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Clare Millerchip

Clare Millerchip

Technical Author
Fleet, Hampshire

Summary

Technical Author with a strong foundation in complex problem analysis and technical writing. Proficient in HTML, CSS, and Markdown language, with a keen understanding of audience needs. Demonstrates expertise in the Microsoft Office suite, ensuring high-quality documentation and communication. Career goal includes leveraging technical skills to enhance user experience and contribute to innovative projects.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Caregiver

N/a
Fleet, Hampshire
08.2025 - 12.2025

Provided care for a family member during a significant health event.

  • Coordinated appointments, rehabilitation plans, and multidisciplinary communications while advocating for their preferences and wellbeing.
  • Made informed decisions under pressure.
  • Managed budgeting, payments, and related organisational tasks.
  • Prepared healthy meals daily; promoted good nutrition habit.


Technical Author

Autoscribe Informatics
Aldermaston, West Berkshire
08.2018 - 09.2025
  • Authored comprehensive documentation for Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) as the company's first and sole Technical Author.
  • Designed and implemented a modular Adobe RoboHelp project enabling single-source publishing to multiple formats (PDF, Word, HTML), streamlining the creation of tailored user guides for distinct modules and audiences (for example internal review vs. customer-facing documentation).
  • Created and maintained a documentation website in Markdown, transforming a lengthy document into a user-friendly, accessible resource.
  • Authored test scripts to verify system functionality against defined specifications and customer requirements.
  • Developed and implemented a style guide to standardise Technical Publications and improve consistency across documentation.

Technical Author

EditShare
Basingstoke, Hampshire
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • Authored user documentation for applications supporting post-production and media collaboration workflows in the TV and film industry.
  • Produced and updated documentation across EditShare's full product suite using Adobe FrameMaker and Microsoft Word.
  • Delivered end-to-end documentation for a flagship media asset management product to support its global deployment and remote post-production workflows.
  • Collaborated with U.S.-based colleagues to produce rack and storage documentation, including installation and configuration guides for enterprise deployment.

Quality Assessor

Mercury Customer Management Ltd
Camberley, Surrey
01.2018 - 02.2018

Assessed call centre interactions for quality and compliance with agreed service standards.

Chef

Sunrise Senior Living
Fleet, Hampshire
09.2014 - 12.2017

Provided nutritious, tailored meals in care homes, supporting the wellbeing of elderly residents.

Information Developer

IBM UK Ltd
Hursley, Hampshire
10.2006 - 08.2014
  • Developed online documentation centers to support middleware installations, new features, and product updates.
  • Followed IBM style guides to ensure clarity, consistency, grammatical accuracy, and a user- focused voice across all content.
  • Worked with teams in product management, design, development, QA, and globalization to gather correct and relevant information.
  • Used screen reader tools to ensure documentation was accessible, navigable and inclusive.

Technical Author

Albany Software
Alton, Hampshire
05.2004 - 09.2006
  • Wrote online documentation, embedded help, user guides, and API documentation to support product functionality and developer integration.
  • Independently learned Adobe RoboHelp to create and manage help systems.
  • Created an online help system for the company's flagship BACS enterprise banking application, delivering essential guidance for both customers and internal support teams.
  • Collaborated closely with the marketing team to create tutorials and quick-reference guides that helped customers use Albany's products.

Technical Analyst

AssetCo
Reading, Berkshire
11.2002 - 12.2003

Installed and configured telematic devices in company fleet vehicles on site. Once installed, analysed and maintained the performance of the devices remotely to maintain a high overall effectiveness rate. Trained engineers on and off site.

Software Test Engineer

Work Place Systems
Reading, Berkshire
06.2001 - 08.2002

Tested a staff planning system to improve its functionality and quality.

Software Test Engineer

Clearswift
Theale, West Berkshire
10.1999 - 05.2001

Tested products that analysed data for viruses and malware to protect systems from data loss or corruption. Some of this work involved testing for the Y2K bug/year 2000 problem.

Software Test Engineer

Sony
Basingstoke, Hampshire
06.1996 - 10.1999
  • Tested a portable digital news editing system that enabled journalists to create and edit audio visual content both on and off location.
  • Edited User Guides that had been written and translated from Japanese to English for clarity and correctness.


PC and Workstation Engineer

Hewlett Packard
Winnersh, Wokingham
02.1996 - 06.1996

Fixed and refurbished demonstration stock that was used to generate revenue and new business.

Technical Support Engineer

Hewlett Packard
Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
01.1995 - 02.1996

Liaised with customers over the phone to diagnose and fix basic printer problems so engineers could focus on more complex issues.

Education

Master of Arts - Technical Communication

Portsmouth University
Portsmouth, England
09.2007 - 08.2009

Certificate of Higher Education - The Communication of Technical Information

City & Guilds Institute
Distance Learning
03.2005 - 04.2007

Skills

  • Complex problem analysis
  • HTML and css understanding
  • Audience understanding
  • Technical writing
  • Markdown language
  • Microsoft office suite proficiency

Languages

French
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Keeping Fit
  • Cooking
  • Reading

Custom

Volunteering for an animal welfare charity. Processing donations, preparing items for sale, restocking the shop floor, and serving customers at the till.

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Timeline

Caregiver

N/a
08.2025 - 12.2025

Technical Author

Autoscribe Informatics
08.2018 - 09.2025

Technical Author

EditShare
02.2018 - 06.2019

Quality Assessor

Mercury Customer Management Ltd
01.2018 - 02.2018

Chef

Sunrise Senior Living
09.2014 - 12.2017

Master of Arts - Technical Communication

Portsmouth University
09.2007 - 08.2009

Information Developer

IBM UK Ltd
10.2006 - 08.2014

Certificate of Higher Education - The Communication of Technical Information

City & Guilds Institute
03.2005 - 04.2007

Technical Author

Albany Software
05.2004 - 09.2006

Technical Analyst

AssetCo
11.2002 - 12.2003

Software Test Engineer

Work Place Systems
06.2001 - 08.2002

Software Test Engineer

Clearswift
10.1999 - 05.2001

Software Test Engineer

Sony
06.1996 - 10.1999

PC and Workstation Engineer

Hewlett Packard
02.1996 - 06.1996

Technical Support Engineer

Hewlett Packard
01.1995 - 02.1996
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