Experience

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  Quantum-Systems Inc.

  • Moorpark, California, United States

  • Technical Writer / Configuration Manager

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Moorpark, California, United States

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  Dover Food Retail

  • Sylmar, California

  • Creative Marketing Specialist

    • Mar 2019 - Sep 2023
    • Sylmar, California

    Supported all departments cross functionally such, as sales, customer service, warranty, engineering, and human resources, as well as customers.Lead and implement all marketing and promotional efforts including digital, editorial, video, email, analytics, and social media. Collaborated with subject matter experts, engineers, manufacturing, information technology, and sales teams to create and enforce consistent, business-oriented, and customer-supporting messaging across outlet multiple channels. Managed, designed, prepared, and maintained collateral materials such as product price sheets, sales literature, user manuals, user guides, website layouts, internal forms, press releases, web banners, newsletters, brochures, white papers, installation instructions, e-mail campaigns, direct marketing pieces, advertisements, motion graphics, and other company-wide collateral. Created, defined, and ameliorated key messaging for product launches, marketing campaigns, internal and external training, sweepstakes, contests, other marketing/sales initiatives, and special projects. Managed company Trade shows which include branding, product management, trade booth design, vendor relationships, and logistics. Created targeted multimedia content for use on Social Media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, FaceBook, and YouTube, which increased the number of followers, page views, sessions, and users for anthonyintl.com.

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  Free Lance

  • Northridge, CA

  • Technical Content Developer/Graphic Designer/CAD Designer/Marketing Consultant

    • Jan 2000 - Sep 2023
    • Northridge, CA

    Offer a variety of services which include and not limited to technical writing, technical illustrations company branding, logo design, product design, product launch, marketing collateral, social media management, graphic design, website development, website management, 2D/3D drafting, 3D renderings, digital photo editing, photography, and audio/video editing. Specializing in manufacturing, aerospace, automation, instrumentation, and other complex industries that require high technical aptitude.Development of company procedures, practices, and other technical and specifications regulated collateral.

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  Artisan Vehicles

  • Technical Writer

    • Dec 2018 - Mar 2019

    Created, and maintained all products Operation Manuals, Service Manuals, Parts Catalogues, and Bulletins.Create and maintain Company guidelines for color, layout, logos, and other documentation both print and digital.Create documentation for large heavy-duty battery-powered underground equipment, such as truck haulers, and other specialty mining vehicles that were clearly organized, understandable, error-free, and grammatically correct.Create and edit graphics such as line art, renderings, and technical illustrations including CAD drawings and 3D models.Work cooperatively with a team of engineers and manufacturing personnel and other subject matter experts to complete large projects.

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  Universal Studios Hollywood

  • Valencia, CA

  • Technical Writer / CAD Designer

    • Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
    • Valencia, CA

    Established document control, drawing number sequence, sub-assembly breakdowns, and maintenance procedures of the project. Created project build books, assembly instructions, manufacturing drawings, and bill of materials for all aspects of animatronic dinosaur figures.Created and updated large assemblies of top-level and sub-assemblies in SolidWorks, while collaborating with engineers, designers, mechanics, creative team. and outside vendors.Designed new parts, and redesigned existing parts for animatronic dinosaur figures to improve durability, reliability, cost savings, and ease of maintenance.Assisted project manager with design reviews and analysis of design modifications and specifications. Created, edited, and designed parts for animatronic dinosaur figures. Document changes to build or modifications made but assemblers as needed. Gather and research components and hardware used to assemble & maintain animatronic dinosaur figures. Establishing a Preventative Maintenance program for the entire project. Writing installation, assembly, and maintenance manuals for technicians. Use the Maximo inventory system to research current vendors and existing inventory for cost, vendor source, quantities on hand thresholds, and location planning.Cross-check and research components for form, fit, and function to ensure all mating parts operate at optimal performance.

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  Anthony Inc

  • Sylmar, California

  • Technical Writer / Multimedia Designer (Marketing)

    • May 2016 - Nov 2017
    • Sylmar, California

    Create, define, and ameliorate key messaging for product launches, marketing campaigns, sweepstakes, contests and other marketing initiatives.Created targeted multi-media content for use on Social Media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, which increased number of followers, page-views, sessions and users for anthonyintl.com.Designed, prepared and maintained collateral materials such as product price sheets, sales literature, website layouts, internal forms, press releases, web banners, newsletters, brochures, white papers, installation instructions, user manuals, e-mail campaigns, direct marketing pieces, advertisements, motion graphics and other company wide collateral. Designed, launched, managed, and maintained successful fulfillment website for literature and promotional giveaways for our national sales team and managers.Collaborated with engineers, marketing, information technology and sales teams to create and enforce consistent and business-oriented messaging across multiple channels.

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  Moore Industries-International, Inc.

  • North Hills, Ca

  • Technical Writer

    • Jan 2008 - May 2016
    • North Hills, Ca

    Created, maintained and edited technical and administrative documentation such as user manuals, data sheets, procedures, start-up procedures, special applications, marketing collateral, quality documentation, human resources forms and other content.Created technical illustrations and detailed instructional materials using various CAD software platforms and other desktop publishing software.Creation of interactive XML/HTML based PDF smart forms such as test reports, procedures and other documentation to increase productivity, improve quality, and gain traceability.Created, maintained, and managed an entire CAD product library made available to customers online to facilitate our product.

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  Teledyne Analytical Instruments

  • City of Industry, CA

  • Technical Writer

    • Jun 2006 - Jan 2008
    • City of Industry, CA

    Creation of technical publications for analytical instrumentation which included system manuals, addendum, calibration procedures, start-up procedures, special applications, etc.Document Control of Engineering Change Orders and implementation of changes using proper software and AS400.Manipulation of product digital photographs and creation of technical illustrations for use in technical publications and marketing materials.Support to Engineering staff in creation of new custom systems.

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  Nelson Miller Group

  • Glendale, CA

  • Production Artist

    • Sep 2006 - Feb 2007
    • Glendale, CA

    Using AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and MasterCam to design, source, and manufacture items per customer requirements and specifications.Research and Development, programming CNC machines for production runs and prototypes.Created and ensured that production runs were accurate and met all customer requirements.Ensured all client artwork was prepared correctly in various media medians for production runs.

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  Crest Capital Inc.

  • Pasadena, CA

  • Operations Manager/Quality Control Officer

    • Jun 2005 - Nov 2006
    • Pasadena, CA

    Responsible for communicating proper documentation on discrepancies to the office and management team regarding employee accountabilities.Strategically managed, organized, and coordinated employees from different departments to ensure efficiency.Implemented quality control measures to improve turnaround times.Upheld and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.Designed marketing materials and organized workflow and tracked Agents' status.

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  Mason Controls

  • Sylmar, CA

  • Electro Mechanical Designer

    • 2003 - 2005
    • Sylmar, CA

    Wrote detailed operational procedures and analyzed and tested existing products to identify areas for improvement.Led Design Team on all proposal deliverables pertaining to mechanical design and layout and assist in the generation of all proposal drawings and conceptual layouts, as well as participated in customer presentation of proposed solutions.Generated CAD design concepts that are technically feasible and construable with proven technology applied which can meet aggressive schedules with reliable cost considerations.Designed and implementation of complex military, aerospace, commercial, instrumentation, control, safety, and avionics systems.

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  B/E Aerospace

  • Pacoima, CA

  • Quality Control Inspector / Technical Writer

    • Jul 2000 - Feb 2003
    • Pacoima, CA

    Supported Quality Manager in all activities of Quality Control of all products by creating manufacturing procedures, quality procedures, exams, SPC reports, training, and calibration of inspection equipment.Work with engineering/production teams to troubleshoot and problem-solve issues with quality-related issues in a timely manner.First article, In-process, source, and final inspection of products to required MIL-Specs, AQL levels, GDT’s, and ANSI 14.5Y.

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  Kino Flo Lighting Systems

  • Burbank, California, United States

  • Design Drafter

    • Jan 2000 - Feb 2001
    • Burbank, California, United States

    Properly interpolated design specifications, product drawings, assembly drawings, and schematics.Created, revised, and maintain engineering CAD models in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.Assisted mechanical and electrical engineers in everyday tasks.Designed and implementation of complex lighting systems for a variety of film industry needs.

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  Saturn Fasteners Inc

  • Burbank, CA

  • Q.C. Inspector/Drafter

    • Sep 1997 - Jul 2000
    • Burbank, CA

    Assisted Engineer with everyday tasks and projects.Created, revised, and maintained an entire library of manufacturing process prints.Directly responsible for implementing new planning techniques, on-time delivery climbed to 98% and cut lead time to four weeks from eight weeks.Quality Assurance Inspector, inspecting products to specifications.Contributed to research and development department with new methods to implement manufacturing techniques.