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Kirsten Kartak

Oak Grove,MN

Summary

Detail-oriented technical writer with strong skills in editing, proofreading, and document formatting. Proven ability to create clear user manuals and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance documentation accuracy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Technical Writer

Systems Plus
Rockville, MD
01.2026 - Current
  • Developed user manuals and technical documentation for software applications.
  • Collaborated with engineers to gather and analyze product specifications.
  • Conducted thorough document reviews to identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies, or areas needing clarification.
  • Utilized Markdown and HTML for formatting technical documents effectively.

Technical Writer I

Boston Scientific
Minnesota, MN
02.2024 - 01.2026
  • Developed user manuals and technical documentation for medical devices, ensuring clarity and compliance with industry standards.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to gather information, enhancing accuracy of product descriptions and specifications.
  • Managed version control and timely updates of documents through effective project tracking and organization skills.
  • Edited and reviewed documents for consistency, maintaining high-quality standards across all project deliverables

Internship Student

Medtronic
Minnesota, MN
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Developed user manuals and documentation for software applications, enhancing user understanding.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to gather technical information and clarify product features.
  • Edited and formatted documents to ensure clarity and adherence to style guidelines.
  • Participated in cross-functional team meetings to align documentation efforts with project goals.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Technical Writing And Communications

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05-2026

Skills

  • Editing and proofreading
  • Effective writing
  • Document formatting
  • Instruction writing
  • Collaborative writing
  • HTML and CSS basics
  • API documentation
  • Usability testing
  • Documentation management
  • Style guide creation
  • Database management
  • Markdown language

Timeline

Junior Technical Writer

Systems Plus
01.2026 - Current

Technical Writer I

Boston Scientific
02.2024 - 01.2026

Internship Student

Medtronic
06.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Technical Writing And Communications

University of Minnesota