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Andy Volmer

Snohomish,WA

Summary

Innovative professional in technical communication, highly productive with the ability to efficiently complete documentation tasks. Skilled in simplifying complex information, creating user-friendly manuals, and ensuring content accuracy. Excel at time management, problem-solving, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to meet tight deadlines and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Looking to learn new skills, open to trying new things, and excited to join a progressive company.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Publications Specialist

HKX Inc.
Monroe, Washington
04.2011 - 11.2024
  • Created drawings and installation details for instruction manuals for auxiliary hydraulic kits for excavators using MS Word, MS publisher, IsoDraw and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between engineering and manufacturing departments to optimize product quality.

HVAC Drafter

Puget Sound HVAC & Mechanical Services (PSR, Inc)
Seattle, Washington
02.2008 - 11.2010
  • Worked with various cities to create and obtain mechanical work permits.
  • Created construction and as-built drawing sets using AutoCAD software.
  • Generated BAS Graphics for HVAC systems for various customers using AutoCAD.
  • Designed and created operators and maintenance manuals for all jobs using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Technical Documentation Specialist

Genie Industries
Redmond, Washington
05.2004 - 09.2007
  • Assisted engineering department in creating, maintaining, and updating all technical design documentation.
  • Used Adobe PageMakes, Corel Draw, and SolidWorks to create mechanical parts drawings, parts & services manuals, ECRs, and bills of materials.

Skills

  • 13 years experience in IsoDraw and Adobe Acrobat Suite
  • 10 Years experience in AutoCad
  • 2 years experience in SolidWorks
  • Scheduling and project management
  • Leadership and problem solving skills
  • Event marketing , Public Relations
  • Multimedia integration
  • Document design
  • Content development
  • Editing and proofreading

Affiliations

  • US Army Veteran
  • Professional Musician
  • Music festival organizer

Timeline

Technical Publications Specialist

HKX Inc.
04.2011 - 11.2024

HVAC Drafter

Puget Sound HVAC & Mechanical Services (PSR, Inc)
02.2008 - 11.2010

Technical Documentation Specialist

Genie Industries
05.2004 - 09.2007
Andy Volmer