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I am Tony Bove, a communications professional with over 20 years of experience in content development, training, and technical writing. I have collaborated with agencies and corporations including Stanley Black & Decker, Lockheed Martin, and various Canadian federal departments to deliver clear, practical documentation and training that bridges technology and users.
I enjoy exploring new technologies, multimedia content, and design tools, and I bring a collaborative, user-centered approach to every project. I’m seeking opportunities that leverage my diverse skill set while allowing me to explore emerging technology and business strategies.
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Work Experience
Trainer & Technical Writer at Fisheries and Oceans Canada
May 1, 2022 - PresentI develop courseware for presenters and participants and deliver training for assets such as the Enterprise Data Hub (EDH), the Catalogue, Sensitivity Labels, the Injury Test, YubiKey setup and use, and the MS Teams Phone (softphone). I design and develop user guides for the EDH Engineering and Client Success Teams, conduct SME interviews, perform research, create and maintain training materials and help documentation, and contribute to communications strategies for DFO assets and software products.
Technical Writer at Corrections Services Canada
March 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025Provided input and assistance for IT Security Assessment and Authorization related to Cloud adoption and migration of Microsoft services; conducted SME interviews for business and technical documentation; designed and documented user manuals and web content.
Senior Technical Writer at Stanley Black & Decker
October 1, 2019 - October 24, 2025Collaborated with engineers, designers, graphic artists, product managers, legal, and senior management to develop and edit User Guides, Datasheets, Installation Manuals, Assembly Instructions, and Release Notes across multiple business units. Authored new product releases, sell sheets, and feature comparisons, developed use cases, supported multilingual documentation in 13 languages, and tracked documentation metrics for continuous improvement.
Senior Technical Writer at Health Canada / Public Health Agency of Canada
July 1, 2011 - October 24, 2025For the Information Technology Directorate, developed and edited content; coached staff on documentation requirements. For IT Security, edited policies and procedures. Wrote internal communications for the Director General’s Office. Additionally, contributed to IT server installation/configuration documentation.
Technical Writer / Scientific Journal Editor at Health Canada
December 31, 2006 - October 24, 2025Edited HIV/AIDS Epi-Updates, harmonizing 16 contributions from 7 authors to achieve a cohesive journal format.
Technical Writer / Scientific Journal Editor at Health Canada
April 30, 2005 - October 24, 2025Edited HIV/AIDS statistics journal HIV/AIDS Epi-Updates, harmonizing contributions from multiple authors; handling charts, layout, and printing.
Technical Writer at Correctional Services Canada
December 31, 2003 - October 24, 2025Work for UNIX Group of the Engineering Systems Support Team; created and implemented standardized publishing standards, including templates and a formal release process.
Bilingual Senior Technical Writer / Documentation Team Leader at The Halifax Group / Department of Justice
April 1, 2003 - October 24, 2025Managed documentation for the Canadian Firearms Registration System; created a Documentation Style Guide, MS Word templates, and coordinated updates across ~285 documents with ~30 stakeholders; produced participant manuals, training materials, online help, and diagrams; supervised translation verification.
Special Projects Officer at Canadian Association of Physicists
December 1, 1998 - October 24, 2025As Desktop Publisher, designed the bi-monthly journal Physics in Canada; interfaced with authors, printers, and editors; provided technical and IT support; upgraded on-site web server, redesigned the association’s website, and produced content for the CAP Annual Congress.
Desktop Publisher at Lockheed Martin Canada
July 1, 1997 - October 24, 2025Inputted and edited text, applied formatting standards per established style guides within an ISO 9001 environment; edited mechanical drawings and flowcharts to support documentation.
Education
Qualifications
Microsoft Office User Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Adobe InDesign
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Technical Writing for Multi-Media Environments
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Identify With Your Target Audience-Think Like a User
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007FrameMaker
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Strategic Planning
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Industry Experience
Government, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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