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BEATRICE F. JOHNSON

Upper Marlboro,MD

Summary

Efficient Technical Writer with 16 years of experience. Extensive understanding of technical research and updating records. Adept at distribution and adaptation to audiences. Proven expertise utilizing a variety of computer productivity programs and database information resources to attain and expand organizational goals. Skilled in leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create, develop, produce, and disseminate content.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

SENIOR TECHNICAL WRITER

DataStax
11.2021 - Current

Crucial part of designing, developing, and maintaining online help for complex software and cloud products

  • Improve team productivity by 20% through effective project management, prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and resource availability.
  • Manage developing content goals while creating and implementing strategies for each project with product managers
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives within documentation team, resulting in more streamlined processes and higher-quality outputs.

TECHNICAL WRITER II

LexisNexis
12.2018 - 11.2021
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
  • Managed version control and timely updates of documents through effective project tracking and organization skills
  • Assumed accountability for 15 % of business management and production, actively overseeing content growth, strategy creation, and deliverables

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TECHNICAL WRITER/ EDITOR (CONTRACT)

Sensus
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Collaborated with internal teams to create and disseminate proposal
  • Lead for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for 20+ utility municipalities and cities
  • Served as lead writer/editor for medium to large proposals valued a $17M+, furthering and enhancing business outcomes and strategic goals.

TECHNICAL WRITER (CONTRACT)

IQVIA
04.2017 - 12.2017
  • Managed projects related to creating, editing, and revising data delivery training plans for six teams
  • Authored training documentation, troubleshot tips, and videos for onboarding purposes within the data integration organization to use for new employees
  • Ensures technical materials are clear, concise, and easily understood by various constituents.

TECHNICAL WRITER

EMC
04.2012 - 10.2016
  • Wrote, edited, and revised documentation for software product documentation, support services, and customer/end-user activities
  • Coordinated and distributed writing assignments to 15+ members of the writing team; reduced the need for management intervention
  • Served as content liaison for four teams and kept management informed of project-related issues
  • Triaged Incident and Change Management requests to the appropriate parties.

Education

Master of Arts - English

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
12.2001

Bachelor of Arts - English

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
12.1999

Skills

  • MS Office Suite
  • SharePoint
  • Adobe Captivate 8
  • Confluence
  • DITA
  • Java
  • JIRA
  • MadCap Flare
  • SnagIT
  • SDL LiveContent Architect
  • GitHub
  • AsciiDoc
  • Figma
  • Administrative Support
  • Technical Writing
  • Training & Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Strategic Communication
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • SDLC

Certification

  • KCS v5.3 Certified
  • ITIL Foundations Certified
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate

Timeline

SENIOR TECHNICAL WRITER

DataStax
11.2021 - Current

TECHNICAL WRITER II

LexisNexis
12.2018 - 11.2021

TECHNICAL WRITER/ EDITOR (CONTRACT)

Sensus
02.2018 - 09.2018

TECHNICAL WRITER (CONTRACT)

IQVIA
04.2017 - 12.2017

TECHNICAL WRITER

EMC
04.2012 - 10.2016

Master of Arts - English

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Arts - English

East Carolina University
BEATRICE F. JOHNSON