Kate Miller-Wilson

790 Meander Road, Hanover, MN  55341  kate.millerwilson@yahoo.com

 

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an exciting and meaningful freelance position that utilizes my verbal aptitude and attention to detail.

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts - Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI                                                                 

Degree Obtained:  April, 2001

Major:  English, Minor:  Psychology

 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Writing

  • Regularly assigned as lead technical writer on major projects, requiring delegation of tasks and coordination of resources.  Services were specifically requested on several projects. 
  • Highly proficient in the rules of grammar and punctuation and meticulous in applying consistent formatting and voice within and between documents.
  • Capable of handling multiple projects of varying and shifting priority, while providing quality technical writing within the constraints of a specified budget and deadline.
  • Accomplished at quickly producing quality articles for the purpose of search engine optimization.
  • Created Master Validation Plans for several Pfizer business units.
  • Wrote news and feature articles for a community newspaper.
  • Edited engineering project manager’s professional correspondence and presentations to ensure effective communication and positive audience reception.

Technology

  • Skilled at quickly grasping technical concepts and effectively conveying these concepts in a variety of formats, including engineering specification documents, Visio flow charts, standard operating procedures, manuals, test procedures, training documents, and commissioning and validation test protocols.
  • Capable of rapidly mastering business-specific software.
  • ·Familiar and comfortable with both the Windows 2000 Operating System and the Macintosh Operating System and knowledgeable about a variety of software, including the Microsoft Office 2000 Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Quark Express, Microsoft Visio, SAP, and Mercury Test Director.
  • Adept at Internet research and application of information gleaned from Internet sources.
  • Basic understanding of HTML.
  • Demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the documentation and testing requirements, including functional testing and worst case testing, for the qualification of a variety of pharmaceutical packaging and manufacturing equipments, as well as qualified utilities.

Communication/Project Management

  • Skilled at integrating several different communications styles to provide a consistent quality product and positive outcome.
  • Regularly creates and updates tracking documents to effectively communicate project status and goals to leadership.
  • Paired with recently-hired technical writers as a mentor and trainer.  Prepared and formally presented training to a large group of writers.
  • Managed project to assemble and create training materials for the export and import of medical devices.
  • Excels at resolving conflicts within a team and between teams in a manner that is professional and productive.
  • Coordinated efforts with a variety of personnel, including engineering project staff, project managers, quality assurance personnel, and regulatory personnel.

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Self-Employed

Hanover, MN

Freelance Writer

2007

 

 

Analysts International (at Medtronic)

Minneapolis, MN

Test Script Writer/ Testing Coordinator

2004-2006

 

 

Prima Communications, Inc (at Pfizer, Terre Haute, IN)

Schoolcraft, MI

Communications Specialist – Validation Master Plans and SOPs

2004

 

 

Prima Communications, Inc (at The Perrigo Company)

Schoolcraft, MI

Validation Specialist

2003 – 2004

 

 

Prima Communications, Inc (at Pfizer, Kalamazoo, MI)

Schoolcraft, MI

Project Management Assistant

2002-2003

 

 

Prima Communications, Inc (at Pharmacia Corporation, Kalamazoo, MI)

Schoolcraft, MI

Validation Technical Writer

2001-2002

White Pine Press

Traverse City, MI

Staff Writer

1997-1998