Brandon Parker
Hampton,Va
Summary
Results-oriented writing professional with experience preparing concise and accurate technical documents. Expert at delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines. Talented individual collaborates with cross-functional teams for accuracy and clarity of technical content.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Writer
Noblis MSD
08.2021 - Current
- For technical manuals, developed assembly and disassembly instructional steps for various mechanical and electrical vessel parts, Wrote instructions and directions for the installation, operation, removal, cleaning, and servicing of components such as terminal boards, relays, receptacles, gauges, LED lights, and junction boxes, Made site visits aboard military vessels to validate and verify the accuracy of tech manuals
- Queried military staff regarding the effectiveness and accuracy of technical manuals, Assisted in the collection of feedback from military staff, Created draft instructions of assembly/disassembly steps for managerial review, Entered created or modified steps into XML files using Arbor|Text/Notepad ++ Software, Worked with the company’s illustration team to process existing relevant digital images of components, to ensure alignment with new steps
- Facilitated this process with Adobe Acrobat and/or PowerPoint
- Exercised proactive communication to ensure alignment between operating, maintenance, and parts manuals
- Trained staff on programs utilized in the development of Technical Manuals
- Served as an advisor to staff during the training process
- Attended staff meetings and conference calls as necessary providing relevant input
- Pierian Academy Training in Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis
Logistics Specialist 2
Noblis MSD
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Worked with and provided support to Team Managers in areas of Logistics and Illustration in terms of researching manufacturing parts, building a parts manual, Researched specifications in technical manuals, identified parts, and obtained pricing from vendors, Prepared weekly status reports and for meetings, Appointed and served as the lead on specific projects, Data entry and reconciliation of parts characteristics on large Excel spreadsheets, Provided directional support and instructions to interns, Consulted as necessary, with other teams, managers, and interns Attended compliance and regulatory training seminars, Provided peer-to-peer mentorship for entry-level staff, Created a transition document highlighting the status, critical issues, potential problems, and barriers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology
Thomas Nelson
Hampton, VA06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology
Thomas Nelson
Hampton, VA06.2020
Associate of Applied Science Degree -
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA06.2020
University of The State of New York Regents Curriculum Diploma -
Xavierian High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
- PowerLogJ
- Arbortext Editor
- IADS4
- Knowledge of C, MS Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint
Additional Work Experience
- New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation - Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, Volunteer IT Department, Help Desk, 2014
- CHIPS (Community Help in Park Slope), Homeless Services Volunteer
Employment Objective
To obtain a position in a Technology-based organization or department whereby the skills that I have acquired can be used to leverage greater organizational goals and objectives, as well as my professional growth.
References
Furnished as appropriate
Timeline
Technical Writer
Noblis MSD
08.2021 - Current
Logistics Specialist 2
Noblis MSD
11.2019 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology
Thomas Nelson
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology
Thomas Nelson
Associate of Applied Science Degree -
Thomas Nelson Community College
University of The State of New York Regents Curriculum Diploma -
Xavierian High School
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