Technical writer sample resume

This free sample resume for a technical writer has an accompanying sample technical writer cover letter and sample technical writer job advertisement to help you put together a winning job application.

Morgan Fisher

102 Document Drive
Smoky Ridge NSW 2999
T: (02) 9999 0000
M: 0400 000 000
E: [email protected]

---

Professional Profile

Qualified and experienced Technical Writer with expertise in product and instruction manuals. Highly organised, precise and logical, I am confident and capable in researching technologies and disseminating a range of product and process information with clarity and concision. I am seeking a full-time role where I can utilise and further develop my skills.

---

Education

 

---

Employment History

Responsibilities:

• Create written content for user manuals, catalogues, product updates, process documentation, training packages and safety data
• Supply documentation for all projects in a timely and efficient manner
• Liaise with publishing manager, engineers, designers, manufacturing and retail staff
• Contribute to documentation and process improvement

Achievements:

• Identified problem areas and acted as chief writer for a complete re-writing of user manuals for five of Bausch’s most popular products
• Received commendation for my clear and concise writing and accurate product diagrams

Responsibilities:

• Performed proofreading and editing functions for Holmes Manufacturing, covering a broad range of their product literature for a diverse selection of products
• Identified areas for improvement in existing literature and proofread and edited new material
• Translated technical data into simple, user-friendly language
• Proofread and edited other forms of written documentation
• Maintained effective and regular communication with project managers

Achievements:

• Juggled multiple projects simultaneously and successfully met all deadlines

---

Technical Skills

• MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Adobe InDesign, Photoshop
• MS Visio, CAD

---

References

Available upon request.