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PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL SUMMARY
* Technical writer and technology trainer with more than 17 years of professional experience on both Windows and Macintosh platforms.
* Skilled author and editor with a wide range of technical writing experience including books, articles, training manuals, user guides, reference materials, quick reference guides, computer-based training modules, job aids, and feature articles.
* Accomplished presenter able to provide both online and in-person training.
* Excellent command of basic web page design and implementation, including HTML and CSS, as well as working with graphics and multimedia.
* Strong graphic arts background including traditional typography/layout/design, as well as desktop publishing and design.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
ComputerEase, Lansdale, PA (1989 to present)
Owner
* Provide computer training, consulting, technical writing, and project management. Manage a group of per diem trainers and freelance writers. Develop personal clients, provide technical support, and manage all client relationship activities.
Dun & Bradstreet, NYC, NY (1990-1992)
Trainer/Developer
Provided instructor-led training throughout the United States. Frequent travel (four consecutive full-day training sessions in four different cities). Also provided course development and technical writing services.
PTS, King of Prussia, PA (1989-1991)
Trainer/Developer
Provided instructor-led hands-on computer training for a wide variety of standard and custom software. Also provided course development and technical writing services.
Maxwell Training Centers, Norristown, PA (1989-1991)
Trainer/Developer
Provided instructor-led hands-on computer training for a wide variety of standard and custom software. Also provided course development and technical writing services.
ComputerWare, Philadelphia, PA (1988-1989)
Trainer
Provided instructor-led hands-on computer training for a wide variety of standard and custom software.
The Kingswood Group, Ardmore, PA (1984-1988)
Typesetting Manager
Managed traditional typesetting and proofreading department. Provided typesetting, layout, and design services. Introduced and taught desktop publishing.
PUBLISHED BOOKS
The Internet Illuminated Skillpath Publications, ISBN 1-57294-042-5, 258 pages
Internet Search Techniques Ziff-Davis Publishing, ISBN 1-57294-042-5, 82 pages
Computers in Clinical Practice American College of Physicians, ISBN 0-943126-33-9, (chapter contributor)
PUBLISHED ONLINE COURSES
Element K / Ziff-Davis University / SmartPlanet
Internet Search Techniques, 4-week course, developed and taught
Front Page 2000, Level 1, 4-week course, developed and taught
Front Page 2000, Level 2, 4-week course, developed and taught
Powered Inc. (Barnes & Noble University, Dell University, CodeWarrior U, HP University)
Quicken Basics, 4-week course, developed and taught
Building Your First Web Page, 4-week course, developed and taught
Buying a New PC, 4-week course, developed and taught
Keeping Your Child Safe in Cyberspace, 4-week course, developed and taught
OTHER PUBLICATION EXPERIENCE
Sharper Training, Technical Writer and Editor (course development, tips)
Evolving from Shrinking Violet to Willow Woman, Book Editor (128 pgs.)
ICast / Zinezone, Web Content Editor (research, content provider)
[login to view URL], Contributing Writer (reviews, features)
Encore Software, Technical Writer and Editor (gaming instructions)
The Reporter, Freelance Writer (feature articles)
MacViews, Columnist (monthly publication)
MacLine, Contributor (quarterly publication)
TECHNICAL & SOFT SKILLS EXPERTISE
Programs and topics I have taught, written about, and/or used extensively:
WINDOWS PLATFORM
Windows OS (95 to XP)
Microsoft Office* (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
MS Publisher
Adobe Acrobat/Distiller
Quicken*
FileMaker Pro
Photoshop
PageMaker
NetMeeting
Documentum
SnagIt*
Windows Messenger
Team Folders
MACINTOSH PLATFORM
Macintosh OS (8 to X)
Microsoft Office* (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
QuarkXPress*
Adobe Acrobat/Distiller
Quicken*
FileMaker Pro
Photoshop
PageMaker
Extensis BeyondPress
ChemDraw*
iTunes
iMovie
iPhoto
INTERNET TOPICS
HTML
Macromedia eLearning Suite (Dreamweaver, Flash, Authorware)
America Online*
MS Explorer
Netscape
FrontPage*
Cascading Style Sheets
Adobe GoLive
Search Techniques
Netting a Job Online
OTHER TOPICS
Palm OS*
Digital Photography
Time Management
* Indicates Beta Test Experience
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Speaker, American Society for Journalists and Authors (ASJA), New York City
Speaker, Society for Technical Communication (STC), PA and NJ Chapters
Speaker, Women’s Referral Network, PA Chapter
Speaker, MacShow Philadelphia
Member, Bucks County Writers Room
PARTIAL CLIENT LIST
Aetna/US Healthcare
Fred Beans Family of Dealerships
ARCO Chemical
Merck & Co. (13-year relationship)
Aventis / Rhone-Poulenc Rorer
Millennium Partners
Baltimore Ravens
Philadelphia Bar Association
Barnes & Noble University
Powered, Inc.
Bell Atlantic
Sharper Training
Elan Pharmaceutical
SmartPlanet
Element K
Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
Encore Software
Ziff-Davis Education
EDUCATION
BA, Communications/Writing, Rowan University 1978-1982
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