Resume Of Pamela Cox

Résumé of Pamela L. Cox

Email: coxfamily@usa.net
Telephone: 305.651.6736
Miami, Florida

Objective:

I am currently seeking a position that will allow me to use my technical writing and translation, instructional design or training skills as a telecommuter.

Education:

Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis (1986-1989) - Pursued degree in Organizational Communications and Spanish. Held GPA of 3.84 on a scale of 4.0; member of Honor Sorority; recipient of Balfour Scholarship for Superior Achievement; recipient of full scholarship to study at University of Costa Rica for two semesters.

Certifications:



Experience:


March 1995-Present
Coordinator
"Jesus-Net" Ministries

Serve as the director and coordinator of the Jesus-Net. The primary goal of the Jesus-Net is to support and encourage missionaries through the effective use of internet technologies. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining multiple web sites, administrating e-mail update and support networks, maintaining list of internet resources and URLs, developing internet training classes, and coordinating communications between missionaries and church members world-wide utilizing an assortment of internet technologies.


October 1996-Present
Consultant
Whittman-Hart, Indianapolis, Indiana

Worked as a Senior Consultant for various companies, assisting with projects including technical writing, creative copywriting, training development and delivery, project coordination, technical translation, and other miscellaneous responsibilities.


July 1996-October 1996
Technical Consultant
Source Consulting, Indianapolis, Indiana

Worked as a technical writer for Eli Lilly and Company, assisting with systems documentation for programs developed to capture and analyze scientific data collected for a bovine pharmaceutical. Was also responsible for development of all explanatory documentation submitted to FDA.


May 1995-July 1996
Senior Technical Writer
CREW, Incorporated, Indianapolis, Indiana

Worked on numerous projects for Eli Lilly and Company, ERMCO Electric, and other companies. Projects included: assisting with organization of projects; writing training manuals, creating graphics, and preparing a training program for state-of-the-art pharmaceutical processing equipment; creating and editing computer validation documentation; writing technical articles for in-house publications; translating diversified business documentation; creating numerous marketing brochures; and many other miscellaneous technical/marketing projects.

While in this position was also responsible for helping with marketing/recruiting functions, and for assisting with software training.


May 1995-Present
President
Cox Enterprises

Worked as a private consultant in a variety of capacities, including: project management, technical writing, instructional design, desktop publishing/graphic design, translation, Web page production/internet training, and customized training development and delivery.


May 1993-May 1995
Technical Writer
Inland Container Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana

Responsible for writing user guides, technical guides, installation guides, and training manuals for software and hardware produced or used within the company. Established standards of documentation for all documentation written. Was also responsible for assisting with the creation of a training/installation management plan for some hardware and software products.


June 1991-May 1993:
Coordinator of Volunteers
Wheeler Mission Ministries, Indianapolis, Indiana

Primary duties included developing, organizing, and administrating a volunteer program for the organization. This necessitated developing efficient systems for recruitment, placement, and training of volunteers; records maintenance; and recognition/compensation programs. Developed program from ground up, and was responsible for writing a volunteer personnel manual; staff procedures manual; various departmental training manuals; press releases; and miscellaneous promotional materials. Was responsible for developing, organizing, and hosting a variety of recognition events for volunteers each year. Was also responsible for numerous public relations responsibilities.

While in this position, the yearly number of donated volunteer hours grew from an estimated 10,000 to a well-documented 50,000; and the number of committed volunteers grew from 350 to 700. The increase in speaking engagements and group contacts also helped generate increased financial and material donations.


January 1988-January 1989
English Grammar and Composition Teacher
Colegio Metodista, San José, Costa Rica

Responsible for developing and delivering lesson plans for six Grammar and Composition classes (approximately 200 students) of eighth and ninth grade students in private bilingual high school.


Additional Qualifications:


Training and Affiliations:

  • Multiple managerial seminars and courses
  • Member, HTML Writers Guild
  • Member, Society of Technical Communicators
  • Member, Webmasters Guild
  • Member, Christian Webmasters Association
  • Member, Microsoft Site Builder Network
  • Training in FDA Good Laboratory Practices, FDA documentation requirements, and FDA systems validation requirements


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