Benoît Varlet
Technical Editor
Experience
Technical Editor
Müller Martini AG
- Maintenance of user information (operating instructions and service manuals)
- Development and documentation of the terminology management process
Independent Professional in Technical Communication
Varlet functional texts
Team Leader Technical Documentation
Gericke AG
- Led the team
- Created and maintained user information (operating and assembly instructions)
Head of Documentation
Bioengineering AG
Responsible for leading the team and managing the production of all technical documentation information products for the company's 'Plants' and 'Products'
Built and expanded the department, including organizing, planning and allocating resources, and collaborating with other departments
Standardized content methodically and functionally, and developed structural and graphic guidelines for structure, language, design, and visualization
Developed an efficient, standardized, targeted process for creating technical documentation, tailored to the company's specific workflows and based on DIN EN 82079-1
Created, maintained and further developed all user information, like technical data sheets, assembly instructions, and operating manuals
Managed translation processes in close cooperation with the translation provider
Built the department, structured it, and raised awareness of standardization and process thinking
Developed and established a company- and text-type-specific standard, the editorial guide, with high value for all stakeholders
Achieved a significant increase in documentation production efficiency
Cut translation costs by almost 75% and ensured well-translated documents, among others by developing a translation guide
Significantly improved the quality of the produced technical documentation in terms of clarity, factual accuracy and up-to-dateness, as well as document navigation and orientation
Increased team member satisfaction through more efficient collaboration and talent development while also improving customer satisfaction
Technical Editor
STAR AG
- Worked with the component content management system GRIPS, a 'Global Editorial and Information Planning System', on assignments for clients in mechanical engineering, the automotive sector, and other industries
- Tested new features of the GRIPS system (e.g. in combination with the CAT tool Transit); data migration, data capture, and oversaw publication processes
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TANNER AG
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Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions GmbH
- Created online help and manuals for microscope cameras, camera control software products, and image processing software
- Managed translations into English, Japanese, Italian, and French
Technical Writer in Field Service at Alstom
SL innovativ Gesellschaft f. Technische Dokumentation und EDV-Technologien mbH
Technical Writer
Creon · Lab · Control AG
- Created online help for software products (spectroscopy software and laboratory information management systems)
Summary
Science-focused information developer with 20 years of experience in technical communication
Solid expertise in: standardization of internal and external technical documentation | developing editorial guidelines | translation management | process development | team leadership and development | and more
Multilingual with excellent spoken and written communication skills, combined with a passion for technical documentation and its continuous improvement
Writing and standardization methods for creating and structuring technical information: Funktionsdesign®
Tools and systems: DTP programs | image editing tools | help authoring tools | CAT tools and terminology databases | component content management systems
Committed individual who tackles challenges analytically, in a structured and well-organized way, and bravely and responsibly takes on difficult paths to achieve positive results
Achievements: built a department and fostered a new technical documentation culture | increased efficiency and quality through content and process standardization | established an editorial guide to document these methodological standards | achieved significant cost savings, among others, by developing a translation guide
Loyal and discreet | empathetic and open | careful and disciplined | persistent and determined
Skills
- Standard Software: Microsoft Office
- Editorial Systems / Dtp Programs: Adobe Framemaker, Adobe Indesign
- Help Authoring Tool: Adobe Robohelp Html
- Graphic And Image Editing Tools: Coreldraw, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
- Cat Tools: Star Transit
- Terminology Database: Star Termstar
- Component Content Management Systems: Star Grips, Fct Tim-rs, Gds Docuglobe
- Process Mapping: Ms Visio Professional 4
Languages
Education
Georg-August University of Göttingen
Semester abroad · Chemistry · Göttingen, Germany
University of Manchester
Master of Chemistry · Chemistry · Manchester, United Kingdom
ITECH–Lyon
Higher Technical Diploma · Chemical laboratory technician (paints and coatings) · Lyon, France
Certifications & licenses
Certified Technical Editor (tekom)
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