As a professional writer with experience in technical writing, instructional design, management, mentoring, training delivery, content strategy, and creative writing, I have a diverse set of skills that work best when they add value. Get to know my work through my portfolio.

Stephen Doherty

As a professional writer with experience in technical writing, instructional design, management, mentoring, training delivery, content strategy, and creative writing, I have a diverse set of skills that work best when they add value. Get to know my work through my portfolio.

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As a professional writer with experience in technical writing, instructional design, management, mentoring, training delivery, content strategy, and creative writing, I have a diverse set of skills that work best when they add value.
Get to know my work through my portfolio.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal Technical Author at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
May 1, 2021 - Present
Created a team of six technical writers, instructional designers, and copywriters to deliver online help for LSEG’s flagship Workspace product. Built hiring/training processes and set up collaborative workflows to support content delivery across help, onboarding, What's New, and upgrade apps. Facilitated communication between product, technology, content, and design teams to ensure goals were met; championed Agile delivery.
Senior Editorial Designer at Refinitiv (LSEG) – WFH
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Led user experience design initiatives for Refinitiv’s online help ecosystem, updating legacy documentation and improving usability for Workspace users.
Learning Consultant / Content Strategist at Refinitiv (LSEG) – WFH
July 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Built and mentored a team of 12 technical authors, instructional designers, and editors; defined strategy for content delivery for AWS technologies, APIs, and financial content; implemented agile content delivery to scale to 2,500+ FTEs and customers.
Lead Technical Trainer / Author at CSG International – WFH
July 1, 2004 - April 1, 2019
Supported customers, employees, developers, and owners in understanding and utilizing CSG software; designed and delivered instructor-led training, e-learning, quick references, and documentation; reduced training costs and improved delivery times; led a four-trainer team transitioning to video, e-learning, webinars.
Senior Editorial Designer at Refinitiv (LSEG)
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
User experience design team lead; advised on and updated legacy Online Help systems; focused on improving documentation UX for financial data products.
Learning Consultant / Content Strategist at Refinitiv (LSEG)
July 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Expanded and led a team delivering documentation and learning content for AWS technologies, APIs, and financial content; defined a strategy for content delivery and implemented an agile process to serve over 2,500 FTEs and customers.
Lead Technical Trainer / Author at CSG International
July 1, 2004 - April 1, 2019
Designed and delivered instructor-led training, e-learning, virtual training, quick reference guides, and documentation; reduced training costs and improved delivery times; led a team of four trainers transitioning to modern formats like video and webinars.

Education

BA Humanities (Psychology) at University of Glamorgan
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
Industrial Psychology at University of Glamorgan
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
An Introduction to Computer Programming at The University of London, Coursera
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
The Instructional Design Method at Australia
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence at Case Western Reserve University, Coursera
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
PL/SQL Fundamentals/Expert at Oracle
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Leadership Excellence Programme at LSEG (Compass)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
BA Humanities (Psychology) at University of Glamorgan
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
Industrial Psychology at UNISA
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
PL/SQL Fundamentals/Expert at Oracle
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
An Introduction to Computer Programming at The University of London, Coursera
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence at Case Western Reserve University, Coursera
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Leadership Excellence Programme at LSEG (Compass)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Leadership Excellence Programme
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
An Introduction to Computer Programming
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
The Instructional Design Method
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
PL/SQL Fundamentals/Expert
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Industrial Psychology
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
BA Humanities (Psychology)
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
Leadership Excellence Programme
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment