Barbara Tapp Email and Phone Number

Professional writing and editing services, including: Resumes, business letters/correspondence, marketing materials, website content, grant writing, technical writing, press releases, copy writing, copy editing, book editing, ghostwriting, catalogs, proofreading, real estate brochures —and more.

Supervised and mentored marketing department's creative staff of this master developer of Kiawah Island and two international properties (Ireland and St. Kitts). Staff included creative director, graphic artists, web director, public relations director, communications coordinator, and copywriter. Marshaled creative projects from conception to completion for seven in-house clients in an agency environment. Wrote and edited copy for client materials and ads on time and under budget, assigned and… Show more Supervised and mentored marketing department's creative staff of this master developer of Kiawah Island and two international properties (Ireland and St. Kitts). Staff included creative director, graphic artists, web director, public relations director, communications coordinator, and copywriter. Marshaled creative projects from conception to completion for seven in-house clients in an agency environment. Wrote and edited copy for client materials and ads on time and under budget, assigned and directed same, directed copy and writers for Web sites, and managed vendor participation. Represented the marketing department at directors' meetings. Helped to conceptualize articles for company's in-house magazine, Legends; assigned and directed writers; managed ad sales team and all budgets; edited all copy; supervised layout design and production; directed photographers on photo shoots. Show less

Directed all facets of editorial planning, public relations and design for this core publication in the art world, as well as its related products--art shows, custom publishing, and special issues. Worked closely with internal departments such as sales, marketing, production, and corporate, and served as liaison to external contacts. Traveled regularly to represent Art & Antiques at events and shows, and built relationships with dealers, art correspondents, museum and private curators, and… Show more Directed all facets of editorial planning, public relations and design for this core publication in the art world, as well as its related products--art shows, custom publishing, and special issues. Worked closely with internal departments such as sales, marketing, production, and corporate, and served as liaison to external contacts. Traveled regularly to represent Art & Antiques at events and shows, and built relationships with dealers, art correspondents, museum and private curators, and other experts to find the most topical news and subjects.Partnered with new owners in 2006 to redesign and reposition this now 30-year-old magazine. Retooled content to appeal to select fine art collectors and advertisers.As consulting editor, advised and assisted the relocation of magazine offices to New York in 2008. Assisted editor in assigning articles, planning content, updating information, and formulating article ideas. Show less

Named as editor of new magazine acquisition of Southern Homes by Denver-based Wiesner Publishing. Led editorial and art departments, established and maintained editorial direction of this residential interior design and lifestyle magazine for approx. 40,000 readers, selected and produced editorial subjects for articles, managed edit budget, wrote articles, made appearances and spoke to groups and at events, supported sales, conducted edit meetings, attended sales meetings, and assigned articles… Show more Named as editor of new magazine acquisition of Southern Homes by Denver-based Wiesner Publishing. Led editorial and art departments, established and maintained editorial direction of this residential interior design and lifestyle magazine for approx. 40,000 readers, selected and produced editorial subjects for articles, managed edit budget, wrote articles, made appearances and spoke to groups and at events, supported sales, conducted edit meetings, attended sales meetings, and assigned articles and photo shoots. Conceived a special issue magazine called Second Home, published in June 1997 as a response to current lifestyle trends and real estate market. Show less

Hired as associate editor; promoted to executive editor in seven months. Produced all Sourcebook sections, wrote feature and department articles, coordinated art and edit staff, scouted houses, styled photo shoots as needed, represented the magazine at events, and supported sales team.