1999 - Present

RIZZO ASSOCIATES, Melrose, FL

Technical Writer and Senior Project Administrator

·     Research data and accurately describe the installation, removal, erection, and maintenance
of all military hardware.

·     Outline wiring diagrams, draw part breakdowns for illustrators, draft and finalize all
descriptions associated with use of and training to use military hardware.

·     Serve as overall program lead for specific projects in A-3, EA-3, and EP-3E programs.

·     Work on IPB, MIM, and IFMM for all maintenance levels.

·     Transform various source materials, including engineering drawings and wiring diagrams
into user targeted written and disc-driven documentation and illustrations.

1994 - 1999

CAPABIANCO PUBLISHING, Winter Park, FL

Technical Writer

·     Supported efforts to develop and finalize illustrations and documentation associated
with military hardware.

·     Served as project lead, including editing, layout, and corrections.

1990 - 1994

DARK WILLOW ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Killarney, FL

Editor/Writer

·     Edited and wrote large proposals for government contracts.

·     Designed format and coordinated production.

·     Organized and maintained up-to-date dummy book through several revision cycles.

·     Interpreted client requirements and determined applicability of proposal responses.

1994

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, FL 

B.S. in Civil Engineering

·     Additional coursework in Computer Science, Mathematics, English Literature, and
Journalism.

·     Proven abilities to structure technical writing projects and motivate others to complete components accurately and on time.

·     Capacities to transform technical information into detailed illustrations and documentation

·     Sensitivities related to creation of classified training and support materials for military hardware.

·     Security Clearance Level IA.

·     Project and team management skills nurtured via observation and experience.

·     Capacities to identify specific task components, set realistic deadlines, then monitor and motivate others.

·     Expertise associated with the use of Word, Wordperfect, Powerpoint, Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, and CAD.