Douglas Tasker

Douglas Tasker

Technical Writer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sr. Technical Writer

  • Education

    • Detroit College of Business

      1988 - 1991
      Accounting and Computer Information Systems
    • Control Data Institute

      1985 - 1986
      Certificate Computer Programming and Operations

      Completed over 500 hours of self-paced, individualized training with emphasis in structured design and documentation of Basic, FORTRAN, COBOL and CICS. Studied OS/YS IBM JCL, System Analysis and Design and Database.

    • Henry Ford Community College

      1979 - 1985
      Business Administration
    • Wayne State University

      1974 - 1974
      General Studies
  • Experience

    • Detroit Art Services Inc

      Nov 1994 - Nov 1996
      Technical Writer
    • Roush Industries

      Nov 1996 - Nov 2007
      Sr. Technical Writer

      Developed and updated service procedures for major automotive manufacturer. Performed on-vehicle validation, researched technical product, attended client co-authoring meetings, interfaced with product engineers and with production personnel. Performed various service engineering functions.

    • The Henry Ford

      Nov 2005 - now
      Bartender

      - Set up, stock, and maintain work area. Take orders from guests and from wait staff. Prepare and serve alcoholic drinks, wine, beer and soft drinks as requested. Monitor and maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned station and service area. Complete breakdown after function and cleaning and returning equipment to its proper location. Complete closing duties, including storing all reusable goods. Assist other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests.

    • Tweddle Group

      Jun 2007 - Nov 2016
      Senior Technical Writer

      Develop and update owner literature information, technical service bulletins and service manual procedures for major automotive manufacturers. Perform on-vehicle validation, research technical product, attend client co-authoring meetings, and interface with production personnel. Vehicle validation done on Prototype vehicles in plant.

    • MOTOR Information Systems

      Feb 2017 - Jan 2018
      Editor/Technical Writer

      Work independently on professional and do-it-yourself repair manuals. Research and complied data. Author, edit and format data for accurate and precise documentation. Develop and update new, current and previous workshop manual editions.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Computer Programming and Operations

      Control Data Institute