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I'm looking for a stable long term position as a technical writer.

A Technical Writing position where extensive expertise in writing and photography will be an asset for generating manuals and other technical documentation. Seeking an organization offering opportunities to impact successful career growth.

"Technical Writing 1,2,3"; Publications Preparation & Design"; "Write and Develop Effective Operator Manuals"; "Desk Top Publishing"; "How to Manage Multiple Priorities'; "How to Deal with Difficult People"; "How to Proofread". Sigma Six Quality training.

Various courses on computer programming, desktop publishing, word processing, industrial electricity, blueprint reading, and technical drawing.

Aquired background in technical writing and communications, engineering support

Batchelor of Science Degree in Biology
Minored in Geology. 3-year independent work-study program in photography for University of Wisconsin. Coordinated environmental study focusing on biological research; assigned research parameters, collected and analyzed data.

Responsible for writing and editing operation manuals for a machine tool firm with $20M in sales; provided photography for manuals, brochures, documentation, and advertising. Assisted Advertising Department. Received letter of commendation from Chrysler Corp. for operation manual that was later used as a standard for other similar publications....

Responsible for writing and editing operation manuals for water treatment systems for a company with $50M in annual sales.

*Wrote software documentation and user's manuals (Noran Instruments)

*Updated and maintained maintenance manuals for aircraft power generating equipment using ATA 100 specs, generated parts lists, and assembly diagrams (Sundstrand Corp.)

*Wrote operation manuals and work instructions (Ingersoll Milling Machine Co.)

*Updated exploded view drawings and parts list (Huff Corp.)

*Wrote set up procedures for ISO 9000 documentation and scripts for instructional videos and work instructions (Pacific Bearing Co.)...

Writing operation/service manuals for various clients including Case Corp.; Allied Signal; Twin Disc; and Pierce Mfg. Corp. Provided photography for illustrations.