Technical Writer

Posted on: 2006-08-02

Natalie Lutus 47 Westwood Blvd Hockessin, DE 19707 (302) 235-0542 [email protected] Objective A challenging position in the area of writing or editing technical documents. Experience August 2005 PNL Tech Group Hockessin, DE DuPont Corporation, Engineering Group Technical Writer, part time  Formatted and edited text of technical business proposal for waste water treatment contract. May 2001-March 2004 PNL Consulting Group Hockessin, DE Air Products and Chemicals, Incorporated, Process Systems Group Technical Writer, part time  Developed training classes for new engineering personnel in the areas of Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Analysis and their Applications to Key Businesses.  Performed dry runs of training classes for the purpose of instruction and training class editing. Feb 2000 – Dec 2000 PNL Consulting Group Hockessin, DE DuPont Corporation, Accounting Division Consultant, part time  Reviewed budget and cost code information for data reconciliation May 1999– Dec 1999 PNL Consulting Group, Inc. Hockessin, DE AstraZeneca Incorporated, Telecommunications Group Technical Writer, part time  Developed standard operating and communication procedures in compliance with FDA standards for the Pharmaceuticals Division.  Edited team members’ standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with FDA standards. Jan 1998– Jan 1999 PNL Consulting Group, Inc. Hockessin, DE Computer Sciences Corporation, Chemicals, Oils and Gas Division Technical Writer, part time  Prepared technical communication documents for CSC for the Information Services department.  Wrote and formatted standard policies and procedures for Y2k preparation.  Prepared and edited sections of technical manuals for the maintenance of the DuPont computer network. 1996-1997 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Elkton, MD Plant Engineer, Emulsions Production Facility  Managed Maintenance Department personnel, including work delegation, job supervision, career development, and performance appraisals.  Maintained and enforced plant safety program.  Provided technical equipment support to plant maintenance personnel.  System administrator of plant process control operating system.  Managed plant project implementation and budget, including development of project scope, preparation of cost estimate and justification, selection of materials and contractors, and supervision of project implementation.  Technical writing included: preparation and editing of safety policies, equipment standards, equipment operating procedures, computer system procedures, project proposals, communication procedures and capital expenditure requests. 1992–1996 Air Products, and Chemicals, Inc. Elkton, MD Senior Production Engineer, Emulsions Production Facility  Provided technical process support to plant operating personnel.  Implemented and maintained plant process control operating system.  Provided plant interface for customer inquiries and concerns.  Represented facility on Emulsions Manufacturing Best Practices team. Led subcommittee in the optimization of latex production process.  Maintained plant process operating procedures.  Maintained plant statistical quality control program.  Performed operator training.  Technical writing included: preparation and editing of emulsion production operating procedures, safety policies, computer operating procedures, customer complaint reports, and Optimization Team result reports. 1989–1992 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Elkton, MD Project Engineer, Emulsions Production Facility  Developed project scopes, cost estimates, and capital expenditure request proposals.  Implemented projects and supervised contractors during installation phase.  Performed safety reviews and operator training.  Prepared equipment and process operating procedures. Education 1985–1989 Villanova University Villanova, PA  BChE, Bachelors of Chemical Engineering Dean’s List throughout, Tau Beta Pi Honor Society, Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, Meritorious Service Award.