Cheryl Minkema
About Cheryl Minkema
Cheryl Minkema serves as the Senior Manager of Technical Communications at Torc Robotics, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in technical writing and content strategy, having held various roles at companies like Red Hat, LexisNexis, and Adobe Systems.
Current Role at Torc Robotics
Cheryl Minkema serves as the Senior Manager of Technical Communications at Torc Robotics, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she has developed a content strategy to ensure that documentation meets both industry and company standards. Cheryl interfaces with cross-functional teams to identify and address content needs, facilitating effective communication across the organization. Additionally, she has implemented new processes aimed at streamlining documentation activities within an Agile development environment.
Previous Experience at Red Hat
Cheryl Minkema has extensive experience at Red Hat, where she worked in various roles. From 2019 to 2020, she served as Associate Manager for 11 months. Following this, she worked as a Content Strategist from 2018 to 2019 for 9 months. Additionally, Cheryl held the position of Manager of Customer Content Services from 2020 to 2022 for 2 years. Her time at Red Hat contributed to her expertise in technical communications and content management.
Career at LexisNexis
Cheryl Minkema worked at LexisNexis from 2015 to 2018 as a Technical Writing Manager for 3 years. Prior to this role, she was a Senior Technical Writer from 2010 to 2014 for 4 years. Her tenure at LexisNexis involved overseeing technical writing projects and managing documentation processes, enhancing her skills in technical communications.
Technical Writing Experience
Cheryl Minkema has a diverse background in technical writing, having worked for several notable companies. She was a Contract Technical Writer at Adobe Systems, Inc. from 2001 to 2003 for 2 years. Additionally, she served as a Contract Technical Writer at Vulcan from 2002 to 2003 for 1 year. Her experience also includes a brief stint as a Contract Senior Technical Writer at Microsoft in 2010 for 1 month and as Publications Manager at Teranode from 2004 to 2010 for 6 years.
Education in Technical Communications
Cheryl Minkema studied at the University of Washington, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Communications. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills essential for her career in technical writing and communications.