Shevonne Polastre

Current

Requirements Analyst at CACI, Intl
Blogger/Writer at Freelance (Self-employed)

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106 connections

Industry

Writing and Editing

Shevonne Polastre’s Summary

Ever since I was a little girl, I have been obsessed with two things: writing and technology. While my sisters played, I would sit with my mom, a DoD Computer Specialist, checking pages of code. At the same time, I would write stories and plays for my sisters to act out.
I entered college with dreams of becoming a Software Developer. Around the same time, I was also working as a Help Desk/System Administrator. However, I still felt like something was missing. I started thinking about what I really wanted, and decided that writing had to be part of the equation.
With the help of “The Writer’s Handbook 2009: The Complete Guide for all Writers, Publishers, Editors, Agents and Broadcasters,” I found the perfect career: Technical Writer. I started writing needed documentation for my Help Desk, and volunteering my services to non-profit organizations. I assisted them with their grant writing, newsletters, press releases, and technical documentation. I slowly became an expert in a profession that I was extremely passionate about. It’s been over eight years, and I love what I do more and more each day that passes by.

Shevonne Polastre’s Specialties:

proposal writing, technical writing, IT writing, IT blogger, blogging, blogger, web content writing, web content writer, requirements, functional, analyst, consulting, consultant

Shevonne Polastre’s Experience

Requirements Analyst

CACI, Intl

(Public Company; CACI; Government Relations industry)

February 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)

Worked with clients to analyze and document system requirements; Analyzed factors and components of systems to recommend and institute changes to increase efficiency; Worked with other team resources to ensure an integrated, cross-functional, product; Ensured the finished product meets the design objectives, requirements, and any other appropriate criteria associated with the system requirements and Statement Of Work; Partook in CMMI training for Requirements Gathering and Analysis; Lead in gathering requirements for the project; Assisted QA Lead with metrics. Contributed in restructuring several requirements process for key projects; Created Functional Design specifications; Researched, organized, wrote, and edited technical data for the U.S. Army Financial Management System project, which is a CMMI Level 3 project; Organized material and wrote descriptive documentation according to standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology; Ensured that technical documentation was accurate, complete, and met editorial and government specifications and adhered to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style; Established style guidelines and standards for deliverables, such as gap analysis report, comparison reports, and online help using Robohelp; Assisted in developing and presenting basic training programs for individuals.
Blogger/Writer
Freelance (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Writing and Editing industry)

November 2006 — Present (3 years 1 month)

I bring a fresh perspective to writing. For over seven years, I have been assisting private companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations with their writing and editing needs. My writing solutions have been the guidance used in developing a piece of technology, managing a project, or receiving funding to continue operation.

Additional Information

Shevonne Polastre’s Interests:

writing, technology, gadgets, twitter

Shevonne Polastre’s Groups:

STC, AITP

On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs
Society for Technical Communication
George Mason University Alumni Association (Official)
Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
Social Media Marketing
Entrepreneur's Network
aitp - No matter how sophisticated the technology, it still takes people!
Fans of Digsby
The Blog Zone - A community for serious bloggers
EVENT CALENDAR for Marketing, PR & Sales Innovators
WORD-OF-MOUTH & BUZZ MARKETING FOCUS Subgroup of Marketing, PR & Sales Innovators Group
SOCIAL NETWORKING FOCUS Subgroup of Marketing, PR & Sales Innovators Group
INTERNET MARKETING FOCUS Subgroup of Marketing, PR & Sales Innovators Group
TRACK2MEDIA