MARIE LAIBINIS
Portland,OR
Summary
Technical Writer/Business Analyst with 12 years of experience in producing structured technical documentation in a collaborative development environment. Skilled in writing clearly and concisely and attuned to multiple target audiences for technical information. Extensive experience in customer relations, problem-solving, and product development. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
English Communications Instructor
University of Debrecen, Science
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Designed and taught Professional Communications courses to international graduate and doctoral students for the Chemistry Department’s Translation Program
- Reviewed and recommended relevant Technical Publications to supplement classroom instruction
- Utilized Technical Manuals as teaching aids to improve students’ comprehension of the English language in technical contexts.
Projects Conservator / Site Safety Officer
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Watts Towers Restoration
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Composed written, photographic, and graphics technical documentation reports, and records for the customized project database
- Conducted materials research, testing, and wrote SOPs for specified concrete repair preparation, materials, and methods
- Trained staff technicians in concrete repair protocols and the safe handling, maintenance, and use of a variety of specialty power tools, accessories, equipment, and PPE for concrete cutting and finishing
- Determined causes of failures of cutting blade and drill bits accessories through troubleshooting and research
- Managed inventory of materials inventory, chemical supplies, specialized power tools, and equipment
- Performed scaffold inspections, and periodic jobsite risk assessments, and provided appropriate OSHA regulations for hazards identified, mitigation, and controls.
Projects Specialist / Technical Documentation / Technician
MCL Conservation, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Performed visual inspections, on-site risk assessments, and condition surveys of various structures; researched and evaluated collected documents, drawings, photographs, illustrations, blueprints, and data
- Created documents including design specifications, and maintenance manuals for proposed public art commissions derived from research, evaluating materials, environmental conditions, and interviews with designers, fabricators, and end-users feedback
- Designed and implemented materials testing that included preparing test samples, conducting tests to evaluate materials properties, analyzing data, and providing detailed reports on findings
- Provided project management, maintenance training, and consultation for multiple institutions including government agencies, architectural/construction firms, and private clients
- Selected clients included the US
- General Services Administration, (Tacoma), the City of Portland Water Bureau, the City of Salem, the City of
- Vancouver, TriMet, and Portland Metro.
Education
Master of Science - Objects Conservation
University of Delaware
Newark, DE1996
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
California State University
Long Beach, CA1993
Skills
- Technical content development: Research, data collection, statements of work, organization, interpretation of
- Drawings, schematics, diagrams, blueprints, photographs, specification, standards, comprehension, work, end-
- User comments
- Diagnostic investigations: Attention to detail, analytical thinking, troubleshooting, evaluation, troubleshooting
- Problem-solving, creativity, decision-making
- Communications:
- Active listening, diplomacy, negotiation, collaboration, flexibility, customer needs and
- Feedback
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- Technical expertise: Tools, test equipment, parts nomenclature, and maintenance procedures of aircraft
- Equipment maintenance Proficiency with mechanical, electric, and pneumatic tools and equipment
- Materials knowledge: Industrial and manufacturing fabrication techniques; forming, machining, and
- Assemblies, ferrous, non-ferrous, metal alloys, plastics, composites
- Project management: Organization, planning, multitasking, scheduling; meeting tight deadlines
- Leadership: Training, mentoring, and team-building
- Software: MAC and PC, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Excel, Visio
- PowerPoint, and AutoCAD
Timeline
English Communications Instructor
University of Debrecen, Science
01.2021 - 01.2023
Projects Conservator / Site Safety Officer
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Watts Towers Restoration
01.2017 - 01.2019
Projects Specialist / Technical Documentation / Technician
MCL Conservation, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Objects Conservation
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
California State University