Re: a few questions (continued)

[Marc Santacroce <santa -at- TFS -dot- COM>]

Forwarded message:
From: thawley -at- netcom -dot- com (Todd Hawley)
To: thawley -at- netcom -dot- com
Date: 95-02-16 15:25:05 EST

     TLCs - The Lipson Conroy Services Corp.                     Ron Conroy
     1900 McCarthy Blvd., Suite 208     email: Lipson-Conroy -at- cup -dot- portal -dot- com
     Milpitas, Ca  95035           Voice (408) 955-7200  Fax (408) 955-7207


San Jose-TWR-Framemaker on a sun Unix


LOCATION  : Santa Clara
START DATE: ASAP
PAY RATE  : Open
LENGTH    : 4-6 mos

COMMENTS: Help!!! Need a power F/Maker user to create templates on a sun
          unix workstation.  Extract data from files for databooks.
          Experience with chips and asics a HUGE plus

CONTACT:

     LLOYD RITTER AND ASSOCIATES               ACCT REP:CHARLES RODKOFF
     1043 N. SHORELINE BLVD. STE. 101          PHONE:(415) 964-6644
     MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043                   FAX:  (415) 964-8719
     SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER              EMAIL:lloyd-ritter -at- cup -dot- portal -dot- com


San Jose-TWR-F.maker 4.0, UNIX


LOCATION  : S. Bay
START DATE: ASAP
PAY RATE  : OPEN
LENGTH    : 7 to 8 mos.

COMMENTS: Looking for a writer to document project management tools using
          framemaker 4.0 in a UNIX env. User and programmers manuals to
          be written...ASAP.  The budget is approved so call me!!!

CONTACT:

     LLOYD RITTER AND ASSOCIATES               ACCT REP:CHARLES RODKOFF
     1043 N. SHORELINE BLVD. STE. 101          PHONE:(415) 964-6644
     MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043                   FAX:  (415) 964-8719
     SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER              EMAIL:lloyd-ritter -at- cup -dot- portal -dot- com


San Fran-TWR-variety of projects


LOCATION  : peninsula
START DATE: immediately
PAY RATE  : $25
LENGTH    : 2 months

COMMENTS: if you have experience writing user documentation, engineering
          reports and marketing collateral, knowledge of word for
          windows, online help, please fax resume with ID # asap. quark
          and pagemaker a plus. onsite 2 months.

CONTACT:

     LLOYD, RITTER & ASSOCIATES           ACCT REP:  SHIRLEY BRISSON
     1043 N SHORELINE BLVD #101            PHONE #:  (415) 964-6644
     MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA  94043                FAX #:  (415) 964-8719


San Fran-TWR-INTERLEAF LAYOUT SPECIALIST


LOCATION  : SOUTH BAY
START DATE: ASAP
PAY RATE  : MARKET
LENGTH    : 3 MONTHS

COMMENTS: INTERLEAF TOPOGRAPHY AND LAYOUT TECHNICIAN.  UNIX BASED, BUT
          MAC INTERLEAF OK.


CONTACT:

     HICKS CONSULTING GROUP                  PATTY FLYNN     (800)700-6011
     3697 Mt. Diablo, Suite 300                              (510)284-2511
     Lafayette, CA  94549                    FAX             (510)284-2571


Technical Writer/Interleaf

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     SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS GROUP                                 JANE BENEDICT

     220 Montgomery St., Suite 420, San Francisco, CA 94104

     VOICE: 415/989-8774  FAX: 415/989-1842  INTERNET: ssgssg -at- well -dot- sf -dot- ca -dot- us
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  POSITION TITLE     : Interleaf Tech Writer
  SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Interleaf

  LOCATION: Peninsula                        START DATE: ASAP
  PAY RATE: 30-40                            LENGTH    : 3 months

  COMMENTS: Need 1 excellent technical writer with recent Interleaf
            experience to write database application manual.


HTML Authoring

Online Marketspace is looking for several candidates willing to work
initially on a contract basis on several interesting HTML projects.

Send resume and salary expectation info to Terry Lillie: terry -at- omix -dot- com -dot- 
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                   Online Marketspace Internet Exchange
Phone:(415) 366-6700       FAX: (415) 369-3624      E-Mail:terry -at- omix -dot- com
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FrameMaker Production Assistant, UNIX

Leading computer company needs your FrameMaker expertise to assist in
final production of a release of UNIX documentation. You should have
advanced knowldege of FrameMAker 4 for the UNIX platform (preferably
Sun), as well as a working knowledge of basic UNIX commands. Some
technical writing or editing experience is a plus, but they are looking
for a Production Assistant, not a tech writer. SOme of the duties will
include:

Basic text formatting
Updating and checking generated files
Converting document titles and special terms to Frame variables
Set up, fromat and re-format tables
Insert graphics into documents
Format index entries
Create and/or modify graohics usinf Frame drawing tools

Location: San Jose
Duration: 2-3 months
pay rate: up to $27.50 an hour

RESUMES TO:

Serg Palanov
Olsten Professional Technical Services
3550 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite 125
San Jose, CA 95117
Phone : (408) 554-0735
Fax   : (408) 554-0448
E-mail: Olstech -at- ix -dot- netcom -dot- com


Santa Rosa Technical Writers for S/W- healthcare

Client company is an established software vendor of Healthcare applications,
one of the leaders of their industry. They are embarking on a new development

project and have 20 openings for software design engineers, project managers,

systems engineers and technical writers. Any development experience for
healthcare applications is a definite plus.

1)  S/W Engineers:  MS Windows  C/C++, O.L.E. (2.0),  N.T.,  GUI development,

windows internals, gateways, and UNIX;    3-10+ years experience.

2)  Database development S/W Engineers:  RDBMS development of Object Oriented

database (ODBC) in UNIX using Oracle or Sybase, Architecture design, C/C++ in

Client server environment.  3-10+ years

3)  Systems Engineers experienced in several platforms (SUN,HP,IBM,VAX etc)
4+
years

4)  Technical Writers for healthcare software applications.  3+ years.

Location:       Santa Rosa, CA (some relocation assistance)

Salary:         $50,000 - 80,000
Contact:        Leonard Leinow
                Leinow Associates
                P.O. Box 154
                Woodacre, CA  94973

                (415) 488-4886  Fax
                Leinow -at- ix -dot- netcom -dot- com

email of resumes prefered.
Please include current salary.

Leinow Associates is a search firm specializing in the Healthcare Systems
applications industry.


Sr. Technical Writer/Project Manager

SDI is a nationwide information development firm offering Services,
Solutions and Outsourcing for the Hi-Tech market in Technical
Publications, Graphic Service, Training, Marketing Communications
and On-Line documentation including Hyper Media.

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Sr. Technical
Writer/Project Manager in our Santa Clara office.  This full time
permanent position requires a minimum five years experience as a
technical writer.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience  with
with the complete publishing process, including research, writing and
production.  We are looking for an individual with expertise in a wide
range applications including MS Word, FrameMaker, Page Maker,
Interleaf, RoboHelp, Doc2Help and other Windows, Mac and Unix based
authoring and desktop publishing systems.

On-Line documentation is a key component of our services and we are
seeking individuals with solid backgrounds in On-Line development
including: On-Line Help systems, Hyper-Media products, and the tools
that make it all possible.

For more information please send your resume to:

Paul Seaman
Director of Business Development
SDI West
2855 Kifer R. #105
Santa Clara CA. 95051
e-mail: paul -at- sdiwest -dot- com
or fax
408-727-1345


San Fran-TWR-desktop pub/interleaf/online

POSITION TITLE     : sr writer
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: desktop pub/interleaf/online

LOCATION  : peninsula
START DATE: to be determined
PAY RATE  : open
LENGTH    : perm

COMMENTS: knowledge of 1 more platforms (novell, microsoft, apple or
          ibm), online help, interleaf. writing documentation. relational
          databases, client/server, networking platforms would be a def.
          plus. this is a perm. fulltime position.


CONTACT:

     LLOYD, RITTER & ASSOCIATES           ACCT REP:  SHIRLEY BRISSON
     1043 N SHORELINE BLVD #101            PHONE #:  (415) 964-6644
     MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA  94043                FAX #:  (415) 964-8719


MountianView Technical Writer #1073HF - DEI


DEI is a technical information consulting firm that provides
consulting, outsourcing, as well as fulltime placement services.
Our client supplies financial software to the Banking industry.
Job location is Mountain View.


Responsibilities

The Technical Writer will be given immediate responsibility, working
closely with the Marketing department Primary responsibilities will
lie in the Publications department.
Specific responsibilities include:
        writing and editing wrinen documentation
        developing on-line documentation
        learning the financial basis underlying the clients products
        participating in qualIty control efforts

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will dcmonst:rate superior written communication
skills, affention to quality, and the ability to be a team player in a
loosely structured start-up environment.

Experience with word processing and desictop publishing, particularly
in producing professional looking final products for public
consumption

The ability to work with minimal supervision an ability to juggle a
number of different projccts simultaneously

A strong technical aptitude, with at least a small amount of
coursework in computer science and economics (primarily macro)
preferred.

Some knowledge of the financial markets, UNIX, and /or C++ is helpful,
but not mandatory.

If you would like to find out more about this position,  send your
resume in one of the following formats. (email preferred)
In order to be kept on file, your resume MUST be submitted in ascii
format, either via email or a dos-formated floppy.

Reference job code: 1073HF

email to:  info -at- calldei -dot- com
        Ascii only, left justified. NO word processor formats

FAX: 408-461-3111 -- Use FINE mode only ,

you MUST back up a fax'ed resume with an ASCII version in order for us
to keep your resume on file.

US Mail  --- DOS Formated Floppies only

DEI
4113 Scotts Valley Drive
Suite J
Scotts Valley, CA 95066

PHONE: 408-461-3100
EMAIL: info -at- calldei -dot- com


SGML writer wanted

We have a contract opportunity in the East Bay for a tech writer who knows
SGML.  Please contact Meryl Natchez or Paula Toth, Tech Prose, 510
975-0660, or fax resume 510 930-7304.


Technical Writing Position - Frame Technology, San Jose, CA

This position requires extensive experience writing and designing
developer documentation for new releases.  Responsibilities include writing,
revising, and testing printed and online documentation for customers who
are developing applications using Frame products.  Assignments may include
developer guides, reference manuals, and code examples.  The Senior Technical
Writer works with the development team on product design, functionality,
and quality issues, and works with editors to ensure consistency with
Frame standards.

This position requires:

        A degree in computer science, writing, or a related field

        A minimum of five years of experience writing technical
documentation,
        including documentation for software developers.

        A minimum of two years of experience developing software
        applications.   C programming experience is strongly preferred.

        Two years using FrameMaker.  Knowledge of FrameBuilder, SGML, and
        competing publishing products is helpful.

Frame Technology is as AA/EEO employer.  Please send responses to
staffing -at- frame -dot- com or mail to FrameTechnology Corporation, attn:Staffing


Technical Writer, Symantec

Provide technical writing support for Shared Technology group.  Support
includes hard copy, on-line documentation and on-line help for products
created or managed by Shared Technology for company-wide distribution.
Responsibilities include authoring, editing and coordinating
cross-product team requirements.

Requirements:

Strong technical writing skills, strong knowledge of Win 3.1 and Chicago
(Win 4.0) user interface styles.  Strong communication skills, ability to
work on multiple projects, ability to coordinate several product teams'
reviews & requirements generation.

To apply, send your resume to:

Symantec Corporation
Human Resources, Dept. BC1130
10201 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA  95014

Fax: (408) 366-5972

Internet: ltaft -at- symantec -dot- com

Symantec is an equal opportunity employer


Technical Writer

     REQ.# 95020

     Responsibilities:
     Create and update technical data books and collateral materials for
     multimedia/graphics chips.  Basic knowledge of chip operation is
     required.

     Education/Experience Required:
     Word for Windows is required.  Ventura and Designer experience is a
     plus.  Prefer an EE degree.  Must have written IC data books.

For more information or consideration;

        Please contact:

        S3 Incorporated
        2770 San Tomas Expressway
        Santa Clara, Ca 95051

        Attention: Scott Simmons

        Phone: (408) 980 - 5400 xt 3184
        Fax: (408) 980 - 5444


Technical  Writer

Viewlogic  Systems  in  Fremont  is  looking  for  a  TW
to  work  as  member  of  the  Synthesis  software  team
during  product  development  to  create  user  guides
and  manuals  while  providing  a  user's  perspective
to  provide  feedback  during  product  development.

BS/BA,  work  related  experience  creating  software
technical  documentation  and  experience  with  ASIC
FPGA  tools  required.    Experience  with  desktop
publishing  tools  like  interleaf  or  Framemaker  also
required

Please  e-mail  resumes  to:

lmachi -at- viewlogic -dot- com


Northern CA, USA-Technical Writer, UNIX, SunOS, Framemaker

DUTIES:

Fairly senior position responsible for developing on-line help using
Framemaker for real-time microkernel operating systems.  Will learn and
get hands on experience with real-time OS, networking, and embedded
systems technologies.

REQUIREMENTS:

Should have experience developing on-line help for UNIX environments.
Framemaker is highly desirable.  Sun and MS Windows experience is a
plus, but not required.


SALARY: Salary and Stock options.  Base $50K-$70K.


RESPOND TO JOB #2037-For fast response, you must indicate the JOB number
(#).  Commercial experience with US Permanent Residency or US
Citizenship required.


TransQuest Technologies, Inc.

In Northern California
Voice   (408) 246-6636
Fax     (408) 246-6656


Documentation Manager/Writer: Visioneer

Visioneer is small (approximately 50 person) company located in
Palo Alto CA, We have a unique, 'personal scanner' and application
called PaperPort (tm) that excels in ease of use, speed, and
integration of hardware and software. We have recently won PC
Computing's 'Best of the Best' award for highest usability in the
industry!. Now, we are developing second-generation,
state-of-the-art, Macintosh and Windows applications that work
closely with our hardware to acquire and manage document images.

We seek a Documentation Manager/Writer to join our teams
developing state-of-the-art applications for acquiring and managing
document images. This outstanding individual will have initial
responsibility for  overseeing the production of all electronic and
written documentation for several products in multiple languages.
This will include writing and editing documentation, managing
contract writers, preparing documentation plans, coordinating documentation
reviews and localization, ensuring the documentation meets customer
needs, and achieving quality and schedule objectives.   Minimum
qualifications include BS in English, Journalism, CS and at least 4
years experience in writing documentation for shrink-wrap software
products.  Must possess good writing and editing skills, be familiar
with both Macintosh and Windows platforms, able to manage a team
of writers and be experienced in planning and managing
documentation projects for software applications.  Must be self
motivated, organized and an excellent team player. Familiarity with
FrameMaker and creating on-line help systems is desirable.
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Engineering, please contact (in complete confidence):

Dagny Reis (in-house recruiter)
Visioneer
2860 W. Bayshore Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94303
415-855-9750 FAX

Internet: VisRecruit -at- aol -dot- com

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Regards,

Marc



M_a_r_c_ A. _S_a_n_t_a_c_r_o_c_e_________________________
Technical Writer/Trainer
TRW Financial Systems, Inc.
300 Lakeside Dr.
Oakland, CA 94612-3540
santa -at- tfs -dot- com     santacroce -at- aol -dot- com

"An idiot with a computer is a faster, better idiot"
                                       - Rich Julius