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Chris Coleman

@chriscoleman

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Driven writer, editor & designer

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my technical writing, editing, and design skills to create high-quality content that meets industry standards.

I am a results-driven writer, editor, and designer with a strong background in technical and procedural documentation, proposals, and research. I excel in problem-solving, attention to detail, and meeting deadlines while exceeding expectations. With experience in remote and on-site positions, I am comfortable with extensive travel requirements and international clients.

My expertise spans medical IFUs and pamphlets, educational coursework, user instructions, and ESL/EFL textbooks. I am proficient in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and have a strong understanding of AP Stylebook and Chicago Manual of Style. I am a dedicated collaborator and team player with a proven track record of simplifying complex topics for a lay audience.

With a strong educational foundation in Media Production and Semiotics, I have honed my skills in writing, editing, and design. My experience in the financial industry and regulatory authority has equipped me with the knowledge to create high-quality content that meets industry standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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MEDICAL WRITER & DESIGNER

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Terumo

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Drafted and implemented the overall structure, flow, and visual design for IFU manuals and medical documents. Served as head editor and technical writer for instructional material, including FDA-required warnings and technical specifications.

Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop SharePoint Technical Writing Editing Medical Devices FDA

POST-PRODUCTION DIALOG SPECIALIST

2K Games

Jan 2016 - May 2021 (5 years 4 months)

Created and used a custom software suite for creating timecoded Aegisub subtitles for raw motion-captured video footage. Coded an automated workflow to generate dialog lists from completed subtitle files.

Aegisub Automation

TEXTBOOK EDITOR

BMC Eikaiwa

Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)

Wrote, designed, and edited in-house ESL educational material for adult learners with an emphasis on finance and business.

ESL Education Editing Design Finance Business

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

infoSync World

Jan 2008 - Feb 2009 (1 year 1 month)

Established the camera section for a tech-journalism magazine, interviewed hardware engineers, and served as lead print & video reviewer of DSLR cameras and camcorders.

Editing Journalism Review Hardware Engineering