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Sharon Taylor

@sharontaylor

Technical writer and editor for federal healthcare and VHA documentation, producing accessible guidance, reports, and stakeholder materials.

United States

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At the Veterans Health Administration, I developed and reviewed healthcare and public-health reports, presentations, guidance, process materials, and stakeholder communications. I collaborated with subject matter experts and federal stakeholders on topics including HIV, COVID-19, mpox, and immunization, while applying plain-language and accessibility standards.

As a Senior Editor / Writer for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, I edited and quality-reviewed federal policies, procedures, publications, and presentations. Earlier, I reviewed medical examiner and investigative records for the Maryland Department of Health and wrote medical and scientific content for Walter Reed Army Medical Center / Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Editor / Writer

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Developed, edited, proofread, and quality-reviewed federal deliverables for accuracy, clarity, and compliance. Managed multiple document workflows and deadlines independently in a remote environment.

Technical Writer Editing Proofreading Quality Assurance APA Section 508 SharePoint Remote Collaboration

Communications Consultant

Veterans Health Administration

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Developed, edited, and reviewed VHA healthcare and public-health documentation, collaborating with subject matter experts and stakeholders. Supported communications on HIV, COVID-19, mpox, and immunization topics.

Technical Writer Editing Proofreading Plain Language Writing Accessibility Stakeholder Collaboration Healthcare Communication

Data Abstractor / Technical Writer

Maryland Department of Health

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Reviewed complex medical examiner and toxicology documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency with CDC surveillance standards. Performed quality assurance across thousands of records and met federal submission deadlines.

Data Abstraction Quality Assurance Technical Writer CDC Data Standards Attention To Detail

Reporter / Senior Writer

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Jan 2007 - Dec 2016 (9 years 11 months)

Researched, wrote, edited, and proofread medical, scientific, and military content for print and digital publication. Interviewed subject matter experts and managed multiple concurrent assignments.

Journalism Research Fact Checking Editing Proofreading Interviewing Publication Management

Director of Product Development

Recorded Books, LLC

Managed development and production of over 63 recurring publications, coordinating schedules, proofreading, and quality control. Developed and launched two new ESL school products.

Product Development Project Management Proofreading Quality Control Vendor Management Marketing

Marketing Officer

Calvert Bank

Wrote, edited, and proofread press releases, advertising copy, and a monthly employee newsletter while coordinating production and maintaining content consistency.

Marketing Copywriting Editing Proofreading Newsletter Production