Dorothy Summers
About Dorothy Summers
Dorothy Summers is a Technical Writer 2 at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, where she has worked since 2014. She holds a Master of Arts in Communications from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Journalism from the University of Michigan.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Dorothy Summers has been employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions as a Technical Writer 2 since 2014. In her role, she collaborates with Subject Matter Experts, Engineers, and Managers to create essential documentation for the Littoral Combat Ship Surface Warfare Mission Packages. Her responsibilities include developing test plans, reports, and specifications that support the operational capabilities of these mission packages. Summers' work contributes to the effective communication of technical information within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Dorothy Summers holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communications from the University of Kentucky. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of Michigan, where she studied English, Journalism, Speech, and obtained a Secondary Teaching Certificate. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her technical writing skills, enabling her to effectively convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Background
Before joining Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Dorothy Summers worked at Lockheed Martin as a Senior Technical Writer/Editor for 11 years, from 2001 to 2012. During her tenure, she produced various documents, including the User Manual for the Sound Intensity Prediction System–Two Dimensional. She also contributed to the Hypervelocity Projectile Team by producing meeting minutes and prepared Naval letters and standard operating procedures for the NSWCDD Range and Test Facilities.
Achievements
At Lockheed Martin, Dorothy Summers led the effort to format and link Technical Manuals for the U.S. Marine Corps HMMWV and Assault Amphibious Vehicle Programs. She also mentored Word Processor staff and performed quality reviews for deliverables related to U.S. Marine Corps programs. Additionally, she formatted and edited both unclassified and classified planning documents for the Railgun Program, demonstrating her ability to manage sensitive information effectively.