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Benoît Varlet

Technical Editor

Benoît Varlet
Reiden, Switzerland

Experience

Aug 2023 - Apr 2025
1 year 9 months
Zofingen, Switzerland

Technical Editor

Müller Martini AG

  • Maintenance of user information (operating instructions and service manuals)
  • Development and documentation of the terminology management process
Jan 2021 - Jun 2023
2 years 6 months
Uster, Switzerland

Independent Professional in Technical Communication

Varlet functional texts

Nov 2018 - Sep 2020
1 year 11 months
Regensdorf, Switzerland

Team Leader Technical Documentation

Gericke AG

  • Led the team
  • Created and maintained user information (operating and assembly instructions)
Nov 2013 - May 2018
4 years 7 months
Wald, Switzerland

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

Jun 2012 - Mar 2013
10 months
Ramsen, Switzerland

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
Aug 2011 - May 2012
10 months
Lindau, Germany

Technical Writer

Freelance

Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
6 months
Lindau, Germany

Technical Writer

TANNER AG

Apr 2004 - May 2010
6 years 2 months
Münster, Germany

Technical Writer

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
Oct 2003 - Mar 2004
6 months
Dinkelsbühl, Germany

Technical Writer in Field Service at Alstom

SL innovativ Gesellschaft f. Technische Dokumentation und EDV-Technologien mbH

Mar 2001 - Jan 2003
1 year 11 months
Frechen, Germany

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

French
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1998 - Jul 1999

Georg-August University of Göttingen

Semester abroad · Chemistry · Göttingen, Germany

Oct 1996 - Jul 2000

University of Manchester

Master of Chemistry · Chemistry · Manchester, United Kingdom

Sep 1992 - Jun 1994

ITECH–Lyon

Higher Technical Diploma · Chemical laboratory technician (paints and coatings) · Lyon, France

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Certifications & licenses

Certified Technical Editor (tekom)

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Where is Benoît based?

Benoît is based in Reiden, Switzerland.

What languages does Benoît speak?

Benoît speaks the following languages: French (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Benoît have?

Benoît has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Benoît has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Benoît may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Benoît be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Benoît would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Editor, Independent Professional in Technical Communication, Team Leader Technical Documentation.

What is Benoît's latest experience?

Benoît's most recent position is Technical Editor at Müller Martini AG.

What companies has Benoît worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Benoît has worked for Müller Martini AG and Varlet functional texts.

Which industries is Benoît most experienced in?

Benoît is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Biotechnology, and Information Technology (IT). Benoît also has some experience in Professional Services and Automotive.

Which business areas is Benoît most experienced in?

Benoît is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Operations. Benoît also has some experience in Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Benoît worked in recently?

Benoît has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Benoît worked in recently?

Benoît has recently worked in business areas like Product Development.

What is Benoît's education?

Benoît holds a Master in Chemistry from University of Manchester and a Bachelor in Chemistry from Georg-August University of Göttingen.

Does Benoît have any certificates?

Benoît has 1 certificate: Certified Technical Editor (tekom).

What is the availability of Benoît?

Benoît is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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