Cathy Melton
About Cathy Melton
Cathy Melton serves as the Manager of Communications Operations at Rally Health, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in technical writing and management, she oversees a team of technical writers and has extensive experience in engineering documentation.
Work at Rally Health
Cathy Melton has been employed at Rally Health since 2015, initially serving as a Technical Communications Specialist. In 2019, she transitioned to the role of Manager of Communications Operations. In her current position, she oversees a team of approximately 13 technical writers, providing mentorship and career development guidance. Her work focuses on enhancing communication strategies within the organization, ensuring that technical documentation meets the necessary standards and effectively serves its intended audience.
Previous Experience in Technical Writing
Before joining Rally Health, Cathy Melton held various positions in technical writing across several organizations. She worked at CSC as a Technical Writer from 2012 to 2015, and prior to that, she was a Technical Writer at Micros Systems, Inc. from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she served as a Document Manager at Northrop Grumman Information Systems for one year and worked at Lockheed Martin Information Technology and Nurad Technologies, Inc. as a Technical Writer/Editor. This diverse experience has contributed to her proficiency in technical documentation.
Education and Expertise
Cathy Melton earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where she studied from 1997 to 2004. During her college years, she completed engineering courses that equipped her with the skills necessary to work in engineering environments. Her educational background, combined with her extensive experience in technical writing and communications, positions her as a knowledgeable professional in her field.
Skills and Proficiencies
Cathy Melton is proficient in desktop publishing applications, including Microsoft Office Word and Adobe FrameMaker. She has extensive experience in creating engineering reports related to antennas, radomes, and advanced composites for military and aerospace platforms. Additionally, she is skilled in applying Military Standards and AS9100/ISO9000 in the development of customer deliverables for government contracts, showcasing her capability to meet rigorous industry standards.