Kathryn Shanti Ariel - Email: kathrynshantiariel@gmail.com; Phone: 503-504-1648

K A T H R Y N S H A N T I A R I E L

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive experience as both technical and non-technical training and writing/editing, with strong team and leadership skills. Full product life-cycle documentation writing and editing.

Seven plus years of experience with QA, CM and Test functions in both commercial and military environments. Hands-on experience with VAX, PC, UNIX systems and a multitude of CM (Configuration Management) and Test evaluation tools. Extensive customer interface as part of product design and training teams.

Highly intelligent, fast learner with strong communication and team skills. Actively seeks challenges. Strong leadership, teaching, design and implementation skills. Dedicated, cooperative, persuasive, quick learner.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2001 – ongoing Kathryn Ariel’s Freelance Services

Technical Writing & Editing, Software Support (including websites), Testing, Training, and Marketing

Writing, mechanical and content editing and formatting of documents from articles to books on various subjects.

Content development and support for various clients from health, to marketing to technical.

Created marketing materials for clients using MS Publisher, MS Word, MS PowerPoint.

Testing, QA for websites and online material to be sure of accuracy of content and functionality of links, etc.

Perform basic training for clients on Internet, Microsoft Professional Suit, PDF conversion, Social Media, Microsoft Outlook basics.

10/1997 – 07/1998 Self Employed Valley Center, CA

Computer Graphics & Web Design

Interviewed clients to evaluate needs and desires for projects

Designed web sites (HTML) and marketing materials

Created of web graphics using Corel Draw

Kathryn Shanti Ariel - Email: kathrynshantiariel@gmail.com; Phone: 503-504-1648

Implemented and tested websites

02/1996 – 11/1997 CMSTAT San Diego, CA

Software CM Design Supervisor / Technical Trainer

Hired, oversaw & trained personal to work on software CM design team

Designed and implemented Software CM project including working with programmers, testers and marketing personnel for input and training of product.

Performed customer training of both hardware and software CM products, on-site and off-site.

Created and presented product marketing using MS PowerPoint.

Wrote testing scripts and oversaw testing for both Hardware and Software CM Products. Utilized PVCS Tracker, Case tools.

Utilized Microsoft Outlook to track projects and work with team members.

10/1992 – 1996 RF Software Consulting & Training San Marcos, CA

PC One on One & In House Training / Graphics

Personalized training for small businesses and home users of primarily PC applications. Some Macintosh applications were also supported.

Designed and implemented personalized training materials for clients.

Performed graphic design & marketing materials creation using MS Office (all aspects), Corel Draw, MS Publisher

08/1989 – 10/1992 National Systems & Research Oceanside, CA

Software CM Trainer & Technician / Programmer / Tester

Key part of programming and testing team for Position Location System for military. VAX/VMS based with PC & UNIX dummy terminal hook-ups and connection/conversion with UYK computers for field use

Designed and implemented Software CM for project utilizing VAX CMS/MMS. Also was responsible for training of staff in use of CMS/MMS.

Programmed and tested user interface: Pascal, C+, ADA, SAS, SQL, TDMS

Was active member of team working with other facets of project (military, contractors, etc.), ensured project components were in sync with one another

Performed in-house and field testing of program

Performed system level programming on VAX VMS as needed for project

Secret Clearance

Kathryn Shanti Ariel - Email: kathrynshantiariel@gmail.com; Phone: 503-504-1648

03/1987 – 5/1989 Digital Corporation Colorado Springs, CO

Software Programmer Manufacturing System (contract position)

Designed, Documented, Programmed, Tested user interface portion of manufacturing system

VAX/VMS, Pascal, TDMS, RMS, DBMS, SAS

Debugged and tested in-house program used for quality assurance of products.

EDUCATION

1978 – 1980 University of West Florida Pensacola, FL

BS in Outdoor Education/Recreation

1982 - 1985 Chapman College San Diego, CA

Computer Science - BS

1980 Coleman College San Diego, CA

Data Processing Certificate

Grossmont Community College El Cajon, CA

AA in Natural Sciences

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Published author of holistic emergency care reference guide: Holistic Emergency Care and Trauma Recovery.

Continuing studying of herbology and other holistic wellness modalities, photography, gardening, outdoor sports, visiting with friends, graphic art, cultural arts (plays, opera), relaxing, walking dogs in the country …