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DANIELLE BESS

Simpsonville,SC
Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux

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

22
years of professional experience

Work History

CitiCards
Remote

Technical Writer/Business Analyst, Senior Technical Writer
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

• Managed edits and publishing of multiple procedure system migrations, including QC Review

• Created formal procedures and employee training 1st and 2nd tier internal and external support

• Presented efficiency gains for internal department, inter-department, and vendor processes

• Support clients and firm advisors with research, escalation, and resource education

• Created and maintained SharePoint sites tracking databases to record policy changes, document requests, business needs, and generate reports

• Created Technical Writer and Business Analyst roles aligning with business needs

• Oversaw implementation and training of new processes related to four primary system upgrades

• Streamlined department and company-wide communications for policy and procedure changes

Great Hearts Academies
Chandler, AZ/Remote

Lead Teacher
07.2018 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Planned and implemented daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home support for students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.

Champion Schools
Phoenix, AZ

Lead Teacher
07.2016 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
  • Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
  • Introduced new software into classrooms, enhancing student comprehension and improving test scores.

SagePoint Financial/AIG
Phoenix, AZ

Technical Writer
02.2015 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
  • Analyzed developments in field to update instruction literature.
  • Communicated with customer representatives for feedback and distribution.
  • Edited and proofread technical documents for accuracy and consistency.
  • Observed in-progress operations to identify important steps for technical instructions.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

American Express
Remote

Technical Writer/Business Analyst
07.2014 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Authored documentation on technology implementation strategies and best practices to optimize spending and IT staff deployment.
  • Assisted development staff with drafting project plans, advising personnel on milestone planning.
  • Collected, defined and analyzed business requirements.
  • Created and maintained standard operating procedures governing system functions and features.

Charles Schwab
Phoenix, AZ

Technical Writer/Business Analyst
01.2011 - 07.2014

Job overview

  • Managed edits and publishing of multiple procedure system migrations, including QC Review
  • Created formal procedures and employee training 1st and 2nd tier internal and external support
  • Presented efficiency gains for internal department, inter-department, and vendor processes
  • Support clients and firm advisors with research, escalation, and resource education
  • Created and maintained SharePoint sites tracking databases to record policy changes, document requests, business needs, and generate reports
  • Created Technical Writer and Business Analyst roles aligning with business needs
  • Oversaw implementation and training of new processes related to four primary system upgrades
  • Streamlined department and company-wide communications for policy and procedure changes
  • Awarded/Recognized For
  • 100% Service Level Agreements Met
  • 98% Quality Control in Published Content
  • Top Producer for Quality Control and Individual Contributor Goals

Charles Schwab
Phoenix, AZ

Bank Trainer/Acting Manager/Operation
07.2007 - 12.2010

Job overview

  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.

Rockbridge County Schools
Lexington, VA

Educational Interpreter/Kindergarten Teacher
07.2006 - 06.2007

Job overview

  • Cultivated a classroom environment of learning focused on engagement and student growth
  • Advocated for students who needed IEPs and SST support
  • Collaborated with grade level and special teachers to create cohesive lesson plans
  • Instilled a growth mindset in a classroom focused on academic and social growth
  • Provided secondary support for school-age documentation, audits, and substitute teachers
  • Initiated 7 new programs to support early childhood social, emotional, and physical health needs
  • Provided American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services, including modified lesson plans
  • Recognized for:
  • Reading and math academic growth in classroom and standardized assessments
  • Teaching and student inclusion accomplishments
  • Use of positivity to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems
  • Quality and creativity of classroom teaching and instructional materials

Arizona Federal Credit Union
Phoenix, AZ

Education Consultant
07.2002 - 08.2004

Job overview

  • Organized training process for multi-departments and facilitated training to internal partners
  • Prepared and delivered group and individual training for new and existing employees
  • Created online department resources to be consistent between various sites
  • Created new role formalize the training program for various positions, including managers
  • Prepared and delivered product and service-related training sessions for multiple departments
  • Awarded
  • Chairman's Club for relationship building, exceeding goals, and quality enhancements
  • Twice awarded Client Service Support Top Contributor for exceeding goals and training impact

Education

Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista

Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Liberal Arts, Education, English, Business
05.2007

Skills

  • Workflow Diagrams
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Business Requirements
  • Solution Implementation
  • Process Improvement Solutions
  • Research and Analysis
  • Best Practice Development
  • Data Migration
  • Report Preparation
  • Technical Documentation Authoring
  • Data Consolidation
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Timeline

Technical Writer/Business Analyst, Senior Technical Writer

CitiCards
04.2023 - Current

Lead Teacher

Great Hearts Academies
07.2018 - 07.2021

Lead Teacher

Champion Schools
07.2016 - 07.2018

Technical Writer

SagePoint Financial/AIG
02.2015 - 07.2016

Technical Writer/Business Analyst

American Express
07.2014 - 01.2015

Technical Writer/Business Analyst

Charles Schwab
01.2011 - 07.2014

Bank Trainer/Acting Manager/Operation

Charles Schwab
07.2007 - 12.2010

Educational Interpreter/Kindergarten Teacher

Rockbridge County Schools
07.2006 - 06.2007

Education Consultant

Arizona Federal Credit Union
07.2002 - 08.2004

Southern Virginia University

Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Liberal Arts, Education, English, Business
DANIELLE BESS