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Gordon Wellman
Technical Writer
Medway,OH
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- Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
- Active Secret Clearance
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Acquisition Manager (Technical Writer), Senior (Functional Specialist III)
Odyssey Systems
Beavercreek, OH
07.2020 - Current
- Project Management. Managed version control and timely updates of documents through effective project tracking and organization skills. Applied
military specifications, standards, publications and handbooks knowledge and expertise to create final style and format of illustrations. - Full Lifecycle Documentation. Developed, wrote, revised, and edited reports, articles, manual, specifications, presentation material and technical documents in accordance with AFMAN33-326.
- Standardization & Repository Management. · Directed content lifecycle and version control initiatives to guarantee documentation relevance. Crafted and populated command processes to improve workflow efficiency. Ensured all 85
command processes and procedures remained current with best practices.
Senior Technical Writer
Peraton, Inc.
05.2018 - Current
- Risk Management Framework (RMF). Update and maintain 17 RMF templates to align with NIST SP 800-series standards for information systems and networks.
- Full Lifecycle Documentation. Produced and refined reports, articles, and technical documents for clarity and precision. Worked closely with engineering teams to ensure accuracy in technical manuals. Edited and developed presentation materials to support project objectives.
- Stakeholder Collaboration. Manage complex documentation deliverables, compiling inputs from 27 departments to meet strict government deadlines.
Cybersecurity Technical Writer
IP Network Solutions, Inc., Marine Corps Logistics Base
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Responsible for:
- Creating and managing Cybersecurity SharePoint material content repositories.
- Responsible preparing and maintaining all process documentation to include all Standard Operating Procedures, Smart Books, Desktop Guides, and Work Instructions.
- Applied hands-on technical skills to design and compose the Cybersecurity 5239 Inspector General checklist” to effectively manage all required information.
- Responsible for creating, updating and maintaining network diagrams for 18 different networks through liaison with network engineers using Microsoft Visio.
- Technical Illustration/Technical Writing Support - assisted in developing, writing, revising, and editing reports, articles, manual, specifications, presentation material and technical documents.
Technical Publications Developer I/II (Jr./Sr. Technical Writer, Editor, Proofreader)
Logistic Services International, Inc.
09.2001 - 12.2015
- Assisted Program Manager in the development/revision, preparation, and desktop publishing of United States Navy/United States Marine Corps Pilot and Aircrew Flight Manuals.
- Conducted data analysis, translated and standardized technical information, composed technical reports, evaluated text, layout, charts, and graphics, ensuring clarity and consistency.
- Provided technical editing services during the revision/production of Intermediate Maintenance Technical Manuals (TM) and Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPB).
- Directed a team of writers, editors, and illustrators in the development of 50+ U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft permanent flight clearances including F-35B, P-3C, P-8A, and all models of H-60’s.
- Designed and developed documentation, training materials, and end-user desk guide for the implementation of standard operating procedures for current and new employees. This greatly improved document technical content and quality.
- Provided technical support by researching and analysing government provided source data, wrote technical specifications and low-level technical user documentation for U.S. Navy aircrew flight manuals and technical maintenance manuals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Timeline
Acquisition Manager (Technical Writer), Senior (Functional Specialist III) - Odyssey Systems
07.2020 - Current
Cybersecurity Technical Writer - IP Network Solutions, Inc., Marine Corps Logistics Base
06.2018 - 06.2020
Senior Technical Writer - Peraton, Inc.
05.2018 - Current
Technical Publications Developer I/II (Jr./Sr. Technical Writer, Editor, Proofreader) - Logistic Services International, Inc.
09.2001 - 12.2015
Heritage Baptist Academy - High School Diploma,
Accomplishments
- Designed and developed documentation, training materials, and end-user desk guide for the implementation of standard operating procedures for current and new employees. This greatly improved document technical content and quality.
- Provided technical support by researching and analyzing government provided source data, wrote technical specifications and low-level technical user documentation for U.S. Navy aircrew flight manuals and technical maintenance manuals.
- Consulted daily with customers, subject matter experts, source data custodians, graphic artists and team members.
- Wrote procedures for the implementation of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plan end-user, policy and processes.
- Oversaw Configuration Management for the publication development and revision process.
- Conducted final reviews of proposed publications for style, design, layout, and editorial aspects before release.
- Conducted data analysis, translated and standardized technical information, composed technical reports, evaluatedtext, layout, charts, and graphics, ensuring clarity and consistency.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Documentation Specialist
- Knowledge of software development methodologies like Agile and Scrum for collaborating with engineering teams.
- Conducted data analysis, translated and standardized technical information, composed technical reports, evaluated text, layout, charts, and graphics, ensuring clarity and consistency.
- Conducted final reviews of proposed publications for style, design, layout, and editorial aspects before release. Used desktop publishing hardware to draft, edit, and lay out material and sometimes to design, print, and distribute it.
- Document Preparation - applied military specifications, standards, publications and handbooks knowledge and expertise to create final style and format of illustrations.
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Languages
English
Full Professional
Skills
- Agile project management
- Jira project management
- Collaborative team management
- Content creation
- Continuous improvement
- Team-oriented approach
- Proficient in MS Office Suite Visio software skills Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
Proficiencies
- Writing, Editing, Revisions
- Technical Documentation
- Data Analysis/Technical Writing
- Page Layout/Illustrations
- Desktop Publishing