
Sr. Technical Writer & Training Specialist
Washington D.C. Metro Area

Sr. Technical Writer & Training Specialist
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Labor Categories: Technical Writer, Instructional Designer, Curriculum Developer, Training Specialist, Web-based Training Developer, Engineering Technician, Technician, Engineer.
Typical Tasks: Web content, copywriting, technical articles, hardware and software user guides, operation and maintenance manuals, interpreting technical illustrations and diagrams, editing and proofreading, word processing, Web research, fact checking, needs assessment, task analysis, technical training, curriculum development. Experienced with handling sensitive information and portion-marking documents.
Master of Distance Education , 2003 — 2008
Professional Publications:
* Kipta, A., & Berge, Z.L. (2006). Process transformations that sustain distance training: A blend of the best of common maturity models into a framework. United States Distance Learning Association. Distance Learning, 3(2), 13-21.
Graduate Certificates:
* Training at a Distance (15 credit hours), 05/2006.
* Teaching at a Distance (15 credit hours), 08/2007
Cryptologic Systems Maintenance 1991 — 2002
* Training Materials Development System (TMDS) Curriculum Developer (MIL A-012-0051), 09/1996
* Group-Paced Instructor Course (MIL A-012-0011) NEC 9502, 08/1996
* CLASSIC WIZARD System Maintenance Technician (MIL A-102-0207) NEC 9297, 04/1993
* Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (MIL A-102-0109), 08/1992
* Electronic Technology (MIL A-102-0234), 03/1992
BA , Instrumental Music Education , 1977 — 1986
* Bachelor of Arts, Instrumental Music Education (167 semester hours, K-12 certification), 05/1982
* Graduate studies (29 semester hours completed, no degree) 08/1983 - 05/1986