* Lead a managing editorial staff of nine in creating products to the highest standards of editorial quality for all Chronicle Books publishing* Oversee house style and creative processes, procedures, and schedules, including the introduction of new tools and best practices* Collaborate with leaders of editorial, design, production, marketing, and sales to set and achieve product and publishing goals

* Led teams of editors, designers, and production coordinators in creating high-quality products for trade publishing, custom clients, licensors, and company promotions* Created and monitored project workflows and schedules to ensure on-time delivery * Managed department and product budgets to ensure profitability* Oversaw contract process, negotiated agreements with creators* Hired and managed talented freelancers* Liaised with clients and customers to ensure their… Show more * Led teams of editors, designers, and production coordinators in creating high-quality products for trade publishing, custom clients, licensors, and company promotions* Created and monitored project workflows and schedules to ensure on-time delivery * Managed department and product budgets to ensure profitability* Oversaw contract process, negotiated agreements with creators* Hired and managed talented freelancers* Liaised with clients and customers to ensure their expectations were met and exceeded Show less

* Oversaw a list of eighty books a year* Managed a staff of editors and designers* Created and maintained project schedules and budgets* Hired and managed freelance writers, copyeditors, and proofreaders

Clients included Williams-Sonoma, Bay Books, Jossey-Bass Publishers, Peachpit Press, Berrett Koehler, IDG Books, Publishers Group West