Technical Writer

Posted on: 2006-08-11

Sonia L. Wilson [email protected] 57 Eddington Lane, Willingboro, NJ 08046 609-284-0047Cell, 856-727-5891Wk. SUMMARY To obtain a position that targets the training and developing in the area of Instruction and curriculum design and evaluation.  Proficient in teaching math, science and study skills  Developer of procedural instruction and design  Familiar with cognitive approaches to learning and educational research methods  Change Management Certificate, Business Management Certificate. Project Management Certificate EDUCATION Masters of Science- Program Management, Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, Colorado – 8/06 GPA 4.0 Masters of Education - Instructional Technology, American Intercontental University, Hoffman Estates, IL – 4/04 GPA 3.75 B.A – Liberal Arts, Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, New Jersey – 5/03 United States Army Reserves – 91D – Operating Room Technical 1986- 1994 2290th USAH – Rockville, Maryland Honorable Discharge - September 1994 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Technical Writer Lockheed Martin – Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 2004-Present Responsible for the writing of technical documentation in accordance to software operational specification and the editorial review of technical manuals  Developed a technical editing procedure checklist format for the editing of technical documentation  Verifies knowledge of subject through interviewing writers about suggested changes and improvements  Familiar with reviewing technical manuals using Microsoft Word, Power Point, RoboHelp, HTML and PDF formats  Establish a editors protocol for the review of all technical documentation Administrative Assistance Lockheed Martin – Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 2003-2004 Responsible for all administrative function for Director, direct reports and managers of procurement and compliance.  Assist in the development of training curriculum for Material Acquisition Center.  Handle logistics for onsite and offsite corporate events for 75 – 100 employees  Purchase office supplies through Lockheed Martin Electronic Catalog and outside vendors  Creation of Power Point Presentations for executive meetings and training classes Staff Associate I Educational Testing Service - Princeton, New Jersey 2001-2002 Responsible for assisting Controller in the monitoring of expenses and the collection and maintenance of accurate financial data and supervise full time temporary employees.  Estimated monthly departmental spending in subcontractors and client invoices  Coordinated financial data with management, finance and operations team to compile budget of 12- 15 million  Utilize spreadsheets and databases and financial software to generate accounts payable  Manage the generation of weekly, quarterly and monthly financial reports Special Loan Representative II Cendant Mortgage Company - Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 2000-2001  Responsible for handling technical customers, client and employees inquires related to special loans.  Achieved accurate processing of activities of special loans in accordance to investors guidelines  Assist in special projects through independent research to resolve problems pertaining to special loans  Effective communicator to investors in the discussion of issues related to verification of special loans  Verified 250- 350 special loans per week Label Processor Alcop Label Company – Beverly, New Jersey 1999-2000 Responsible for the Graphing and the establishment of quantitative data for pressmen to produce labels  Provided all accurate précis ional calculation for label production 7th Grade Teacher Capital Christian Academy - Upper Marlboro, Maryland 1997- 1998 Responsible for the teaching of seventh grade science, math and study skills  Developed Weekly lesson plans for 26 students  Designed and implemented a varied study skills curriculum, which focused on basic English and math skills  Teacher of the month February 1998