Valerie L.

I am an information specialist with a background in producing print and electronic (software and Web) documents. I am skilled in writing for technical and nontechnical audiences, and have written and edited an array of document types, from user interfaces to feature articles. I'm a self-motivated, enthusiastic professional, with many years' experience successfully designing, developing and delivering documents that are designed to inform, educate, influence decision-making, and increase productivity and effectiveness in the work place. I have proven written and verbal communication skills, and the desire to excel. My strengths include: * Skilled in industry-standard document production (text, graphics, layout) tools * Expert in translating complex, technical language into easy-to-read, straightforward and persuasive products. * Specialist in developing clear, concise, and creative documentation designed to make readers more knowledgeable and productive and contribute to the success of product releases. Specialties writing, editing, and designing wide range of documents, including user manuals, Web site content and maintenance, instructional design, policies and procedure manuals, installation and configuration guides, online Help, trade articles, newsletters. Special interest and expertise in indexing complex document, and content management.