Leigh Ellen Lillis is seeking a position as a Medical Technical Writer and Editor. She has over 20 years of experience in technical writing and editing. She created documentation such as policies, procedures, workflows and training materials. Most recently, she has worked as a contract technical writer for various companies in healthcare and other industries. She has a certificate in Medical Writing and Editing from University of Chicago and is proficient in interviewing experts and developing technical documentation.

1. LEIGH ELLEN LILLIS
Mundelein, IL 60060
847.722.0088
LEIGH.LILLIS@GMAIL.COM
SUMMARY
Seeking a Medical Technical Writing and Editing position in a well-established corporation.
Earned certification in Medical Writing and Editing in Spring 2016 from University of
Chicago. Have over 20 years Technical Writing experience creating policies, procedures, work
instructions, and Visio flowcharts. Familiar with AMA style editing, proficient in interviewing
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and developing technical and training materials. Able to
develop and maintain intranet sites, SharePoint sites, and create training materials.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
3/16 – Current Northwestern University Evanston, IL
Contract Technical Writer – Kellogg School of Management
 Develop and write standard operating procedures for Kellogg
Information Systems.
 Created and developed standard templates for procedures and forms.
 Created their document numbering system and organized the Document
Management System.
 Work with Subject Matter Experts to map workflows and create
procedures for all Kellogg domestic campuses.
8/15 – 12/15 AbbVie North Chicago, IL
Contract Technical Writer - Quality Systems at AbbVie
• Wrote and edited procedures related to pharmaceutical, CGMP,
regulatory, and quality processes.
• Mapped workflow processes using Microsoft Visio.
• Created Work Instructions and Job Aids to assist employees.
• Worked with Subject Matter Experts and Stakeholders to develop and
create procedures.
• Assisted the Quality Systems Department with redlines and CRs.
• Worked with IT to clarify procedures related to software programs.
1/15 – 7/15 Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc. Lake Zurich, IL
Procedure Writer
 Developed and wrote procedures related to regulatory mortgage banking
 Mapped department workflow processes using Visio Flowchart
 Created job aids to assist employees
9/14 - 1/15 Abbott Labs Lake Forest, IL
Contract Technical Writer - Nutrition Quality HQ at Abbott Labs
 Analyzed existing Abbott Nutrition Quality procedures.
 Consolidated, edited, and updated Abbott Nutrition documents.
 Assisted in the redlining of documents before publication in the
Document Management System.
 Created and incorporated tables and graphics to clarity procedures.
3/14 - 8/14 Exelon Corporation Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Contract Technical Writer
• Converted and clarified electrical equipment maintenance procedures,
processes, and forms into new implemented template.
• Maintained tracking of converted documents into new template.
• Researched and edited document metadata in their Document
Management System.

3. 9/13 - 12/13 Culligan Matrix Solutions Libertyville, IL
Contract Technical Writer
 Worked with Subject Matter Experts to create and publish
commercial Water Treatment System Service Manuals.
 Familiar with CAD drawings and Bill of Materials
 Performed quality audits of Service Manuals for company
9/08 – 5/13 Siemens Industry, Inc. Buffalo Grove, IL
Technical Writer
• Developed standardized workflow policies, procedures and workflow
processes for the North American branches
• Worked with Stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts to maintain
annual document updates
• Worked with IT to map workflow processes and document new software
enhancements
• Developed and maintained Marketing intranet and SharePoint sites
• Assisted the Document Management Librarians in publishing documents
and establishing the supporting metadata
• Performed QA audits to correct gaps in processes and procedures
6/96 – 9/08 Wolters Kluwer North America Riverwoods, IL
Supervisor - Graphics and Tables Departments
 Identified, analyzed, and resolved issues relating to SGML graphics and
tables.
 Developed SGML graphic and table training manuals for department
employees
 Created offshore vendor outsourcing workflow and tracking documents.
 Created, facilitated, and instructed training classed on how to create and
insert graphic tags into SGML data
EDUCATION
2014 – 2016 University of Chicago, Graham School Chicago, IL
Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies
• Certificate in Medical Writing and Editing
1987 - 1991 California State University Chico, CA
Bachelor of Arts, English
 Certificate in Technical Writing
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Buffalo Grove,
IL
 Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
 Six Sigma Green Belt Training
Learning Tree International Reston, VA
 SharePoint 2007
Society of Technical Communication Online
 TechComm Certification
Webucation Online
 Adobe FrameMaker 12
College of Lake County Grayslake, IL

4.  Fundamentals of Technical Writing
 Explore a Career in Medical Writing
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
 Microsoft Office Suite
 Adobe Photoshop
 Adobe Acrobat Pro
 Adobe FrameMaker 12
 Microsoft Visio 2016
 FS Pro Information Mapping
 Publisher
 SharePoint
 SnagIt/FastStone Capture
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 Senior Member of Society for Technical Communication
 Member of American Medical Writers Association