Anthony Berdine
SUMMARY
Enthusiastic technical writer with a strong background in English and a current software engineering student. Skilled in creating clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation. Adept at bridging the gap between technical and non-technical audiences. Seeking to leverage my writing expertise and technical knowledge to contribute to high-quality documentation for innovative projects.
Developed and maintained technical documentation, including geological reports, mining operation manuals, and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Collaborated with geologists, mining engineers, and project managers to produce clear, accurate, and detailed documentation, facilitating effective communication and project execution.
John T. Boyd Company
Technical Writing Supervisor| July 2023 – Present
Mar. 2022 – Present
Canonsburg, PA
WORK EXPERIENCE
Technical Writer| March 2022 – June 2023
Wrote, proofread, and edited technical documentation, including creating customer-facing materials like RFPs, RFIs, proposals, and memos.
Managed overnight front desk operations, including guest check-ins and check-outs.
Reconciled daily financial transactions and prepared reports for management.
Feb. 2019 – Aug. 2019
Washington, PA
Holiday Inn Express
Night Auditor
PROJECTS
Developed Over 100 Geological Reports for Mining Projects (S-K1300 Compliant)
Compiled and structured geological data into a clear, comprehensive report, including visual aids like maps and charts, in compliance with Subpart 1300 and Item 601(b)(96) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation S-K.
USAID Grant Proposal for Central Asia Trade and Investment
Initiator and Co-author: Developed and drafted a grant proposal to secure funding from USAID for trade and investment opportunities in Central Asia, focusing on Kazakhstan.
Research and Analysis: Conducted extensive research on Central Asia's economic development opportunities and challenges, specifically targeting the mining industry and cross-border business relationships.
Strategic Writing: Crafted a compelling narrative highlighting the importance of American business presence in Central Asia, emphasizing the need to counter China and Russia’s influence in the region.
Impact and Outcomes: Proposed solutions to support Central Asian companies in integrating into global value chains and improving business practices, focusing on worker safety and environmental safeguards.
Company Manual Development
Co-author: Developed a comprehensive company manual that outlines policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across all departments
Content Creation: Researched and compiled information on company standards, legal requirements, and industry best practices.
Editing and Formatting: Edited and formatted the manual to ensure clarity, readability, and user-friendliness for employees at all levels.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborated with department heads and subject matter experts to gather input and feedback, ensuring the manual’s relevance and accuracy.
Implementation and Training: Assisted in the manual rollout, providing training sessions and support to employees to ensure successful adoption and compliance.
EDUCATION
Western Governors University
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering
Relevant Courses:
IT Leadership Foundations - Completed Mar. 2025
Web Development Foundations – Completed Mar. 2025
Scripting and Programming - Foundations – Completed Apr. 2025
Introduction to Programming in Python – Enrolled (Apr. 2025–Jul. 2025)
Expected Graduation: Dec. 2026
Salt Lake City, UT
The Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg Campus
Bachelor of Humanities, English
Dean’s List
Minor in Technical Writing
Cross Country and Track athlete for three years
May 2021
Harrisburg, PA
SKILLS
Technical Skills:
Documentation Tools: Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat
Content Management Systems (CMS): WordPress, Confluence, SharePoint
Programming Languages: Java, Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (basic understanding)
Version Control: Git
API Documentation: Swagger, Postman
Data Visualization: Creating charts and graphs
Soft Skills
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Time Management: Efficient at managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines