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DIRECTORY LEVEL: 01

ROLETECHNICAL WRITER
SPECIALIZATIONS1000D
INDUSTRYAEROSPACE & DEFENSE
EXPERIENCE3+ YEARS
PUBLICATION FOCUSIETMs // O&M // QRG // MWO
STRUCTURED AUTHORINGXML // SGML
PERSONNEL SUMMARY

Technical Writer with 3+ years of experience developing aerospace and defense technical publications from source-data analysis through final delivery. Experienced in end-to-end print manual and IETM development, S1000D and military specifications, XML structured authoring, technical illustration, stylesheet development, CSDB maintenance, and publication process automation.

Skilled at translating engineering data into clear, accurate, user-focused documentation while collaborating directly with engineers, subject matter experts, and customers.

EDUCATION RECORD

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

B.S. Health Services Administration // 2022

Minor: General Business // Cum Laude // GPA: 3.5/4.0

President's List: 2 Semesters // Dean's List: 2 Semesters

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EXPERIENCE

DIRECTORY LEVEL: 01

CAREER PROGRESSION2023 → PRESENT
2023 JUNIOR TECHNICAL WRITER 2023 - 2024
ADVANCEMENT
2024 TECHNICAL WRITER 2024 - PRESENT
POSITION RECORD // 02

TECHNICAL WRITER

FULCRUM CONCEPTS LLC // MATTAPONI, VA

CURRENT
  • Lead end-to-end development of S1000D technical publications and IETMs, from engineering source-data analysis and data-module development through XML authoring, technical illustration, validation, publishing, review, and final delivery.
  • Author and maintain S1000D Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs/IETPs), Operator & Maintenance Manuals, Quick Reference Guides, and Modification Work Orders (MWOs).
  • Develop, structure, validate, and maintain XML technical content in accordance with S1000D, as well as MIL-STD-40051, MIL-PRF-63029, and MIL-PRF-63002 requirements.
  • Administer and control the Common Source Database (CSDB), including content organization, configuration, maintenance, and management of structured S1000D publication data.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, CAD data, bills of material (BOMs), technical data packages (TDPs), specifications, and other engineering source data to develop accurate procedures, descriptions, and support content.
  • Produce S1000D-compliant technical illustrations, including procedural, inspection, repair, installation/removal, and illustrated-parts content, and integrate visual information with structured technical data.
  • Develop, modify, and maintain publishing stylesheets used to control the formatting and output of structured technical publications.
  • Collaborate regularly with engineers, subject matter experts, customers, and other stakeholders to gather technical information, resolve discrepancies, validate content, and incorporate review feedback.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of 30+ manuals, IETMs, and related technical-publication products while managing multiple concurrent assignments and priorities.
  • Improve technical-publication workflows by automating repetitive tasks, creating reusable templates, and standardizing documentation practices to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
  • Supervise and mentor a direct-report technical writer, providing training, work direction, technical guidance, deliverable reviews, feedback, and support for publication priorities and professional development.
POSITION RECORD // 01

JUNIOR TECHNICAL WRITER

FULCRUM CONCEPTS LLC // MATTAPONI, VA

2023 - 2024
  • Converted legacy print documentation into IETM and structured digital publication formats.
  • Authored and maintained Operator & Maintenance Manuals, MWOs, QRGs, and XML-based technical content in accordance with S1000D and military publication requirements.
  • Collaborated with engineers and SMEs to research, validate, and prepare accurate technical content for publication.
  • Assisted in the training of new hires.
  • Expanded responsibilities in structured authoring, technical publication development, and independent project execution prior to advancement to the Technical Writer role.

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SKILLS // CAPABILITY PROFILE

DIRECTORY LEVEL: 01

CORE SKILLS
CAPABILITY RECORDTECHNICAL WRITING

End-to-end development of aerospace and defense technical publications, from engineering source-data analysis through authoring, review, validation, publishing, and final delivery.

CAPABILITIES

  • Operator & Maintenance Manuals
  • IETMs / IETPs and structured digital publications
  • Quick Reference Guides, MWOs, user guides, troubleshooting manuals, installation guides, and training guides
  • Procedural and descriptive technical content
  • Engineering source-data interpretation
  • SME, engineer, customer, and stakeholder collaboration
  • Technical review, validation, and publication delivery

APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE

30+ manuals, IETMs, and related technical-publication products developed or delivered across current and prior Technical Publications roles.

PUBLICATION WORKFLOW

SOURCE ANALYSIS // AUTHORING // REVIEW // VALIDATION // PUBLISHING // DELIVERY

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