Objective
Technical writing position with website documentation tasks. Will also consider Logistics or Field Engineering positions.

Employment

2002 -  2005
Lead Technical Writer

Technical Writer / Website Administrator : Developed, edited, wrote, illustrated, and layed out ISO compliant web documentation related to automotive design or simulation software. Website administrator for three of the largest documentation websites at Ford. Responsible for Tips and Techniques training sessions for design engineers and CAD or CAE analysts.

1998 -  2000
Technical Writer / Test Engineer

Technical Writer and Test Engineer : Wrote and illustrated operator, maintenance, software and engineering manuals, specifications, ISO/QS9000 test procedures and training programs. Defined instrumentation calibrations and preventive maintenance for all test machines. Programmed or operated test machine or measurement machine operating and data acquisition systems related to torque converter clutch component prototype builds and tests.

1997 -  1998
Technical Writer

Technical Writer : Wrote and illustrated Electrical Design Manual and Siemens S7 Standard PLC Software manuals for mail sorting system. Wrote, edited and illustrated technical proposal and executive summary of the successful proposal for the DHL contract.

1996 -  1997
Technical Writer

Technical Writer : Wrote and illustrated hardware, operation, software and maintenance manuals for all equipment in dynamometer test cells used for truck or automotive engine, engine or powertrain and vehicle testing. Acting department manager when required.

1990 -  1995
Technical Consultant

Consultant / Proprietor : Prepared technical manuals, specifications, newsletters, brochures, reports, displays and presentations for commercial and defense contractors. Performed computer or applications training. Managed successful business.

1993 -  1994
Technical Writer

Liebel-Flarsheim Co., Cincinnati, OH. Agency : MBS Associates, Cincinnati, OH.
Technical Writer : Wrote and illustrated installation and service manuals and service bulletins for medical equipment, including electro-hydraulic surgical tables, x-ray systems and automatic injectors. Wrote ISO, EU and CI procedures.

1989 -  1990
Techncial Writer

Technical Writer : Wrote and illustrated section operating procedures, lab equipment operating instructions, hazmat and safety instructions, training material, research or development reports and presentations related to the design, control and manufacture of composite commercial and military aircraft engine components.

Cincinnati Electronics Corp, a Marconi Co., Cincinnati, OH.

Technical Writer and Technical Publications Supervisor : Wrote and illustrated commercial and military-specification technical manuals for operation, installation, maintenance and overhaul of electronic communications equipment. Supervised 4 technical writers.

Stephanie M. Ford

Lockheed Electronics Co., formerly of Lockheed Corp, Plainfield, NJ.

Wrote, illustrated and validated mil-spec operator, organizational, intermediate and depot-level maintenance manuals for military or defense weapons systems and electronic communications systems.

1974 -  1980

1980 -  1993

Communications Equipment Technician : Installed, troubleshot and repaired communications equipment to component level for communications facilities, missile launch control stations, air traffic control towers, radar approach control facilities and mobile communication units.

2005 -  present
Technical Writer

Write, illustrate, and edit ITIL/MOF documentation related to IT infrastructure hardware and software.

Education

Miscellaneous
Significant Awards : Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Award.
Affirmative Action Participant : Vietnam-Era Veteran (female)
Security Clearance : Secret (currently inactive)

REFERENCES, WRITING, AND WEB SAMPLES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
Refer to my website for writing samples:
http://home.earthlink.net/~techwritesolutions/