I am looking for a full-time permanent position anywhere in the Bay Area. I know that my experience and my skills will be an asset to any company that is in need of my talents. Please email me if interested.
SUMMARY
Over three years of technical authoring experience in image-sensor, semi-conductor and financial fields. Skills include effective, clear, concise and accurate documentation production. Wrote policy guidelines, developed project plans and improved overall customer satisfaction. Ability to contribute and communicate to all levels within a team and to executive management.
QUALIFICATIONS
•Communicates effectively with business executives in all professional settings
•Extraordinary motivation, initiative, flexibility, & ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
•Dedicated team player with ability to work independently in fast paced environments
•Acute attention to detail & organization with high level proficiency in computer operation
•Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and organizing technical meetings
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills with bilingualism proficiency in French & English
•Generated archive and maintained pre-existing documents, illustrations, and graphics
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Microsoft Word • Photoshop • RoboHelp X5
• Microsoft PowerPoint • Adobe Framemaker • Technical Authoring
• Adobe PageMaker • Document Archiving • Microsoft FrontPage
• Web development • HTML • Microsoft Excel
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
OmniVision Technologies Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) October 2005 – Present
Technical Writer
Effectively edited, generated and took ownership of new projects. Worked with various levels of management to produce strong end results of all materials for distributions. Excellent performance with all tasks given and fast, accurate turnaround with all projects.
• Controlled updates, revision and distribution of product briefs, product guides and quick start guides.
• Managed all creation of company software distribution media.
• Maintained and distributed Roadmaps for future product launches, and all Sales & Marketing cd’s.
• Produced all content for various parts of the new company website.
• Coordinated setup of demos and other preparations for trade shows.
Solution Thru Technology (STT) (San Francisco, CA) December 2004 – September 2005
Technical Author & Documentation Specialist Successfully Completed Contract
Authored the final documentation on large-scale project. Worked with STT on Visa International Financial Systems (VFS) Controls Compliance Project. STT documented, assessed and tested VFS internal controls. STT employed an industry best practice Normative Model; referencing COSO, COBIT as Frameworks; ISO-17799 and the recently passed Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, specifically sections 404, 302 and 802 were referenced for guidelines.
• Managed all aspects of technical documentation process for VFS project.
• Maintained close relationship & direct correspondence with Visa Executive Management.
• Wrote, edited, formatted, & assembled technical documentation for STT client.
• Proofread all documents to be distributed to the client for consistency, accuracy and clarity.
• Authored final documentation in the “Control Compliance” project for VFS.
• Developed executive reports and monitored final design and layout process.
• Catalogued and served as the main contact for all documentation placed to the clients network serve.
• Coordinated calendars and meetings for small groups and people in diverse positions and locations.
• Prioritized tasks & archived pre-existing documents while organizing & distributing information.
CONTRACTS COMPLETED
Altera Corporation. (San Jose, CA) July 2004 - September 2004
Technical Writer/Editor Successfully Completed Contract Term
Successfully aided the Technical Publications group to compose “Quick-reference” cards that are used for new hire’s to adapt to the companies software programs. This process included editing, converting and detailing internal manuals for various FPGA’s. Altera Corporation is the world's pioneer of system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) solutions.
Altera Corporation cont’d
• Successfully translated technical documentation for a large-scale semiconductor company.
• Wrote data sheets & other literature for software applications.
• Copy edited for a wide range of collateral including web pages, brochures, direct marketing materials.
• Supported client marketing efforts with new product campaigns.
Southwest State University. (Brainerd, MN) September 2003 – April 2004
ITV Facilitator Successfully Completed Contract Term
Served as the ITV main point of contact between two college campuses.
• Served as technical liaison for distance learning program.
• Supervised & manage business classes & Videoconferencing system.
Central Lakes College. (Brainerd, MN) August 2003 - April 2004
College Computer Lab Assistant / Assistant Basketball Coach
Increased attendance turnaround and overall use of the Computer Commons.
• Managed a budget of $1000, and saved money while forming a reputable image for the computer lab.
• Coordinated several events and classes to help all patrons for easy use of the computer lab.
• Supervised twelve student employees/interns & promoted lab to the college community.
• Trained student employees to operate & maintain computer equipment.
• Provided customer service to over 3,500 users of the Computer lab.
• Secured student network connectivity & technical assistance for distance learning.
• Supported the IT department and served as troubleshooter for staff computers.
• Established maintenance schedule for computers, computer imaging & software updating.
• Achieved Pearson-Vue Administrator certification.
Action Marketing Group. (Minneapolis, MN) June 2003 – August 2003
Project Manager Successfully Completed Contractor Term
Managed weekly tournaments and promotions for Pepsi & Microsoft through Action Marketing Group (AMG). AMG is an integrated marketing company that supports the efforts of fortune 500 companies.
• Supervised eleven employees & managed all aspects of the schedule
• Scheduled weekly tournaments that were televised on G4 television
• Handled prize inventory and distributed over $5000 in prizes
• Served as the XBOX game consoles internet connections specialist
• Served as main media contact for radio, television and local newspaper
Communities in Schools of Marion County. (Hillsboro, KS) Sept. 2002 – Dec. 2002
Webmaster & Intern Successfully Completed Internship Term
Successfully researched, compiled and built the first website for Communities in Schools of Marion County (CIS). CIS is a non-profit educational program in Marion County Kansas.
• Initiated, created, managed & maintained the first organizations external website.
• Introduced and taught supervisor key concepts to maintaining the website.
• Coordinated local fundraising for after school programs, and provided research for grant writing.
• Served as special events coordinator-assistant for the first annual Bike-a-Thon.
EDUCATION
Tabor College (Hillsboro, KS) Bachelor of Arts, Communications Studies Graduated 2003
Central Lakes College (Brainerd, MN) Associates Arts Degree Graduated 2000
San Jose State University – Professional Development (San Jose, CA)
Book Building for Microsoft Word Class April 2005
Introduction to RoboHelp May 2005
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• Press Releases • Event Coordination • Community Relations
• Public Speaking • Presentations • Group Mediation
• Meeting Coordination • Conflict Management
VOLUNTEER & INTEREST
Yahoo! (Sunnyvale, Ca) August 2005
Conference Assistant & Volunteer to Media Sales
• Volunteered at August 2005 Yahoo Trade Marketing offsite conference.
• Assisted with the setup and take down of materials for the conference.
• Served as a greeter at the welcoming table and distributed necessary information to participants.
• Maintained contact with hotel staff to ensure the overall schedule of events, food and valet parking.
Central Lakes College. (Brainerd, MN) August 2003 - March 2004
Assistant Basketball Coach
• Supervised, designed and updated men's basketball website.
• Coordinated men's basketball media relations.
• Assisted with youth training camps, workshops and all-star clinics.
• Assisted with student-athlete recruiting efforts throughout state.
Winter/ Spring Soccer Skills Clinic (Brainerd, MN) November 2003 – April 2004
Soccer Coordinator / Community Service Volunteer
• Developed and managed winter Soccer program for youth ages 11-17.
• Created and executed practice strategy plan.
• Managed several basketball camps and training sessions for kid’s ages 6-15.
Women In Cable Telecommunications (San Francisco, CA) May 2003 - May 2003
Golf Benefit Volunteer
• Assisted with duties associated with golf tournament.
• Prize distribution.
Language Skills
• Fluent in French (Reading, writing, conversational)
• Fluent in English (Reading, writing, conversational)
References excellent & available upon request.
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