2009 marks my 23nd year in IT. I have worked as a Data Processing Operator, Mainframe Computer Operator and Relational Database Developer. Throughout my IT career, I have always written procedure and user documentation. As a programmer I was involved in writing the documents produced during each stage of the software development lifecycle, including tender responses, analysis and design documents, user and system documentation and training courses.

When I discovered that I was a better writer than a programmer, I made the switch to Technical Writing as a full time career after completing a Diploma in Communication (Technical) at the Canberra Institute of Technology in 1998. I have been working as a contract Technical Writer since 1999.

The majority of my writing has been creating user documentation for software products, but I have extensive experience as an Instructional Designer writing, and occasionally, delivering training courses. I have written workbooks for classroom based or self-paced training and eLearning courses. I really enjoy the challenge and creativity of instructional design and it is a good balance to the rigidity of straight technical writing.

I have always been interested in the Internet and have been designing, building and maintaining web sites for the past few years. As a consequence, I am an experienced web content writer with great design and HTML skills. I also have experience with Search Engine Optimisation.

As a contractor, I am always on the look out for jobs where I can indulge my passion for writing, use my editing and proof reading skills or my creativity writing training courses or web site content. I would love the opportunity to live and work overseas, especially, the USA where I am eligible for an E-3 visa, if I can find a company to sponsor me.

If you are interested in my skills and want to know more, you can download a full version of my Resumé here. Alternatively, can e-mail me at the address below.