About Claire

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Claire Conant  is a seasoned writer and editor with nearly twenty-five years of cross-functional communications experience, working with businesses of all sizes. Her skilled writing and editing services provide cohesion and clarity to business communications.

Trained and experienced in document design, development, and production, she works with you as your business partner to craft, rewrite, or edit your communications to help you deliver the right message to your targeted audience. She applies proven documentation methodology and uses efficient organizational, project, and time management skills.

Some of her significant accomplishments include:

  • Comprehensive rewriting and editing of major internal Information Technology strategy/vision/model document  (Microsoft IT)
  • Copywriting for major Web site redesign (Concur, Jobster)
  • Managing intranet upgrade and redesign, including communications and establishment of distributed help desk model (Digeo)
  • Leading writers and graphic designer to write and design user guides, quick start guides, installation guides, and other technical documentation (Digeo)
  • Writing company-wide or department-specific style guides; developing templates for internal and external technical documentation (Digeo, AT&T Wireless)
  • Writing, editing, and publishing procedural manuals, instructor-led training, and online help system for PeopleSoft HR system (AT&T Wireless)
  • Writing and publishing of HR Intranet Content Editor’s Guide, and writing training curriculum for publishing processes (Microsoft HR Intranet)
  • Creating Web site content inventory matrix; guide content owners in reviewing, rewriting, editing, and restyling content (Microsoft HR Intranet)
  • Designing and publishing online employee benefits communications, writing and communicating employee benefits programs, writing administrative and procedural manuals  (Wall Data, Inc., Pepsi Cola Company, Cinnabon, Lamonts)
  • Designing and producing Human Resources performance review forms and administration handbooks (Cinnabon, Inc.)

Claire is expertly familiar with common office software such as Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007, as well as desktop publishing software, such as Adobe FrameMaker, and is adept at quickly learning new software, or working within your company-specific constraints.

To discuss having Claire Conant assist you with your company communications needs, complete the Contact form request, or email her directly at claire.conant@conantcorrect.com