Tawni — Senior Technical Writer
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Dallas, TX July 2017 to Present Senior Technical Writer / Online Help Developer / Trainer Responsive Online Help, Mobile User Assistance, and PDF developer for iOS and Android systems. 1. Develop online help and single-sourced hard copy documentation and training for various robotic modules including software applications, electrical engineering diagrams, network flow maps, machine schematics, security, maintenance procedures, process flow charts, standard operating procedures, API documentation, and failure mode effects analysis using MadCap Flare, PowerPoint, Word, PDF, SharePoint, and Storyline, for Robotics Process Automation (RPA) that performs mobile device processing for iOS and Android hardware. 2. Provided complete direction to company concerning tool choices, user interface design, processes, and functionality following strict world-wide company style guide. Synchronoss
Reston, VA September 2016 to December 2016 Senior Technical Documentation Specialist Responsive Online Help, Word, and PDF developer for an IoT environment. 10.Developed online help and single-sourced hard copy documentation for new and every changing web applications using MadCap Flare and Storyline for FinchDB a NoSQL database on the cloud using a Single Sign-on (SSO) for a predictive analytics software for big data in a large distributed team. 11.Provided complete direction to company concerning tool choices, user interface design, processes, and functionality. Application Programming Information (API) documentation written at the engineering level with extensive JSON interaction on a Linux command line interface integrating the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and LMS systems. MadCap Flare, SnagIt, Capture, Acrobat, Visio, JIRA, Node.js, npm, Bitbucket, ServiceNow, Wiki, RESTful API, PuTTY, WinSCP, Confluence, Atlassian Crowd, Slack, GIT, Bomgar, WebEx, Stash, Bamboo, OSS, Python, CentOS, RHEL, Skillsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), XHTML, JavaScript, XML, BSS, and proprietary applications. TROY Group, Inc
Senior Instructional Design Developer and Business Analyst St. Louis, MO January 2014 to May 2014 Instructor-led training (ILT) and iOS computer-based training (CBT) courses for Salesforce-based inventory and tracking system intended for non-technical users on iPads developed for Land Managers. 27.Interface design for screen simulations (laptops and mobile devices), FAQs, APIs, policies, security, standard operation procedures (SOP), and specifications. 28.Expedited user adoption and training programs for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation initiatives using new ideas to accelerate production time between team members and outside influences. 29.Led and participated in training needs assessment, audience analysis, and job / task analysis. 30.Responsible for project coordination, meeting unrealistic deliverable due dates, communications, scope containment, training team members on iPad use and iOS standards, troubleshooting, Salesforce integration, and risk management. 31.Exceeded client expectations delivering content faster and cheaper than expected. 32.Technologies: Edited graphics for proper format, color, sizing, resolution, and content adhering to strict company template requirements. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Skillsoft, SharePoint, Visio, Photoshop, SnagIt, Capture, Captivate, PowerPoint, Microsoft Visual Web Developer, Adobe Illustrator, Salesforce, and Cloud technologies. Mercy Hospital - Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI)
Senior Technical Writer and Online Help Developer West Des Moines, IA January 2005 to January 2009 Developed Online Help for ISI-Snapshot, other products, and various projects. 72.Developed and implemented online help, user manuals, marketing collateral, web development, Readme files, white papers, and release notes for ISI-Snapshot, a.NET network inventory application including networks, infrastructure, firewalls, data storage, and security. ISI-Snapshot provides rapid, accurate detection, inventory, 6 data warehousing, analysis, and reporting of Windows, Novel, UNIX, and Linux domains, server and application configurations, and utilization data. Network infrastructure mapping. 73.Documented Operations Support Systems (OSS) network inventory and management, service activation / provisioning / delivery, network configuration, service delivery / assurance, fault management, and customer care incorporating Business Support Systems (BSS) integration. 74.Praised on my ability to multitask and quickly provide new and innovative solutions under continually changing technological conditions. 75.Technologies: RoboHelp, RoboHTML, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Visio, APIs, and proprietary applications. Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Senior Technical Writing Consultant Omaha, NE 2003 to 2006 Developed Network Infrastructure Documentation. 80.Safeguarded the Information Technology department by identifying areas of risk and directing development of process and procedure disaster recovery documentation. Implemented Rational Unified Process (RUP) to correlate with eBay's standards. 81.Researched, documented, and edited network infrastructure including the systems backup and restoration, inherent performance characteristics, expected and actual performance benchmarks, servers, workstations, firewalls, hardware, software, risks, data storage, data warehousing, data flows, APIs, and system maintenance procedures. 82.Provided technical directives concerning legal and regulatory compliance records management adhering to state and federal requirements during the eBay merger. 83.Remained actively employed during the merger to confer with client on technical issues and provide solutions. 84.Technologies: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Visio, troubleshoot technical issues, and proprietary applications. State of Iowa Judicial Department
2003 to 2006 Senior Technical Writer and Online Help Developer Des Moines, IA Developed State of Iowa Judicial Department Technical Documentation. 85.Led team of Technical Writers in the research, design, documentation, and implementation of computer software manuals and online help systems detailing the Iowa Court Information System (ICIS); Iowa's criminal database used by the Supreme Court, Judges, Lawyers, Clerks of the Court, other Law Officials, and the general public. 86.Produced identical user manuals and online help for the Juvenile Intake system and was hired based on the terrific products I had produced for ICIS. 87.Reduced production costs and delivery time by implementing online solutions to ensure that information is readily accessible in real-time and current in all 99 counties through web usability engineering and singlesourcing. 88.Technologies: RoboHelp, RoboHTML, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Visio, and proprietary applications. Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Page 7 of 8 Tawni Phone: - E-mail
Senior Technical Writer and Online Help Developer Des Moines, Iowa 2002 Developed Iowa Department of Transportation Technical Documentation. 89.Researched, documented, and edited computer software manuals, form related documents, quality assurance testing, QA test scripts, HTML, and online help development detailing the DOT's Investigating Officer's Accident Reporting Guide and the Accident Location and Analysis System (Global Positioning). ArcView GIS training. 90.Technologies: RoboHelp, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Visio, and proprietary applications
November 2017 to December 2017 Senior Technical Writer / Online Help Developer St. Louis MO Responsive Online Help and PDF developer. 6. Develop online help and single-sourced hard copy PDF documentation for Mastercard solutions using oXygen and source files from Microsoft Word in a distributed environment. Follow corporate style guide. Application Programming Information (API) documentation. oXygen XML Author, Vasont, DITA, Adobe Acrobat (PDF), RESTful API, XML, and proprietary applications. 7. Orchestrate, LLC 2
Cincinnati, OH March 2016 to July 2016 Senior Knowledge Base Developer Developed Knowledge Base for iRapid! MasterCard / Visa paycards for Electronics Fare Collection (EFC) using RoboHelp and Storyline in a distributed team. 14. Acquired information from diverse sources, at different times, and under extremely stressful timeframes. 15. Created training presentations and trained other developers. 16. Project management coordinating of all facets throughout the project lifecycle. Ci3 Control Installations
Senior Online Help / Mobile User Assistance Developer Wheeling, WV January 2014 to October 2016 IntelliMark, TROY SecureForms and Secure Print Enterprise (TSPE) SecurePort Printer Configuration Utility responsive online help, field level help, Word, and PDF outputs in a virtual environment. 12.Developed documentation for new and every changing web applications using MadCap Flare and Storyline that provides label manufactures with a viable production application with which to consistently interface with their products reducing costs and production time. 13.Provided complete direction to company concerning tool choices, user interface design, and functionality. MadCap Flare, Acrobat, Windows Server Manager, IIS Manager, JSON, API, GIT, Confluence, SQL Manager, HRIS, PowerShell, XHTML, SSO, npm, Node.js, JIRA, OSS, CSS, LMS, and XML. UniRush and Rushcard
Chicago, IL December 2014 to March 2015 Senior Technical Writer and Localization SomatXR Ultra-Rugged Data Acquisition (DAQ) Responsive Online Help and MadCap Flare developer. 19.Developed help system for measurement engineering application acquiring data through conversing with developers providing a comprehensive HTML5 / CSS3 / DITA / XML-based solution using MadCap Flare, Lingo, and Microsoft Office tools. 20.Produced Data Sheets, Quick Start Guides, and User Manuals. 21.Localization between multiple languages. 22.Coordinated documents between multiple engineers around the world during a crisis situation to ensure consistent structure and valid information was produced out of complete chaos. Integretech Consulting, Inc
Senior Online Help Developer New York, NY January 2013 to December 2017 Develop and maintain TalentBrowser Online Help in a telecommute capacity. 23.Lead developer and user interface designer for TalentBrowser an applicant tracking system (ATS) including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, knowledge base, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and APIs for non-technical users. 24.Project Manager responsible for resource allocation, budget and expenditure recommendations, project coordination, deliverable due dates, communications, scope containment, and risk management while working in conjunction with Subject Matter Experts, developers, and end-users. 25.Saved thousands of dollars using implementing templates, CSS, and macros. 26.Technologies: Edit graphics for proper format, color, sizing, resolution, and content. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, Photoshop, SnagIt, Capture, Flare, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Visual Web Developer, RoboHelp, RoboHTML, and Adobe Illustrator. Monsanto
Senior Technical Writer and Business Analyst Des Moines, IA November 2012 to October 2013 Developed Nationwide Policy and Procedure Documentation. 33.Synchronize, translate, consolidate, and write healthcare information technology processes, APIs, and SOP documentation for all hospitals and clinics nationwide to ensure that they are functionally aligned for the Electronic Health Records (EHS) initiative. 34.Including but not limited to security, networking, disaster recovery, communications, operations, hardware, software, and office "equipment", such as smart phones, printers, faxes, copiers, digital medical devices, and other handheld devices. 35.Write and convert 508 compliant user documentation for McKesson STAR HL7, Remedy, iCARE, and Cerner applications while adhering to all State and Federal rules and regulations. 36.Collaborated with a large team of SMEs nationwide to make sure no hospitals or clinics were adversely affected by the new directives including adhering to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Breach Notification, Accountability Care Act (ACA) regulations, and the Health Insurance Portability. 4 37.Commended on my ability telecommute and interact with a diverse set of individuals with varying levels of technical skills and taking their enormous amount of dissimilar information to develop a usable solution that passed both the internal and external audit. 38.Technologies: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Confluence, SharePoint, Skillsoft, Visio, and other proprietary applications. Black Knight Financial Services
Senior Specifications Writer and Business Analyst Jacksonville, FL January 2012 to October 2012 Designed and documented customized Empower installations, formerly Lender Processing Services (LPS). 39.Gathered business requirements from Mortgage Lending Clients, such as Bank of America and Citizens, and created Functional Design Specifications to configure customized software setups for a complex, modular application (Empower) including administrative and end-user documentation while recommending solutions for the client's loan origination and servicing. 40.Practiced with a team of traveling geniuses that combined our diverse super powers to expedite installations at client sites by writing successful yet sometimes off-the-wall Business Requirement solutions for all Loan Origination Life Cycle roles using ITIL for the Empower Loan Operating System (LOS). 41.Followed and developed strict security requirements to safeguard all communications between the LOS and client pipeline. 42.Completed gap analysis of previous implementation version versus upgraded code to locate inconsistencies or conflicts with the current line of business requirements including a large knowledge base. Emerson Process Management
Senior Technical Writer ProcessComposer Online Help and Tutorials. West Des Moines, IA January 2011 to August 2017 8. Developed initial WebHelp for ProcessComposer, an add-on to www.salesforce.com API in a Cloud environment acquiring data through conversing with developers and end-users. Converted WebHelp and maintained new Responsive HTML5 help using SaaS and CSS3 for mobile user assistance remaining abreast of the newest available technologies and greatly pleasing the client. 9. Remote project management coordinating of all facets through the project lifecycle including LMS integration and implementation. Created training presentations and trained other developers. Technologies: Flare, RoboHelp, Visualforce, Apex Triggers, Apex Classes, Microsoft Visual Web Developer, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Google Docs, Google Analytics, Visual Basic, API, and GUI design while implementing code examples. FinchDB a Qbase Company
Senior Technical Writer and Online Help Developer Marion, IA February 2009 to December 2011 MyOffice Online Help Development, API, and Network System / Server Documentation. 53.Documented end-user modules for the MyOffice interface using Web technologies to provide online help for FAQs, self-help directives, groups and discussion threads, integrated Customer Resource Management (CRM) data, secure and unified communications, document management, and customized workflow, including content creation and management. 54.Exceeded customer's expectations who recommended my services to their cloud provider after I researched, documented, and edited their internal network infrastructure including the system's backup and restoration, inherent performance characteristics, performance benchmarks, expected and actual performance, servers, workstations, applications, firewalls, security, risks, and system maintenance procedures. Page 5 of 8 Tawni Phone: - E-mail: 55.Safeguarded the Information Technology departments by identifying areas of risk and directing development of process and procedure disaster recovery documentation. Implemented Rational Unified Process to correlate with company standards. 56.Documented Operations Support Systems (OSS) network inventory and management, service provisioning, network configuration, service delivery, fault management, and customer care with integrated Business Support Systems (BSS). 57.Worked closely with team to understand logistics, internal / external data structures, flows, server setup, Cloud interaction / integration, and communications. 58.Provided technical directives concerning legal and regulatory compliance records management adhering to state and federal requirements, for internal and external customers inherit to a company's specific business requirements. iPrismGlobal is an international company that provides an online workplace for global mobile workforces. 59.Technologies: Word, RoboHTML, RoboHelp, MadCap Flare, AuthorIT, PowerPoint, APIs, Visio, LMS, Excel, SnagIt, Photoshop, HRIS, and proprietary applications. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Des Moines, IA May 2009 to January 2010 Senior Technical Writing Consultant Developed Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Technical Documentation. 76.Developed end-user manual in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the State's Electronic Sanitary Survey Geographic Information System (GIS) application, which ensures water quality at Public Water Systems (PWS). Department of Human Services
Instructional Designer West Des Moines, IA June 2008 to December 2010 Future State Instructional Designer. 60.Developed enterprise systems implementation facilitator and participant guides defining Mortgage Processors, Fulfillment, Home Mortgage Consultants and Managers to remain in compliance with RESPA and HERA / HOEPA requirements for loan origination, reverse mortgages, foreclosures, and refinances. Business process reengineering for 508 compliance. Products included proprietary Loan Originations Systems (LOS) CORE, LIS, and AOW for FutureState. 61.Converted various files types from PowerPoint, Excel, Access, SharePoint, Skillsoft, Word, and Dreamweaver to a RoboHelp knowledge base for single-source outputs and eLearning content. 62.Client was extremely impressed with my ability to develop macros expediting the conversion processes and enabling single-sourcing of data from diverse sources. 63.Developed macros and Visual Basic applications to expedite conversions stored in SharePoint. Train-thetrainers for Future State and trained the RoboHelp development team. 64.Actively participated with team members under unrealistic deadlines and stressful conditions. Dice.com and HealthCallings.com
Senior Technical Writer and Online Help Developer Des Moines, IA January 2007 to February 2008 Developed Iowa Department of Human Resources (DHS) Technical Documentation. 77.Led team of technical writers in the research, design, documentation, and implementation of manuals and online help systems detailing the KinderTrack application. KinderTrack enables agencies to manage their subsidized childcare programs and streamline the process of generating payments. 78.Reduced production costs and delivery time by implementing online solutions to ensure that information is readily accessible in real-time and current in all 99 counties through web usability engineering and singlesourcing. 79.Technologies: RoboHelp, RoboHTML, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Visio, and proprietary applications. eBay / PayPal
Senior Documentation Specialist Consultant Ft. Lauderdale, FL January 2003 to January 2010 Projects: Online Help Systems, White Papers, User Manuals, Specification Sheets, and Random Projects. 68.Developed of highly technical specifications, installation guides, user guides, and online help for Sentinel a condition monitoring and automated diagnostics system for huge industrial engines and compressors using accelerometers, RTDs, thermocouples, flow meters, process flow and filtration, pickups, drilling, pipes, tubes, encoders, qualifiers, and various inputs and outputs (I/O). 69.Manipulated Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Pro/ENGINEER graphics to integrate with all development team requirements. Client retained my services for many years after the initial contract was complete. The team expedited development and cut costs through my innovative solutions. 70.Extreme interaction with SMEs, engineers, programmers, and marking personnel. 71.Technologies: RoboHelp, RoboHTML, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Visio, raw RTF, and proprietary applications. Infrastructure Solutions, Inc
Senior Online Help Developer and Trainer Consultant Urbandale, IA January 2002 to January 2010 Developed Online Help for Dice.com and HealthCallings.com user assistance. 65.Led team of Technical Writers and Developers in the design, development, and training of HTML online help for the www.dice.com and www.HealthCallings.com websites including client-side Job Seeker, Employer, and Administrator help. 66.Project Manager responsible for resource allocation, budget and expenditure recommendations, project coordination, deliverable due dates, communications, scope containment, and risk management. 67.Developed training documentation and trained the trainers on the applicant tracking systems. DYNALCO, Inc
Senior Technical Writer and Business Analyst Des Moines, IA February 1996 to June 2016 Developed Access Sentry, Action-Eye, and Dispatch Online Help and User Documentation. 17.Developed mobile help, installation guides, user / administrator documents, and video solutions for alarm and security systems using MadCap Flare and Microsoft Office tools. 18.Provided direction to company concerning tool choices, user interface design, and functionality. Integrated many disarrayed documents into a usable installation solution involving AWS, Windows Server Manager, IIS Manager, APIs, SQL Manager, and SQL Configuration Manager in a 2008 / 2012 cross-product environment. HBM, Inc. Page 3 of 8 Tawni Phone: - E-mail
Senior Technical Writer and Online Help Developer Marshalltown, IA January 1995 to October 2011 Projects: 10,000+ screen Online Help System, White Papers, User Manuals, Specification Sheets, and Random Projects. 43.Researched, documented, and edited process control hardware / software manuals, specification sheets, white papers, errata sheets, and other data used by field engineers to integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic gas and oil control values, filtration, industrial engines and compressors using accelerometers, Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs), thermocouples, flow meters, liquids, pickups, drilling, pipes, tubes, encoders, qualifiers, PCL, SCADA, and various Inputs / Outputs (I/O). 44.Documented developer level APIs and a variety of security protocols both hardware and software related. 45.Remained in constant contact with team of technical writers, SMEs, engineers, and developers virtually around the world. 46.Designed and created Graphical User Interface (GUI) screens including API assistance while developing test case scenarios, case histories, and user acceptance training (UAT). 47.Saved thousands of dollars a year by developing a cost-effective AutoCAD conversion process. Converted multiple types of data from various data sources into one main application while maintaining data integrity between all systems. 48.Produced integrated content sensitive and conditional text online help systems (RTF to CHM to HTML conversions) keeping client in-line with the newest technologies. 49.Developed RoboHelp training documentation and trained employees using interactive self-help and self-based training videos and product demonstrations including localization. 50.Client retained my services due to superior product results and skills. 51.Developed, designed, and maintained extensive multi-lingual HTML / PDF-based products catalog for global release. 52.Technologies: Word, RoboHelp, RoboHTML, MadCap Flare, Doc-to-Help, AuthorIT, XML, PowerPoint, Skillsoft, Visio, Excel, CAD, AutoCAD, Visual Basic, Capture, SnagIt and proprietary software. iPrismGlobal
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