Technical Writer and Content Management Consultant
Greater Milwaukee Area
- Current
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- Principal at ClearPath, LLC
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- Director of Communications at Content Management Professionals
- Program Manager at STC -Wisconsin
- Director, Content Management at Ken Cook Co.
- Manager, Knowledge Management Services at Iverson Language Associates
- Manager, Technical Writing Service at Dataforms, Inc
- Senior Technical Writer at Snap-on Tools Co, Inc
- Technical Writer at ARI Network Services
- Education
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- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
- West Division High School
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Mollye Barrett’s Summary
Mollye Barrett is a business development executive with a focus on content management and technical communication consulting. She develops strategies for optimizing content, improving the authoring environment and planning for business continuity. Mollye presents vendor-neutral content management options that focus on business case, ROI, content reuse, document analysis, information modeling and architecture, workflow analysis, translation, single-source writing, file format handling and document conversions.
Mollye believes relationships are greatest form of influence. She is a working leader that guides both strategically and tactically. Enjoys working with diverse, dynamic teams and maintaining a focus on emerging technologies.
Mollye Barrett’s Specialties:
business development, XML content management, technical publication management, technical communication, technical writer, editor, communication strategy development, business continuity planning, audience analysis, process owner, single source publishing and authoring, foreign language translation process, offshore production, document conversion
Mollye Barrett’s Experience
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Principal
ClearPath, LLC
(Privately Held; Management Consulting industry)
November 2002 — Present (6 years 9 months)
ClearPath offers vendor-neutral content management consulting and technical communication development that focus on business case, ROI, content reuse, document analysis, workflow analysis, translation, single-source writing, handling file formats and document conversions.
Content management work products include: content and document structure analysis, workflow research and reporting, client presentations and demonstrations, proposals, automated publishing solutions, DTD and XSL-FO development.
Technical communication development work products include: technical writing, copy writing, technical illustration, graphic design, photography, desktop publishing, proofreading, editing, layout, and formatting. -
Director of Communications
Content Management Professionals
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2005 — June 2009 (4 years)
Set direction for CM Pros to communicate with members, build awareness of organization, build relationships with related organizations and develop educational opportunities.
• Developed marketing communication plan and deliverables for all internal and external communications with members and prospects.
• Defined and developed information channels and processes to ensure that information flows among members effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborated with Technology Director on existing web services and membership support requirements. Contributed to open-source association management system implementation that publishes public and member-only content. Functionality includes membership tracking, content staging, email communications, forums, member dues payment, web analytics, event management and multiple community websites.
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Program Manager
STC -Wisconsin
(Non-Profit; Writing and Editing industry)
September 2008 — June 2009 (10 months)
Volunteer position for professional group. Identify and arrange monthly technical communication programs and workshops with a focus on helping community members improve skills and maintain professional credentials.
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Director, Content Management
Ken Cook Co.
(Privately Held; Printing industry)
May 2003 — July 2007 (4 years 3 months)
Led an internal and external consulting initiative, helping companies determine how they would benefit from a content management system, identifying business processes, benefits, calculating ROI, performing content audits, advising selection of technology. Worked with single sourcing solutions, XML content management systems and electronic parts catalogs for both print and online delivery. As process owner and initiative leader, required indirectly managing the performance of a dedicated team, formulating goals and articulating requirements. Helped team members set individual goals that aligned with project milestones, delivery dates and project objectives.
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Manager, Knowledge Management Services
Iverson Language Associates
(Privately Held; Translation and Localization industry)
1999 — 2003 (4 years)
Worked with clients to optimize the authoring and translation process. This included technical consulting, training, marketing and management. Managed and trained a group of writers, editors and illustrators to work in cross-functional teams on multiple projects. This required workflow, audience and needs analysis.
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Manager, Technical Writing Service
Dataforms, Inc
(Publishing industry)
1996 — 1999 (3 years)
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Senior Technical Writer
Snap-on Tools Co, Inc
(Automotive industry)
1994 — 1996 (2 years)
Worked with a team of five writers to create end-user documentation for diagnostic oscilloscopes, gas analyzers, dynamometers, brake testers and other electronic tools.
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Technical Writer
ARI Network Services
(Privately Held; Automotive industry)
1992 — 1994 (2 years)
Wrote and edited all new or revised software technical manuals, quick reference cards, instruction sheets and online help. Work accomplished using external and internal analysis, design documents, interviews and prototype software. Materials used by clients, internal support staff and trainers. Also wrote and edited marketing materials in collaboration with marketing and sales staff. Procured all company printed materials.
Mollye Barrett’s Education
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
1984 — 1987
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
BA , English, Communications , 1979 — 1983
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West Division High School
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Mollye Barrett’s Interests:
Content Management, Knowledge Management, Single Source Information Publishing and Mentoring
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