Resume of Tricia Spicer Bekey
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Seattle, WA
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Writing & Editing Experience
ERG Transit Systems, Seattle, WA, 2007–present
Technical Writer/Editor
Delivered online copyediting and substantive editing of technical documentation for a smart card system.
- Edited software user manuals, system administrator manuals, hardware installation guides, third-party developer specifications, client specifications, and training materials.
- Revised the writing of Australian programmers to meet the needs of American readers.
- Edited simultaneous product releases with overlapping deadlines.
- 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 and websites for children and adults.
- Edited 18 teacher's guides, nine consumer guides, eight storybooks, and many other product pieces.
- Wrote and edited five 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.
- Coached writers and subject matter experts to help them improve their writing skills.
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 a speed-dating website for
a freelance client.
- Created sign-up forms and configured a Perl script to process them.
- Implemented usability testing of the site and its sign-up forms in a variety of browsers.
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.
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.
- Learned all phases of production and provided suppport in all departments.
- Wrote or rewrote deposition summaries as needed.
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 other submissions, worked with writers, and performed online copyediting and substantive editing of all content.
- Designed layout, created PageMaker templates, and developed production schedules.
Computer Skills
Advanced User- Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Professional
- CoffeeCup HTML Editor 2006
- HTML & CSS
- Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9
- Microsoft Word 2003
- Nucleus CMS 3.23
- Adobe FrameMaker 6.0
- Adobe InDesign CS
- Adobe PageMaker 7.0
- DotNetNuke 3.1.1
- Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
- Microsoft Excel 2003
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
- RoboHELP
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 standards for writers and editors.
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