Experience
Some people identify themselves either technical or creative. I got over that hang-up a long time ago.
Atlanta, GA, January 2022 to present
Lessons learned
Integrated web content
Knowledge management
Centralized team platforms
Interactive dashboards and video
KNOWLEDGE MANAGER
Work closely with organizational stakeholders to champion and influence how Brasfield & Gorrie approaches knowledge sharing at all levels of the organization. Actively curate field and operations content, cross-referencing across regions, market sectors, and departments to provide users with multiple perspectives, resources, and approaches to company information. Leverage copy- and technical-writing expertise to transform complex data and content from corporate and operations teams into easily digestible and client-consumable deliverables.
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 2016 to Dec. 2021
Corporate Technical Writer
Member of Business Process Improvement developing content for corporate and field teams, translating technical information into clear, practical guidelines. Collaborate with project managers, estimators, field personnel, IT and operations to produce best practice guidelines, training tools and strategic processes that enhance the user experience. Edit and format existing content and collateral to ensure alignment with corporate messaging and company brand. Manage the content, distribution and look-and-feel of the corporate knowledge management system.
Best practices
Departmental processes
Safety instructions
Training materials
PowerPoint decks
How-to instructions
Lessons learned
Creative edits
Tucker, GA, Jan. 2015- Aug. 2016
senior copywriter
Crafted innovative copy that humanized the brand for cross-channel initiatives, including headlines, eBooks, infographics, video, digital marketing, print advertising, web copy, social media and direct mail. Wrote and edited creative content, ensuring brand voice and tone.
B2B and B2C email
Marketing brochures
Collateral / one-sheets
Video tutorials
Landing pages
Sales pitch decks
Radio spots
Conference signage
Executive talking points
Tucker, GA, Aug. 2013 - Dec. 2014
senior communications program manager
Helped lead company’s cultural transformation initiatives, specifically driving programs supporting corporate responsibility, wellness, disaster response, and rewards and recognition. Authored and executed communication plans and content strategies for HR, IT and Corporate Communications. Developed 75+ creative email campaigns, promos, and engagement initiatives to enhance the company’s culture and brand. Drafted and delivered daily corporate announcements. Conducted employee satisfaction survey and performed data analysis on findings. Developed and delivered monthly HR and IT newsletters, and created multiple downloadable tool kits (for charity engagement roll-outs).
Corporate email
Engagement events
Department announcements
Monthly HR newsletter
Event invitations
Downloadable toolkits
IT updates
Employee surveys / analysis
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 2009- Aug. 2013
Marketing Communications Manager
Created persuasive B2B marketing content, including e-brochures, product videos, web copy, and sales presentations. Ensured content was on-brand, consistent in style and tone and reflected appropriate value propositions. Optimized digital content for search and user experience across all media channels. Developed, edited and produced 15 product marketing videos that helped sales engage their audience, demonstrate product features, articulate value, and drive demand.
Product marketing videos
Video tutorials
B2B sales collateral
Product brochures
Sales pitch decks
Conference signage
Atlanta, GA, March 2004 - Aug. 2009
Senior Technical Writer
Created single-source, topic-based content for six software applications, delivered across web, mobile and print. Translated technical content into functional user-friendly information.
Implementation guides
User manuals
FAQs
Release notes
Knowledge base
Decatur, GA, Sept. 2001 - March 2004
Technical Writer
Documented new functionality, bug fixes and changes to existing features for twenty Internet applications. Monitored and managed technical knowledge base, refreshing content regularly to maintain accuracy and relevancy. Managed production of formal reports.
User guides
Training manuals
Release notes
Online help
Knowledge base