OK. Fine. “Your clients are happy, but how do these projects relate to me?” You may ask. What has TalentNation.net done that is similar to what you need? Specifically, you want verifiable assurance that the money, effort, and time you invest will not be a training exercise. Certainly, TalentNation.net learns from every job and has done so for well over 20 years. If experience is the best teacher, then we’ve learned a few things by now.

The following narratives provide specific details about the jobs at the right. Find a description (below) similar to the services you need. Then read (at right) what the client has said about our performance. Like the venerable US military, TalentNation.net strives to adapt and overcome, to improvise and never compromise!

The Answers are in the Details and Experience

1. Original line art (technical illustrating), layout design, editing
If you are in the oil field services business, more than your reputation is on the line, most notably, safety, not to mention big money at stake. Complete Production Services in Gainesville, Texas engaged TalentNation.net to revise and update a library of Job Safety Analysis sheets (JSAs). This crucially important knowledge resource plays a pivotal role in protecting the most valuable of assets, namely, personnel. TalentNation.net’s efforts resulted in a model of success for safety-related documentation. The project (presently ongoing) demands scheduling flexibility, original layout design, original line art, and exacting editing. (gallery sample)

2. Conquering the Stanford MBA application process
One reason the MBA program of Stanford University is distinguished is because it is the most difficult to get into and to complete. Check out some stats on applicants to the Harvard MBA program versus Stanford:

The three other top-five MBA programs include the U of Penn., MIT, and Northwestern (Ill.). TalentNation.net eagerly seized the opportunity to partner with truly a really smart guy. The client, a successful Chinese businessman/entrepreneur/B.S. engineering graduate of UC, leaned on TalentNation.net from milestone-to-milestone to provide research, to tweak critical details and fine points, to exercise judgment in interpreting the spirit of rules and of content, and to work fast. Following are additional comments by the client: “...provides a solid ground to work on. In particular, I like the vocabulary set that you present throughout... really upscale, professional, and fits right into the category of business vocabulary. I like the way you told the story, very nice!”

3. Marketing research and copywriting
Garden of Life, founded by living-legend Jordan Rubin, needed research and copywriting services to equip sales staff with smarter knowledge about the competition as well as about their own product line. Typically, a tech writer serves as a knowledge facilitator, primarily at the service of subject matter experts (SMEs). This engagement, however, required the writer to serve as SME too.

4.,5.,6. Technical accuracy, specificity, compliance, customer service management (CSM), speed
Developed all aspects of content, format, and presentation of technical reports for A2LA and ISO/IEC certified testing laboratory for clients including Lockheed Martin, GE Aircraft Engines, Bell Helicopter, Hamilton Sundstrand, Boeing, Honeywell, Raytheon, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, United Avionics.

7. Software and training corporate documentation
Worked closely with code developers and business analysts throughout the life cycles of AS/400 centric software projects in developing helps, hardcopy, and on-line technical and end-user documentation deliverables.

8. Industrial-grade RoboHelp search-enabled help systems
Developed WinHelp on-line help systems using RoboHelp and related help authoring tools for “ViaVoice” voice recognition software product line.

9. Repair and maintenance documentation (oil field services)
Supervised a group of five technical writers and illustrators. Provided technical documentation support for the engineering, repair and maintenance, R&D, and training departments.

10. MIL-SPEC compliance, military/commercial aviation
Composed and edited text-based and graphical content of MIL-SPEC compliant operations and maintenance and training documentation.

The following are samples of available verbatim quotes made by clients for whom TalentNation.net has worked for 20-plus years. The names have been removed to protect privacy and in the interest of discretion. Complete original written commendations are available in the expansive portfolio of work samples compiled over the years.

1. “Very impressed. Everyone really liked the work you did. Everyone in this business [oil field services] knows each other, so I'm sure that your work with us will lead to more work with us and with others in our field.”
- Senior Safety Coordinator

2. “I felt much confidence by having you with me on my journey conquering the Stanford application. [the writer] is the most responsible writer that I have met. I appreciate it indeed.”
- Stanford MBA student/entrepreneur/

3. “I was very impressed with not only your writing skills, but also your experience with and in a multitude of areas.”
- Content Development Manager

4. “[the writer] demonstrated a high level of initiative and reliability in getting the reports done with completeness and on time. I was pleased by [the writer’s] attention to detail and his effectiveness in asking questions. Courtesy and professionalism are definitely among his character traits.”
- Senior Engineer/FL Onside Rep.,

5. “On a test that was challenging to write a report for, [the writer] provided a night and day difference compared to another testing facility, NTS. Timely. I was sent a draft as requested, which was followed up quickly by a final submission.”
- Senior Development Engineer

6. “Well done. Prompt and correct! [the writer] helped me out of a tight situation.”
- Project Manager

7. “[the writer] picks up the material well and is willing and able to assist when given the opportunity.”
- Director

8. “[the writer] fits well into a team environment and demonstrates original ideas and an ability to collaborate effectively with others. I recommend [the writer] wholeheartedly, based on his honesty and professionalism.”
- Manager

9. “[the writer] exhibits a level of integrity and diligence not commonly found in the workplace today.”
- General Engineer

10. “Mr. [writer’s last name] is a very conscientious and well qualified Technical Writer. He works well both individually and as a team member.”
- Technical Editor/Lead Writer