I own and operate a home-based desktop publishing business to perform design, layout, typesetting, writing, editing, proofreading, and QA of brochures, newsletters, advertisements, forms, books, etc., for various companies. I provide transcription services (using Express Scribe transcribing software), edit, proofread, and design recorded interviews for select customers.

Convert data into S1000D format using UltraCS xml software. Applying correct applicabilities, proofreading, and rewriting, if necessary. Responsible for performing quality assurance on technical manuals, training material, and Illustrated Parts Breakdowns. This includes reading documents word for word, comparing documents, reviewing for layout of text and graphics, as well as providing expert advice on industry standards and rules. Responsible for rewriting Style Guide for technical writers… Show more Convert data into S1000D format using UltraCS xml software. Applying correct applicabilities, proofreading, and rewriting, if necessary. Responsible for performing quality assurance on technical manuals, training material, and Illustrated Parts Breakdowns. This includes reading documents word for word, comparing documents, reviewing for layout of text and graphics, as well as providing expert advice on industry standards and rules. Responsible for rewriting Style Guide for technical writers and quality assurance. Currently lead DQA in Training, assisting in developing style guides and templates, proofreading, comparing documents, etc. Also responsible for training new editors/QA personnel. Show less

 Oversee all publishing related requirements, workload, and style sheet creations Train incoming editors, Quality Assurance, and SGML/XML authors Gather and implement DTD files Edit digital documents for correctness and standardization using Adobe Pro Perform SGML tagging Assign tagging tasks as needed Perform PDF and eFile review (proofreading) prior to delivery Provide data for monthly status reports Troubleshoot all publishing related issues

Managed three contracts with 15 employees in technical publications area for the government.