Spot-On Communications
Versatile, Experienced Writer and Editor
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Username: MattBaszner
Location: United States, Seattle
Summary
Over nine years of experience as an editor, writer, communications consultant, and publications project manager, and in technical, creative, marketing/communications, and legal environments. Proven ability to manage all phases of the development and delivery of high quality publications within aggressive schedules. Effective consultant and leader with over twelve years of experience developing staff and leading teams on four continents. Experience working on high visibility content with marquee clients. Bachelor of English and Master of International Business Administration (MBA).
Experience
Employment
Microsoft Corporation/Siemens Business Services
2004-2005 - Senior Program Manager
Managed multiple technical documentation and legal projects supporting company-wide compliance initiatives, including the Microsoft Communications Protocol Program (MCPP), which ensures ongoing compliance with the U.S. Department of Justice antitrust Consent Decree, and a new licensing program offered in response to European Commission antitrust sanctions. Managed the efforts of MSDN, development teams and Windows Server documentation teams across Microsoft to ensure mandated documentation of Server Communications Protocols and Windows programming elements.
2004-2005 - Senior Program Manager
Managed multiple technical documentation and legal projects supporting company-wide compliance initiatives, including the Microsoft Communications Protocol Program (MCPP), which ensures ongoing compliance with the U.S. Department of Justice antitrust Consent Decree, and a new licensing program offered in response to European Commission antitrust sanctions. Managed the efforts of MSDN, development teams and Windows Server documentation teams across Microsoft to ensure mandated documentation of Server Communications Protocols and Windows programming elements.
Childrens Hospital And Regional Medical Center
2002-2004 - Communications/Knowledge Management Consultant
Managed marketing and communications initiatives for one of the top-ten pediatric hospitals in the nation. Partnered with both creative and technical staff on all facets of the production of print and web content. Edited and wrote marketing and communications messages for a critical change initiative. Implemented publications management best practices in both marketing/communications and technical environments. Defined and evangelized knowledge sharing processes and enterprise knowledge portal technologies and throughout the organization.
2002-2004 - Communications/Knowledge Management Consultant
Managed marketing and communications initiatives for one of the top-ten pediatric hospitals in the nation. Partnered with both creative and technical staff on all facets of the production of print and web content. Edited and wrote marketing and communications messages for a critical change initiative. Implemented publications management best practices in both marketing/communications and technical environments. Defined and evangelized knowledge sharing processes and enterprise knowledge portal technologies and throughout the organization.
Microsoft Corporation/Saltmine LLC
2001-2002 - Senior Technical Editor (Contract)
Managed technical documentation efforts for the Microsoft Systems Architecture (MSA)—an IT architecture supporting .NET Enterprise Server solutions. Designed and edited a comprehensive set of intellectual property and web portal content for Microsoft Solutions for Management, allowing partners to plan, deploy, and maintain IT operations to solutions using Microsoft technologies.
2001-2002 - Senior Technical Editor (Contract)
Managed technical documentation efforts for the Microsoft Systems Architecture (MSA)—an IT architecture supporting .NET Enterprise Server solutions. Designed and edited a comprehensive set of intellectual property and web portal content for Microsoft Solutions for Management, allowing partners to plan, deploy, and maintain IT operations to solutions using Microsoft technologies.
IBM
2000-2001 - User Education Program Manager
Managed technical publications and courseware projects for Rational Rose--the world’s leading visual modeling tool. Estimated project budget and cost, managed program risks, and reported regular program status to all levels of the organization. Implemented software development best practices, including the Rational Unified Process (RUP). Led a cross-functional, distributed documentation program team with members in the United States, Canada, and Sweden. Ensured all deliverables were on schedule and within budget. Established editorial style guides.
2000-2001 - User Education Program Manager
Managed technical publications and courseware projects for Rational Rose--the world’s leading visual modeling tool. Estimated project budget and cost, managed program risks, and reported regular program status to all levels of the organization. Implemented software development best practices, including the Rational Unified Process (RUP). Led a cross-functional, distributed documentation program team with members in the United States, Canada, and Sweden. Ensured all deliverables were on schedule and within budget. Established editorial style guides.
Provider Services, Incorporated
1999-2000 - Documentation Project Manager
1999-2000 - Documentation Project Manager
Aetna US Healthcare
1996-1999 - Procedure Analyst
Wrote and edited process, policy and procedure documentation. Created editorial style guides for use in all documentation efforts. Managed the end-to-end development and deployment of a web-based user education environment, including feature specification, beta planning, and release scheduling.
1996-1999 - Procedure Analyst
Wrote and edited process, policy and procedure documentation. Created editorial style guides for use in all documentation efforts. Managed the end-to-end development and deployment of a web-based user education environment, including feature specification, beta planning, and release scheduling.
About Me
Profile Type: Individual
Number of Employees: 1
Spot-On Communications, LLC is a full-service communications consultancy providing writing, editorial, and management services.
