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Carl Ford

Katy,TX

Summary

. Documentation Specialist experience ensuring the organization's documents are stored efficiently and are easily accessible to staff. Develop and implement management and control strategies. High level of organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Document Control Specialist (Contractor)

Bechtel Engineering, Construction Company
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for all Document Control Standard Operating Procedures, forms and work instructions
  • Responsible for Document Change Control by creating and defining and producing lean Quality System documents and records; to ensure proper quality of the content of documentation and records
  • Responsible for and manage proper document review processes
  • Implement and ensure availability/publishing of controlled documents
  • Create, and publish metrics related to production, cost, and performance
  • Responsible for the training and supporting end users in the use of the document management system
  • Trained to conduct internal Audits for compliance to ISO 13485 quality system

Document Control Specialist (Contractor)

Lonza Biologics
04.2020 - 05.2022
  • Contributed to the design and implementation of overall corporate documentation standards, numbering conventions, and templates.
  • Worked with internal staff to process documents and sent them for closing.
  • Collaborated across departments and levels of management to gain consensus on procedural documentation.
  • Assisted with document troubleshooting and recovery of corrupt documents and files.
  • Identified areas of weakness and recommended or implemented process improvements.
  • Created and maintained user accounts and properly routed documents for approval and training.
  • Oversaw creation, routing and data input of bills of materials, ECOs, ECRs and ISO documents.
  • Managed training courses, setup and maintenance for document control systems.

Technical Writer

NOV
09.2013 - 04.2020
  • Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
  • Carefully documented technical workflows in the private wiki for the education of newly hired employees.
  • Edited and proofread technical documents for accuracy and consistency.
  • Worked closely with software engineers, product managers and other departments to determine accuracy and completeness of technical documentation.
  • Developed detailed technical documents and user guides for technical products.
  • Observed in-progress operations to identify important steps for technical instructions.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Education

No Degree - Quality Control And Safety Technologies

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
2013

Bachelor of Aviation - Aviation

MIAT College of Technology
Houston, TX
09.2022

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Project tracking
  • Manage tight deadlines
  • Technical writing
  • Work independently
  • Performance criteria training
  • Accuracy of documentation
  • Database Maintenance
  • Records Management
  • Document Management

Timeline

Document Control Specialist (Contractor)

Bechtel Engineering, Construction Company
05.2022 - 01.2024

Document Control Specialist (Contractor)

Lonza Biologics
04.2020 - 05.2022

Technical Writer

NOV
09.2013 - 04.2020

No Degree - Quality Control And Safety Technologies

The University of Texas At San Antonio

Bachelor of Aviation - Aviation

MIAT College of Technology
Carl Ford