Technical Writer, Senior Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the technical writer, senior position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for persuasion through consultative-focused writing and interaction with users to explain how best practices and new enhancements will benefit them.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• End-user technical writing experience
• Adobe Certifications
• Experience with DOJ
• Proven success in developing customer centric content
• Expert in MadCap Flare (or similar), Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SnagIt (or similar), Microsoft Office, and web authoring tools
• Maintains proficiency in domestic and foreign regulations and standards, with a focus on Labeling for assigned products and global impact but a regional focus on the US (FDA), EU (MDD), CA (Health Canada), BZ, JPN, and AU (TGA)
• Experience using and adhering to style guides
• Exceptional thoroughness and attention to detail

Please consider me for the technical writer, senior opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for senior-level writing/editing services as needed, including research and writing feature articles and content for corporate publications.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Meets or exceeds DoD 8570/8140 mandated certification for IAM Level I
• Experience planning and designing information architecture for documentation and can clearly articulate information design intent and strategy
• Strong collaborator that naturally works with and balances requirements and feedback from multiple stakeholders and end users
• Strong leadership abilities, works well independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with DITA, XML and contract management/sharing and experience technical writing for any community network with Advanced computer skills including Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe RoboHelp, and Acrobat Professional
• High-level knowledge and understanding of software construction techniques, understanding of web-technologies
• Develop and write technical content including descriptions, installation procedures, operating instructions, maintenance and troubleshooting information
• Conduct interviews with SMEs to gather data for content

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the technical writer, senior position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical writing support of project reports as well as support the generation and writing of Standard Operating Procedures and Stability Reports.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in authoring API documentation
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS, JSON and XML
• Familiarity with command Shell Scripting
• Basic familiarity with software development
• Experience with structured authoring
• Experience working with version/source control tools such as Subversion or Git
• Knowledge of virtualization, data center, and server technology
• Knowledge of HTML, XML and DITA

Please consider me for the technical writer, senior opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for the technical writing aspect in the development and distribution of technical documentation in compliance with Company’s Standards, Air Transport Association (ATA) Standards, Simplified Technical English (STE), and Aircraft Manufacturer (OEM) Guidelines.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Lean/Agile/Scrum/Kanban knowledge
• Experience using data analytics to understand customer needs and shape content strategy
• Experience writing DITA content
• Knowledge of DITA specializations, style sheets, XSLT transformations
• High-level communication and SME interview skills in multiple environments (email, chat, face-to-face)
• Familiarity using and configuring Unix/Linux systems, not necessarily in the form of professional experience
• Experience with web authoring tools and technologies
• Experience with a programming or scripting language — we use a lot of Ruby and Clojure, so being able to read one of those is especially nice

In response to your job posting for technical writer, senior, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance on best practices on technical writing to cross-functional team members to support harmonization, efficiency and continuous improvement.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of markdown, git, html, and xml
• Experience writing using Minimalism techniques, Single Sourcing, or Information Mapping
• Experience with cloud monitoring (Azure, AWS)
• Experience of creating concise, clear, purposeful and engaging technical content that describes purpose, specifies, guides and teaches technical users and readers to use technology, API's and software
• Previous experience of using markup driven documentation formats, such as Markdown and DITA, and the tools that support them
• Experienced in using automation and tooling to create documentation and specifications from technical formats such as source code, interface descriptions
• Experience of documenting use of technical components such as API's, command line tools or domain specific languages
• Experience of creating a portfolio of structured documentation that spans reference documentation, specifications, how to guides and concept guides and of working with technology and engineering stakeholders to understand their needs