Rebecca Schlei Email & Phone Number

Greater Milwaukee Area

(Formerly Joy Global Inc.)- Technical publications development for the electric rope shovel operator suite (previously responsible for 2800XPC product line documentation; electrical, technology, and mechanical suites)- Project management of the ProManual application, including coordination with third-party app developers, test users, and internal marketing/communications partners- Technical communications standards maintenance (Style Guide)- Style sheet development through the PTC/Arbortext Editor content management system (CMS)- Translations management- Graphic design in Adobe Suite; maintenance of technical illustrations- Proficiency in multiple software applications and editing tools- Lead organizer for worldwide "super user" group for CMS and style sheet development

Freelance editor for private clients, including MKE Film and 800-CEO-READ.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Edited technical documentation and client deliverables:- Focus on water, transportation, and environmental (USEPA) projects - Quality checks before printing and e-delivery- Development of both internal client deliverables and external Requests for Proposals (RFPs)/Statements of Qualifications (SOQs)- Adherence to Chicago Manual of Style and CH2M HILL Style Guide

Coordinated Learning & Development opportunities for company-wide Proposal and Delivery Services team (300+ employees):- Coordinated “Short Course” learning program and e-learning options - Developed new hire orientation (“onboarding”) process model - Established new relationship with Lynda.com to offer licenses for online learning to over 300 - business group members

Pewaukee, Wi

Courses:Communication in the WorkplaceWritten Communication

- Scheduled and designed advertisements under deadline- Wrote press releases, signs and print and email newsletters

Greater Milwaukee Area

Taught English 205: “Business Writing”

Represented and marketed the company to customers and industry stakeholders through traditional channels and emerging social media technologies.- Communicated with media and industry contacts- Developed media kit for online advertising and use of co-op funds- Connected authors and publishers with sales staff- Coordinated production of In the Books (Annual Report about company and noteworthy books)- Oversaw the entire publication process from storyboarding and planning to quality checks of final Epson proofs- Estimated costs and managed budgets- Partnered with offsite writers, graphic designers and printer- Copyedited and fact-checked The 100 Best Business Books of All Time- Wrote original sidebars and section introductions- Developed supplementary marketing materials- Developed and ran events programs- Launched and hosted LeaveSmarter, a business author series- Supported and helped host the annual Author’s Pow-Wow- Supported launch of Milwaukee's Pecha Kucha Night, a nationwide storytelling event- Developed program and reviewed entries for the 800-CEO-READ Annual Business Book Awards

Worked closely with the Marketing Director to run prestigious author event program and develop in-house materials for retail stores- Planned, designed and produced newsletters for membership base- Wrote press releases and product copy for media outlets- Managed daily updates of website and contact lists- Created promotional materials for author readings and in-store events- Fostered relationships with media outlets, industry experts andlocal business contacts

Master Of Arts, English: Professional And Technical Writing

Bachelor Of Arts, English: Professional And Technical Writing