compliant documents and compiling SOP's.
Accomplished in diverse software applications,
including Microsoft Suite 2008, SharePoint, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Test Director 8, FrameMaker 5/7/8, Captivate, RoboHelp,
Visio, MySQL, SnagIt, Adobe Photoshop/Acrobat, Visual SourceSafe, FTP, Standard Digital Markup Language (SDML), Language
Sensitive Editor (LSE), SQL, Visual Basic, Skype.
Web development and document conversion utilizing
HTML, JavaScript, Dreamweaver, and FrontPage. Skilled in documenting C, Basic,
Ada, COBOL, Assembler, and Visual C++ programming. Create and maintain pbwikis.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMRE, Englewood, CO
Technical Writer
1-2/2011
Complete short-term Asset Management Real Estate contract with Volt to write for new residential real estate firm with HUD interface:
Create documentation style
Write operational procedures
Learn and document system interfaces to HUD, Yardi, IRIS
TIAA-CREF, Denver, CO
Technical Writer
2009 - 2010
Contract to 12/31/09 to write/edit SOP's on reconciliation, adjustments, reversals, process, using
Global Crossing for SME audio/video interaction; maintain all resulting documentation in SharePoint. Contract extended.
INTEGRATEDASSET SERVICES, LLC, Denver, CO
Technical Writer
2008
Author Credit Diligence Analytics User's Guide™ on time and under budget: Based on a newly written proprietary system, CDA provides loan analysis for the financial professional. Obtain information from Requirements and Use Cases white papers, on-line system, and busy SME's/developers/testers.
RE/MAXINTERNATIONAL,
INC.
Denver, CO
Technical Writer
2004 - 2008
Working with a team of IT developers in C++, SQL, Gupta, Cognos, define standards and updated all systems design level documentation for ERP application software. Write/Update over 300 specifications and procedures in on-line and hard-copy systems documentation libraries:
Update all systems design level documentation for ERP application software.
Write/Update over 300 specifications and procedures for on-line and hard-copy systems documentation libraries, with version control.
Write documents to meet Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements, e.g., login, valid data only.
Follow professional standards in the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70: Service Organizations (SAS 70) in all documents.
Write process maps to visually link procedures in User's Guides.
Establish methodology to create and maintain SOP's in the library.
Obtain developer approval of all SOP's.
Identify risk issues to Change Management and propose solutions.
COUNTERMIND, Littleton, CO
Technical Writer
2004
Rewrite Developer's Guide and User's Guide for a new POS PDA system at Countermind.
MBT, INC., Englewood, CO
Technical Writer
2003
Report to Director of Marketing Communications at an outsourcing firm, (www.mahindrabt.com), prepare Sales and Marketing materials based on technical specifications written offshore. Compile and publish monthly newsletter
(sample) to the Intranet.
GLOBALRESPONSE,
INC.
Boulder, CO
Webmaster
2002 – 2004
Volunteer position with this non-profit organization (www.globalresponse.org) dedicated to protecting the environment by creating partnerships for effective citizen action. Received honorarium for performing website updates and revisions.
IT SAMARITANS,
Denver, CO
Technical Writer
2002 – 2005
Author documentation projects for this volunteer organization that provides information technology services to non-profits and small businesses. Interact with staff and end users to develop training documents.
RAYTHEONPOLARSERVICES,
Centennial, CO
Technical Writer
2002
Contract with Interactive Business Systems, Inc. to provide Phase 1 Project Solution, USAP Personnel Tracking Development Project technical specifications, utilizing corporate style sheets and adhering to stringent technical standards:
Define database design and field usage.
Describe data flow of user interface, from generating slots on the “ice,” to transportation plans, to participant information.
Include Report formats.
AT&T, Englewood, CO
Process Developer
1999 – 2002
Hired as permanent employee after one year of contracting through Alternative Resources Corporation. Research and document internal procedures and recommend software applications for quality and efficient technical writing. Track progress in Microsoft Project and create weekly status reports.
Author and publish over 300 accurate M&P's across four internal organizations, including Telephony Network Operations Organization, Provisioning in Business Development, and Service Assurance Group.
Create and maintain over 100 Field Operations and 200 Customer Care Methods and Procedures.
Write screens for end-user data entry to MySQL database.
Initiate use of document templates to improve consistency.
Encourage peer review of documents for additional accuracy and knowledge sharing.
Include Visio drawings and screen captures with text.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Web Development Certification
New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Denver CO, classes in Visual Basic and SQL
Instructor at Arapahoe Community College
Professional Development:
- Colorado State Teacher Certification
- JavaScript, Advanced Word, Information Mapping
- AT&T Broadband Essentials, Telephony Provisioning
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish; Minor in Education, cum laude
Long Island University, New York NY
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society for Technical Communication
Women in Cable and Telecommunications
Rocky Mountain Internet User’s Group