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Talent Pool

Michelle A. Didier Last revised: Sep 02

[Senior Member, Chapter: Washington, DC - Metro Baltimore;
SIGs: Academic, Consulting & Independent Contracting, Instructional Design & Learning, Management, Usability & User Experience]

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Specialties

Ms. Didier has over 18 years experience in the technical communication profession, 10 years experience in teaching technical communication and computer writing at the college level, and over 15 years full life cycle experience in the information technology profession, including project management, systems analysis, development, testing, implementation, training, and documentation. Her talents include:

  • Managing software application projects and documentation projects including developing and monitoring project schedules; preparing and monitoring budgets; communicating in writing and verbally with government and corporate management, technical staff, and team members; and developing and delivering presentations to management and users
  • Developing and documenting requirements and specifications for software applications and programs
  • Gathering requirements using different facilitation and interviewing techniques
  • Designing and conducting training to educate users about applications
  • Planning, designing, writing, and editing user and system documentation for applications in a variety of industries
  • Developing, writing, editing, and publishing newsletters
  • Teaching adult learners through both classroom and distance learning formats
  • Designing, developing, and implementing test plans and cases for testing software
  • Developing and implementing applications, programs, and databases in mainframe, client server, and web environments

Ms. Didier is also proficient in a variety of software applications.

STC Categories of Expertise

  • Computer Science, Program Development, Software Engineering
  • Education: Communication, English, Journalism
  • Internet Technology: Webmaster, Web Developer, Web Designer, Content Controller, Content Manager
  • Journalism: Broadcast
  • Management: Communications Departments & Projects
  • Policy & Research Communication
  • Technical Communication, Editing, & Writing
  • Training & Course Development

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Employment / Career Resources • Documentation Consultants & Contractors • Satisfied Employers & New Hires

Last modified Saturday, 31-Dec-2011

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