Resume of Tricia Spicer Bekey
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Seattle, WA
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Writing & Editing Experience
Wicresoft at Microsoft, Redmond, WA, 2010–2011
Technical Editor
Delivered copyediting, substantive editing, and indexing of third-party developer documentation in XML.
- Edited and indexed network protocols documentation for online publication.
- Edited corrections for content-related bugs.
Aquent at Microsoft, Redmond, WA, 2009–2010
Technical Editor
Delivered copyediting, substantive editing, and indexing of third-party developer documentation in XML.
- Edited and indexed network protocols documentation for online publication.
- Streamlined and documented indexing procedures, guidelines, templates, and project management.
- Edited corrections for content-related bugs.
Volt at Microsoft, Redmond, WA, 2008–2009
Technical Editor
Performed copyediting and substantive editing of help topics and user interface text in XML.
- Edited Windows 7 offline help, Windows 7 user interface text, and Windows Vista online help.
- Filed and/or resolved content-related bugs.
- Wrote quick reference guide for an in-house XML editor and rewrote XML section of style guide.
ERG Transit Systems, Seattle, WA, 2007–2008
Technical Writer/Editor
Delivered online copyediting and substantive editing of technical documentation for the ORCA smart card.
- Edited software user manuals, system administrator manuals, hardware installation guides, third-party developer specifications, client specifications, and training materials.
- Wrote or rewrote procedures as needed.
Comprehensive Health Education Foundation, Des Moines, WA, 2004–2006
Writer/Editor
Wrote copy and performed a full range of online editing services (developmental, substantive, and copyediting) on health education products, marketing materials, and e-commerce websites.
- Edited 18 teacher's guides, nine consumer guides, eight storybooks, and many other product pieces.
- Wrote and edited five e-commerce websites, one teacher's guide, two consumer guides, and numerous DVD booklets, newsletters, brochures, catalogs, fliers, and e-mail campaigns.
- Developed project schedules and managed multiple projects with conflicting deadlines.
Northrop Grumman Information Technology, Lakewood, WA, 2002–2004
Technical Editor
Performed a full range of hard copy and online editing services (developmental, substantive, and copyediting) on technical documentation for a weather forecasting system and a mobile wireless network.
- Edited software user manuals, system administrator manuals, hardware manuals, security publications, quick reference guides, training materials, and online help.
- Wrote the outline and procedures for a new online help system.
- Developed new editing process, style guide, schedules, templates, and version control system.
- Coached writers, engineers, and programmers to help them improve their writing skills.
Seattle Great Date, Seattle, WA, 2002–2003
Website Designer/Writer/Webmaster
Designed, built, wrote, and maintained an e-commerce website for a speed-dating service.
- Wrote website marketing copy, print and online advertising campaigns, surveys, and promotions.
Book Publishing Company [Lexis-Nexis], Seattle, WA, 1994–2002
Editor/Indexer (1996–2002)
Delivered hard copy and online copyediting and indexing of city and county codes.
- Developed project schedules and managed multiple projects with conflicting deadlines.
- Helped supervise and train 12-person department as needed, ensuring consistent production flow.
- Earned reputation for saving customer accounts with excellent communication and performance.
Proofreader (1994–1996)
Proofread manuscripts and assisted in word processing department
as needed.
- Earned reputation for meeting deadlines under any circumstances.
The Gottlieb Group, Los Angeles, CA, 1992–1993
Editor
Delivered online copyediting and substantive editing of deposition summaries
on a daily deadline schedule.
- Wrote or rewrote deposition summaries and provided support in all departments as needed.
- Created ghostwritten marketing materials that perfectly matched the CEO's writing style.
SuperShuttle News, Los Angeles, CA, 1990–1991
Editor-in-Chief
Managed production of a new 8- to 12-page monthly newsletter for employees of an airport shuttle service.
- Wrote several articles per issue, evaluated submissions, coached writers, and edited all content.
- Designed layout, created PageMaker templates, and developed production schedules.
Computer Skills
Advanced User- Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Professional
- DxEditor v2.1
- DxStudio 2007 v1.11
- HTML & CSS
- Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9
- Microsoft Word 2010
- Nucleus CMS 3.5
- Adobe FrameMaker 6.0
- Adobe InDesign CS
- Adobe PageMaker 7.0
- DocStudio 2005
- DotNetNuke 3.1.1
- Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
- Microsoft Excel 2010
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
- Microsoft SharePoint 2010
- Product Studio 2.10
- RoboHELP
- SnagIt 10
- XMetaL Author 4.6
- XML
Style Guides
- Proficient with the Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications and the Chicago Manual of Style. Familiar with the Associated Press Stylebook.
- Experienced at creating and revising company style guides to provide clear editorial standards.
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Arts, English–Writing Emphasis, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
- Technical Writing Certification, Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, WA
Professional Memberships
- Society for Technical Communication, Puget Sound Chapter
- Northwest Independent Editors Guild