Ceana Craig
@ceanacraig
I create multilingual technical documentation, training materials, and product guides for complex engineering and aviation products.
What I'm looking for
I've updated military and civilian aviation documentation and illustrated parts catalogues at General Atomics Europe, following technical writing and training work at FormFactor GmbH.
At FARO 3D Software, I created and edited English and German user manuals and quick guides for six products using Adobe FrameMaker and MadCap Flare XML. I also managed quality for translated products across French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese, supported developers in English, and beta-tested products.
Earlier at GLOBALFOUNDRIES, I maintained user and administrator documentation, developed training materials, created architectural diagrams in Enterprise Architect, and led documentation reviews and software needs assessments. My background also includes translation, tutoring, GIS mapping, purchasing, technical drawing, and military administrative and digital systems repair work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Writer
General Atomics Europe
Dec 2025 - Jun 2026 (6 months)
Updated military and civilian aviation documentation and illustrated parts catalogue.
Staff Technical Trainer
FormFactor GmbH
Feb 2025 - Aug 2025 (6 months)
Created service manuals, guides, and training material. Trained field service technicians.
Language Specialist
Craig Language Services
Oct 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Created documentation in English and German, improved language quality, tutored, and translated between Spanish, German, and English.
Senior Technical Writer
FARO 3D Software
Jun 2018 - Jun 2023 (5 years)
Created and edited user manuals and quick guides for 6 products in English and German using Adobe FrameMaker and MadCap Flare XML. Responsible for quality of translated products and provided English language support to developers.
Senior Technical Writer and Illustrator
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
Jun 2011 - May 2018 (6 years 11 months)
Translated documentation, created and maintained architectural diagrams and operational scenarios using Enterprise Architect, set standards for diagrams, beta-tested software, developed training material, and led documentation review meetings.
Assistant to the Pastor
Großkarlbach Evangelical Church
Aug 2001 - Jun 2011 (9 years 10 months)
Prepared church for services, including Lord's Supper and song board, and assisted pastor as needed.
Internship
University of Heidelberg
Feb 2011 - Apr 2011 (2 months)
Developed online catalogue with hyper-linking for Spring Course Catalogue, edited printed Spring Academy publication, and created brochures for Spring courses.
Archaeological Dig Assistant
Archaeological Dig - Kemnay
Jul 2009 - Aug 2009 (1 month)
Took and analysed soil samples, learned new dig techniques, measured find locations, and analysed dig-finds on site.
Purchasing Agent
Boeing through Apache Aerospace
Mar 1998 - Nov 2000 (2 years 8 months)
Handled purchasing, set and tracked deliveries, arranged repairs or exchanges, and tracked costs.
GIS Technician/Analyst
Spatial Data Integrations
May 1996 - May 1998 (2 years)
Created maps using Geographic Information Systems with raw or statistical data for the Dept. of Defense as sub-contractor.
Secretary/Receptionist
University of Louisville
Sep 1996 - Nov 1997 (1 year 2 months)
Handled correspondence, made appointments, helped with planning for upcoming courses, and provided administrative support for professors.
Administrative Specialist in charge of Mobilization
5010th US Army Reserves Hospital
Jun 1987 - Jun 1991 (4 years)
Briefed incoming personnel on mobilization issues, organized and maintained files for potential mobilization, and performed triage in clinic and on-location.
Security Guard
Brinks
Sep 1987 - Aug 1990 (2 years 11 months)
Performed armed and unarmed posts, including posts with watchman clocks.
Administrative Specialist
3346th US Army Reserves Dental Unit
Dec 1986 - May 1987 (5 months)
Prepared and dealt with correspondence and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintained personnel files.
Field Artillery Digital Systems Repair Specialist
US Army 886th Maintenance Unit
Nov 1985 - Nov 1986 (1 year)
Repaired computers that controlled the Howitzers, being the first woman to do so.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AK Training und Beratung
Certificate, Technical Writing
2010 - 2011
Re-schooling as Technical Writer.
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
1994 - 1998
Bachelor's degree in Anthropology with a focus on Archaeology, and a minor in Geography with a focus on GIS.
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts, History
1987 - 1991
Activities and societies: Member of German Honor Society, lifetime; Member of History Honor Society, 1988-1990
Bachelor's degree in History with a focus on Ancient Near Eastern studies, and a minor in Linguistics.
Stevensville High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
High school diploma, graduated in January 1985.
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