Elena Howard
Katy,Texas
Summary
Results-driven Technical Writer and Senior Designer with expertise in technical documentation and architectural design. Proven ability to distill complex information into accessible formats, utilizing advanced skills in AutoCAD and communication. Recognized for enhancing project deliverables through exceptional project management and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Writer
Fairbank Morse Defense
04.2023 - Current
- Drafting text material for new, original technical documentation and preparing updates and revisions to existing or previously written technical documentation
- Prepare technical manuals to meet contract requirements
- Developing repair parts lists and illustrations using bills of material and engineering drawings
- Managing vendor’s information
- Reviewing specifications as they relate to technical manual deliverables and estimate effort required
- Preparing clear technical illustrations and graphic depictions as necessary to support the written text
- Organize, and deliver preliminary contract deliverable documentation; adjudicate and incorporate customer comments/corrections and prepare final contract deliverable documentation
Technical Writer
Wabtec Corporation
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked for Wabtec’s MIcrophor division on documentation content in collaboration with engineers and subject matter experts
- Gather and analyze technical and product information from various sources to document new or changing product functionality
- Generate instructions for field representatives to use to implement design changes
- Interpret technical language and terms, provide easy understanding instructions, compile, and present information clearly
Technical Writer
Baker Hughes
Houston, TX
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed the AMO (Assembly, Maintenance and Overhaul) various projects initiated by SME, executives, operations, engineers, technicians, training specialist, construction managers, to develop written standards and procedures to support their Safety, operational and client’s requirements
- Review and re-write documents for quality, format, flow consistency using different software tools and platforms, including SharePoint, PLM Teamcenter following the company editorial and commercial style guide
- Led the efforts to develop and modify the Baker Hughes drilling tools maintenance procedures and training material, such as:
- Modified and updated Maintenance Procedures for AMO tools globally
- Replaced current Training material for FTeX tools (complex tools for drilling and sampling tests) and Coring tools
Senior Designer
Fluor
Sugar Land, TX
12.2007 - 10.2018
- Working on conceptual design of Wanhua chemical plant in Louisiana
- Developing warehouses, facilities, and labs
- Managed production of construction drawings
- Reviewed piles and foundations, MDSs and FCRs, checked construction drawings for technical content and accuracy
- Administrated all aspects of the project from design to final delivery
- Prepared conceptual and detailed design of process and non-process facilities for Sakhalin projects in Russia, Taneco Petrochemical complex in Tatarstan and Satah Al Razboot projects on artificial islands in Arabian Gulf and the Sadara project, the world largest chemical development in Jubail City in Saudi Arabia
- Detailed interior design for workers living quarters & modular / utility buildings, accommodations, and control rooms on time and on budget
- Verified fabrication and construction drawings of high complexity for accuracy
- Knowledge and thorough understanding of local codes, governing regulations, and industry practices
- Worked with my team members and other cross functional project team members to accomplish the projects objectives
- I have taken the initiative to assist the Department Supervisor and other team members when their projects require additional support to meet the customer timing
- Documented and Incorporated Lessons learned to future programs
Graphic Designer
Igloo Products Corporation
Katy, TX
05.2007 - 10.2007
- Developed illustrator line art for customer presentations
- Performed production work on POP and other corporate communications
- Designed graphic related materials in support of the brand, POP, and product packaging
- Photographed and managed activities associated with photography for POP, sales presentations, and catalogs
Architectural Designer
HOK Group Inc
Houston, TX
10.2005 - 06.2006
- Created CAD drawings on renovation projects for commercial buildings in downtown Houston
- Surveyed the buildings prior to design work
- Built 3D CAD models of various interiors for offices, lobbies, and conference rooms
Education
Master of Science - Space Architecture
University of Houston
12.2004
Bachelor of Architecture -
Moscow Architectural Academy
04.1999
Skills
- Architectural design
- Civil design
- Structural design
- Technical Documentation
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Decision-making
- Program management
- Project management
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Learning new technologies
- Kaizen workshops
- Agile Project Management
- Arbortext (XML)
- AutoCAD
- Aveva PDMS
- Navisworks
- PLM
- 3DMax Studio
- Adobe CS
- Sketch Up
- MS Office
- Aris
- Visio
- Outlook
- PRIDE Author (XML)
Personal Information
Title: Technical Writer/Structural Designer
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical Writer
Fairbank Morse Defense
04.2023 - Current
Technical Writer
Wabtec Corporation
04.2021 - 12.2022
Technical Writer
Baker Hughes
02.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Designer
Fluor
12.2007 - 10.2018
Graphic Designer
Igloo Products Corporation
05.2007 - 10.2007
Architectural Designer
HOK Group Inc
10.2005 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Space Architecture
University of Houston
Bachelor of Architecture -
Moscow Architectural Academy
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