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ALBERT ZOLLI
605 Locust Street
Roselle Park, New Jersey 07204
908-298-9792
SUMMARY:
Multi-platform system documentation, help information development, methods and procedures specialist. More than ten years experiences in the development and production of end user and documentation requirements, functional specification and personnel interfaces for both online and hard copy documentation. Skilled in converting test processing into HTML and preparing and maintaining Web sites.
Worked with system designers, software developers and senior level management.
Evaluated systems and trained users.
Conducted procedural reviews with both user representatives and IS management.
Coordinated projects and performed liaison activities with user groups, printing and distribution.
Proficient in writing a wide range of technical (both online and hard copy) and non-technical (policies, SOPs, brochures, presentation guides) documentation using company standards and Information Mapping techniques. Skilled in translating complex technical concepts into clear and concise user oriented text. Text processing expertise includes (documentation written using a variety of PCs): Word Perfect, Word, Framemaker, Amipro, RoboHelp, Doc-to-Help, HTML Transit, Text Editors
Well versed in converting documentation from one word processor or Desktop Publisher to another. Well versed in creating online documentation and/or online help from existing documentation. Well established in documenting GUIs.
EXPERIENCE: AT&T Solutions (1998-Present) - Florham Park, NJ
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MERCK & CO. (1997-1998) - Rahway, NJ
Wrote system design specifications, functional requirements, test specifications, software maintenance manual, user guide and online help for Lotus Notes application focused on automating regulatory submissions (CSRs) to the FDA.
AT&T (1996-1997) - Short Hills, NJ
User Guides, OA&M, Web Sites
Wrote User Guide and Operations, Administration & Maintenance Guide for the Global Customer and Provisioning System (GCCPS) for the Alestra (Mexico) joint venture. Also created/maintained web site for the same project.
BRISTOL-MYERS PRODUCTS (1995-1996) - Hillside, NJ
Standard Operating Procedures
Wrote corporate and divisional SOPs for FDA, EPA and other federal regulatory agencies. Analysis of subject matter and user interviews involved in a project that encompassed over 1000 policies. Work performed in WordPerfect using the Information Mapping Technique.
LEGENT CORPORATION (1994-1995) - Jersey City, NJ
Software Documentation
Wrote hard copy documentation for communications software development company for the following applications:
Client/Server for Netware (Also wrote online help for GUI).
UNIX platforms including, but not limited to, HP/9000, RS/6000, Sun Solaris, ATT3000.
MVS and AS/400 mainframe platforms.
All projects involved creating documentation project plans and working within project life cycles to get the product on the shelf within the proposed deadline. Documentation was information mapped using Framemaker.
MELDISCO CORPORATION (1992-1994) - Mahwah, NJ
Systems Documentation, Online Help, SOPs
Wrote online help for the Store Information Network (SIN) system for 2500 Kmart footwear departments across the US and abroad. Wrote the SIN User Guide. Initiated information mapping standards. Created and revised Corporate SOP and Policies and Procedures Manuals. Created training manuals, brochures and presentation guides. All projects involved analysis and research of subject matter. SIN is a UNIX based system, online help was written by using IPF on the VI editor. System tested and edited documentation for validity and accuracy. Trained users in WordPerfect using the Information Mapping technique.
UPS (1991-1992) - Ramsey, NJ
User Guides and Online Help
Wrote online help and user guides for the OS/2 client/server Hub and Feeder Control System (HFCS). The system is comprised of six subsystems that control and maintain the activities performed by hubs and delivery vehicles (feeders). Also wrote user guides for the Hub Timecard Module (HTM) systems based on internal/external designs. Wrote installation guide for the Hub Communications (HubCom) system for use in the 79 nationwide hub sites. System tested and edited documentation for validity and accuracy.
BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIED OF NJ (1989-1991) - Florham Park, NJ
Computer based Reference Manuals & Training
Designed and developed user requirements documentation for Claims Adjudication Reimbursement System (CARS). Wrote the System Message and Resolution manual (Online/CBR using Explain). As part of a team, developed functional requirements, identified business needs, created data flow diagrams, and designed forms. Trained the documentation staff in the use of Explain.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP (1987-1989) - East Orange, NJ
User Guides
Wrote the user guide for the Risk Analysis Detail Activity Reporting (RADAR) System. Also, wrote a user guide for the National Inventory File (NIFS) System for use at service centers across the US. Wrote user guides for several internal DB2 based applications.
HARTZ MOUNTAIN CORPORATION (1984-1987) - Harrison, NJ
User Guides
Wrote the user guide for the Hartz Integrated Management (HIMS) System. Also, wrote several user guides for internal applications including, Customer Service, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Inventory Control.
AL ZOLLI TECHNICAL WRITING SERVICES, INC.
As president of my company (founded 1995), I have contracted technical writing services to the following organizations: New York Chiropractic College, New York Dept. of Environmental Protection, Meldisco, Bristol-Myers Products, Computer Associates.
EDUCATION: B.A., 1984, Upsala College