Technical writing consultant vs technical writer

Differences between technical writing consultant and technical writer duties and responsibilities

Technical writing consultant example responsibilities.

• Identify and initiate wholesale computer upgrade to accommodate new CMS while allocating and managing staff resources devote to developing the software.
• Perform QA testing of the GUI, returning valuable feedback to the design team via the TestTrack defect tracking system.
• Create accompanying diagrams using Visio.
• Develop and design business processes utilizing Visio and other tools.
• Define data interchange requirements, and develop API references and data management requirements in support of telecommunication company acquisition and mergers.
• Develop sophisticated PowerPoint presentations for cross-departmental meetings.
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Technical writer example responsibilities.

• Analyze the requirements of the RFP to understand the customer s solution needs and to identify potential discriminators for competitive advantage.
• Manage consulting projects including UNIX installation and maintenance on various engineering workstation platforms.
• Create and manage print and online documentation for Linux and web-base security software.
• Manage security program for DoD classify magnetic media, classify documents and physical security systems.
• Develop software requirements documents for proprietary medical software device; manage documents through SDLC in fda-regulate environment.
• Help company achieve ISO registration by determining best practices, writing ISO compliant manufacturing instructions and teaching best manufacturing processes.
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