June 2002
Employment Desired


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Notices are submitted each month and are limited to STC members. Submissions must be approximately 100 words or less.

Please send your mini-ad/bio to the editor at stcsignature@yahoo.com

Ads should reach the editor no later than the 20th of the month. Earlier submission is encouraged. Ads received after the 20th will be inserted if possible. If not, they will be inserted in the following month's newsletter.

 

Nadine C. Barter Bowlus
chezbowlus@earthlink.net

Experienced developer of tutorials for computer training modules for common office productivity programs. I have practical knowledge of course development, document design, production, and editing. I am interested in contract positions where I can apply my skills and continue learning.

SKILLS: Instructions and procedures, document templates, document design and editing, graphic design and layout, basic web design and HTML, developer documentation (databases, Java, C++).

TOOLS: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrameMaker 6.0, Systat 10, Windows 2000, MacOS 7 through 9.

Ken Wilson
Looking for full-time or contract work as technical writer, training course developer, or Web site developer.

These general categories describe the diverse experience I can provide a company from 7 people to Fortune 100. During thirteen years of contract work I was involved in all aspects of documentation development. My last three years with a dot.com gave me the opportunity to become involved in all aspects of a company's operation; tech pubs, marketing, usability design and analysis, Web site development, project management, quality assurance, engineering, and inventory scheduling.

Contact Ken Wilson at 760-431-2429 or view complete experience details at www.lgtechnology.com/ta.

Faye Rivkin
frivkin@aol.com

Desired: contract or full-time marketing or technical writer position.

Creative writer, editor and proofreader with experience in different industries, including telecom, pharmaceutical, chemical and medical diagnostics. Coupled with a degree in Chemistry, this detail orientated, project management background allows me to get up to speed quickly in new environments.

My diverse writing portfolio includes user manuals, case studies, Requests for Information, journal articles, training materials and white papers. The project of which I am proudest is the complete rework of a website, including design, user interface and content.

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE: MS Office, Visio, Adobe Acrobat. Currently learning PageMaker.

Erica Ueland
eewe@earthlink.net


Writer with background in computer-based training, instructional design, editing, QA, and team management is available for contract or permanent assignment. Eight years experience researching and writing interactive courseware, lesson specifications, objectives, job aids, tests, scripts, storyboards, management plans, manuals, reviews, test plans, QA plans, checklists, government reports, brochures, news releases, proposals, booklets, recommendation reports, and aviation materials.

Recent work is on IMI (Interactive Multimedia Instruction) DoD contract. Active security clearance.

TOOLS: Proficient/familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, WordPerfect, PhotoShop, Access, Dreamweaver, Visio, Quark, SnagIt, HTML.

Judy Edelblute
judyedel@san.rr.com
(858) 278-0255

Looking for permanent or contract work as a technical writer. My recent experience is in biotech. I have experience preparing software user manuals for technically trained users, biotech Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Control and Material Specifications, Certificates of Analysis, and Performance Qualification validation reports. The project I enjoyed most was writing summaries of Quality Control testing procedures and how they were validated for a Biological License Application submitted to the FDA.

TOOLS: Proficient in Word 97, WordPerfect 9.0, Excel 97, Visio, digital cameras, and PowerPoint. Classes in FrameMaker 5.5, Access 97, CorelDraw, Acrobat, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Sean Griffin
sgriffiner@juno.com
(760) 500-1367

I am an experienced writer/educator/manager seeking a position in the technical communications field. I have eight years experience teaching writing skills, business skills, and computer skills; seven years experience in retail management; a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Management; and a California Teaching Credential.

SKILLS: Research, writing, editing; document design; development/adaptation of training courses and materials; implementation of training in classroom and seminar settings

TOOLS: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, FrontPage, PageMaker; Windows and Macintosh operating systems

Lana Walker-Helmuth
lana@pe.net
(909) 302-1794

Chief cook and bottle washer in the communication field available. Extremely versatile, I have broad experience in writing, editing, and publishing across several industries. Recently I've specialized in software user support, including writing user guides, developing Help systems, and designing and producing training materials.

I'm enthusiastic and proactive, show initiative, and always go above and beyond what's expected. For example, while at San Diego City Schools, I initiated, designed, and developed a Web-based performance support system for users of a new student information system.

TOOLS: RoboHelp Office, Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, FrontPage, NetStudio, Image Composer, QuarkXpress, and many more.

Howard Bush
howardbush@yahoo.com
(619) 379-9946

Seasoned technical writer can help you meet your critical documentation deadlines. No task too big or too small. Qualified and experienced in a multitude of document types, audiences and writing styles. Expertise in Framemaker, MS Word, HTML, document transfer, initial layout, final editing, etc.

Call or e-mail today for free consultation.

Ann M. Throckmorton, M.A
ann.throckmorton@cox.net
(619) 303-2575

Senior Mechanical Processes Technical Writer/Photo Illustrator, with thirty-five years work experience in industry, government, education, and business. I conceptualize, design, research and interview to produce original, step-by-step photo-illustrated text in office or field context. I write in plain, practical terms: instruction sheets, operation guidelines, SOPs, assembly and construction manuals.

TOOLS: Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop, Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, Lotus Notes with Database; learn new programs easily. I have a high level of curiosity and keen interest in complex, mechanical and electrical processes. References. Portfolio of writings and illustration formats.

PERSONAL INTERESTS: SCUBA/snorkel, reading about science, cooking, painting portraits on commission.

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