JAMES E. MELDRUM 10938 S. Merlet Rd. Beloit, WI 53511 (608) 362-5275 jm1382ea4@westpost.

net CAREER OBJECTIVE A Technical Writing position where extensive expertise in writing and photograph y will be an asset for generating manuals and other technical documentation. Se eking an organization offering opportunities to impact successful career growth. CORE COMPETENCIES aExperienced technical writer a" extensive experience writing perating manuals, software useras manuals, and work instructions. Wrote text and took photographs for brochure winning award from National Machine Tool Builders of America in 19 89. aComputer experience a" includes BASIC, Claris Works, Word, Windows, AutoCad, E xcel, Quark Express, Frame Maker, Page Maker, Visio, Photo Shop, Paint Shop Pro, Photo Paint, Illustrator, Corel Draw, SnagIt, Acrobat, HTML, SGML, XML, Powerpo int; IBM and MacIntosh hardware. aAccomplished photographer a" over ten years of experience for technical manuals and in-house advertising, plus script-writing for instructional videos. aHighly organized, detail-oriented individual a" who works well under pressure, works well independently, consistently meeting deadlines. Able to handle multip le projects in a fast-paced environment. aOutstanding analytical and research skills a" coordinated environmental study f ocusing on biological research as part of undergraduate work in oceanography. aPublished over 200 articles and twelve simulation games a" about military strat egy, tactics, and technology in nationally and internationally circulated hobby magazines. aDeveloped and implemented system a" to proof written text, resulting in conside rable cost savings and time reduction for company. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE aKANDU INDUSTRIES a" Technical Writer a" Janesville, WI Developed and wrote standardized work instructions. Analyzed and documented bus iness methods. Contributed photographs and illustrations for various documents. aBOURN & KOCH a" Lead Documentation Technician a" Rockford, IL Retrieved, filed, and copied various engineering documents. Copied and assemble d technical manuals. Printed CAD and CADRA files. Increased efficiency of depa rtment by speeding delivery of documents. aEDSTROM INDUSTRIES a" Technical Writer a" Waterford, WI Wrote and updated operation and maintenance technical manuals for automated wate ring systems, computer controlled devices, and software with laboratory and agri cultural applications using structured Frame Maker and Microsoft Style Guide.

aWOODWARD GOVERNOR CO. a" Technical Writer a" Rockford, IL Maintained and updated maintenance technical manuals in SGML using ATA100 for an aerospace manufacturing company with over $100M in sales. Implemented ECRs, EC Ns. aCOMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS CO. a" Technical Writer a" Hartland, WI Writing operation/service manuals for various clients including Case Corp.; Alli ed Signal; Twin Disc; and Pierce Mfg. Corp. Provided photography for illustrati ons. aUS. FILTER/ILLINOIS WATER TREATMENT a" Technical Writer a" Rockford, IL Responsible for writing and editing operation manuals for water treatment system s for a company with $50M in annual sales. aMATTISON MACHINE WORKS a" Technical Writer a" Rockford, IL Responsible for writing and editing operation manuals for a machine tool firm wi th $20M in sales; wrote proposals; provided photography for manuals, brochures, documentation, and advertising. Received letter of commendation from Chrysler C orp. for operation manual later used as a standard for similar publications. Ser ved on company quality team. CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT aALCOA - Wrote and updated standard work instructions for IT, Engineering, and s hop applications using Excel. Increased efficiency of department by speeding co mpletion of documents; Analyzed and documented business methods. aBRIGGS & STRATTON - Wrote operation/service manuals for a line of air compresso rs and generators; provided photography for illustrations. Incorporated ECRs an d ECNs. aHAMILTON SUNDSTRAND - Maintained maintenance manuals and parts lists using ATA1 00 specs. aINGERSOLL MILLING MACHINE CO. - Wrote operation manuals and work instructions; provided illustrations. Analyzed and documented business methods. aNORAN INSTRUMENTS - Wrote software documentation and useras manuals. aHUF CORP. - Updated drawings and parts lists in AutoCad. aPACIFIC BEARING - Wrote work instructions for ISO 9000 documentation and script s for instructional videos; Analyzed and documented business methods. aROBERTS ENGINEERING - Proofing/editing project. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN a" GREEN BAY Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology Minored in Geology. 3-year independent w ork-study program in photography for University of Wisconsin. Coordinated enviro nmental study focusing on oceanography and biological research; assigned researc h parameters, collected and analyzed data. BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE a" Janesville, WI Various courses in computer programming, desktop publishing, word processing, in dustrial electricity, blueprint reading, and technical drawing. TECHWORKS a" Rockford, IL Coursework in Gage Reading, CNC Milling Machine Operation, CNC Lathe Operation.

OTHER COURSES AND SEMINARS a" aTechnical Writing 1,2,3a; Publications Preparatio n & Designa; aWrite and Develop Effective Operator Manualsa; aDesk Top Publishin ga; aHow to Manage Multiple Prioritiesa; aHow to Deal with Difficult Peoplea; aH ow to Proofreada. Sigma Six Quality training. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION PUBLICATIONS: Published articles for Strategy & Tactics: aThe Air War Game a" a 1983 Varianta; Small Unit Combat in the 1980as a" Updating the Firefight Game; Command Magazin e; The General; Air Power; Moves; Operations PHOTOGRAPHY: Over 300+ photography awards since 1972; Shows include Villager Art Gallery; Jan esville and Beloit Public Libraries; Tallman House Art Fair; Door County Photogr aphy Gallery; CEPA Gallery; Peninsula Art School; Beloit Fine Arts Incubator; Ov erture Center. Experienced with digital photography equipment.