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Vive A. LeRoy ([email protected]) Summary � Creative problem solver - Likes a challenge � Flexible, fast, independent � Broad range of interests � Strong research and interviewing skills � Excellent writing skills Skills Include but are not limited to HTML, VisualBasic, Word, Ventura Publisher, WordPerfect, PageMaker, Powerpoint... Train on commercial products at no charge to client. Web Site Development Can assist in establishing internet presence and developing intranet web sites. Have developed web-based training including questionnaires and tests. Have written user guides and on-line help for web site development software. Technical Writing Have researched and written product specifications, marketing, and user manuals for commercial software developers and proprietary systems. Have written technical reference manuals for programmers, and theory of operations documentation for engineers. Have created: (1) Online demos for design review, marketing, and training. (2) Context sensitive on-line help using System Developer Kit (SDK) and other tools. Systems Analysis & QA Have designed the user interface, conducted design reviews, negotiated user concerns, monitored development process, conducted system tests, created programed training for users, and secured interim and final sign-offs as required. Mobile Data Communication Systems Since 3/93, I have written user and technical reference manuals for ElectroCom's entire line of telecommunication products, including assembly and user manuals for computers and software installed in police cars. I wrote the documentation for in-car computer software and hardware, the in-car radio, and products used at the radio tower or base station including: (1) radio data controller, (2) message switch, (3) system test software and (4) system planner for comprehensive view of mobile data communication systems. I have also written proposals responding to specific bids. Large Scale Projects I am comfortable with large-scale operations development, including: � Utilizing system development methodologies for phase reporting � Conducting design review sessions (structured design walkthroughs) � Designing or streamlining design of forms, reports, screens � Devising and implementing test plans and training programs � Developing prototypes or system simulations for marketing purposes � Procedures analysis, streamlining, automation, and documentation � Evaluation of alternative systems (cost/benefit and technical analysis) � Systems selection, customization, testing, and implementation BA, Economics, UCLA References on request | ||||||||||||||||
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Manuals for Mobile Data Communication Systems � System Planner (product overview) - ElectroCom Communication Systems � DataPartner (communications software) - ElectroCom Communication Systems � WinMDT (communications software) - ElectroCom Communication Systems � Data Transceiver Radio (DTR800/DTR450) - ElectroCom Communication Systems � Mobile Data Computer Assembly Manual - ElectroCom Communication Systems � Radio Data Controller (RDC-101) - ElectroCom Communication Systems � Message Switch (MS-101 and MS-101T) - ElectroCom Communication Systems User Manuals for Commercial Software Products � EZ Reference Guides: WordStar, dBASE, Supercalc, others - Victor Technologies � Benchmark Word Processing User Guide - Victor Technologies � CAD/CAM Reference Manuals: 2D CAD/CAM and 3D Unfolding - U.S. Amada � Cybertek ProMenu and Cyberscribe V - Cybertek Computer Products � Wide Area Mail and PC Workstation Manager - Cybertek Computer Products � Information and Retrieval System - Storey/Ross/Barker � Norton Backup for Windows - Symantic � PicFax User Guide - Pacific Image Communications � Platinum Payroll Manual - Advanced Business Microsystems � TransFax User Guide - Virtual Page Assoc. Programmer Reference Manuals � Clipper Compiler User Guide - Nantucket � Hummingbird O/S Guide - Computer Information Systems � Quickstart Installation Guide - Computer Information Systems � Terminal Emulator: Mainframe/Micro Communications - Cybertek Computer Products, Inc. Design Specifications � MI/FS Contest and Incentive Processing System - Nissan Motor Corp., Inc. � Logistics Systems: Delivery Progress and Production Parts Master - Amer. Isuzu Motors � dBase III Multi-User Design Specifications - Ashton Tate � Simple Interest Dealer Loans - First Interstate Bank Bids & Proposals � Mobile Data Network configurations - ElectroCom Communication Systems � Kaiser Patient Appointment System - Tandem Computers � Pri-Sys Proposal Pricing System - TRW Policy and Procedures or Internal Systems � Real Estate Loan Processing User Guide - Western Financial Savings Bank � Consumer Loans, RE Loans, Loan Service - California Federal � IsuzuNet Host Online Communications Guide - American Isuzu Motors, Inc. � Annuity Application System - SunAmerica Financial Systems � Financial Institution Transmittal Processing System - SunAmerica Financial Systems � Customer Support BBS - Cybertek Computer Products, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||
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Vive A. LeRoy Email: [email protected] Please email me for Word "doc" versions. Independent Contractor since 2/82 � Technical writing/web site development. Have written specifications, marketing, and user guides for new software and hardware, including Internet products. On-line demos for design review, marketing, and training. On-line help; context sensitive and web-based. RFPs, proposals, reports. � Systems analysis and QA. Use system development methodologies; design user interface; conduct design reviews, negotiate user concerns, monitor development, conduct system tests, create programmed training for users, and obtain project sign-offs. TOOLS: Office97, Word 7.0, Corel Ventura, PowerPoint, PhotoEdit, VisualBasic, HTML, StoryBoard, Web Based Training... more INTERNET: Web Product Development. Establishing internet presence and intranet web sites. On-line courseware, questionnaires, and tests. Wrote user guides and on-line help for developer of Storyboard and Web Based Training (NetInfo) TELECOMMUNICATIONS: For mobile data network provider: Since 1992, have written bids for mobile data communication systems. Wrote assembly, maintenance, and user manuals for system components including mobile PCs; theory of operations for printed circuit boards, administrator/training guides, software specifications. (ElectroCom) CAD/CAM. Wrote User manual for 2D and 3D CAD/CAM software developed for designing parts to be manufactured on multi-million dollar bending machines. (U.S. Amada) INTERNAL SPECS/PROCEDURES: Internal Vehicle Import/Sales Systems. Dealer communications, fleet vehicle on-line ordering, contest/incentive processing, logistics, and purchasing. (Nissan/Isusu) COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS. Designed, wrote, and published user Software manuals for Ashton-Tate (dBase products), Nantucket's Clipper Developer compiler, Computer Information Systems' Hummingbird Operating System, utilities for Cybertek and Peter Norton, terminal emulation software for Semicoa, a case-tracking system for Storey-Ross- Barker, a loan management system for Unisys, and custom software for the Victor 9000 computer. Assisted in development, testing of review and marketing, and on-line help. EDUCATION: BA, Economics, UCLA. Business/computer courses at University of Chicago, UCLA, Orange Coast College. | ||||||||||||||||
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