Accomplished Technical Editor at U.S. Army Operational Test Command, skilled in technical editing and document formatting. Enhanced clarity and accuracy of complex reports and ensured compliance with stringent standards and regulations. Known for strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Technical Editor
U.S. Army Operational Test Command
11.2013 - 07.2025
Edited technical plans and reports of operational and user tests conducted by U.S. Army Operational Test Command.
Worked with test team members to provide quality control of test documents.
Ensured that contents answered the stated test purpose; all stated issues and criteria were proven/disproven by supporting data; findings, conclusions, and recommendations were based on factual foundations and logical development; data presented throughout the report and/or in more than one format were consistent; and ensured documents were written using the proper format, grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.
Furnished authors rewritten portions of text to improve clarity and style.
As lead of the technical editorial team, assigned projects to other editors and served on the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command Technical Document Style Manual team as author of two chapters (i.e., capitalization and tables), etc.
Technical Editor
U.S. Army Operational Test Command
06.2006 - 11.2013
Enhanced document quality by meticulously editing technical content for consistency, clarity, accuracy, grammar, punctuation, and format.
Reduced errors in technical documents by conducting thorough reviews and providing constructive feedback to authors.
Leveraged strong attention to detail by refining graphics and tables for visual appeal and comprehension enhancement.
Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
Assisted subject matter experts in conveying complex information through clear and concise language.
Education
Certificate of Achievement Word Processing - Word Processing
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
03-1983
Skills
Technical editing
Document formatting
Microsoft Word
Written and oral communication
Punctuation, grammar, and spelling
Good with people
Maintained a Secret security clearance for 30 years
Timeline
Lead Technical Editor
U.S. Army Operational Test Command
11.2013 - 07.2025
Technical Editor
U.S. Army Operational Test Command
06.2006 - 11.2013
Certificate of Achievement Word Processing - Word Processing
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