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Indianapolis, In, Us

Carmel, Indiana, United States

Accomplished learning developer, editor, technical writer, and proofreader with 20 years’ experience in creating and coordinating communications, learning content, print documentation, and online publications. Committed to developing a quality finished product. Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines, while successfully maintaining composure. Adept at overseeing publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to budget requirements. I enjoy working for and with great people in an environment that fosters fun and creativity, an independence in work, and an exercise of leadership. I love bringing people together, in social or professional settings, to collaborate and find common ground.Areas of Expertise: Learning Content Applications & Systems; Project Management; Brand Management; Vendor Management & Negotiations; Client Relationship Management; Project Scheduling; Budget Management

Carmel, In

End-to-end development and execution of training programs and managing the technologies that support learning. Work with internal teams to create business and technical project artifacts and training—including customer communications, user guides, process maps, design documents, social media, etc.—that will be utilized by the project team, executive management, consulting staff and/or customers, and various other stakeholders.

Indianapolis

Provide development editing, copy editing, technical editing, proofreading and formatting of books, journal articles, industry reports, PhD dissertations, or any other manuscript needing a polish. • Write, copyedit, and/or proofread written pieces before publication. • Conduct keyword research and use SEO guidelines to optimize content. • Coordinate creative and release with design and marketing teams, respectively. • Promote content on social networks.Key Clients: Wipro, Ltd.; Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, International; John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Write, rewrite, and edit thought papers, industry reports, marketing collaterals, and website content for Digital, Technology, and Business solutions.

Indianapolis, In

Edited author manuscripts covering a wide range of topics for clarity, correct grammar, and punctuation, house style conformity, brand or series guidelines, acquisitions vision, and formatting. Develop TOCs and manuscripts. Coordinated workflow between project members, including authors, copy editors, and technical reviewers. Researched technology trends, products, and software to create online content and manuscripts that are competitive in the marketplace. Resourced for technology topics and titles covering blogging, corporate blogging, content marketing, Facebook, lead generation, online content, search engine optimization, and social media marketing, among several others.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Copyedited and proofread books and individual elements line by line for accuracy, spelling, grammar, style, and sense per brand and series guidelines. Developed at the section level, created and maintained convention sheets, verified figures to text, and checked numbering/naming of text references for tables, code listings, recipes, and any other series-specific elements. Reviewed and edited author-reviewed files to ensure queries were answered and that books met Composition guidelines for submission. Submitted clean, finalized files to Composition within established schedules. Reviewed page proofs for layout and content accuracy.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Proofread books (whole or in part) and individual elements for accuracy, spelling, grammar, style, and sense. Acted as backup to freelance proofreading vendors; maintained a high quality product and caught errors in a timely manner to avoid costly, time delays. Performed Quality Control (QC) checks on all documents for adherence to layout style and sample and to verify corrections called for by the copy editor and project editor. Performed final cross checks and element verification for shipping books. Prepared books for shipment. Performed finalization checks prior to turning folders over to Composition, significantly reducing the chances that an error reached the printer.

Department Of Communication Studies

Copyedited and proofread promotional materials, Ph.D. candidate dissertations, journal entries, conference papers, and brochures.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Active member of 15 person sales team responsible for $20 million in revenue. Supervised the sales staff and supported the Operations Manager with the daily management of the Gateway Country store. Supervised, coached, trained, mentored, and disciplined sales team and support staff per company and departmental policies. Coordinated and prepared all showroom displays and sales materials; resolved customer issues.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Managed a 12-store district with approximately 200 employees and $20 million in annual revenues. Converted 12 stores from Blockbuster Music format to Wherehouse Entertainment, integrating new stores floor plans, policies and procedures, software systems, and new products. Implemented a company-wide follow-up program that targeted stores experiencing conversion difficulties. Developed key individuals for critical management, sales, and merchandising positions.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Opened a 20,000 sq. ft. store in Greenwood and a 15,000 sq. ft. store in Indianapolis. Implemented corporate training and sales programs to develop knowledgeable sales staff committed to achieving peak retail sales. Recruited and hired new management and sales staff; implemented corporate performance management and product management concepts. Continued to manage Blockbuster Music store (since 1990) while serving as District Training Manager.

Bs, Communication Studies; Film

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