Kathryn Shanti Ariel has over 30 years of experience in technical writing, editing, software testing, training, and graphic design. She has worked as a freelancer, running her own business providing these services to a variety of clients. She also has experience managing teams and designing and implementing software configuration management systems for both commercial and military projects. Her background includes programming and working with various operating systems and platforms.

1. Kathryn Shanti Ariel - Email: kathrynshantiariel@gmail.com; Phone: 503-504-1648
K A T H R Y N S H A N T I A R I E L
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive experience as both technical and non-technical training and
writing/editing, with strong team and leadership skills. Full product life-cycle
documentation writing and editing.
Seven plus years of experience with QA, CM and Test functions in both commercial
and military environments. Hands-on experience with VAX, PC, UNIX systems
and a multitude of CM (Configuration Management) and Test evaluation tools.
Extensive customer interface as part of product design and training teams.
Highly intelligent, fast learner with strong communication and team skills.
Actively seeks challenges. Strong leadership, teaching, design and implementation
skills. Dedicated, cooperative, persuasive, quick learner.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2001 – ongoing Kathryn Ariel’s Freelance Services
Technical Writing & Editing, Software Support (including websites), Testing,
Training, and Marketing
 Writing, mechanical and content editing and formatting of documents from
articles to books on various subjects.
 Content development and support for various clients from health, to marketing
to technical.
 Created marketing materials for clients using MS Publisher, MS Word, MS
PowerPoint.
 Testing, QA for websites and online material to be sure of accuracy of content
and functionality of links, etc.
 Perform basic training for clients on Internet, Microsoft Professional Suit, PDF
conversion, Social Media, Microsoft Outlook basics.
10/1997 – 07/1998 Self Employed Valley Center, CA
Computer Graphics & Web Design
 Interviewed clients to evaluate needs and desires for projects
 Designed web sites (HTML) and marketing materials
 Created of web graphics using Corel Draw

2. Kathryn Shanti Ariel - Email: kathrynshantiariel@gmail.com; Phone: 503-504-1648
 Implemented and tested websites
02/1996 – 11/1997 CMSTAT San Diego, CA
Software CM Design Supervisor / Technical Trainer
 Hired, oversaw & trained personal to work on software CM design team
 Designed and implemented Software CM project including working with
programmers, testers and marketing personnel for input and training of product.
 Performed customer training of both hardware and software CM products, on-
site and off-site.
 Created and presented product marketing using MS PowerPoint.
 Wrote testing scripts and oversaw testing for both Hardware and Software CM
Products. Utilized PVCS Tracker, Case tools.
 Utilized Microsoft Outlook to track projects and work with team members.
10/1992 – 1996 RF Software Consulting & Training San Marcos, CA
PC One on One & In House Training / Graphics
 Personalized training for small businesses and home users of primarily PC
applications. Some Macintosh applications were also supported.
 Designed and implemented personalized training materials for clients.
 Performed graphic design & marketing materials creation using MS Office (all
aspects), Corel Draw, MS Publisher
08/1989 – 10/1992 National Systems & Research Oceanside, CA
Software CM Trainer & Technician / Programmer / Tester
 Key part of programming and testing team for Position Location System for
military. VAX/VMS based with PC & UNIX dummy terminal hook-ups and
connection/conversion with UYK computers for field use
 Designed and implemented Software CM for project utilizing VAX CMS/MMS.
Also was responsible for training of staff in use of CMS/MMS.
 Programmed and tested user interface: Pascal, C+, ADA, SAS, SQL, TDMS
 Was active member of team working with other facets of project (military,
contractors, etc.), ensured project components were in sync with one another
 Performed in-house and field testing of program
 Performed system level programming on VAX VMS as needed for project
 Secret Clearance

3. Kathryn Shanti Ariel - Email: kathrynshantiariel@gmail.com; Phone: 503-504-1648
03/1987 – 5/1989 Digital Corporation Colorado Springs, CO
Software Programmer Manufacturing System (contract position)
 Designed, Documented, Programmed, Tested user interface portion of
manufacturing system
 VAX/VMS, Pascal, TDMS, RMS, DBMS, SAS
 Debugged and tested in-house program used for quality assurance of products.
EDUCATION
1978 – 1980 University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
BS in Outdoor Education/Recreation
1982 - 1985 Chapman College San Diego, CA
Computer Science - BS
1980 Coleman College San Diego, CA
Data Processing Certificate
Grossmont Community College El Cajon, CA
AA in Natural Sciences
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Published author of holistic emergency care reference guide: Holistic Emergency
Care and Trauma Recovery.
Continuing studying of herbology and other holistic wellness modalities,
photography, gardening, outdoor sports, visiting with friends, graphic art, cultural
arts (plays, opera), relaxing, walking dogs in the country …