Technical Writer Sample Resume

Jessica Sampsonite
90 Teebury Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 00000
Home: 000-000-0000
Cell: 000-000-0000
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: jessica.samp@noemailhere.com
Website: www.personalwebsite.com
Blog: www.personalblog.com

Objective
Assume a creatively challenging position as a Technical Writer for a computer software company in Atlanta.

Summary of Qualifications

• Creative Technical Writer with over 10 years of experience in documenting software programs and mechanical engineering products.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interviewing skills.
• Project management skills including planning, budgeting, and publishing technical materials.
• Experience in completing user manuals, frequently asked questions (FAQs) pages, and web content.
• Extensive knowledge of technical terminology, trends, and processes.
• Able to produce high quality, clear, and concise instructions in user materials for software users.
• Manage a small business with two freelance technical clients.

Freelance Client List:
Red Hat Linux Programmers, July 2004 - Dec. 2004

• User manual
• FAQ pages
• Terms and Conditions copy

JKT Information Systems, May 2003 - Jan. 2004

• User manual
• FAQ pages
• Terms and Conditions copy
• Web content
• Newsletter

Technical Writing Projects:

• Phoenix Database Systems, User Manual
• OpenSource Projects, User Manual
• Dedicated Servers, Web Content

Work Experience
Technical Writer: Jan. 2006 - Present, Consequential Systems, Atlanta, GA

• Complete numerous technical manuals for new data systems and procedures.
• Interview mechanical engineers for technical data and instructions to produce manuals.
• Manage technical documents including user manuals, newsletter, employee handbooks, terms and conditions copy, and website content.
• Manage multiple projects including production of user manuals.

Computer Service Technician: March 2002 - Jan. 2006, Microsoft Corporation, New York City, NY

• Installed, repaired, and upgraded workstations including desktop computers and laptops.
• Purchased licensing and licensing agreements from organizations.
• Produced engaging technical documents including user manuals, newsletters, and web copy.

Training/Certifications

• CompTIA: A+, Network+, Project+
• Microsoft: Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Systems Certified Engineer

References: Available upon request.