David Wilbur Barrett

David W. Barrett -- Business Communications Specialist 760/- - PRÉCIS: A Designer, Writer, Instructional Designer, and Trainer with over twenty years experience creating training materials for adults in academic, corporate, and technical settings. Clients include global companies such as General Atomics Aeronautics, Hewlett Packard, General Motors, Ford, San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, CP Manufacturing, GKN Aerospace, and Xybion Electronics.  Classroom Teacher o Taught all grade levels from Head Start to college level English o Used acquired technical skills to teach very math-oriented students how to write their technical documents to be readable by a general audience  Corporate Instructor o Designed, scripted, and facilitated Customer Satisfaction seminars for Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, and others o Designed and scripted Sales Training video courses for Ford, General Motors and Toyota o Designed and scripted Monitoring and Asset Reliability Systems (MARS) training courses for San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: Collaborative and solution-focused professional in exceptional interpersonal and communications skills. Comprehensive experience supporting sales, engineering, and manufacturing activities. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. EXPERIENCE: A Communications Specialist creating business documentation and media in several technical fields, including:  Automotive (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical)  Aerospace (Radio Controlled Aircraft Operation and Maintenance)  Computers (Hardware and Software)  Electronics (Commercial, Consumer and Military)  Manufacturing (Automotive and Automated Equipment)  Medical (Diagnostic and Infusion Equipment, Pharmacology, Prosthetics)  Nuclear Power Systems Maintenance (Equipment Reliability Monitoring) COMPUTER SKILLS:  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio), Word Perfect  MOSAIC, Ivara EXP, Captivate  Corel Draw, PhotoStudio, Paint Shop, Animation Shop  Adobe Creative Suite: PageMaker, FrameMaker, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Flash, Edge Animate, Photoshop  Auto CAD LT, Dassault DraftSight  Front Page, Dream Weaver, SiteSpinner, MS Expressions, Weebly  PowerPoint, Viewlet Builder Pro  SnagIt, Nitro PDF, XML, JavaScript  Camtasia, Vegas Movie Studio, Roxio (video editing)  Goldwave Digital Audio Editor David W. Barrett -- Business Communications Specialist 760/- - EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Gemini Creative Services 1987 - 2017 Instructional Designer/ Technical Documentation Please note: the corporations and companies listed here are clients. I have worked for some of these clients on multiple projects over a period of years and — within the same time period — worked on different projects for other clients. That is why some dates may overlap. Advantage Point Media August 2013 – Current Instructional Documentation and Graphic Learning Concepts  Designed and wrote primary school educational presentations for use of graphic learning for primary students  Designed and wrote instructional tutorials and instructor guides on using graphic learning for primary students  Scripted and produced graphic learning modules. GKN Aerospace March 2016 – April 2017 Graphics Design   Conferred and collaborated with engineering, and assembly personnel to gather correct and up-to-date information Designed the product manuals, and training programs CP Manufacturing February 2011 – August 2013 Technical Documentation Conferred and collaborated with sales, engineering, customer service, electrical controls, and assembly personnel to gather correct and up-to-date information on good manufacturing practices (GMP)  Completely redesigned the outdated look and format of existing manuals, adding color photography and graphics  Created over 100 original Recycling Equipment Operator and Maintenance manuals  Scripted and produced several new product, operating, and maintenance videos Lone Goose Aero May, 2007 -January, 2011  Marketing/Aircraft Inspection Manager  Created print media ads, promotional mailers, and informational brochures  Provided customer assistance and instructional services  Maintained client records  Researched and implemented FAA inspection rules and requirements  Documented inspections of private aircraft Hewlett Packard February, 2005 - April, 2007 Instructional Designer  Scripted HP Photosmart Express and HP Rio installation and maintenance training videos  Developed and delivered week-long training seminars for both Photosmart Express and Rio  Provided photographic and video validation of installation procedures  Scripted, videotaped and edited component replacement video vignettes and animations David W. Barrett -- Business Communications Specialist 760/- - EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (continued): Salt Lake Valley College May, 2005 - February, 2006 Instructional Designer  Proposed the topics, elements, equipment and software to be used for two college level courses: o Digital Photography o Computer Photo and Graphics Editing  Designed and scripted Instructor Guides, Audio/Visual Aids, Student Guides, Job Aids and Exams  Created photographic images and graphic illustrations San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station October, 2004 - April, 2005 Instructional Designer        Conducted analysis and determined needs of the client and target audience Researched available reference (i.e.: site and industry documents, bulletins and manuals Developed curriculum and defined competency goals for each training course Prepared lesson plans and determined the time and structure of the several courses I developed Consulted with engineers, technicians and other SME’s to acquire and validate topical content Designed and scripted Instructor Guides, Speaker Support, Student Guides, Job Aids and Exams Created illustrations and other graphic elements Hyundai Motor America November, 1996 - December, 2005 Instructional Designer     Designed and wrote the Hyundai Source Book (data book) from 1996 to 2000 Designed, wrote, and co-produced both Sales Training and Service Training video programs Designed and wrote numerous classroom, print and on-line learning Service Training programs Contributing Editor to Tech Net Times (1997 - 2005) Delmar Publications January, 2000 - September, 2004 Video Training Writer    Designed and scripted ASE Master Mechanic video course on heavy duty diesel engine repair Designed and scripted ASE Master Mechanic video course on medium duty gasoline and diesel engine repair Designed and scripted ASE Master Mechanic video courses on automotive safety systems repair. IMED February, 1990 - August 2004 Video Training Writer    Designed, wrote, and produced an all new products brochure Scripted manufacturing capabilities videos Scripted product information videos for IMED sales personnel and customers General Atomics Aeronautics May, 1998 - January, 2000 Instructional Designer/ Technical Documentation    Translated engineering documents into avionics and radio control training courses Defined competency goals for each training course (Gnat, I-Gnat & Predator) that included, RF avionics control of unmanned aircraft, video acquisition, and equipment diagnostics and repair Created Aircraft System Operation and Maintenance manuals for Gnat, I-Gnat & Predator David W. Barrett -- Business Communications Specialist 760/- - EDUCATION: University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio  Post Graduate studies in the English Doctoral program California State College, Fullerton, California  Liberal Arts and Education,  BA and Post Graduate studies in English Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, California  AE, Liberal Arts and Electronics OSC Computer Training, Sacramento, California  Certification, Web Design and Programming MILITARY: U.S.A.F. July 1960 - July 1962  A2C, Honorable Discharge  Graduated with an 86 percentile and an Electronics Technician Certificate  Assigned to 4123rd Combat Support Group (SAC) Clinton Sherman AFB, Oklahoma o Radio/Radar Repairman working on the Electronic Counter Measures equipment of B-52 and KC-135 aircraft o Awarded SF-15 entitlement for service-connected injury and subsequent disability CERTIFICATIONS:  Electronics Technician Certificate  California Teaching Certificate  Ohio Teaching Certificate  Private Pilot  Web Design and Programming Certificate David W. Barrett -- Business Communications Specialist 760/- - PUBLICATIONS I have photojournalist expertise and have designed, written, and produced newsletters and trade publications, including: Contributing Editor Stress Management Advisor, Auction & Surplus News, Turbo & High Technology, Shop Tips, Autobody Shop Tips, Autobody News, Design News, GMC Digest, MOTOR, General Motors International Owners Manuals, GeoPOWER Newsletter, Tech Net Times Managing Editor Corvette News  Chevrolet, Automotive Consumer  Redesigned the "look" and the "read" of this high visibility merchandising magazine, adding several new regular features plus a new full-spread product centerfold and dynamic wrap-around cover  Each issue incorporated articles and photography contracted from freelance talent as well as celebrity interviews and technical information from Chevrolet Engineering Only the Best -- Chevrolet, Dealership Service Managers  Designed the format, wrote the text, and directed the art for this series of professional newsletters for Chevrolet Service Managers. Movin' Parts  GM Parts, Automotive Service  Designed the format, wrote the text, and directed the art for this one-stop handbook of GM Parts resources available to both dealership and independent automotive service businesses High Technology  Delco Electronics, Electronics  Designed the format, wrote the text, and directed the art for this series of advanced product magazines featuring Computer Engine Controls, LCD Displays, Satellite Navigation, Cellular Mobile Phones, and other "state-of-the-art" devices being developed for GM cars SalesTalk  Nissan Motor, Automotive Sales  Added new regular features and coordinated the monthly production of this dealership newsletter AVOCATIONS  Digital Darkroom Photo Editing  Private Pilot  Antique and Custom Car and Motorcycle Restorer CLEARANCE: Classified (2005) and Secret (1964) REFERENCES & SAMPLES: I will be pleased to provide professional references and samples of my work upon request.