Matthew Peters
Technical Writer at Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Federal Records Manager
National Archives and Records AdministrationAug, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Writer
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Nov 2020 - Present
Technical writer for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research's (AFOSR) Basic Research Innovation and Collaboration Center (BRICC), powered by VT-ARC. Lead of the BRICC Marketing and Communications team, promoting BRICC capabilities and events, and highlighting engaging stories from the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFOSR, and its partners to attract new collaborators from industry, academia, and government. Create written materials such as analytics reports, fact sheets, press releases, feature articles, promotional flyers and others for a variety of audiences. Study, analyze, and report on historical, on-going, and new technology development efforts to assist the Air Force in decision-making regarding their research opportunities. Provide other writing, editing, and rapporteur support where needed.
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Lentech, Inc.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Exploration and Space Communications Division Editor
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Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
Edit and oversee the completion of written materials created throughout the division such as feature articles, presentations, social media posts, website content, and public displays. Shepherd these materials from conception through review, to publication adhering to project requirements and agency guidelines. Ensure desired messaging is communicated effectively while maintaining grammatical, stylistic, and factual accuracy.Identify topics for and create written materials promoting projects within the division to maximize audience exposure and impact.Interview subject matter experts and conduct independent research on a variety of complex technical subjects, then translate those concepts for a general audience.
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Space Network Librarian and Records Manager
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Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
Write and update project documentation and instructional materials such as the Space Network’s Spacecraft Orbital Anomaly Report Operations Plan and an educational brochure concerning core concepts of records management.Lead subject matter expert on federal records within the project. Advise and inform project management and other personnel on the proper identification and handling of such documentation.Lead in comprehensive conversion and organization of hard copy documentation into digital formats.Develop and implement new file structure and metadata schemes to better organize project documentation.Gather and maintain documentation metrics for accurate and frequent progress reporting.Develop and maintain the project’s organizational file plan which outlines federal and agency requirements concerning retention and destruction of federal records the project generates. Disseminate this information across the project to all relevant personnel ensuring they understand their responsibilities.Coordinate with librarians and records managers across the division in order to stay informed on the latest records and documentation management issues. This helps anticipate upcoming challenges and better meet customer needs.Maintain the Space Network Library in both hard copy and various digital forms and electronic databases.Locate and disseminate information critical to customers’ jobs.
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ASRC Federal
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Exploration and Space Communications Division Editor
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May 2019 - Jan 2020
Edit and oversee the completion of written materials created throughout the division such as feature articles, presentations, social media posts, website content, and public displays. Shepherd these materials from conception through review, to publication adhering to project requirements and agency guidelines. Ensure desired messaging is communicated effectively while maintaining grammatical, stylistic, and factual accuracy.Identify topics for and create written materials promoting projects within the division to maximize audience exposure and impact. Interview subject matter experts and conduct independent research on a variety of complex technical subjects, then translate those concepts for a general audience.
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Space Network Librarian and Records Manager
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Jul 2009 - Jan 2020
Write and update project documentation and instructional materials such as the Space Network’s Spacecraft Orbital Anomaly Report Operations Plan and an educational brochure concerning core concepts of records management.Lead subject matter expert on federal records within the project. Advise and inform project management and other personnel on the proper identification and handling of such documentation.Lead in comprehensive conversion and organization of hard copy documentation into digital formats.Develop and implement new file structure and metadata schemes to better organize project documentation.Gather and maintain documentation metrics for accurate and frequent progress reporting.Develop and maintain the project’s organizational file plan which outlines federal and agency requirements concerning retention and destruction of federal records the project generates. Disseminate this information across the project to all relevant personnel ensuring they understand their responsibilities.Coordinate with librarians and records managers across the division in order to stay informed on the latest records and documentation management issues. This helps anticipate upcoming challenges and better meet customer needs.Maintain the Space Network Library in both hard copy and various digital forms and electronic databases.Locate and disseminate information critical to customers’ jobs.
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Technical Writer
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Jan 2016 - May 2019
Technical writer for the Space Network and Exploration and Space Communications projects division.Identify topics for and create written materials such as feature articles, presentations, social media posts, website content, and public displays. These materials promote projects in a way that maximizes audience exposure and impact. Adhere to project requirements and agency guidelines.Interview subject matter experts and conduct independent research on a variety of complex technical subjects, then translate those concepts for a general audience.
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Electronic Warfare Associates (EWA)
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Writer/ Librarian
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May 2007 - Jun 2009
Created and edited marketing materials, working with technical professionals through VP level. Worked with the marketing team to prepare for company representation at industry conferences including designing marketing materials and displays. Developed and maintained the company’s Electronic Assets Library, storing company documents, technical data, past performance data, resumes, graphics, and videos for company-wide access and to leverage resources across company operating units. Maintained the company website.
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Roanoke Public Library
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Roanoke, VA
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Youth Services Library Assistant
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2006 - 2007
Served on the Youth Services staff in a planning and programming capacity, organizing children’s activities. Processed and prepared materials for circulation including weeding and shelving. Developed promotional materials for library events. Assisted library patrons in both “casual reader” and “professional research” capacities. Served on the Youth Services staff in a planning and programming capacity, organizing children’s activities. Processed and prepared materials for circulation including weeding and shelving. Developed promotional materials for library events. Assisted library patrons in both “casual reader” and “professional research” capacities.
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Education
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2002 - 2006
Roanoke College
BA, English
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