Benoît Varlet-Technical Editor
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Technical Editor
Müller Martini AG
- Maintaining user information (operating instructions and service manuals)
- Developing and documenting the terminology management process
Independent Professional in Technical Communication
Varlet functional texts
Team Leader Technical Documentation
Gericke AG
- Responsible for leading the team
- Creating and maintaining user information (operation and assembly manuals)
Head of Documentation
Bioengineering AG
Responsible for leading the team and managing the creation of all technical documentation information products for the company's outputs ('Plants' and 'Products')
Establishing and growing the department, including organization, planning and allocation of resources, as well as collaboration with other departments
Methodical-functional standardization of content by developing structural and graphic guidelines regarding structure, language, design and visualization
Developing an efficient, standardized, targeted process for creating technical documentation tailored to the company's specific workflows, in accordance with DIN EN 82079-1
Creating, maintaining and further developing all user information, such as technical data sheets, assembly instructions, and operating manuals
Translation management in close cooperation with the translation service provider
Setting up the department, structuring and raising awareness for standardization and process-oriented thinking
Developing and establishing a company- and content-specific standard, the editorial guidelines, with high value for all stakeholders
Significant increase in production efficiency
Significant reduction of translation costs by almost 75% and ensuring well-translated documents, among others by developing a translation guide
Significant improvement in the quality of technical documentation produced in terms of clarity, factual accuracy and currency, as well as navigation and orientation within the document
Increased team member satisfaction through more efficient collaboration and talent development while simultaneously improving customer satisfaction
Technical Editor
STAR AG
- Working with the component content management system GRIPS, a 'Global Editorial and Information Planning System', on projects for clients in the machinery and automotive industries as well as other sectors
- Testing new features of the GRIPS component content management system (e.g. in conjunction with the CAT tool TRANSIT); data migration, data collection, and controlling publication processes
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- Creation of online help and manuals for microscope cameras, camera control software, and image processing software
- Translation management for English, Japanese, Italian, and French
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Creon · Lab · Control AG
- Creation of online help for software products (spectroscopy software and laboratory information management systems)
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Professional Services, and Automotive.
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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Information Technology.
Summary
Science-oriented information developer with 20 years of experience in technical communication
Solid professional expertise: standardization of internal and external technical documentation | development of editorial guidelines | translation management | process development | team leadership and development | and much more
Multilingual with excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with a passion for technical documentation and its advancement
Writing and standardization methods for creating and structuring technical information: Funktionsdesign®
Tools and systems: DTP programs | image editing software | help authoring tools | CAT tools and terminology databases | component content management systems
Committed individual who tackles challenges analytically, in a structured and well-organized manner, and is willing to take bold and responsible steps, even if they are uncomfortable, for positive outcomes
Achievements: built a department and new culture of technical documentation | increased efficiency and quality through content and process standardization | introduced an editorial guideline to document these methodological standards | significant cost savings, among others, by developing a translation guide
Loyal and discreet | empathetic and open | careful and disciplined | persistent and resilient
Skills
- Standard Software: Microsoft Office
- Editorial Systems / Dtp Programs: Adobe Frame Maker, Adobe Indesign
- Help Authoring Tool: Adobe Robohelp Html
- Graphics/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-Universität Göttingen
Semester abroad · Chemistry · Göttingen, Germany
University of Manchester
Master of Chemistry · Chemistry · Manchester, United Kingdom
ITECH–Lyon
Advanced Technician Diploma · Chemical Laboratory Technician – Paints and Coatings · Lyon, France
Certifications & licenses
Certified Technical Editor (tekom)
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Benoît is based in Reiden, Switzerland.
Benoît speaks the following languages: French (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Benoît has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Benoît has worked in at least 5 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.
Based on recent experience, Benoît would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Editor, Independent Professional in Technical Communication, Team Leader Technical Documentation.
Benoît's most recent position is Technical Editor at Müller Martini AG.
In recent years, Benoît has worked for Müller Martini AG and Varlet functional texts.
Benoît is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Biotechnology, and Information Technology. Benoît also has some experience in Professional Services and Automotive.
Benoît is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Operations. Benoît also has some experience in Information Technology.
Benoît has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Manufacturing.
Benoît has recently worked in business areas like Product Development.
Benoît holds a Master in Chemistry from University of Manchester and a Bachelor in Chemistry from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.
Benoît has 1 certificate: Certified Technical Editor (tekom).
The availability of Benoît needs to be confirmed.
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