Chemical Engineer and Technical Writer
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• Develop training materials like work instructions, standard operating procedures, and tutorials.
• Write assembly and operations manuals.
• Convert existing documentation to other file types (ex, Microsoft Word files to Adobe FrameMaker).
• Write or edit technical material in individual and collaborative settings.
• Compare documentation for changes.
I work under contract by the hour. If you’re interested in my services, please contact me through the contact page.
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Leader of Marketing and Safety | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Fall 2018
• Spearheaded the marketing and documentation of the HFCC team
• Developed the branding, including the regional competition video and safety poster
• Educated the team on safety and creation of safety documents required for competition
• Planned and coordinated fundraising efforts
Adobe FrameMaker March 2024 - Present
Vermeer Corporation | Developed and edited documents to be clear and understandable.
The Home Depot | Edited documents and converted documents to FrameMaker file type.Adobe InDesign June 2023 - Present
SEA Electric | Developed documents for clients to be clear and understandable.Adobe Photoshop August 2021 - Present
American Packaging | Took pictures and edited to illustrate instructional steps.
SEA Electric | Edited pictures to illustrate instructional steps.Comparative Analysis August 2021 - Present
JET Engineering | Was asked to research options for a change the company wanted to make and present the final two options to the company president.
American Packaging | Analyzed different methods of approaching the project and presented them to the corporate trainer. Selected layouts to optimize understanding of instructions.
SEA Electric | Selected layouts to adhere to branding guidelines, meet client requirements, and document usability.
The Home Depot | Compared the documents ported into the AI document management tool to their original source.Instructional Design May 2019 - Present
JET Engineering | Summarized and complied information for a large project that included a software and multiple hardware aspects. Wrote instructions for operators to complete testing.
American Packaging | Created procedures for training across the entire plant.
SEA Electric | Developed instructions for assembly, maintenance, and use of the product.
Vermeer | Created instructions for operations and maintenance of product.
The Home Depot | Created instructions for the shipping and receiving department.Marketing May 2019 - August 2020; September 2025
JET Engineering | Created success stories that were posted on the company website.
Two Bugs in a Spacesuit | Created a logo for a freelanceMarketing Documents May 2019 - August 2020
JET Engineering | Wrote marketing material about success stories for the company website.Operations Manual May 2019 - Present
JET Engineering | Created an operation manual for a project that was comprised of several smaller projects. The document described the steps for operators to conducts test for the client's research.
American Packaging | Created operational procedures across the plant for each individual task in every department. Tasks ranged from how employees were to clean their stations and filling out forms to how to run large machinery and troubleshoot serious problems.
SEA Electric | Created operations manuals for end customers.Project Management May 2019 - Present
JET Engineering | Gathered the scope of the project, set timelines, and gave regular updates.
American Packaging | Gathered the tasks and scope for procedures across the plant, created a timeline, and developed a comprehensive tracking sheet for convenient updates.
SEA Electric | Gathered all tasks and scope of the project, created a timeline, and checked in with coworkers for regular updates.Technical Documentation May 2019 - Present
JET Engineering | Wrote white papers.
American Packaging | Wrote SOPs and work instruction templates.
SEA Electric | Worked with technical writing team to develop review procedures.Technical Editing May 2019 - Present
JET Engineering | Edited all documents created while at JET Engineering.
American Packaging | Met with engineers and SMEs to review documents for accuracy.
SEA Electric | Worked with other technical writers to edit documents from other departments as well as from each other.
Vermeer | Worked with engineering and legal teams to ensure accuracy and safety.
The Home Depot | Met with engineers and SMEs to review documents for accuracy.Technical Writing May 2019 - Present
JET Engineering | Analyzed proposals and internal documents to create white papers, marketing materials, and an operations manual.
American Packaging | Created work instructions and SOPs.
SEA Electric | Wrote service manuals, owner's manuals, bodybuilder guides, and assembly manuals for product.
Vermeer | Wrote service and operations manuals for product.
The Home Depot | Created work instructions and SOPs.Test Plan Documentation May 2019 - August 2020
JET Engineering | Created a test plan for a project. The test plan was then used as an artifact in an ISO audit.Tiki Syntax August 2021 - June 2023
American Packaging | Learned tiki syntax and published instructions on the company wiki for employee training.Version Control Tools May 2019 - August 2020
JET Engineering | Utilized version control tools to access proposals and project documents for white papers and an operations manual.Wiki Development August 2021 - June 2023
American Packaging | Created the navigation for the plant's training instructions. Uploaded and linked important forms for employees to access easily. Updated training documents stored in the wiki database.Web Content Creation May 2019 - June 2023
JET Engineering | Create marketing material to be posted on the company website.
American Packaging | Created work instructions to be posted on the company wiki.White Papers May 2019 - August 2020
JET Engineering | Analyzed proposals, researched relevant topics, interviewed lead engineers, and wrote white papers on past projects.
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The Home Depot January 2024 - Present
Technical Writer
• Coordinated with subject matter experts to capture desired changes
• Used Adobe FrameMaker to create and edit SOPs
• Implemented company style guide
Vermeer Corporation May 2024 - October 2024
Technical Writer
• Worked with SOLIDWORKS Composer to capture content
• Used Adobe FrameMaker to create manuals for operation and service of the product
• Implemented company branding and style guide for client-facing documents
SEA Electric June 2023 - May 2024
Technical Writer
• Worked with SOLIDWORKS Composer Player to capture content
• Used Adobe InDesign to create manuals for assembly, operation, and service of the product
• Implemented company branding for client-facing documents
• Utilized Adobe Illustrator to design safety signs for products that followed ANSI standards