I am a successful technical professional wanting to cross over from the corporate environment to a profession that supports sustainable livelihood. I want to contribute to society and dedicate my professional expertise to the advancement of the organic movement.
I am also a Midwestern farm girl with a love and understanding of the importance of small farms and locally owned businesses. Right livelihood is very important to me, and I would like to work for a company that I can believe in – that promotes the highest good for the environment and for society. I’d like to work with people who share my values – sustainability, compassion for people and animals, and respect for nature and the environment.
My primary interests are organic food and development of sustainable energy. I would like to become part of an industry that makes and sells food that resonates with my beliefs, and that promotes a more sustainable lifestyle. I believe that living the solution starts with wholesome organic food, real goods and services, fair trade vs. free trade – and inspiring/teaching others to pursue the solution as well.
Please take a look at my resume and if you feel that my skill set and my personal values would be a benefit to your organization, please contact me either through my email address or by the phone number(s) provided below.
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Kathleen Bennett * kmb@sonic.net * 707-829-8274(Home) * 707-481-9561(Cell)
Summary of Qualifications
Extensive experience analyzing, interpreting, and documenting technical data. Proven success as Lead Writer managing multiple time-limited projects. Proven success as Project Analyst coordinating production of technical documentation used by doctors for highly complicated medical procedures. Recognized in every position held for excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Technical Skills
· MS Word
· Windows NT
· Framemaker 6.0
· MS Powerpoint
· Agile
· Visio
· HTML
· Robohelp
Professional Accomplishments
·Worked with Marketing Specialist to develop marketing materials and marketing strategy for own business
·Completed Food Handling Safety Course through SRJC and acquired ServSafe Certification.
·Defined the roles and responsibilities for newly created Label Development Coordinator position
·Developed documentation and accompanying training to bring Marketing Department into compliance with FDA document control procedures
·Nominated for Star of Excellence Award for participation in EPR system conversion project
·Responsible for the largest documentation set (over 1000 pages) and led the department in both production and developmental editing
·Created an indexing procedure guide through analysis of documentation tools used by the technical publications department; implemented and maintained indexes for existing manuals
Professional Experience
Label Development Coordinator (Project Analyst)
Medtronic, Santa Rosa, CA – October 2004 to present
·Working with Regulatory, Clinical, and R&D departments to coordinate development of technical manuals for new and existing products
·Developing specifications that ensure technical manual dimensions are appropriate to packaging design and meet existing sterilization requirements
·Monitoring document change control process to ensure FDA compliance and timely in-house approval of technical manuals
·Working with outside vendors and internal departments to coordinate translation and print production of technical manuals
·Developing a style guide to standardize technical manual design across all business units
·Working with CRM to develop e-Labeling capabilities for the Vascular business unit
Technical Writer
Medtronic, Santa Rosa, CA – October 2002 to October 2004
·Wrote and edited documentation relating to the testing, manufacturing, and packaging of biomedical devices while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices
·Collaborated with engineers, technicians, and managers to develop R&D documentation
·Generated course materials, lead instructional seminars, and provided one-on-one training to other departments regarding document control procedures
·Monitored document creation, maintenance, and distribution to ensure FDA compliance
Senior Technical Writer
Next Level Communications, Rohnert Park, CA - June 1998 to March 2002
·Developed hardware and software documentation for end users and technical personnel
·Developed operations, administration, maintenance, and equipment
configuration manuals for telephony applications
·Edited, proofread, and created indexes for all types of documentation
Technical Writer
Pacific Technical Documentation, Windsor, CA - December 1997 to April 1998
·Wrote, edited, and proofread hardware documentation
·Designed and created online help projects
·Managed multiple documentation projects
Senior Claims Examiner
(Various Insurance Companies) - August 1991 to June 1997
·Drafted legal correspondence, trial reports, and client reports
·Performed public relations and customer service activities
·Administered worker’s compensation disability benefits
Educational Background
Professional Sequence Certificate in Technical Communication - June 1997 to December 2000
University of Berkeley Extension, Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Community Health Education - August 1983 to December 1987
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Volunteer Organizations
Sonoma County Bird Rescue Center
Santa Rosa, CA
References Available Upon Request
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