Angela Simonelli Email & Phone Number

Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States

Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States

Waltham, Ma

As ID Manager at Rocket Software, I provided managerial support to a team of 10 writers. I worked with the Director, VP of Products, Principal Editor, and fellow Managers to develop and track departmental vision and objectives. To improve workflow and team knowledge, I brainstormed, created, and enhanced internal resources using Wiki, Sharepoint, and our in-house style guide. I worked 1-1 with my team members to develop and track product-centric and individual career development… Show more As ID Manager at Rocket Software, I provided managerial support to a team of 10 writers. I worked with the Director, VP of Products, Principal Editor, and fellow Managers to develop and track departmental vision and objectives. To improve workflow and team knowledge, I brainstormed, created, and enhanced internal resources using Wiki, Sharepoint, and our in-house style guide. I worked 1-1 with my team members to develop and track product-centric and individual career development objectives, staying connected through frequent communication, team meetings, and bi-annual reviews.I also retained ownership of all tasks associated with my previous position as Senior Information Developer: providing user-centric technical content for IBM OEM software products; serving as Rocket-IBM ID Point-of-Contact for tools, guidelines, and processes; and working on multiple company-wide initiatives for learning and engagement. Show less

United States

At Rocket, I managed a diverse team of 10 Information Developers while also serving as point-of-contact to our major business partner (consistently distributing tools, standards, and defining processes) and developing content for three Security products.I consistently looked for ways to empower and enable my ID team by increasing communication, sharing technical knowledge, and building relationships. Together, we navigated many process enhancements that continue to speed… Show more At Rocket, I managed a diverse team of 10 Information Developers while also serving as point-of-contact to our major business partner (consistently distributing tools, standards, and defining processes) and developing content for three Security products.I consistently looked for ways to empower and enable my ID team by increasing communication, sharing technical knowledge, and building relationships. Together, we navigated many process enhancements that continue to speed time-to-publication while keeping quality high.Information Developers at Rocket write, architect, edit, publish, and maintain content in DITA using Oxygen XML Editor. They install products, give feedback, troubleshoot, and architect single-sourced information for multiple build types. They manage dynamic, overlapping deadlines in a fast-paced, enterprise software environment. As an ID manager and content owner, I maintained excellent communication with my writing team, manager, and other internal and external colleagues including product development, QA, project managers, and business partners around the world. I consistently exceeded expectations, met deadlines, and worked in service to my team and our customers. Show less

Boston

Independently contracted health and wellness writer:• Brainstormed, researched, wrote, and published evergreen and newsworthy articles on the topic of physical health, emotional wellness, and the mind/body connection• Contacted sources for interviews, information, quotes, and product specs• Optimized SEO, and promoted content through social media

As the Assistant to the Vice President of the Sales and Marketing Department, I was responsible for editing, illustrating, and designing a weekly marketing newsletter that outlined the department's successes and objectives for teammates across the entire East Region. I doubled readership of the publication and it became an interdepartmental asset.To communicate information to the Marketing team, I also prepared and presented Status PPTs in monthly meetings.I was responsible for… Show more As the Assistant to the Vice President of the Sales and Marketing Department, I was responsible for editing, illustrating, and designing a weekly marketing newsletter that outlined the department's successes and objectives for teammates across the entire East Region. I doubled readership of the publication and it became an interdepartmental asset.To communicate information to the Marketing team, I also prepared and presented Status PPTs in monthly meetings.I was responsible for making sure all technicians were equipped with the marketing collateral that accompanied all daily installations and service calls. To accomplish this, I supervised and administered purchasing of printed marketing collateral for the East Region through Comcast’s vendor, Workflow One. I also improved this process by creating a standardized ordering form for technicians, which increased accuracy and efficiency of orders.This role encompassed a relationship with the Legal and Finance departments. I monitored invoices and prepared expense report spreadsheets for the V.P. and all Sales and Marketing Executives and submitted them for processing through the appropriate contacts. I personally directed contracts for high-profile commercial accounts to the Legal and Financial departments, sometimes requiring travel to other offices.In this role, I regularly scheduled and facilitated meetings, prepared detailed agendas, and kept meticulous minutes. I regularly converted this information (the news) into newsletter-appropriate content to keep the team, and the Region, informed and on track of Marketing’s highlights and priorities. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, Professional Writing And Technical Communication

Activities and Societies: Professional Writing and Technical Communication program Certification in Professional Writing and Technical.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Journalism, Theater Arts Editor in Chief of the student newspaper, Voices Member of choral groups and theater.

Some Graduate Coursework Completed, Industrial And Organizational Psychology, A