Shannon Franks
Technical Writer at Interop Technologies- Claim this Profile
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David Cabot
Shannon is great to work with. She has a superb ability to take geek talk from engineers and turn it into something actually useful for end users to understand. She is committed to meeting project deadlines and provides excellent work in the process. I'd take her with me if I could.
Michele Nylander
Shannon was hired as MIVA's first technical writer and made a profound impact on the products. She developed the companies first comprehensive online help system using RoboHELP and wrote the text for every on-screen element in the software. It was a pleasure supervising Shannon because, not only did she hit every deadline, but she was a tremendous support to me -- above and beyond her assigned tasks. She would be a tremendous value to any team.
David Cabot
Shannon is great to work with. She has a superb ability to take geek talk from engineers and turn it into something actually useful for end users to understand. She is committed to meeting project deadlines and provides excellent work in the process. I'd take her with me if I could.
Michele Nylander
Shannon was hired as MIVA's first technical writer and made a profound impact on the products. She developed the companies first comprehensive online help system using RoboHELP and wrote the text for every on-screen element in the software. It was a pleasure supervising Shannon because, not only did she hit every deadline, but she was a tremendous support to me -- above and beyond her assigned tasks. She would be a tremendous value to any team.
David Cabot
Shannon is great to work with. She has a superb ability to take geek talk from engineers and turn it into something actually useful for end users to understand. She is committed to meeting project deadlines and provides excellent work in the process. I'd take her with me if I could.
Michele Nylander
Shannon was hired as MIVA's first technical writer and made a profound impact on the products. She developed the companies first comprehensive online help system using RoboHELP and wrote the text for every on-screen element in the software. It was a pleasure supervising Shannon because, not only did she hit every deadline, but she was a tremendous support to me -- above and beyond her assigned tasks. She would be a tremendous value to any team.
David Cabot
Shannon is great to work with. She has a superb ability to take geek talk from engineers and turn it into something actually useful for end users to understand. She is committed to meeting project deadlines and provides excellent work in the process. I'd take her with me if I could.
Michele Nylander
Shannon was hired as MIVA's first technical writer and made a profound impact on the products. She developed the companies first comprehensive online help system using RoboHELP and wrote the text for every on-screen element in the software. It was a pleasure supervising Shannon because, not only did she hit every deadline, but she was a tremendous support to me -- above and beyond her assigned tasks. She would be a tremendous value to any team.
Experience
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Interop Technologies
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United States
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Wireless Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Writer
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Aug 2008 - Present
Write and maintain User Guides, Online Help Systems, OAM&P Guides, Technical Overviews, Release Notes, and other product documentation. Create and maintain department Style Guide and Technical Writing Policies and Procedures manual. Proofread, edit, and format a variety of documents for other departments as needed. Write and maintain User Guides, Online Help Systems, OAM&P Guides, Technical Overviews, Release Notes, and other product documentation. Create and maintain department Style Guide and Technical Writing Policies and Procedures manual. Proofread, edit, and format a variety of documents for other departments as needed.
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Senior Technical Writer
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Apr 2005 - Aug 2008
Write and maintain online help systems and user interface (UI) text for advertiser and publisher applications. Create interaction design documents for developers' use in building global application. Develop training materials for other departments as needed. Create and maintain design style guide. Write and maintain online help systems and user interface (UI) text for advertiser and publisher applications. Create interaction design documents for developers' use in building global application. Develop training materials for other departments as needed. Create and maintain design style guide.
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Alliance Performance Systems
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Proofreader and DTP
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May 2003 - Mar 2005
Proofread and edited all training materials, workflow maps, and other client correspondence. Designed and modified training documents per each client’s formatting standards and internal best practices. Confirmed appropriate use of trademarks, clinical names, industry terms, and client-specific branding in materials. Developed, implemented, and maintained Style Guide to ensure consistency and accuracy of all documents. Proofread and edited all training materials, workflow maps, and other client correspondence. Designed and modified training documents per each client’s formatting standards and internal best practices. Confirmed appropriate use of trademarks, clinical names, industry terms, and client-specific branding in materials. Developed, implemented, and maintained Style Guide to ensure consistency and accuracy of all documents.
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Zebra Technologies
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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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Technical Writer
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Sep 2000 - Sep 2002
Created and maintained user’s guides, quick reference guides, service bulletins, white papers, and installation kits. Prepared documentation for translation into required European languages and laid out translated information from external vendors. Proofread and edited all documents to confirm information was correct and complied with department guidelines. Coordinated printing process to ensure documentation was printed to exact specifications and delivered on time. Developed new documentation templates. Created and maintained department training manual for new technical writers; trained new employees.
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CVS Health
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Technical Writer
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Feb 1999 - Apr 2000
Interfaced with all levels of management to research, write, proofread, and edit copy for new products or services. Designed layout and wrote copy for new collateral pieces. Assisted senior management with development and completion of high-level proposals and other projects.Maintained and updated proposal database to ensure competitive and accurate responses. Identified, developed, and implemented procedures or products to improve or streamline the proposal process.Created and maintained all training materials for department and trained all new employees.
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Education
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Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication, minor in Psychology