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Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

• Managing the entire workflow associated with creating and updating NFPA Codes and Standards content within the XML-based content management system• Partnering throughout the document development process with cross-functional teams within the division to achieve desired content outcome and timeframes• Scheduling, tracking, monitoring, and prioritizing a high volume of content under tight deadlines, while paying special attention to document milestone due dates• Staying abreast of the content management system’s functionality and enhancements in order to be able to respond to cross-functional teams’ questions and provide guidance and recommendations on best practices• Evaluating document materials for adherence to structure and system requirements; identifying issues and working with staff to resolve them; troubleshooting if errors are identified; and assisting in testing content management system updates• Providing weekly and monthly department status reports• Creating workflow documentation

• Editing manuscripts for grammar, consistency, and readability• Communicating with the authors about edits and how best to prepare their books for publication• Liaising between the author and the publishing company • Ensuring the finished product before submitting the completed manuscript

Cambridge, Ma

• Continued responsibilities from previous position• Held Q&A sessions for new hires twice a month• Led books' development until its publication, successfully publishing 65 books• Approved newly signed projects and began the process for their setup and assignment• Reviewed team members' workload and discussed how best to move forward with forthcoming titles• Trained and additional 15 new team members • Mentored a second new hire in a newly formed team after company expansion overseas• Organized weekly online co-working events to simulate office environment and help team members feel closer to each other

Cambridge, Ma

• Oversaw the publication process of up to 90 scientific research texts from signing to publication simultaneously• Liaised between author, editors, and acquisitions editor to ensure timely submissions• Created and managed content management web pages, including setup, contributor contracts, and tracking and following up on manuscript submission• Participated in beta testing and provided feedback for developing new programs and systems• Trained 9 new team members on various tasks associated with the role• Took on a mentoring role for a new hire during the extended work-from-home period during the coronavirus pandemic• Prepared publications' front and back cover

Cambridge, Ma

• Heavy time management between multiple projects• Researched and prepared database program for customer survey data• Created a screencast on how to use EMSS• Researched candidates to write new MRW articles via internal database and external websites• Updated table of contents for new editions of encyclopedias and MRWs• Managed communication with section editors and oversaw their contributions

Boston, Ma

• Learned to use coding languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Ruby• Established a thorough understanding of web development programming• Created a complete portfolio demonstrating my work and abilities

Watertown, Ma

• Prepared letters for company expansion into Rhode Island• Created and managed accounts with CCMS and SQL• Tracked projects' progress with Excel

Watertown, Ma

• Edited and proofread medical evaluation reports• Communicated with reports’ writers via phone and email• Wrote and edited letters and emails to students’ parents and school districts• Administrative tasks such as processing files, answering and making phone calls, and researching and organizing information

Medford, Ma

• Edited and rebranded letters in CCMS under the Application Services Manager and Application Administrator• Revised instructional documents for clarity, readability, and style• Documented and created flowcharts for processes for software programs and their installation• Tested letter templates to ensure proper field merging• Updated and edited the new website, including tracking bugs and fixing issues with links and formatting• Updated available PDFs so as to keep the information current to rebrand• Trained coworkers on how to use Kentico

Washington, Dc

• Provided administrative support to the president, chief operating officer, and multiple supervisors• Managed network of contacts with Salesforce and company websites• Worked with copy/fax machine and multi-line phones• Edited contracts and handbooks and wrote manuals

Silver Spring, Md

• Proofread and edited accepted selected manuscripts to remove errors from the writing • Coordinated and completed all tasks involved in running a company• Tracked progress and finances on a spreadsheet• Managed social media to reach out to new audiences, inform interested parties, and advertise new books• Published and marketed each book individually

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Edited manuscripts for grammar, consistency, and readability• Communicated with the authors about edits and how to prepare their stories for publication• Acted as a go-between for the author and the publication company, and ensured the finished product before submitting the completed manuscript

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Chose my own writing assignments from a selection of requested articles and callouts• Selected articles written by other authors to edit and review, ensuring that they abide by the CrowdSource's style guide• Assigned appropriate titles to pre-written articles

Washington, D.C.

• Wrote articles for an up-and-coming website with the intention of increasing awareness of and ending social, sexual, and racial oppression• Edited other writers' articles, including researching to ensure correct information and adding appropriate links to allow readers more information• Transcribed videos on Youtube.com and on Venusplusx.com• Administrative tasks such as researching popular LGBT blogs and websites and compiling them into a database to contact and collaborate with them

Washington, Dc

• Assisted with administrative tasks such as writing and sending thank you letters, copying files, filing papers, and managing databases• Assisted with bi-weekly newsletter, including writing and editing short articles, researching appropriate material, and ensuring correct formatting• Prepared for the annual Mautner Project Gala in March by tracking payments and attendees

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Edited online articles in a timely manner to most accurately reflect the writer's intentions, while removing any incorrect spelling and grammar• Administrative tasks, including building a database of related websites and LGBT musicians