I am a results-focused Technical Illustrator with extensive experience in technical publications, production, documentation, and quality control within a research and development environment. I excel at directing the production of product instruction sheets and repair parts manuals, reading engineering drawings, and applying hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical principles to ensure accurate, user-friendly manuals. I communicate effectively at all levels, manage projects, and relentlessly chase quality and on-time delivery.

Marty L. Bryduck

I am a results-focused Technical Illustrator with extensive experience in technical publications, production, documentation, and quality control within a research and development environment. I excel at directing the production of product instruction sheets and repair parts manuals, reading engineering drawings, and applying hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical principles to ensure accurate, user-friendly manuals. I communicate effectively at all levels, manage projects, and relentlessly chase quality and on-time delivery.

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I am a results-focused Technical Illustrator with extensive experience in technical publications, production, documentation, and quality control within a research and development environment.

I excel at directing the production of product instruction sheets and repair parts manuals, reading engineering drawings, and applying hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical principles to ensure accurate, user-friendly manuals. I communicate effectively at all levels, manage projects, and relentlessly chase quality and on-time delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Illustrator / Writer at Nilfisk Inc
January 1, 2009 - Present
Project Leader and Technical Illustrator/Writer responsible for directing the production of product instruction sheets and repair parts manuals. Worked with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, InDesign, PTC Arbortex IsoDraw CAD Process, and PartSmart Data Manager. Interpreted engineering drawings and bills of materials; applied hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical principles; maintained high attention to detail, solved problems, and managed multiple tasks independently. Demonstrated sound judgment, initiative, enthusiasm, and creativity, with strong interpersonal skills and project management abilities.
Technical Illustrator II, Technical Publications at Tennant Company
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 2009
Project Leader directing the production of operation, maintenance and repair parts manuals. Assigned projects, set timelines and goals; tracked quality and productivity; proofed work for completeness and compliance standards; analyzed product change-orders (PCOs) for impact on manuals; coordinated printing and distribution activities. Maintained PDF manuals for CD-ROM and online manual sites (Service Link) and developed/maintained Internet PartSmart Data Manager for outside customers. Implemented Arbortext IsoDraw CAD Process software and delivered the S10 parts manuals as a key project.
Technical Illustrator/Keyliner, Technical Publications at Graco Inc.
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1985
Illustrator with responsibility for creating illustrations for operation, maintenance, and repair parts manuals and coordinating production of completed manuals for distribution to customers.

Education

Associate Degree in Technical Illustration at Willmar Technical College
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026

Qualifications

PTC Arbortex IsoDraw 7.0 CAD Process
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
IsoDraw CAD Process version 6.0
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
IsoDraw CAD Process version 7.0
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
PLM/Unigraphics NX5
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Computervision Cadds 5 wireframe
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
ARI Empart Publisher (PartSmart Data Manager)
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
SAP training
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Broadvision Quicksilver 2.0 and 3.0 desktop publishing
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Interleaf 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, and 7.0 desktop publishing
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services