Experience

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  ViZn Energy Systems

  • Columbia Falls, Montana, United States

  • Technical Writer

    • May 2021 - Present
    • Columbia Falls, Montana, United States

    Write Operator Manuals, Service Manuals and other documents for ViZn flow battery technology.

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  Self-Employed

  • Whitefish, Montana

  • Contract Technical Writer

    • Jul 2002 - Present
    • Whitefish, Montana

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  ViZn Energy Systems

  • Columbia Falls, MT

  • Technical Writer

    • Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
    • Columbia Falls, MT

    Design, write, and edit Operator Manuals, Service Manuals and Installation Instructions.

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  BrainStorm, Inc.

  • Work out of my home.

  • Technical Writer and Instructional Designer

    • Mar 2015 - May 2017
    • Work out of my home.

    Wrote the scripts for 60-second skill-videos on Microsoft Office 365 software.

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  Integrated Security Solutions, Inc.

  • Kalispell, MT

  • Technical Writer

    • Sep 2014 - Jan 2015
    • Kalispell, MT

    Write and edit technical documents and instructions in relation to security devices. Write and submit contracts for security projects.

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  BrainStorm, Inc.

  • Orem, UT

  • Technical Writer and Instructional Designer

    • Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
    • Orem, UT

    Design and write course outlines and teacher guides for technical training. Write practice exercises and quick reference documents for technical training.

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  Fidano, LLC

  • Whitefish, MT

  • Technical Writer

    • Jan 2013 - Sep 2013
    • Whitefish, MT

    Write on-line help and downloadable manuals for credit card processing web-based software.

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  Videojet

  • Wood Dale, IL

  • Technical Writer

    • 1995 - 2002
    • Wood Dale, IL

    Wrote, edited, and formatted all technical publications for industrial ink jet printers, including software and hardware applications. Wrote manuals, on-line help, installation instructions, bulletins, and job aides. Worked closely and in conjunction with training department on new product development.

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  Walgreen Company

  • Deerfield IL

  • Instructional Designer and Technical Writer

    • Aug 1994 - Aug 1995
    • Deerfield IL

    Designed and wrote user manuals and on-line help for AS-400 item management system.Designed and write user training curriculum, including specific behavioral objectives, practice activities, and test items.

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  On-Site Seminars

  • DeKalb, IL

  • Instructional Designer

    • Jul 1993 - Jul 1994
    • DeKalb, IL

    Designed user-specific Quark Express and Excel software training courses. Met regularly with client to assess needs.Designed and wrote training manuals in association with off-the-shelf software workbooks. Successfully incorporated client spreadsheets and newspaper design templates into the training curriculum.

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  Andersen Consulting (currently Accenture)

  • Chicago, IL

  • Instructional Designer and Technical Writer

    • May 1992 - May 1993
    • Chicago, IL

    Developed training manuals and on-line help for AS400 accounting system. Consulted regularly with client for information.Worked on a large multi-disciplinary team according to specific standards of design and integration.