Kara Rabago Murphy is seeking a position that utilizes her experience in documentation management and technical editing in the petrochemical and aerospace industries. She has over 15 years of experience in document control, editing, and technical writing. She is proficient in several document management software programs and Microsoft Office applications.

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Kara Rabago Murphy
1318 Mabry Mill • Houston, Texas 77062
281-787-9517 • kara.murphy@hotmail.com
SUMMARY
I am looking for a company that will benefit from my knowledge and background in documentation management and
technical editing. I have extensive experience in the petrochemical and aerospace industries. I bring to a company a
strong sense of professional responsibility and personal commitment; I take pride in what I do, and I want to add to the
success of any department or company for which I am associated.
EDUCATION
Master of Science (M.S.) Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
University of Houston-Clear Lake Texas A&M University - College Station
Major: Education Major: Business Management
QUALIFICATIONS
 Possess working knowledge document management policies/procedures and engineering, procurement, and
construction processes
 Expert in researching, developing, presenting, and evaluating information in various environments
 Experienced in expediting and liaising with vendors
 Possess excellent critiquing/editing/evaluation skills related to highly technical manuals and emails
 Skilled in writing procedures, curriculum, correspondence, evaluations, and critiques
 Skilled in managing multiple tasks at once, with strict adherence to time and budget constraints:
o Document Control: Processed in excess of 1000 drawings per month
o Editing: Managed 8 books at any given time
 Values the importance of documented data flow and works to ensure processes and procedures are in place
 Possess professional communication and leadership skills requiring the ability to make independent decisions and
to present information in a business format/setting
 Supervised and trained lateral-level coworkers on drawing request and return procedures at S&B Engineers,
Jacobs Engineering, Invista/La Porte Plant, and CB&I.
 Able to generate new ideas and improve upon existing systems:
o Document Control: Part of a development team at Jacobs that restructured processes related to client
document handover requirements
o Editing: Initiated and participated in a rewrite of the editing procedures manual used by United Space
Alliance editors
 Experienced in fast-paced, high-stress environments that involve problem solving and public relations
SOFTWARE
 Documentum, electronic document management system, EMC Corp.
 Documentum Webtop, browser-based interface for repository and content-management services; EMC Corp.
 SharePoint™, electronic document management system, Microsoft Corp.
 SAP Portfolio and Project Management, project controls software; SAP AG
 Adobe Acrobat Pro, create and convert portable document format files; Adobe Systems Inc.
 MS Excel™, spreadsheet; Microsoft Corp.
 MS Word™, word processing; Microsoft Corp.
 MS PowerPoint™, presentation; Microsoft Corp.
 Alair, proprietary EDMS, Air Liquide
 IDocs , proprietary EDMS, CB&I
EXPERIENCE
Document Control Specialist (CB&I-Chicago Bridge and Iron – Houston, Texas)
Seconded by: Lutech Industries – Houston, Texas (Contract Position)
June 2015 – April 2016
Working through Lutech Industries, I managed the flow of documents through a centralized repository. Implemented
project-specific document management procedures and requirements. Expedited the flow of technical information,
capturing all project documentation and correspondence for current use and historical records. Ensured accurate and
timely indexing and distribution of documentation from suppliers and subcontractors. Identified procedural issues and
propose solutions to lead management. Aided in performing internal project audits and generating weekly metric
reports. Trained later-level personnel by giving instruction and demonstrations of processes and procedures.

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Document Control Specialist (Air Liquide E&C Projects - Lead for the AHMSA/Mexico Project)
Seconded by: Tundra Technical Solutions - Houston, Texas (Contract Position)
June 2014 – April 2015
Working through Tundra Technical Solutions, I provided document control services to Air Liquide/Houston for their
newly developed E&C division. While I worked on all current projects, I was the Lead and single POC on the Altos
Hornos de Mexico, S.A. (AHMSA) Air-Separation (oxygen) Project. I received, quality checked, processed, distributed,
and archived all vendor and incoming third-party engineering documentation through the company EDMS system
(Alair). Entered metadata/attributes for every object uploaded into the system in order to provide efficient search
features and accurate report generation. Provided metric reports to project personnel and vendors. Researched
archives and intervened when conflicts become apparent. Interfaced with upper-level management and vendors.
Document Control Specialist (Invista/La Porte Plant)
Seconded by: Magnum Engineering and Technical Services - Houston, Texas (Contract Position)
October 2013 – March 2014
Working through Magnum Engineering, I provided Invista/La Porte’s ABBC project with expediting and document
control support by ensuring all equipment necessary for project completion was on order and the delivery date
expedited to meet or exceed the expected project work schedule. Updated the Project Procurement Plan by
adding/modifying document numbers, equipment names, tag numbers, PO numbers, delivery/received dates.
Supported Procurement by generating requisitions for equipment POs. Provided equipment status and delivery
information at weekly project meeting. Processed all vendor documentation (IFA, IFC, As Built packages). Quality
checked documents to ensure completeness and accuracy. Set up master project-folder structure to organize and
archive documentation. Worked directly with all areas of project management to provide documentation needs and to
resolve discrepancies. Possessed Invista Security Clearance and Houston Area Safety Council course certifications.
Document Control Specialist
Jacobs Engineering, Inc. - Houston, Texas
March 2012 –July 2013
Received, processed, and monitored internal and external distribution of engineering and supplier documentation
deliverables and non-deliverables, related to project, engineering, or other support areas through the client
(Documentum) and in-house (JPI) EDMS. Ensured client requirements and standards were met upon electronic
turnover of documents, often through the use of docloaders (batch uploading) into Documentum. Established internal
procedures and provided departmental training pertaining to document handover. Involved in launch of engineering
processes and electronic tools development to improve document accuracy. Facilitated the workflow of projects, and
served as the main POC and project interface relating to drawing control between client (BP/Marathon) and Jacobs’
engineers. Facilitated the return of 28,000 drawings (520 projects) during the closeout and turnover of “Legacy”
projects from Jacobs to BP/Marathon (10-month period). Possessed BP/Marathon security clearance and
certifications from the Bay Area Safety Council.
Document Control Specialist
S&B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd. - Houston, Texas
July 2006 – March 2012
Developed in-depth working knowledge of document-control work processes/ procedures. Expanded my working
knowledge of the design and construction process. Monitored drawing data flow through client (Documentum) and in-
house (Wintegrate) EDMS. Ensured quality-check work processes were in place, including the QC of documents
coming from and being returned to the client. Processed and returned to the BP vault upward of 1000 drawing files
per month, while ensuring basic CAD and BP standards had been met. Trained lateral-level personnel in drawing
request/return procedures. Possessed BP security clearance and certifications from the Bay Area Safety Council.
Senior Editor
Hernandez Engineering, Inc. (Now Bastion Technologies) - Houston, Texas
September 2000 – July 2006
Performed document coordination/editing functions on highly technical procedures and manuals, including editing for
proper use of grammar, punctuation, consistency of style and format, and adherence to established standards and
procedures. Interfaced with United Space Alliance (USA), National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA),
and contract personnel. Developed and maintained procedures/guidelines relating to specific departmental tasks,
based on Space Flight Operations Contract (SFOC) contract standards. One of 2 editors chosen to edit/process high-
level executive procedures. Performed publishing tasks using MSOffice and in-house EDMS (Documentum). Trained
new-hire editors in editing and procedure standards, based on the Government Printing Office (GPO) Standards.
Possessed Johnson Space Center (JSC/NASA) security clearance.