David Preston Email & Phone Number

United States

West Salem Ohio

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

I am a Sr. Technical Writer with extensive experience in developing owner's, service/repair manuals and product safety labels. I am seeking a position as a writer where I can contribute immediately. I can be reached via LinkedIn or dlpreston@windstream.net Thank You, David

Created user manuals for customers to safely operate and maintain products. Created service manuals for technicians to repair products. • Created documents utilizing ANSI standards for products manufactured and sold in US market and adhered to ISO standards for European markets.• Obtained approvals from multiple departments such as Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Test Lab and Tech Services in order to publish documents. • Produced translated documents into 23 languages for European countries.• Obtained international approvals from subsidiaries for translations to be created. Approved vendor invoices for completed translations. • Researched, championed and implemented Framemaker to more efficiently create documents. • Researched new software to replace Arbortext in order to provide a less expensive and more efficient software solution. • Trained and oriented junior staff and new managers on department operations.• Updated department procedures and work instructions. • Created flowcharts using Visio.• Ensured that manuals were updated and printed properly by communicating with national and international printing vendors for each new product modification or introduction. • Collaborated with engineering and vendors to ensure that product labels included correct specifications and would withstand customer usage. • Coordinated and assisted European technical writers in creating documents.• Provided FDA with technical documents during inspections. Previous experience as Draftsman