Andy Charest Email & Phone Number

Washington, D.C.

I manage the API Standards Department's editorial team, which publishes standards, recommended practices, technical reports, bulletins, and a variety of other publications used by oil and natural gas industry professionals. These documents are essential to the work and safety of the industry, and my team and I work with standards associates, industry committees, and subject-matter experts to ensure that they are useful, timely, and published as efficiently as possible.Some current highlights:— Implementing eXtyles software to streamline production operations and create XML from our standards, and Typefi automated publishing software to allow us to publish to a variety of platforms (EPUB, PDF, HTML, redlines)— Introducing QVScribe software to assist authoring committees in writing clearer requirements— Overhauling our file structure and standardizing file-naming conventions to improve search and retrieval of archived and live documents— Working with standards managers to improve document consistency and boost the editorial team's knowledge of the industry and the standards development process — Increasing engagement with industry committees through presentations and networking at annual segment meetings

Herndon, Va

• Edited all instructional materials, including PowerPoint lecture notes and exercise manuals, for IT and management training courses• Edited courses written by technical experts who are not native English speakers, which required a different level of cooperation and research• Created and maintained style sheets for each course, applying Chicago, Learning Tree, and industry-specific styles• Kept track of changes that came with new versions of software and management publications, and amended style sheets to reflect those changes• Proofread all materials• Identified and resolved copyright issues• Produced course materials• Revised existing graphics, images, and diagrams using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio• Ensured proper formatting, use of graphics, and revision tracking of all materials• Coordinated the revision process with course authors and technical editors• Communicated with authors to resolve editorial queries and establish course styles• Kept authors on track to meet multiple deadlines during revision timeline• Ensured courses shipped on time• Maintained in-house style guide and other editorial documentation by editing HTML and related style sheets• Helped test, develop, and implement AdaptaLearn exercise manual platform• Helped manage schedule and workflow

Springfield, Va

• Edited wide range of copy for content, grammar and usage (content in Federal Times is geared toward federal government managers; content in Army Times is geared toward active-duty, Reserve, and retired soldiers)• Rewrote sections of stories as needed• Wrote captions for staff photos and rewrote captions for wire photos• Served as intermediary between copy desk and top editors, moving photos, graphics, and copy between both desks• Was responsible for dealing with advertising conflicts, enforcing color allowances, and post-deadline replates• Planned and supervised quarterly and monthly special sections• Designed and laid out all pages• Wrote headlines for most of stories in paper• Ensured paper was completed and all pages were sent to prepress before deadline• Read and formatted stories, selected photos and art, and wrote captions for Gannett Government Media’s websites• Posted stories to web and updated/maintained sites

Springfield, Va

Trained all new hires on copy desk on styles, procedures, and standards for four weekly newsmagazines. Planned, worked on, and supervised quarterly and monthly special sections. Designed and laid out news pages and feature sections. Edited wide range of copy for content, grammar, and usage. Wrote headlines for high-profile stories (such as covers and special sections).

Fort Pierce, Fl

Oversaw production of 7 features sections a week for 40,000-circulation paper, plus Weekend and Entertainment sections. Had staff of two full-time writers and several stringers and freelancers. Planned and assigned stories. Wrote biweekly lifestyle column and weekly music column. Designed and laid out all features sections. Edited wide range of wire and original copy for content, grammar, and usage. Wrote headlines for most of stories in features sections.

Fort Pierce, Fl

Edited wide range of wire and original copy for content, grammar, and usage. Designed and laid out A1 and B1 front pages and inside pages throughout the paper. Created locator maps and small graphics. Wrote headlines.

Bs, Media Studies

Activities and Societies: The Tartan, Radford University's student newspaper; University Chorus; Madrigal Singers Copy editor and columnist

Html, Project Management

Courses taken: --Generating and Designing XML Documents --Complex Project Management --Project Management: Skills for Success --Website.