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Sign in Communications Specialist and Technical Writer Resumé Location: Columbia, MO Posted: June 10, 2026 Contact this candidate Resume: Linda Ferris PO Box *****, Columbia, MO ***** 573-***-**** *****.******.***@*****.*** Professional Profile Experienced marcom, corporate communications specialist and technical writer is accomplished in creating and writing multi-spectrum media (print, electronic, and Web) for demographically diverse audiences in both domestic and international arenas. Candidate also offers experience as a legal assistant, administrative support and superior customer service skills. Formal Employment City of Columbia (Missouri) – Public Health and Human Services Administrative Tech II 09/2024 to Present Support the Human / Social Services team with a diverse array of duties including: initiate and reconcile purchases and accommodate accounting processes for a broad spectrum of social outreach programs and non-profit agencies; support and facilitate a wide range of social outreach special events serving the Columbia population; scribe meeting notes and support the Human Services Commission and other internal business committees by scribing notes; scribe notes for municipal court hearings for the DIVERT outreach program that fosters independence of the unsheltered population; and perform a wide range of auxiliary duties as directed by the manager. Linda Ferris Freelance Writer & Producer Author 06/2005 to Present Provide marketing, copywriting and corporate communication services on a freelance or part-time employment basis to a diverse range of business enterprises; i.e. a Nevada Alzheimer's foundation, Budget Rental Cars (Nevada), a significant Nevada political campaign, and the University of Nevada – School of Medicine, to a workers’ comp medical/legal subject matter expert in California, and supplemental reference materials for the TSA at the Denver International Airport. Write ad copy for online retail enterprises. Author of children’s book: LORAL COUNTY TIMES: Return to Echo Woods. General Dynamics IT (GDIT) Corporation, Lawrence, KS Contract Technical Writer 10/2013 – 06/2014 Wrote and updated security documentation for the EFAST2 system refresh contract accommodating DOL, IRS and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., under (ERISA) requirements for annual online filing of pension forms. Documentation complies with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements for a moderate impact system in accordance with NIST 800-53, Revision 4. U.S. Federal Government – SSA, ODAR, Columbia, MO Legal Assistant (Case Technician) 07/2011 – 09/2013 Provided full range of post-hearing activities for administrative law judges in their decision-making process of Social Security disability cases. Conducted extensive interface with: legal representatives, a diverse population of claimants, medical and vocational subject matter experts, DDS (Missouri), points of contact with Missouri secured facility operations and other agencies as necessary. Prepared formal correspondence on behalf of administrative law judge as requested. Operated DRAP hearing reporter equipment. Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), San Diego, CA Senior Marcom Specialist 06/1999 – 06/2005 Provided products and services for Fortune 500® company (www.saic.com) that created technical solutions for telecommunications, national/homeland security, health care, transportation, energy, the environment and financial services globally. End products included marketing collateral, Website feature articles, features for SAIC Magazine, video and CD scripts, e-magazine copy, quarterly executive summaries, SAIC human resources media, and tradeshow, military, and community special event productions. Duties included: led or proactively supported team initiatives; supported broad array of government affairs projects and special events; created advertising concepts and wrote copy for SAIC's global corporate ads; supported HR by writing global employee communication products as well as recruiting and training materials for national candidates; wrote/edited a wide variety of proposal components for multi-million dollar federal contracts; populated company’s cybersecurity news portal; participated in planning and budget processes and worked closely with production professionals; interfaced closely with top executives, customers, subject matter experts and external resources; edited white papers and case studies working with scientists, engineers, and varied technical SMEs; distilled and wrote executive summaries presented during quarterly Management Council meetings; ensured compliance with all intellectual property components, branding, imaging and corporate voice; shot photos or coordinated photo / video shoots supporting print and electronic media components; wrote copy for print and electronic media for employee workforce, and external international audiences; attended, created, promoted, produced, provided coverage of special SAIC events generating awareness and support, on behalf of company’s government affairs and outreach programs, for non-profit or community service organizations including: Monarch Schools, STRIVE / Second Chance, Voices 4 Children, Diabetes Foundation, military and veterans’ groups, etc. Mallinckrodt, Inc., Carlsbad, CA Technical Writer 01/1996 – 04/1999 Worked with subject matter experts to write and edit pulse oximeter manuals (operator’s / service) and auxiliary materials. Supported CE mark initiatives in editing DFUs (directions for use) to meet EU guidelines. Responsible for legal department special project and created product hazard / warning statements to meet FDA requirements. Project significantly reduced foreign language translation costs. EG&G Energy Measurements, Nellis AFB, NV DOE Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL) Senior Writer 09/1982 – 05/1995 Performed as QA documentation 4-team member and lead writer for the DOE’s Remote Sensing Laboratory (Nellis AFB) Quality Assurance Program. Worked with subject matter experts (nuclear physicists, engineers, scientists, and technologists, etc.) and wrote QA documentation covering processes, procedures and instructions for the lab’s operations. Work groups covered: flight operations, engineering, large format photo lab, video productions, etc. In addition, researched complying with NQA guidelines and Federal, state and local regulations. Wrote scripts for the lab’s corporate communications video production group for DOE-wide information and training videos. Wrote RSL brochures and cutsheets showcasing capabilities. Performed auxiliary duties as area safety rep for photo/video operations. Possessed “Q” clearance. Part-time / Temp / Seasonal Employment Senior Benefit Services (SBS), — CS Receptionist for national Medicare insurance agency, 09/2023 – 01/2024. MOHELA (Robert Half – Contractor), Columbia, MO — CSR for nationally recognized company that is the loan service provider for a Federal student loan forgiveness program, 09/2022 – 01/2023. Lowe’s, Columbia, MO — Cashier 07/2015 – 10/2015 & 10/2020 – 07/2022. RE/MAX Boone Realty, Columbia, MO — Front desk, 10/2018 — 05/2019. Parmele Law, Columbia, MO — Contract Writer, 09/2016 — 11/2016. Columbia Tribune, Columbia, MO — Newsroom Staff Member 07/2010 — 02/2011. Provided newsroom support, wrote news copy, provided customer service, and conducted routine data entry projects; Barnes & Noble, Columbia, MO — Cashier and Bookseller 05/2008 — 12/2009. Provided customer and sales services. Columbia Public Schools, Columbia, MO — Substitute Teacher 09/2008 — 12/2009. Pre-K through 5. Education University of Nevada – Las Vegas, NV (UNLV) B.A. – Communications Studies. Major course of study included: print and broadcast journalism with a Minor in Business. Completed select program of internship at KLAS-TV (CBS affiliate) in Las Vegas. Assumed responsibilities as Publications Board Chairman of UNLV. Board monitored and contributed to the good journalistic standards of student-run media. Contact this candidate PostJobFree Delete or Update my resume About Terms of Service Privacy FAQ Contact us