BACKGROUND OF PRINCIPAL

Diane holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, and has taken significant coursework in biology and chemistry as well. She has unique experience in qualitative market research analysis, and has been writing, editing, and proofreading for more than twenty years.

Freelance Writer/Editor, 2003-2011

Edited a variety of documents for content, accuracy, spelling, and grammar. Projects include marketing research reports and presentations, doctoral theses, college papers, speeches, business communications, and a short novel.

Technical Writer, 2000-2011
Medical Device Company

Assisted the software engineering department of a medical device company in writing software requirements and user-interface specifications for medical laboratory instruments. Wrote and edited internal documentation for use by software engineers, software testers, and project management

Translations/Graphic Design Contractor, 1997-2000
Medical Device Company

Proofread and edited final versions of translated product inserts for accuracy and consistency with the original English copy. Verified translations and edited existing product manuals.

Multilingual Typesetter, 1998-1999
International Language Services Company

Modified technical proposals, publications, and product inserts in several languages. Proofread and edited translations to ensure consistency with the original translated copy as well as the corresponding English copy.

Technical Communications Contractor, 1996-1997

Design and Language Services Company

Proofed and edited translations to assure consistency with the original English copy. Edited and corrected product manuals.

Medical Marketing Communications Contractor, 1992-1997

Medical Device Company
Created multilingual slide lecture packages and manuals for international sales training. Proofread and edited translations, training manuals, medical illustrations, and marketing materials.