Leslie Wood

currently: Open for projects

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How would you describe your dream job in 10 words or less?

Writing, Editing, Corporate Communications, Technical Writing, Instructional Design on a consulting basis.

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Work history

Faulkner Information Services September 2009 to the present
Technology White Paper Author

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How would you describe your time at Faulkner Information Services?

Contribute technology based white papers on a freelance basis. Faulkner provides in-depth technology information services to public and private sector organizations worldwide.
DJK Associates June 2009 to September 2009
Web Site Developer

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How would you describe your time at DJK Associates?

Created a nine page web site for a Boston, MA based Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning firm. Responsible for the entire design and layout, creating all of the graphics, and writing all of the content.
MioSoft October 2008 to August 2009
Technical Writer/Instructional Designer

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How would you describe your time at MioSoft?

Created user guides, quick start guides, and training materials for various software applications specializing in distributed and parallel data systems, data processing tools, and data services. MioSoft is an industry leader in providing reliable and cost-effective Software as a Service (SaaS) data solutions.... read more
NeatReceipts June 2008 to September 2008
Software Video Script Writer

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How would you describe your time at NeatReceipts?

Created web-based video scripts and storyboards for proprietary software applications and the hardware used to access the software.
Consortium Health Plans May 2008 to September 2008
Technical Writer/Editor/Instructional Designer

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How would you describe your time at Consortium Health Plans?

Created software documentation for two proprietary software products for a leading, market-responsive organization targeting the health care industry.Created white papers and product briefs.
Walker Parking Consultants March 2008 to May 2008
Web Content Writer/Editor

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How would you describe your time at Walker Parking Consultants?

Created web site content for a leading architectural and engineering firm
M.Davis Company March 2008 to March 2009
Writer/Editor

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How would you describe your time at M.Davis Company?

Edit and rewrite healthcare, transportation, consumer, and business-to-business marketing reports and studies a national marketing research and consulting firm.
TeleSciences February 2008 to April 2008
Technical Writer/Editor

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How would you describe your time at TeleSciences?

Created white papers for a leading provider of integrated data analysis software for the telecommunications industry.
SAP America August 2007 to November 2007
Technical Writer/Editor/Instructional Designer

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How would you describe your time at SAP America?

Developed e-learning courses for various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software modules including SAP-CRM. Also worked on projects for SAP duering the following times: Jan 2005 ??? Mar 2005 and Nov 2001 ??? Feb 2002
Ingrid Security June 2007 to August 2007
Technical Writer/Editor

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How would you describe your time at Ingrid Security?

Developed user and installation guides for a wireless, digital, home security system.
Ripple Technologies March 2007 to May 2007
Technical Writer/Editor/Instructional Designer

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How would you describe your time at Ripple Technologies?

Created software documentation for a database and application monitoring solution as well as an enterprise solution for protecting the integrity of enterprise data. I also did another project fro them from Sep 2007 ??? Dec 2007.
SoftTree Technologies January 2007 to March 2007
Writer/Communications Specialist

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How would you describe your time at SoftTree Technologies?

Developed case studies for a New York-based technology company specializing in the development of database auditing software.
Independence Blue Cross March 2006 to March 2007
Communications Specialist/Instructional Designer

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How would you describe your time at Independence Blue Cross?

Developed corporate communications materials for a corporate-wide, multi-million dollar technology initiative. Responsible for gathering all project requirements. I also did another project for IBC (created an Underwriting user guide) from November 2007 to December 2007
Franklin Electronics October 2005 to February 2006
Technical Writer/Instructional Designer

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How would you describe your time at Franklin Electronics?

Developed functional specifications for handheld eBooks including a Japanese/English device designed for Japanese speaking professionals and a Spanish/English device. Wrote functional spec for new OS. Responsible for gathering project requirements
The Restaurant Magazine September 2005 to the present
Columnist

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How would you describe your time at The Restaurant Magazine?

Write a monthly restaurant column titled 'In the Kitchen With ....
Bentley Systems July 2005 to October 2005
Technical Writer/Instructional Designer

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How would you describe your time at Bentley Systems?

Developed content for SAP-CRM end-user training guides and documentation. Worked with SMEs to prepare instructor-led courses in SAP-CRM. Created documentation standards and taxonomies. Bentley provides software for the lifecycle of the world???s infrastructure. The company???s comprehensive portfolio for the building, plant, civil, and geospatial verticals spans architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and operations.... read more
Aetna June 2004 to September 2005
White Paper Editor

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How would you describe your time at Aetna?

Assisted in the planning, development, writing, and editing of technical white papers and PP presentations. Created and maintained content standards and taxonomies, prepared work plans, developed templates and style guides.
Internet.com January 1999 to the present
Technology Columnist

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How would you describe your time at Internet.com?

Write a monthly emerging technology column on a freelance basis.
Writer 4 U September 1995 to the present
Business Writing Instructor and Tutor

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How would you describe your time at Writer 4 U?

Teach business writing and web content classes for various Adult Educational Programs and tutor individuals.

Education

temple university June 2002 to August 2002
Web Site Design & Development

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How would you describe your time at temple university?

Received a certificate for completing a program in web site design and development.
rutgers university September 1979 to June 1981
Business Management & Marketing

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How would you describe your time at rutgers university?

Majored in business management and marketing. Worked as a reporter for the school newspaper and as an editor for the school's literary magazine. Won a photography award.
temple university January 1977 to June 1979
Journalism & Public Relations

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How would you describe your time at temple university?

Majored in Journalism & Public Relations. Completed all of the core courses and transferred to Rutgers University.
Pierce Business College January 1974 to January 1976
Fashion Merchandising & Design

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How would you describe your time at Pierce Business College?

Received an Associates degree.

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