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Hi, I’m Jonathan Hall. I’m a technical writer and editor with about 20 years of experience creating clear, accurate manuals, guides, and training materials for highly regulated industries. I enjoy translating complex technical concepts into user-friendly content and delivering high-quality documentation on tight schedules, while collaborating effectively with SMEs and cross-functional teams.
I’ve lived and worked across multiple countries, built a strong command of precise terminology, and embraced LEAN and Agile processes to improve workflows. My experience ranges from aerospace and engineering to corporate communications and training design, and I thrive in fast-paced, global environments where priorities shift quickly.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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Language
English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Technical Writer & Grammatical Editor at System One
April 1, 2025 - October 25, 2025Edited, rewritten, and formatted technical process manuals and descriptions for the nuclear industry. Managed IETM development and management using Atlassian Confluence and Jira; produced and maintained documentation in Word and PDF formats.
Customer Engineering Technical Writer & Grammatical Editor at Boeing
January 1, 2025 - October 25, 2025Wrote Detail Specifications (737–777 models), the 777F Specifications Catalog, and edited Airline Customer Bulletins and Feature Alerts. Performed grammar, formatting, and editing using FrameMaker, MS Office, PDF Pro, Illustrator, and IETM development.
Train Mobility Writer and Editor at Siemens
November 1, 2022 - October 25, 2025Wrote, edited, and formatted training and manufacturing descriptions (electrical, mechanical, APIs) for North American light rail programs. Led material and tooling investigations and interfaced with Engineering.
Senior Technical Writer & Editor at Boeing
May 1, 2020 - October 25, 2025Wrote, edited, and formatted training and manufacturing electrical, mechanical, and software descriptions, Quick Reference Guides, and instructional documents for multiple programs; collaborated with Engineering and Technicians; liaised with vendors on documentation.
Senior Technical Writer & Editor at Korry Electronics
April 1, 2019 - October 25, 2025Researched, wrote, edited, and formatted QTRs, PRDs, and CMMs for cockpit control panels and aircraft programs; managed IETM development and delivery in collaboration with engineering.
Senior Technical Writer at Dynon Avionics
February 1, 2018 - October 25, 2025Wrote, edited, and formatted avionics STC application documents, including APIs; coordinated FAA meetings; IETM development.
Senior Technical Writer at Alaska Airlines
December 1, 2017 - October 25, 2025Created a hybrid Program Requirements Manual for the Alaska Airlines/Virgin America merger, including APIs and program management instructions; edited Alaska Airlines’ Groomed Program Manual.
Senior Technical Writer & Editor at ATS-MRO
February 1, 2017 - October 25, 2025Researched, wrote, and edited IPCs with MyBoeing Fleet; managed IETM development and delivery.
Senior Technical Writer & Editor (Consulting) at Astronics
May 1, 2016 - October 25, 2025Designed CMM templates and style guides; trained technical writers; managed the training project timeline.
Senior Technical Writer & Editor at Custom Control Concepts
February 1, 2016 - October 25, 2025Wrote, edited, and designed Wire Diagram Manuals with Visio for IFE and CMS programs; created customer-specific documentation; managed projects.
Senior Technical Writer & Editor at GM Nameplate, Inc.
September 1, 2015 - October 25, 2025Wrote a complete CMM for an in-cabin touchscreen controller; created training materials for engineers in FrameMaker 12 (DITA); managed project deliverables.
Director of Documentation - Technical Services Group at SAMPLE it Group / Outerwall, Inc.
August 1, 2015 - October 25, 2025Cooled an initial set of discordant documents into a unified, single-voiced library; uploaded all user manuals to internal site; led meetings and trouble-shooting; produced a monthly IT, technical, merchandising, and communications newsletter.
Lead Technical Writer & Editor at IDD Aerospace / Zodiac Aerospace
August 1, 2014 - October 25, 2025Wrote AMMs, IPCs, WDMs, TRs, SSMs and edited SBs; sole technical writer and project leader; supported airline users.
Technical Writer & Editor at Dassault Systemes
December 1, 2013 - October 25, 2025Courseware Editor: Edited CATIA 5 software training PowerPoint presentations for Boeing; leveraged French language skills for English audience.
Technical Writer & Editor at Heath Techna / Zodiac Aerospace
November 1, 2012 - October 25, 2025Wrote technical maintenance manuals for Airbus/Boeing aircraft; developed curricula and ran Le an Day training; built SharePoint pages for Tech Pub Group; managed IETM.
Technical Writer at FEMA Region 10
March 1, 2009 - October 25, 2025Wrote, edited, and formatted documents and PowerPoint slides for FEMA/DHS training seminars and planning.
Technical Writer at Jamco-America
March 1, 2009 - October 25, 2025Used FrameMaker in structured and unstructured authoring (DITA); coordinated with SMEs to produce installation guides for FAA compliance; used Sk yWriter XML for content.
Managing Editor at ECC
December 1, 2007 - October 25, 2025Compiled, edited, and formatted a bilingual Chinese-English quarterly newsletter; maintained organization’s web presence.
Education
Boeing SEDS Training at Seattle, WA
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025MA-level ESL Certificate at S-TESL/Seattle University
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025BA Political Science at Seattle Pacific University
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025University Exchange Scholar at Tokyo International College
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025French Language Scholar at Les Cèdres & Alliance Française
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025Qualifications
MA-level ESL Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025Boeing SEDS Training
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025French Language Scholar
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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