Technical Writer

• Jun 2022 - Present

Technical Writer / Content Developer

• Dec 2019 - May 2022

Create documentation and other content to support flight operations, production, and maintenance of unmanned aerial vehicle platforms. Create documentation and other content to support flight operations, production, and maintenance of unmanned aerial vehicle platforms.

Technical Writer

• Jun 2015 - Dec 2019

Created and maintained user documentation for a cross-asset, front-to-back office software platform that serves a range of institutions operating in the financial industry. Created and maintained user documentation for a cross-asset, front-to-back office software platform that serves a range of institutions operating in the financial industry.

Fine woodworking student

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

A student of fine woodworking in the College of the Redwoods fine furniture and cabinetry program. A student of fine woodworking in the College of the Redwoods fine furniture and cabinetry program.

News Capture Team Manager

• Nov 2006 - Jul 2013

- Oversight of the team responsible for collecting and vetting news and SEC filings related to experimental drugs in development and performing associated database updates. - Update and edit clinical trial records in a large SQL database in accordance with company's editorial policies. - Online research into industry clinical trial sponsors and the development history of their experimental drugs. - Oversight of the team responsible for collecting and vetting news and SEC filings related to experimental drugs in development and performing associated database updates. - Update and edit clinical trial records in a large SQL database in accordance with company's editorial policies. - Online research into industry clinical trial sponsors and the development history of their experimental drugs.

Contract Technical Writer

• Mar 2006 - Sep 2006

- Revise and expand the Public Relations department's instructional handbook used by writers and editors for writing, submitting, revising, and publishing online news stories through the Interwoven TeamSite Web Content Management System. - Write clear and comprehensive instructions on how to perform any and all combinations of steps in the web content management system - Capture and format screenshots to supplement written examples; create a table of contents, an appendix of steps for special operations, and a glossary of terms - Consult with members outside Public Relations to ensure instructions accurately represent the interface among the various departments involved in the company's online news publishing Show less

Freelance Translator

• Aug 2003 - Feb 2005

Japanese-to-English translation of operating manuals for technical equipment such as computed tomography (CT) scanners and high-voltage X-ray generators, service manuals and user guides for printers and networking devices, and scheduled corporate reports. Japanese-to-English translation of operating manuals for technical equipment such as computed tomography (CT) scanners and high-voltage X-ray generators, service manuals and user guides for printers and networking devices, and scheduled corporate reports.

Technical Editor

• Apr 2002 - Jul 2003

Edit, revise, and write English-language manuals and guides related to the company's imaging devices for markets in Asia and Europe. Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to clarify proper user operations of new devices for documenting in online publications. Edit, revise, and write English-language manuals and guides related to the company's imaging devices for markets in Asia and Europe. Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to clarify proper user operations of new devices for documenting in online publications.

English Language Teaching Assistant

• Apr 2001 - Mar 2002

Native language assistant to English teachers in Japanese junior high school classrooms. Native language assistant to English teachers in Japanese junior high school classrooms.

English language instructor

• Jul 1999 - Feb 2001

Conversational English-language instructor in and around Kyoto, Japan Conversational English-language instructor in and around Kyoto, Japan

Editorial Assistant

• Jun 1997 - Dec 1997

- Edit transcriptions of lectures presented by physicians participating in Continuing Medical Education conferences and prepare articles for publication in the organization’s quarterly magazine. - Proofread articles authored by physicians specializing in HIV-AIDS and HIV-related illnesses for publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). - Update and maintain the organization’s style sheet - Edit transcriptions of lectures presented by physicians participating in Continuing Medical Education conferences and prepare articles for publication in the organization’s quarterly magazine. - Proofread articles authored by physicians specializing in HIV-AIDS and HIV-related illnesses for publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). - Update and maintain the organization’s style sheet

Instrument Mechanic

• Feb 1990 - Jul 1992

Repaired mechanical cockpit instruments, pressure switches, gyroscopes, etc., for various commercial aircraft. Repaired mechanical cockpit instruments, pressure switches, gyroscopes, etc., for various commercial aircraft.

Aircraft Electrician

• Jun 1985 - Jun 1989

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all electrical systems on the Lockheed P-3 Orion - Second class petty officer - Engine high power turn qualified - Collateral duty inspector Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all electrical systems on the Lockheed P-3 Orion - Second class petty officer - Engine high power turn qualified - Collateral duty inspector