Kieran O'Connell is seeking a junior technical writing position. He has a bachelor's degree in philosophy and German from Grand Valley State University with a 3.6 GPA. He has over 6 years of experience in an engineering testing laboratory where he reviewed specifications, conducted tests, recorded results, and wrote detailed reports. Currently, he works with an advanced engineering team to prepare test plans, interpret results, and write reports for customers and engineers. He has leadership experience leading teams to update test procedures and design new test setups.

1. Kieran J. O’Connell
317-850-8608 – Kieran.oconnell343@gmail.com – www.linkedin.com/in/Kieranoconnell343
Entry Level Technical Writing Associate
 Seeking Junior Technical Writer opportunity.Current experience in understanding and communicating
complex technical ideas both verbally and in writing. Communication skills developed through work
experience and overseas study abroad in Germany.
 Strong background in the biological, physical, and engineering sciences.Proficient in Microsoft Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint.
Education and Technical Skills
Grand Valley State University – Allendale, MI (April 2016)
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy; Minor, German Language – Major GPA: 3.6/4.00
Relevant Technical and Writing Experience
Magna International Engineering Center – Kentwood, MI (June 2010 to Present)
Engineering company that designs,develops,tests,and markets products for the automotive industry
Engineering Test Laboratory Intern – (June, 2010 to May, 2012)
 Reviewed and interpreted specifications and verified test set-ups
 Gathered pre-test functionality data on various automotive parts
 Conducted tests,recorded results,and wrote detailed reports
 Consulted with engineering team regarding results and test discrepancies
Advanced Engineering Laboratory Intern – (May, 2012 to Present)
 Work with Advanced Engineering to prepare test plans and methods to evaluate new technologies
 Participate on engineering teams to interpret test results and to identify potential failure modes within parts
or assemblies
 Prepare detailed lab result reports for customers and engineers
Leadership Activities
 Led cross-functionalteam at the Engineering Center in an effort to modify old test procedures to meet new
test specifications/requirements. All procedures are now up to date and in electronic format
 Designed new test set-up procedures to assist engineers in complying with new customer specifications
 Contacted and interviewed various political figures for Capstone thesis and otheruniversity assignments
 Mentored less experienced Track I and II German language students and led them on language
immersion field trips throughout Niedersachsen,Germany as part of the Track IV German language
program