Aimin Walsh
Technical Communications Specialist at Getman Corporation- Claim this Profile
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LinkedInSep, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Getman Corporation
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United States
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Mining
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100 - 200 Employee
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Technical Communications Specialist
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Aug 2023 - Present
Review and standardize back catalogue of over 1,600 parts pages, create new pages as necessary Evaluate groupings of machines to identify reusable content Assemble physical and digital manuals and correct problems Upload new documentation to the e-Library platform (Documoto) Provide general office assistance where needed, such as: writing business cases, editing marketing materials, and evaluating sample products for purchase approval Review and standardize back catalogue of over 1,600 parts pages, create new pages as necessary Evaluate groupings of machines to identify reusable content Assemble physical and digital manuals and correct problems Upload new documentation to the e-Library platform (Documoto) Provide general office assistance where needed, such as: writing business cases, editing marketing materials, and evaluating sample products for purchase approval
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LECO
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Content Specialist
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Aug 2019 - Jul 2023
Collaborate with appropriate team members and stakeholders to plan and create digital and print content: blog posts, social media updates, email blasts, ads, press releases, landing pages, brochures, app notes, and posters.Develop and maintain a shared content calendar to manage and organize blog posts and social media, including LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook Monitor all corporate social media accounts and respond to any inquiries as directed. Assist with the writing, planning, and development of internal communications and newsletters. Show less
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Technical Writer
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
Create and maintain technical literature for LECO Metallography equipment.Work with engineers, designers, project managers, and service technicians to understand LECO instruments.Convert engineer-speak into layman’s terms for equipment operators of all education levels.Investigate new software iterations for changes.Write local-interest articles for internal newsletter.
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Whirlpool Corporation
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Literature Planner
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Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
Oversaw literature processes for product literature: determined needs, pulled part numbers, gathered information; provided markups; drove review and release processes; investigated problems and provided solutions and history; and confirmed accuracy and compliance Confirmed presence and location of all necessary safety, codes, and marketing labels on products; created new labels and tags as needed; and ensured all necessary compliance Consolidated built-in oven literature for cost savings and to reduce creation time and errors Provided online training for off-site literature team Show less
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JohnsonRauhoff
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Technical Writer
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Jan 2015 - Mar 2017
Created technical literature for Whirlpool products; annually completed 90 jobs above company average. Reduced client complaints and improved staff productivity with weekly check-ins. Developed and implemented InDesign templates consistent with each Whirlpool Corporation brand to improve consistency and ease of work. Trained new technical writers for Johnson-Rauhoff and assisted in training of Whirlpool literature employees. Prioritized job schedule and constantly multitasked; balanced up to 40 projects at a time. Consistently completed work ahead of schedule; average completion of work 3 days early. Co-wrote company style guide for technical writers. Show less
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Project Manager/Technical Writer
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Nov 2011 - Dec 2014
Created technical literature for Whirlpool products; annually completed 50-70 jobs above company average. Trained new technical writers for 10 over 12 Creative and assisted in training of Whirlpool literature employees. Prioritized job schedule and constantly multitasked; balanced up to 40 different projects at a time. Consistently completed work ahead of schedule; average completion of work 3-4 days before deadlines. Evaluated new software for viability within 10 over 12 and Whirlpool. Redesigned User Guide and Tech Sheet formats for ease of comprehension and use. Designed project-tracking spreadsheet for company use. Wrote reference guides for employees. Show less
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Lincoln Township Public Library
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Library Clerk
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Aug 2009 - Nov 2011
Streamlined monthly statistical tracking by seven man-hours. Improved marketing materials, including remaking informational brochures and advertising ignored products. Sales of earbuds and USB drives increased as a direct result, and patron usage of databases tripled. Maintained the public meetings calendar, the library display cases, and local-interest brochures. Developed and organized materials for Adult Summer Reading program, including a seven-week trivia contest, weekly prize drawings, and record tracking. Staffed the reference and circulation desks; completed a basic reference course. Show less
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Maud Preston Palenske Public Library
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Saint Joseph, MI
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Library Clerk
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Sep 2008 - Dec 2008
Created database of genealogical information. Staffed the reference and circulation desks. Provided computer assistance to patrons. Performed opening and closing tasks. Created database of genealogical information. Staffed the reference and circulation desks. Provided computer assistance to patrons. Performed opening and closing tasks.
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The British Museum Company
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London, UK
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Assistant Editor
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Sep 2007 - Dec 2007
Copy-edited A Catalogue of Anglo-Saxon Glass in the British Museum (personal copy available for inspection) and A Catalogue of the Late Roman and Byzantine Weights and Weighing Equipment in the British Museum. Created layout for A Catalogue of Anglo-Saxon Glass (ISBN: 978-0-86159-167-1) and A Catalogue of the Late Roman and Byzantine Weights and Weighing Equipment, not yet published. Assisted copy-editing and layout for other scholarly publications. Copy-edited A Catalogue of Anglo-Saxon Glass in the British Museum (personal copy available for inspection) and A Catalogue of the Late Roman and Byzantine Weights and Weighing Equipment in the British Museum. Created layout for A Catalogue of Anglo-Saxon Glass (ISBN: 978-0-86159-167-1) and A Catalogue of the Late Roman and Byzantine Weights and Weighing Equipment, not yet published. Assisted copy-editing and layout for other scholarly publications.
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Education
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2004 - 2008
Hope College
BA, Classical Languages
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