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Skills/Software

Languages
English (Fluent/Native)
French (Intermediate - B2)
Documentation
Madcap Flare
OxygenXML
Arbortext
Indesign
Framemaker
Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)
Java/Groovy
XML DITA HTML 
Version Control
 Github
SVN
SAP
Sharepoint
Graphics / Models
Illustrator
AutoCAD 
Solidworks
Management / Tracking
JIRA
Smartsheet
Redmine
Other
Documentation Architecture
Project Management

Experience (10 yrs)

Intel Automotive
( formerly Silicon Mobility)

CELAD HR
Mane Conseil
Technical Writer (contractor) - January 2024 - June 2026
Sophia Antipolis, Valbonne, France

  • Manage and create manuals and technical datasheets for semiconductors. 
  • Create templates for other teams (Word, Arbortext). 
  • Create an online database of products using DITA-OT and plugins. 
  • Generate PDFs with customized Arbortext and DITA-OT.
  • Generate scripts with Groovy to extract data from large tables and worksheets, for multiple products, for use in the manuals and datasheets. 

Nymi Inc.

Technical Writer - December 2020 - April 2021
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Updated manuals (PDF) for the installation and deployment of Nymi Inc. solution. Used OxygenXML.
  • Aided in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the documentation team.

Condair

Engineering Technical Writer - April 2017 - December 2020
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Create documentation using Adobe Indesign and Madcap Flare to support Condair humidification equipment. Documents included installation, operation, maintenance manuals, work instructions, and spare parts lists.
  • Create technical illustrations with Solid Edge and edit images with Adobe Illustrator.
  • Convert Indesign documents to HTML with Madcap Flare.
  • Create and maintain standardized templates, outlines, and guidelines.
  • Coordinate with translation vendors.
  • Release and update publications through the company’s document control process.

Fuze

Technical Writer - March 2016 - February 2017
Kanata, Ontario, Canada

  • Communicated with UX/UI designers, product managers, and developers to create release notes and user guides for software and mobile applications: Fuze Desktop and Fuze Mobile (Android and iOS).
  • Created the first version of Fuze’s documentation website using Madcap Flare. Conducted regular website updates with content from other writers, and from Training and Support teams. The information created is now used by support engineers, training, and marketing staff in the company.
  • Created on-boarding instructions for new employees to reduce training time.
  • Modified graphics and ensured ‘translatability’ in product user guides..
  • Established writing and formatting standards with the documentation team and implemented these standards on all rebranded documents.

Other Work Experience

Technical Writer (Co-op, remote) - America Learns (June 2015 - September 2015)
Inventory Manager - American Apparel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (July 2011 - February 2015)
CAD Drafter - Marcomm Systems Group Inc., Nepean, Ontario, Canada (February 2014 - June 2014)
Research Assistant (Co-op) - National Research Council of Canada, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada (February 2012 - May 2012)
Research Assistant (Co-op) - Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada (February 2010 - May 2010)
Research Assistant (Co-op) - University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (May 2008 - September 2008)
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