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Technical author - St.helens, Merseyside, UK

Freelance Technical Author / Writer - Manuals, Machine specs, Sop's, Risk assessment, COSHH, H&S audits, ISO preparation, Training - software & computer, Skill steps systems, Databases.

Rating:Unrated (New)
Hourly Rate:£22.22
Available From:Now
Seller ID: 241816

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CV

I provide services of Technical Writing/Authoring these include:
Machine Specification, Maintenance Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures / Manuals, Designing Training Courses, Tests / Questionnaires for Staff, Devising Skill Matrix and Recording systems for Training, Help files, COSHH, Risk Assessment, NVQ administration,
Health & Safety Audits, ISO Preparation.
Webmaster, Site builder, Web administration.
Training in Basic skills to Staff in office procedure and computer use.
Past experience with Dyslexia in adults and the problems they have in industry.

As a computer engineer, helping small to medium companies who cannot afford a full time IT professional. I build, repair and specialize in diagnostics of systems that have problems both in hardware and software.
Provision of training on software, advice on systems to increase efficiency,
Design tailor-made software systems for different types of businesses – mainly in Access covering stores systems, transport services, production schedules, order intake indeed anything that is required.

I function very well alone or as part of a team, communication with others is something I embrace. My commitment and energy would be of value to any company and I can make a worthwhile contribution to any business.


Current and previous contracts include:
Technical College, Toiletries company, Glass Processing, Transport & Warehousing, Test House, Paper Goods, Furniture Manufacturer, Medical devices, Environmental Re-cycling,
Wine & Spirit merchants.

Referees can be supplied.

Employment History

(Mar 2006 to Jun 2006)

Technical author

Manchester

Professional Qualifications

M.I.S.T.C - Member of the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators.
Diplomas in Advanced PC Technology - Business systems analyst / computer programming

Main CV content

Career Details
Sept 2002 to Present Self Employed
Job Title: Technical Author / Writer - Computer Engineer

Feb 2006 – Mid may 2006
Wine & Spirit merchants - Designed a complete set of Engineers Standard operator procedures, Maintenance and fault finding manuals – ( 4 Lines – 49 machines )

Jan 2005 – Feb 2006
Test House, - prepare ISO documents ready for accreditation, build website.
Paper Goods - built website
Furniture Manufacturer - Environmental Re-cycling
Medical devices – Produced ISO Manuals ready for accreditation, H&S Manuals, Risk assessments, Standard operating procedures all equipment, Patient record tracking system, Floor plan of building.

March 2004 – Jan 2005
Technical College – NVQ documents – 3 levels - reformatted for Remploy contract.
Toiletries company - Designed a complete set of Shop-floor Standard operator procedure manuals and new working practices for new factory – operator driven. ( 7 Lines – 38 machines )

Sept 2002 – March 2004 – extended contract
Glass Processing – Designed and produced a complete inventory of Factory Floor procedures on all machinery and sections these included Sop's, COSHH Data sheets, Risk Assessments, FLT and Crane Records – Manuals, databases, systems. ( 17 sections – 28 machines )
Conducted tests on shop floor personnel regarding reading drawings and paperwork.
Co-ordinate NVQ Certification with Local College - assessors and candidates.
Carried out Office staff questionnaire and interviews to determine training needs and establish grounds for standardized working practices. ( 14 sections )
Transport & Warehousing – Computer system upgrade, network installed, office system database developed.

1976 to August 2002:
Pilkington Architectural St.Helens
Production Team Leader [ From 1983 on ][including New Projects and Products]
Supervising the day-to-day running of 3 Production sections [2 shift system]
In addition to the supervision and allocation of staff, my duties included informing senior management of the latest developments, providing project progress reports and feasibility studies.
As part of my other duties [New products & Projects],
I investigated, designed and implemented anything required in improving or assisting in the production processes – tools, new products, new practices
Improve Safety features on various machines – guards, standards, and tools.
Design lifting equipment to comply with new regulations – glass float-liners.
Next Generation of Products – design and testing, production feasibility, costs.
New equipment and Tools required for Production – safety, improvements
Designed and implemented a Refurbishment of all Shop-floor S.o.p's and new working practises - Lean Management – Planned performance improvements. Instructed other Supervisors on the Theory of Lean Management
1972 to 1976
Wigan Engineering Ltd [including Government Re-Training]
Miller/Setter Operator – Department supervisor ( Milling / Drilling / Grinding )

1965 to 1972
Various Catering Contracts [Restaurants, Hospitals, Industrial]
Commis Chef through to Catering Manager

Education and Qualifications

1953-1965: Holy Cross Secondary Modern
Qualifications: T.O.P.S - Government Qualification in Engineering - [Miller/Setter Operator
Diplomas: Computer Studies - Diagnostics & Systems Analyst/Computer Programmer
Advanced PC Technology
Institutions M.I.S.T.C – Member of the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators

Technical Experience

Glass Products: All aspects Glass Processing - Specialist in Commercial Double Glazing
Engineering: Lathes, Milling Machines, Grinders, Welding - Mild Steel & Stainless
Working to Tight Tolerances, Drawings and re-furbishing work
Computer Hardware: SCSI Systems, Diagnostics ( Software & Hardware )
Build / repair PC’s using various Operating Systems – Dos to XP,
PC networks - Domestic and Commercial
Computer Software: MS-DOS to XP. MS Office suites, Graphics packages, Internet Web Master and Site Builder, Beta testing, Robohelp, Illustrator, Macromedia, PageMaker, Framemaker, Adobe products, AutoCAD Packages.
Ongoing: I am constantly updating my skills through home study and self taught applications this keeps my knowledge of the latest developments up to date

Skills

People: Man Management, Timekeeping, Evaluation, Welfare, Discipline, Training and Advancement
Management: Report Writing, Feasibility Studies, Budgets & Costs, Customer Visits, Presentations, Record Keeping, Discretion
Computer Skills: PcMasterClass Diploma {Distinction} in Advanced PC Technology
Studied for Business System Analyst/Computer Programmer [ Computeach ]
Personal: I enjoy passing on my knowledge to others - one to one or to a group
Problem solving, Diagnostics and Designing are all the things I most enjoy doing
Personal Evaluation I feel I can make a difference to any Company or Team, my ability to adapt and change direction is reflected in my previous work experience.
I enjoy a challenge and throw myself into every situation.
I am conscientious, a good timekeeper, honest and reliable

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