From: derek@netcom.com (Derek LeLash)
Subject: Technical Writer/Designer
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Distribution: ba
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 07:38:52 GMT


Derek J. LeLash
655 S. Fair Oaks Ave., #D115
Sunnyvale, CA  94086
day: (408) 720-1236, x201
eve: (408) 739-5526
e-mail: derek@netcom.com

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Summary:
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I am a technical writer with over four years of experience looking for a 
position in the Technical Publications, Instructional Design, Customer 
Publications, Interface Design, or similar division of a computer company.

For the past four years, I have worked as a technical writer for BASYS 
Automation Systems, Inc., in Yonkers, NY and Sunnyvale, CA.  Prior to this, 
I completed a short-term project for Dartmouth College Computing Services in 
Hanover, NH.

I have a BA degree in English from Dartmouth College, which I've supplemented 
with additional course work in Technical Writing, UNIX Shell Programming, and 
Graphic Design.

A more detailed description of my qualifications follows.

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Experience:
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Technical Writer, BASYS Automation Systems Inc., Yonkers, NY/Sunnyvale, CA
February 1989-present

  Wrote, edited, and revised documentation for UNIX-based software 
  systems used in television and radio newsrooms.  Documentation produced 
  on Macintosh computers using Microsoft Word, SuperPaint, and MacDraw 
  software.

  Projects and responsibilities included:
  *  Wrote user's manual for event monitoring sub-system, working with 
     Development and Customer Service personnel from early design stages 
     through final implementation of product.
  *  Wrote user's guide and operations manual for text archiving sub-
     system.
  *  Rewrote and updated command reference manual and on-line help 
     messages for new releases of central newsroom system software.
  *  Edited all other manuals produced by company for style and content.
  *  Handled supervisory functions for documentation department, including 
     scheduling of new projects, performance reviews, and coordination of 
     work in progress.
  *  Interviewed candidates for technical writer positions and assisted in 
     their evaluation.
  *  Handled documentation production process, including generation of 
     master pages and interaction with printers and other vendors.
  *  Organized and maintained Macintosh computer operation in 
     documentation department.

Documentation Writer, Special Projects, Dartmouth College Computing Services
July 1988-August 1988

  Wrote the reference manual for BlitzMail, an electronic mail program for 
  the Macintosh developed at Dartmouth College.

Public Room Assistant (PRA), Kiewit Computation Center, Dartmouth College
July 1987-June 1988

  Assisted Dartmouth students, faculty, and staff in person and over the 
  phone in the use of the Macintosh and Dartmouth's central computing 
  facilities, including UNIX and the Dartmouth Timesharing system.

Tutor, Dartmouth Computer Alumni College Program
August 1987

  Instructed Dartmouth alumni in the use of the Macintosh microcomputer 
  during college-sponsored intensive introductory program; supervised 
  hands-on laboratory sessions.

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Education:
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DeAnza College, Cupertino, CA; UC Extension, Santa Clara, CA
January 1992-present

  Attend part-time; classes include "UNIX Shell Programming," 
  "Introduction to Technical Writing," "Graphic Design: Principles," 
  and "Writing and Designing Online Documentation."

Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
September 1984-June 1988

  Received BA degree in English; major courses included a great deal of 
  prose writing.  Also took courses in computer science, education, and 
  psychology.

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Writing samples, references, or more information available upon request.


-- 
Derek LeLash (derek@netcom.com)   RECESSION: Your friend loses her job.
Tech Writer/Multi-medium         DEPRESSION: You lose your job.
BASYS Automation Systems, Inc.     RECOVERY: George Bush loses his job.  :-)
Sunnyvale, CA  408-SEX-LLAMA