Linda L. Watkins

Reliable, Proactive, Informed Project Management

Location
oak grove, OR (US)
Work Category
Management
Interests
Business partnerships
Email
Currently working on...
Building networks in Portland, Oregon and Rockville, Maryland areas to find technical writing project connections.

About Me

I am a Technical Writer and Project Manager. A 2006 graduate of Montana Tech of The University of Montana's Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (MSIS) program, my education and professional experiience provide me with knowledge, skills, and abilities in Business Management and Technical Communications.

Work Experience

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2008
    washington, DC (US)
    Technical Writer
    Performance Management Consulting / NetStar-1,
    Recorded salient points of meeting discussions. Interpreted and transferred understanding of complex technical data. Charted and updated tasks and action items. Tracked and documented project requirements and task/action finish/start times. Designed, produced, edited, and distributed reports. Wrote brief biographical sketches for new government hires. Interviewed and photographed subjects.
  • Apr 2007 - May 2007
    manassas, VA (US)
    Project Management Mentor
    Manpower, Inc.
    Interpreted procedures, project phases, and project management concepts for client.
  • Dec 2006 - Mar 2007
    manassas, VA (US)
    Technical Writer
    Micron Technology, Inc.
    Wrote , copy edited, and validated detailed assessment reports. Ensured accuracy in tooling specifications and standards. Documented manufacturing processes, instructions, tooling operations, and safety procedures. Interviewed operators for performance information reports.
  • Sep 2005 - May 2006
    butte, MT (US)
    Technical Communications Coordinator
    2006 Montana Tech Environmental Design Team
    Collaborated with 14-member interdisciplinary team of engineers and safety experts to find and communicate solutions to three complex environmental problems. Tracked tasks, communicated deadlines, logged activities, and critiqued oral presentations. Reported process changes and work progress. Observed testing, execution, and operation of systems. Copy edited and checked for consistency of data among oral, hard copy, poster, and web-based publications. Participated in weekly and ad hoc meetings.
  • Apr 2001 - Oct 2005
    butte, MT (US)
    Program Analyst
    World Museum of Mining
    Conducted a feasibility study for new venue and a management analysis. Audited annual reports and financial statements. Gathered historical data and archival evidence. Searched court records and news archives to validate archival data, and socio-cultural reports. Photographed key artifacts, interviewed primary witnesses, and facilitated GIS survey of historic mine yard and peripheral mining operations.

    Conceived and proposed a self-guided wheelchair-accessible interpretive tour. Contributed human resource support, wrote job descriptions, conducted interviews, and recruited staff and subject matter experts. Charted demographics of member-groups, contributors, and visitors.
  • Apr 2001 - Oct 2003
    butte, MT (US)
    Project Manager
    Butte - Silver Bow Youth Probation Department
    Conceived, designed, developed, and executed a project to design a data management software system for use as a tool in gathering and analyzing data for statistical analyses. Recruited specialists for interdisciplinary team. Led usability testing and updating processes. Mentored client group during transition from legacy system. Ensured security of work domain and confidentiality of client records and files throughout project life cycle.

Education

  • 2001 - 2006
    Master's - Business Management and Technical Communications
    Montana Tech of the University of Montana
    Emphases in business administration, project management, and information technology. Participated in seven different projects to meet immediate community needs while completing academic requirements for Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree.
  • 2001 - 2003
    Other - Professional & Technical Communications
    Montana Tech of the University of Montana
    Received Certificate in the Practice of Professional and Technical Communications, September 2003
  • 1991 - 1995
    Bachelor's - BA Mass Communications
    Montana State University-Billings
    Reporter and Ad Manager on university publication, "The Retort." Provided weekly live radio broadcast for National Public Radio Station KEMC Radio Reading Service.
    Member of National Ad Council VISA Advertising Campaign Competition in Anchorage, Alaska.
    Produced audio books for sight-challenged students. Proctored tests. Participated in student lobbying campaign to communicate students' request to members of the Montana State Legislature to cap or reduce State University tuition costs.

Courses & Certifications

Currently engaged in Project Management Institute Project Management Certification program.

Certificate in the Practice of Professional and Technical Communications noted above.