Riley Lutz
Norfolk,United States
Summary
Results-oriented writing professional with experience preparing concise and accurate technical documents. Expert at delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines. Talented individual who collaborates with cross-functional teams for accuracy and clarity of technical content.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Communications Engineer
Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation
01.2022 - Current
- Installed, maintained and supported voice/data applications on 60 radios in fast-paced environment.
- Adapted and modified standard techniques, procedures and criteria to solve complex problems.
- Prepared and delivered thorough briefings to government Mission Commanders weekly, offering updates on performance and answering any questions at that arise.
- Created and updated trouble tickets in JIRA.
- Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
Chief Electronics Technician
Military Sealift Command
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Observed in-progress operations to identify important steps for technical instructions.
- Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
- Trained staff after-hours on job duties and best practices including setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of RF systems, Windows server roles, ADUC, and ship-specific machines
- Developed, drafted, and proofread 14 technical documents for accuracy and consistency.
Public Affairs Officer
US Navy
09.2010 - 05.2020
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Captured high-quality photographs of foreign vessels while underway and prepared packages with relevant data to be sent Naval Intelligence across 2 deployments.
- Crafted over 50 social media to engage readers and promote content.
- Utilized Adobe Photoshop and GIMP to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
- Coordinated press releases and handled press inquiries for wide distribution to improve public visibility of the Navy, its mission, and its accomplishments.
Senior Communications Technician
US Navy
05.2009 - 05.2020
- Led emergency drills and training exercises to ensure staff were prepared and updated all documentation to ensure it was in line with current best practices and processes
- Designed circuit loss redundancies and automated routine tasks.
- Personally revamped training methods and responses, resulting in sailors acing all drills and led team to be named Best Radio Department on the Waterfront during year-end assessment.
- Developed, drafted, and proofread 30 technical documents for accuracy and consistency
- Worked closely with software engineers, product managers and other departments to determine accuracy and completeness of technical documentation.
Elementary Art Teacher
Lexington County School District One
06.2008 - 05.2009
- Communicated advanced concepts about art, science, and history at age-appropriate levels.
- Developed and implemented stimulating art curriculums and thematic lesson plans.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet diverse learning needs and abilities of over 100 students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art Teacher Education
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC12.2007
Skills
- Technical Research
- Instruction Writing
- Document Library Development
- Telecommunications Equipment
- Training Junior Team Members
- Customer Technical Support
- Progress Reporting
- Active Listening
- Style Guides
- Story Development
- Problem Solving
Work Availability
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Quote
About morals, I know only that what is moral is what you feel good after and what is immoral is what you feel bad after.
Ernest Hemingway
Timeline
Communications Engineer
Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation
01.2022 - Current
Chief Electronics Technician
Military Sealift Command
06.2020 - 01.2022
Public Affairs Officer
US Navy
09.2010 - 05.2020
Senior Communications Technician
US Navy
05.2009 - 05.2020
Elementary Art Teacher
Lexington County School District One
06.2008 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Art Teacher Education
Francis Marion University
- Teacher of Art, K-12, State of South Carolina, 2007-2009
Certification
- Teacher of Art, K-12, State of South Carolina, 2007-2009
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