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Christopher Griffith

Christopher Griffith

Asheville,NC

Summary

Analytical and adaptable Technical Writer with 10 years of experience authoring and editing internal and external documentation. Fast learner able to grasp new processes and technical information rapidly. Adept researcher, writer and editor, including expertise in English grammar. Hard worker with multitasking and time management abilities. Excels in communicating complex ideas with clarity and precision.

Work History

Technical Writer

Valiant Integrated Services
2020 - 2023
  • Served as lead technical writer on 10+ winning contract and task order proposals
  • Composed and maintained internal templates, style guides, quick reference guides, standard operating procedures, and related materials.
  • Gathered information from subject matter experts to create technical documentation.
  • Reviewed and edited technical documents for accuracy, clarity, and grammar.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable standards while creating technical documents such as ISO 9000 or FAR standards.
  • Provided training support by developing online tutorials and instructional materials.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to improve product documentation.
  • Maintained and updated document libraries using Sharepoint.
  • Gathered and translated technical information into written consumer material.
  • Created templates for standardizing style across multiple documents.
  • Developed workflow diagrams illustrating complex processes.

Technical Writer

Fluor Corporation
2013 - 2020
  • Served as lead technical writer for 25 winning task orders
  • Produced high quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience.
  • Edited documents for grammar, clarity, content and formatting.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to improve documentation.
  • Collaborated with engineers, project managers, and other subject matter experts in development of plans and processes.
  • Created illustrations and diagrams in collaboration with team members to supplement written material.
  • Maintained a library of existing technical documents and manuscripts.
  • Provided training support by developing online tutorials and instructional materials.
  • Coordinated the review process for deliverables prior to submission.
  • Created templates for standardizing style across multiple documents.
  • Completed writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
  • Worked with internal team to obtain in-depth understanding of services.
  • Developed and authored technical information for internal and external utilization.
  • Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.

Education

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English

Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
06.2007

Skills

  • Content Creation
  • Technical Documentation
  • Audience Adaptation
  • External Team Collaboration
  • Editing and Proofreading
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Layout Development
  • Document Library Development
  • Time Management
  • Compliance
  • MS Office
  • SharePoint

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Technical Writer

Valiant Integrated Services
2020 - 2023

Technical Writer

Fluor Corporation
2013 - 2020

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York

Bachelor of Arts - English

Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
Christopher Griffith