
Mike Nelson
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About me
Sr. Manager, Training and Product Documentation at KVH Industries, Inc.
Education

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
1995 - 2000Bachelor of Arts English: Writing summa cum laude
Experience

US Navy
Aug 1989 - Aug 1995Submarine radiomanCompleted Sub School, Basic Electronics School, Radioman A and C schools in Groton, CT.Qualified in Submarines (silver dolphins), radio operator and sonar operator (to help out understaffed sonar dept.), responsible for maintenance and repair of HF transmitter and antenna equipment while serving on the Parche.

Home & Commercial Security, Inc.
Oct 1995 - Oct 2000Dispatcher
KVH Industries Inc.
Oct 2000 - nowSr. Manager, Training and Product Documentation
Licenses & Certifications
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Adobe Captivate Essential Training
LinkedInSept 2021 - View certificate

Skilljar Certified Professional - Basic
SkilljarMay 2020 - View certificate

Learning Adobe Animate CC: Animation
LinkedInAug 2018 - View certificate

Snagit Certification
TechSmithDec 2021 - View certificate

TechSmith Camtasia 2021 Voyager
TechSmithDec 2021 - View certificate

Adobe Captivate Quick Tips
LinkedInSept 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Merit in Technical Communications Competition STC Alliance Jan 2023 Winning entry: TracNet H-series & TracPhone V30 Technician Certification Training
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Excellence in Technical Communications Competition STC Alliance 2021 Winning entry: Satellite Technology Fundamentals (eLearning course)
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Merit in Technical Communications Competition STC Alliance 2021 Winning entry: KVH ASP Support Help
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Distinction in Technical Communication Competition STC Atlanta, Houston, New England, New York, Philadelphia, and Rochester Chapters 2019 Winning entry: Setting Up Tracking Avoidance Zones to Prevent Service Interruptions (Video Tutorial)
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Excellence in Technical Communication Competition STC New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston, and Rochester Chapters 2018 Winning entry: TracVision HD7 Basic Certification Course
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Distinction in International Summit Awards Competition STC 2017 Winning entry: KVH mini-VSAT Broadband Crew Training Series
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Excellence in Technical Communication Competition STC New York Metro, Philadelphia Metro, Atlanta and Rochester Chapters 2017 Winning entry: IP-MobileCast Configuration Wizard
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Excellence in Technical Communication Competition STC New York Metro, Philadelphia Metro, Atlanta and Rochester Chapters 2017 Winning entry: KVH mini-VSAT Broadband Crew Training Series
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Merit in International Summit Awards Competition STC 2017 Winning entry: IP-MobileCast Configuration Wizard
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Merit in International Summit Awards Competition STC 2016 Winning entry: TracVision TV-series Technical Training
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Distinction and Online Best of Show in Technical Communication Competition STC Washington DC - Baltimore Chapter 2015 Winning entry: TracVision TV-series Technical Training
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Distinction in STC New England Competition STC New England Chapter 2014 Winning entry: TracVision TV-series Configuration Wizard
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Excellence in International Summit Awards Competition STC 2014 Winning entry: TracVision TV-series Configuration Wizard
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Merit in International Summit Awards Competition STC 2014 Winning entry: TracPhone V11-IP Training Course
- Awarded to Mike NelsonBest in Show and Award of Distinction in STC New England Competition STC New England Chapter 2014 Winning entry: TracPhone V11-IP Training Course
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Merit in Technical Communication Competition STC Philadelphia and New York Metro Chapters 2012 Winning entry: TracPhone V11 User's Guide
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Merit in Technical Communication Competition STC Philadelphia Metro Chapter 2011 Winning entry: TracPhone V7 Technical Training Course
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Excellence in Online Communication Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2010 Winning entry: TracVision R4, R5, R4SL, & R5SL Training Videos: DISH Network & ExpressVu Setup
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Merit in International Online Communication Competition STC 2010 Winning entry: TracVision R4, R5, R4SL, & R5SL Training Videos: DISH Network & ExpressVu Setup
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Distinction in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2009 Winning entry: TracVision V7 Technician's Pocket Guide
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Excellence in International Technical Publications Competition STC 2009 Winning entry: TracVision V7 Technician's Pocket Guide
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Distinction in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2008 Winning entry: TracVision M7 Installation Guide
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Excellence in International Technical Publications Competition STC 2008 Winning entry: TracVision M7 Installation Guide
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Excellence in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2007 Winning entry: TracVision M3 Installation Guide
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Excellence in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2007 Winning entry: TracVision R6 Quick Start Guide
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Distinction in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2006 Winning entry: TracVision HDTV Converter for DIRECTV Service Owner's Manual
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Merit in International Technical Publications Competition STC 2006 Winning entry: TracVision HDTV Converter for DIRECTV Service Owner's Manual
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Merit in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2006 Winning entry: TracVision Quick Start Guide for Avis
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Merit in International Technical Publications Competition STC 2005 Winning entry: TracVision A5 Installation Poster
- Awarded to Mike NelsonBest of Show and Award of Distinction in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2005 Winning entry: TracVision A5 Installation Poster
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Merit in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2004 Winning entry: TracVision G8 Owner's Manual
- Awarded to Mike NelsonAward of Merit in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2002 Winning entry: TracPhone 50 Technical Manual
Volunteer Experience
Technical Publications Competition Coordinator
Issued by STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters on Jul 2007
Associated with Mike NelsonSTC Alliance Competition Council
Issued by STC New England Chapter on Aug 2018
Associated with Mike NelsonPresident
Issued by New England Chapter of the STC (Society for Technical Communication) on Nov 2020
Associated with Mike NelsonTreasurer
Issued by New England Chapter of the STC (Society for Technical Communication) on Oct 2023
Associated with Mike Nelson
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