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Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Senior illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) writer on various engine programs. Accountable for incorporating Approved Engineer Memorandum (AEM) into Technical Publication authoring system for IPC’s. Applied Technical Publication work instructions, department and industry quality standards, and approved specifications.- In 2014 successfully generated T56 427A-15LFE 3.5 parts catalog ahead of schedule based on programs benchmark.- In 2013 I was part of a team that created M250-RR300 parts catalog under budget. - Authoring Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC) in SGML.- Rolls-Royce North America Lead Illustrator on JSF Lift Fan Depot level graphics in partnership with UK Rolls-Royce Bristol- Lead Illustrator on F136 Program, retrieve CAD models from NX, convert graphics and incorporate into JSF Authoring and graphic repository for use by JSF community.Senior Illustrator/Team LeaderTechnical Illustration Point of Contact (POC) for the Technical Publications department with the responsibility of ensuring Technical Illustrations standards were incorporation to specifications and industry standards. Accountabilities consisted of maintaining illustrations storage and retrieval libraries. Analyze engineering data to develop and edit manuals, catalogs, letters, and bulletins to create illustrations. - Successfully managed creation of 200 graphics using outside vendor. Accomplished task under budget and ahead of schedule.- Consult with Writers or Publication managers on matters related to quality, schedules, or obstacles in completing assigned tasks.- Illustrator QA for all engine models.- Team Leader/Illustrator for JSF-Liftfan, T56/501 and M250 product lines.- Train new Technical Illustrators. Work with vendors to ensure quality a product.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Rendered Technical Illustrations in accordance with Military and Commercial standards. Served as illustrations Team Leader on the GE90 engine project and completed the Engine Maintenance and the Aircraft Maintenance Manuals.