Weatherby, Res

1. Debra (Debi) Weatherby
51 Shawmeadows Bay S.W., Calgary, AB T2Y 1A1
Weatherby@shaw.ca 1.403.254.2618
CAREER OVERVIEW
Over the past 20+ years in the oil/gas/EPCM/mining sectors, I have provided:
 Excellent technical writing/editing (ensuring consistency throughout document types, cross-
referencing, fit for purpose, etc.)
 Advanced software and multi-tasking skills
 Administrative supervision within the oil/gas/EPCM/mining sectors
I thrive on meeting critical objectives and deadlines and enjoy working in an energetic, dynamic
environment. I also have a passion for producing high-quality deliverables and developing document
format standards/templates. I have a keen eye for detail and possess excellent technical/writing/editing
and software skills.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Technical Writing/Editing Livelink MS Windows – all versions
BASIC Programming FrontPage Smart Board
Adobe Acrobat Intranet Creation SharePoint
Dameware MS Office – all versions SnagIt
Access (MS Word – expert / support) Visio
Citrix JPI (Document Management System)
CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Provided excellent technical authoring, writing, editing and word processing expertise:
Safety Manuals | Quality (ISO) and Corporate Policies/Procedures/Guidelines | Project
Coordination Plans (PCP) | Project Execution Plans (PEP) | Reports | Design Basis
Memorandum (DBM) | Templates | Proposals | Project Design
Criteria/Specifications | Instructional Manuals | Administration Training
Manuals | RFQs | RFPs | etc.
 Ensured content and style consistency between all documents; encapsulating input from Subject
Matter Experts
 Created and designed document templates and on-line forms
 Spearheaded initiative for quality and standardization of all document types and naming
conventions
 Determined, established and supervised administrative procedures, workflows and software training
 Supervised administrative assistants and created team-based environments
PROFESSIONAL ROLES
SHELL CANADA (Temp) TECHNICAL ASSISTANT Dec 14 – Jun 15
 Edited, reformatted and updated FEE spreadsheets, guidelines and templates
THURBER ENGINEERING (Temp) TECHNICAL WRITER / MS WORD EXPERT Feb 14 – May 14
 Edited and reformatted safety documentation (safety handbook, HS&E manual, safety forms, etc.)
CENOVUS (Temp) SCM ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Jul 12 – Jan 13
 Created, processed, tracked and uploaded various electronic documents into multiple databases
TechnicalWriter/Editor|Document&Admin.Specialist
|(EPCM|O&G|Quality|HSE/HS&E/Safety|Geoscience)|

2. DEBRA (DEBI) WEATHERBY
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TELEMATIC CONTROLS (Temp) QUALITY ADMINISTRATOR / TECHNICAL WRITER Mar 11 – Jan 12
 Edited, reformatted and branded all corporate and ISO documents, creating user-friendly templates
and forms
JACOBS CANADA ADMIN. SUPERVISOR / TECHNICAL COORDINATOR Apr 95 – Dec 09
 Wrote and developed training modules for project administrative staff
 Provided technical writing and management of all documents for large projects
 Designed and created all document templates, formats, and macros for projects
JACOBS CANADA SENIOR PROJECT ASSISTANT / SOFTWARE SUPPORT
 Developed concise document identifiers and computer file directories
 Prepared and reformatted procedures, manuals and forms for on-line use
 Replaced Administration Manager when absent
 Performed senior administrative functions for various projects, which included supervising
administration staff
JACOBS CANADA SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN MGT. (SCM) SUBCONTRACT ASSISTANT
 Advanced word processing of all contracts, change orders, request for proposals/information
 Created generic masters and merge templates as well as individual project masters
TEMPORARY AGENCY SENIOR WORD PROCESSOR Jun 93 – Apr 95
 Performed executive administration and advanced word processing for various oil and gas
companies
SNC LAVALIN SECRETARIAL AND CLERICAL COORDINATOR Jun 92 – Mar 93
 Ensured workloads of all administration staff were evenly allocated
 Ensured job descriptions, salary reviews and performance evaluations were congruent
SNC LAVALIN WORD PROCESSING SUPERVISOR 1988 – 1992
 Developed and maintained corporate format standards for international use
 Hired, trained and assessed performances of department staff
TEMPORARY AGENCY Executive Secretary 1983 – 1988
PARTEC LAVALIN Secretary to Manager of Projects 1980 – 1983
GULF CANADA Geological Technical Secretary/Assistant 1977 – 1980
INCO METALS Time Office & Warehouse Steno (Thompson, MB) 1976 – 1977
EDUCATION AND WORKSHOPS
Gas Plant Operations Principles of H&S Management (PHSM) CSTS-09 (incl. WHMIS)
Oil and Gas Technology Executive Secretarial Development Bow Valley College (AVC)
Geological History of AB Business Management Total Quality Management
Technical Writing Workshop Frontline Leadership Math Upgrade - college prep.
OH&S Legislation Awareness Put it in Writing English Upgrade - college prep.
TechnicalWriter/Editor|Document&Admin.Specialist
|(EPCM|O&G|Quality|HSE/HS&E/Safety|Geoscience)|