DOMINICK P. PERRY
Technical Writer
Golden Valley,MN
Summary
Artistic Technical Writer with 6+ years of experience. Detail-oriented writer to adapt to specific audiences. Successful at creating and implement unique and helpful designs that curate to needs of all users. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Technical Writer
Delkor Systems Inc
St. Paul, MN
02.2023 - Current
- Create reference manuals for commercial machines curated specially for each customer
- Work with engineering and software development teams to ensure manual accuracy
- Note errors in electrical schematics and engineering outlines
- Pull the applicable insets in Adobe FrameMaker to build the reference manual
- Create customer-facing technical documentation using Adobe InDesign in support of customer training for commercial machines
- Successfully navigate a heavy work load in a rigorous environment and adapted to ever-changing deadlines and priorities while maintaining the quality of work
- Dedicated personal and extra time to meticulously review manuals in order to identify and fix outstanding errors
- Remodeled the structure of the Preface to enhance clarity and user-friendliness
- Worked with internal team to obtain in-depth understanding of products.
- Developed and maintained platform-specific documentation, comprising operations manuals, engagement model documentation and training material or collateral.
- Assisted in the development of web-based help systems utilizing HTML and CSS coding techniques.
- Helped transition to markup languages through MadCap Flare.
Editor, Technical Writer
Freelance-writers
Minneapolis, MN
02.2019 - Current
- Work with large variety of students and companies to edit their publications and legislation
- Collaborate to write extensive bylaws and Standing rules during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety of multiple persons
- Produce a variety of publications for businesses & student organizations (safety procedures, policies, COVID-19 guidelines)
- Write perspective and informational articles for nationally published journals
- Uphold and maintain multiple organizations’ social media and websites on a weekly basis
- Comprehended new content functionality through research, testing and interviewing.
Technical Writer I
Rice Lake Weighing Systems
Rice Lake, WI
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Utilize the Adobe Creative and Technical Suite to design end-user technical documentation
- Work with across multiple departments obtain and update accurate document information
- Participate in external training courses to develop information on Scale-Tech industry
- Assist and train interns and new marketing employees on SOLIDWORKS
- Lead regular group template meetings on updating marketing content to meet WCAG and ADA standards
- Coach cross-team training on Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
- Develop set standards for the hiring and promotion of marketing employees
Student Manager, Scheduling Assistant
Event Services
Platteville, WI
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Coordinated the setup and takedown of events (e.g Weddings, banquets, musicals, ceremonies)
- Assisted guests throughout the duration of an event by providing directions or answering questions about available amenities.
- Managed the execution of large-scale events while operating lights and sound
- Led meetings with different departmental supervisors to ensure equipment is delivered to guest
- Worked with Event Reservations to organize schedule within EMS software to prepare proper invoicing
- Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
Technical Writing Intern
Alto-Shaam, Inc
Menomonee Falls, WI
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Wrote, illustrated, and structured content for installation, operation, maintenance, and parts manuals for Alto-Shaam products
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure quality, technical accuracy, and on-time delivery
- Contributed to process improvements, department style guide, terminology database and writing rules
- Worked with translations, translation agencies, and print vendors
- Proofread and comment on manuals, spec sheets, and other technical literature as needed
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Professional Writing, TESOL
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI 09.2017 - 12.2021
Skills
- PROGRAMS
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
- Microsoft Visio
- Adobe FrameMaker
- Markdown
- XML
- MadCap Flare
- SOLIDWORKS
- Factory Talk Studio
- Rockwell Automation Software
- HTML
- Chicago Manual of Style
- WCAG Standards
- Managing media
- Strategic content planning
- InDesign
- Visio
- Adobe FrameMaker
- Policy drafting
- Syntax linguistic skills
- Instruction writing
- Preparing templates
- Community Relations
- Copy Editing
Accomplishments
- Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity | Vice President
- Platteville, WI, Sep 2017- Dec 2021
- Interact and collaborate with hundreds of alumni to maintain a positive relationship with their involvement by coordinating a multitude of events
- Oversee a continuous development experience and motivational involvement program to provide support, structure, and to get 50+ fraternity members active in the community through the implementation of the Balanced Man Program
- Participated in numerous leadership institutions (e.g
- Ruck Leadership Institute, Carlson Leadership Academy, Life After College, etc.)
- Create events that promote leadership and development through entertainment, panels, and content experts
- Organize banquets, auctions, merchandise sales, and social gatherings utilizing online services during the pandemic
References
REFERENCES
Aaron Victor
Technical Solutions Engineer, Epic Systems Corporation
Madison, WI
aaronvictor4@gmail.com
(815)-830-1817
Austin Dye
School Psychologist, Blackhawk Special Education District
Davenport, IA
austindye273@gmail.com
(815)-601-2798
Anthony Klemp
Civil Engineer, Edge Consulting Engineers
Verona, WI
klempanthony@gmail.com
(414)-491-7245
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- CTPC- Beginner, Society of Technical Communication - 2022
- Handbook 44, NIST - 2023
- ES-111, Rice Lake Weighing Systems - 2022
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Technical Writer
Delkor Systems Inc
02.2023 - Current
Technical Writer I
Rice Lake Weighing Systems
09.2021 - 02.2023
Technical Writing Intern
Alto-Shaam, Inc
03.2021 - 09.2021
Editor, Technical Writer
Freelance-writers
02.2019 - Current
Student Manager, Scheduling Assistant
Event Services
02.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English, Professional Writing, TESOL
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
09.2017 - 12.2021
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