Technical Writer Resume

When we buy a new cell phone, electronic device, etc., we get a user manual along with it. Not only this but also the product specifications, descriptions, proposal writing, etc., is not just drafted without any efforts. The person responsible for drafting these write ups is known as a Technical Writer. A Technical Writer is someone who has exceptionally good writing skills with thorough command over written communication (any specific language as required by the client). He understands the specifications and technicalities of the product, and presents the same to the people from non-technical background or who do not have any idea of the same, in simple jargon free language. They do mention specifications and make use of certain unavoidable jargons but frame the content in a way that it is easily understood by the reader. This comprises of writing product descriptions for products that we see on the hind side of the packet, reviews, manuals, etc. Even the business proposals are written by experts who can be termed as Technical Writers because proposal writing involves immense expertise and efforts. Not any layman can write a business proposal. The technical writer resume given below will elaborate on the same.

Resume Sample

Maria .P. James
2405 Walkers Lane
Hartford, CT 06102
Email: maria@example.com
Ph: 806-006-0006

Career Objective:

With thorough expertise and exceptionally good writing skills gained over a period of 4 years am looking forward to some senior positions like a Team Lead or Editor wherein I can use my skills to help make content writing more effective.

Career Summary:

Currently working with CVV Content Development Firm, Connecticut, at the position of a Sr. Technical Content Writer. I joined CVV in 2006 as a Technical Writer and since then have been working with the organization, and promoted in 2009 based on my performance, ability and skills.

Summary of Skills:

• Exceptionally good in verbal and written English communication
• Zeal to take deeper insights and do an elaborate study on the product before writing a review, user manual, product description, etc.
• Good at understanding and analyzing the audiences and framing content accordingly
• Self motivated, innovative, and initiative taker
• Well acquainted with HTML, Word Press and blogging sites
• Good coordination skills
• Proven ability of working in teams

Professional Experience:

Current Employer: CVV Content Development Firm, Hartford, CT (2006-till date)
Designation: Sr. Technical Writer (2009)
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Drafting product manuals for cell phones, writing product reviews and product descriptions
• Thorough understanding of the product before drafting a product description for the same
• Keeping track of all the latest advancements in the cell phone market and writing effective product reviews
• Understanding functioning and features of the cell phones before drafting user manuals for the same
• Responsible for proofreading and uploading the content on the web or sending it for publishing
• Assist in developing training programs

Previous Work Experiences:

CVV Content Development Firm, Hartford, CT
Designation: Technical Writer (2006-2009)
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Report to the team leader
• Responsible for writing product descriptions and user manuals after going through product introduction training
• Getting the articles edited from the team lead and sending it forward for uploading or publishing
• Achieve weekly and monthly targets
• Assist in product review and comparison
• Assist in web content development of product websites, and learn uploading using Word Press
• In later stages, develop content using basic HTML coding such that the web developer directly uploads the content on the web

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Arts with honors in Literature, University of Rockford, Hartford, CT 2006
• Diploma in Technical Writing, Institute of Technical Writing, Hartford, CT - 2006

Computer Skills:

• Thorough with HTML and Word Press along with MS Office and Internet surfing

Flexibility:

Looking for suitable opportunities in Virginia and New York

References:

Available on request

Signature:

Maria .P. James