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Technical Writer, Software Tester and Q & C Specialist, Desktop Publisher,
Graphic Designer, Web Designer

P. O. Box 22
Wilmington, DE 19899
e-mail: ncford@worldnet.att.net

Computer Skills Experience Education

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[Quill Pen Logo] COMPUTER SKILLS Back to top.

Software
PC: Windows, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, PageMaker, PowerPoint, PhotoShop, CorelDraw, Premiere, FlyingFonts, RoboHelp, Excel, Visio, FrameMaker, Ventura, Lotus 1-2-3, Applix, DigitalMorph, InterActive, Director
Mac: Word, PageMaker, MacDraw, Excel

Automated Testing Tools
Compuware QARun

Hardware
IBM PC, Macintosh, VAX, IBM Mainframe, SUN

Languages
HTML, Visual Basic, C, SQL, JavaScript

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Technical Writer, Software Tester and Q & C Specialist, Desktop Publisher, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, 1990-present

Technical Writing: Documenting custom software applications as required using only the programmer specifications and applications as references. Writing all types of end-user documentation: user's guides, system administrator's guides, reference guides, training manuals and trainer's notes. Developing on-line help for purchasing system using RoboHelp. Creating estimates of time and cost. Determining schedules, organization, design, format, and graphics. Creating system test scripts and executing scripts on each version of the system. Creating and delivering training to project teams on SDLC documentation required in a regulated environment.
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Software Testing and Quality and Compliance: Developing quality assurance test plans, organizing and leading the quality assurance activities for each release and revalidation of systems. Performing end-of-phase reviews. Performing vendor evaluations. Creating and delivering training on SOPs and validation activities. Revising change control process and establishing a Change Control Committee. Developing system test cases and scripts and assisting developers to design and implement unit and integration tests. Executing, analyzing, and verifying test results and working with developers to resolve issues. Reviewing user requirements and functional specifications to develop test scripts as well as providing feedback to developers and users. Developing or reviewing SDLC documents required in a regulatory environment.
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Desktop Publishing/ Graphic Design/ Web Design: Creating corporate slide shows and overhead presentations. Designing layout and producing company brochures and product profiles. Creating corporate newsletters sent to customers--write articles, coordinate reviews, determine design and layout and produce copies. Editing and producing corporate videos. Creating corporate and project logos.
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University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
Computer Applications Certificate, Programming Track
WebMaster Certificate

Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
Graduate Certificate, Program in Technical and Professional Writing

Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts
BA with Distinction, English and Women's Studies

Specialized Coursework and Training:
Programming in Visual Basic Advanced Web Page Design, Layout and Authoring
C Programming Multimedia Applications for the Web
SQL Programming JavaScript
Networks and the World Wide Web Ethical Considerations of the Internet and World Wide Web
Principles of Technical Writing Computer Hardware and Organization
Applied Software Writing Data Base Management Systems
Writing for Computer-Related Industries

Conferences and Seminars:
Visual Basic Application Development I
Frontiers in Project Management
QA Run Automated Testing Tool Advanced Training
Advanced Computer System Validation in a Regulatory Environment
Developing Procedures, Policies, and Documentation
Writing Better Computer User Documentation: From Paper to Hypertext

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[Quill Pen Logo] PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Society for Technical Communication, 1989-present

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