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Morgan Fisher
102 Document Drive
Smoky Ridge NSW 2999
T: (02) 9999 0000
M: 0400 000 000
E: [email protected]
Professional Profile
Qualified and experienced Technical Writer with expertise in product and instruction manuals. Highly organised, precise and logical, I am confident and capable in researching technologies and disseminating a range of product and process information with clarity and concision. I am seeking a full-time role where I can utilise and further develop my skills.
Education
Graduate Certificate of Communication
Online
Griffith University
Completed: 2008
Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Online
Griffith University
Graduated: 2007
Employment History
November 2009 – Present:
Technical Writer, Bausch Appliances
Lynnewood, NSW
Responsibilities:
- Create written content for user manuals, catalogues, product updates, process documentation, training packages and safety data
- Supply documentation for all projects in a timely and efficient manner
- Liaise with publishing manager, engineers, designers, manufacturing and retail staff
- Contribute to documentation and process improvement
Achievements:
- Identified problem areas and acted as chief writer for a complete re-writing of user manuals for five of Bausch’s most popular products
- Received commendation for my clear and concise writing and accurate product diagrams
December 2007 – November 2009:
Proofreader/Editor, Holmes Manufacturing Group
Sydney, NSW
Responsibilities:
- Performed proofreading and editing functions for Holmes Manufacturing, covering a broad range of their product literature for a diverse selection of products
- Identified areas for improvement in existing literature and proofread and edited new material
- Translated technical data into simple, user-friendly language
- Proofread and edited other forms of written documentation
- Maintained effective and regular communication with project managers
Achievements:
- Juggled multiple projects simultaneously and successfully met all deadlines
Technical Skills
- MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Adobe InDesign, Photoshop
- MS Visio, CAD
References
Available upon request.
