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1998-Current��TransCore (division of SAIC)
I work as a Technical Documentation Specialist, which
involves editing, writing, and document/art design/layout,
supporting clients involved with toll collection on highway systems.
Writing will include online docs, proposals the size of a Cincinatti phone
book (well, bigger!), and user manuals directed towards various audiences.
Being able to determine my own job description to some degree,
I will soon be developing and programming some Web front-ends
for various clients, and providing solutions to clients as well.
I also perform a variety of jack-of-all-trade tasks (research, local problem-solving,
etc.) -- whatever needs to be done to help the team of which I am a part.
Happy happy happy!
1996-1997��Fed Services, Inc.
- Wrote and edited topical magazines Electronic Government (distribution 60,000: 65% civilian, 35% military) and Insight (distribution 60,000: 100% military), focused on technological issues such as DMS, the World Wide Web, and the Year 2000 problem.
- Developed articles for each magazine, from conception through writing and editing.
- Interviewed government agency officials and computer vendors.
- Evaluated outside product and topic submissions.
- Wrote advertorial magazines (containing product articles and success stories) for clients such as Adobe and Novell, geared towards government, educational, and major markets.
1995-Current��ForEverWorld Books, Inc.
- Published role-playing game (RPG) materials, including sourcebooks, adventures, stories, and game mechanics, as part of a private hobby venture.
- Evaluated outside submissions and potential staff writers.
- Determined content and submission guidelines.
- Directed product concept and development, wrote material, and combined other submissions to conform to final product concept.
- Handled desktop publishing chores for products, ranging from book design through layout and Postscript file delivery.
- Developed Web design and focus, implementing HTML, PDF, and graphics files.
1990-1996��Professional Book Group,
The McGraw-Hill Companies
- Was responsible for over 100
computer-focused products during tenure.
- Routinely solved book content difficulties
and layout problems, from the time of submission
until release to the printer.
- Acted as liaison between authors and McGraw-Hill
during the editorial process, working towards
the best interests of both parties.
- Modified book design to accommodate
each manuscript's needs.
1993-1996��Associate Managing Editor
- Hired, trained, and managed a pool
of freelance copyeditors.
- Designated money and time
for each project, adhering
to strict deadlines and costs.
- Developed editorial procedure
for handling book/disk packages.
- Developed computer terminology style list
for the freelance department.
1990-1993��Manuscript Editor
- Performed heavy copyediting, style coding,
and reorganization of computer manuscripts,
from high-level C programming and LAN tutorials
to online resource hunting and basic-level software guides.
- Developed XPL macros in XyWrite to simplify
the editing process, including help-key functions
and a table of contents generator.
1991-1996��Assistant Network Supervisor
- Performed helpdesk functions -- aiding users,
solving problems, and performing backups
and other maintenance work.
1989-1990��Lafayette College Academic Computer Center
- Hired to write documentation, became a programmer
after learning Fortran 77 on personal initiative.
- As part of student programming team, developed and coded
a career resource interview scheduling application, used by
Lafayette seniors looking for full-time employment.
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