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