Cayla Eagon Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Co, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Worked on over 30 books published by Simon & Schuster and by Indiana University Press• Manage and meet conflicting deadlines for multiple clients• Edit book manuscripts for punctuation, grammar, spelling, and clarity with adherence to the Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary• Proofread and markup galleys in Adobe Acrobat for error-free publications• Review and markup index and bibliography proofs in Adobe Acrobat to ensure adherence to error-free… Show more • Worked on over 30 books published by Simon & Schuster and by Indiana University Press• Manage and meet conflicting deadlines for multiple clients• Edit book manuscripts for punctuation, grammar, spelling, and clarity with adherence to the Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary• Proofread and markup galleys in Adobe Acrobat for error-free publications• Review and markup index and bibliography proofs in Adobe Acrobat to ensure adherence to error-free letter-by-letter alphabetization, chronological order, and correct punctuation• Keep style sheets for each project and keymark manuscripts• Fact-check names, places, dates, cross-references, and other details• Work with Lead Editors to ensure changing requirements are met and processes are followed Show less

Remote

• Work in a team of 5 to maintain content in a catalog of over 80 books accessed by over 7 million users• Project manage the production, revision, and updates of GitHub repositories for 16 books using a single source, XML-based publication system• Conduct meticulous quality assurance checks on final deliverables in multiple formats, including PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and web, in preparation for print and digital publication• Develop content markup (XML) specifications to ensure… Show more • Work in a team of 5 to maintain content in a catalog of over 80 books accessed by over 7 million users• Project manage the production, revision, and updates of GitHub repositories for 16 books using a single source, XML-based publication system• Conduct meticulous quality assurance checks on final deliverables in multiple formats, including PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and web, in preparation for print and digital publication• Develop content markup (XML) specifications to ensure content meets visual and quality standards in both print and digital formats• Collaborate with external vendors to develop and maintain content• Collaborate with developers and engineers to test code rollouts, troubleshoot technical production issues, and refine platform functionality• Create and maintain training materials to define key content management tasks• Evaluate and edit artwork in Adobe Illustrator to ensure files are production ready• Ensure books meet WCAG 2.1 web accessibility standards Show less

Remote

• Elected by peers to serve a 1-year term on the DEI committee• Collaborate with DEI Manager and other committee members to create org-wide DEI goals and define OKRs• Review and edit internal and external materials, including Canva presentations, Rise courses, announcements, blog posts, and FAQs

Remote

Project Management• Doubled number of publications in recent years by creating and managing production schedules and standards from peer review to publication• Organized and managed publication schedule, technical support, and training of new staff• Independently executed full production of 6 book-length projectsEditing• Copyedited 5,000–12,000-word scholarly and educational articles to improve clarity, verify accuracy, and correct grammatical and punctuation errors•… Show more Project Management• Doubled number of publications in recent years by creating and managing production schedules and standards from peer review to publication• Organized and managed publication schedule, technical support, and training of new staff• Independently executed full production of 6 book-length projectsEditing• Copyedited 5,000–12,000-word scholarly and educational articles to improve clarity, verify accuracy, and correct grammatical and punctuation errors• Co-developed and implemented Chicago-influenced house style guide for consistent formatting across content• Streamlined production flow by co-writing and implementing editorial and submission guidelines• Fact-checked and cross-referenced sources for research articles• Checked and corrected accuracy of transcriptions against original documentsWeb Management• Built site infrastructure in Drupal and wrote and committed CSS code for new publication feature, increasing views to site by 45k• XML-encoded and imported articles, essays, and letters for digital publication and maintained site via Drupal• Trained staff and student interns to create content pages in Drupal, edit videos in iMovie, and XML-encode essays in Oxygen, leading to more productive workflow• Designed visual content for publications with Gimp photo editing software• Developed metadata for essays to improve searchability• Performed quality assurance reviews of finished work in HTML/web browserCommunications• Composed and distributed short publication announcements for email and Twitter to draw readers• Communicated with authors and editors to improve quality of articles, site content, and editorial practices• Coordinated with 20+ team members via Slack to manage competing demands, clearly communicate goals and expectations, and meet deadlines for multiple projects• Facilitated bi-weekly Zoom meetings with editorial staff Show less

Boulder, Co

Writing• Wrote, edited, proofread, and formatted hundreds of pages of original content with purpose and style, including chapters, abstracts, conference talks, proposals, essays, and blog posts• Revised and edited my own writing based on feedback from faculty advisors and peers• Wrote over a dozen successful grant applications, procuring $70,000 for writing, research, and travelPresentation• Wrote and delivered talks at six professional conferences• Conducted guest… Show more Writing• Wrote, edited, proofread, and formatted hundreds of pages of original content with purpose and style, including chapters, abstracts, conference talks, proposals, essays, and blog posts• Revised and edited my own writing based on feedback from faculty advisors and peers• Wrote over a dozen successful grant applications, procuring $70,000 for writing, research, and travelPresentation• Wrote and delivered talks at six professional conferences• Conducted guest lectures in graduate and undergraduate classesBudget Management• Created and proposed research and travel budgets to secure funding• Submitted expense reports and receipts for travel reimbursementResearch• Formulated and investigated original research questions, conducting surveys of literature• Navigated databases, libraries, archives, and websites to locate relevant information sources• Collected and organized hundreds of print and digital research documents, evaluating each one for reliability and relevance to my research• Conducted archival research at the British Library, Guildhall Library, and London Metropolitan Archive• Transcribed handwritten nineteenth-century coroners’ reports Show less

Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Developed and implemented customized curriculum for 8 unique introductory and upper-division literature courses for nonmajors that met course learning objectives and focused on social, cultural, and historical topics• Designed and developed instructional materials and learning content, including syllabi, assignments, essay prompts, tests, and quizzes to communicate learning expectations to students• Assessed project proposals, essays, creative writing, tests, and quizzes, composing… Show more • Developed and implemented customized curriculum for 8 unique introductory and upper-division literature courses for nonmajors that met course learning objectives and focused on social, cultural, and historical topics• Designed and developed instructional materials and learning content, including syllabi, assignments, essay prompts, tests, and quizzes to communicate learning expectations to students• Assessed project proposals, essays, creative writing, tests, and quizzes, composing individualized feedback to over 300 students• Delivered presentations and facilitated discussions for 20–30 people on a weekly basis• Supported and mentored diverse student populations using student-centered learning and culturally responsive teaching• Designed and conducted a High School Writing Workshop on college admissions materials for first-generation students in the Precollegiate Development Program• Delivered writing instruction with emphasis on audience, clarity, organization, support, and style• Received a Teaching Excellence award based on student nominations Show less

Remote

• Collaborated with team members via Slack to develop editorial guidelines for accurate data collection• Researched pre-twentieth-century authors to verify identities and create person records, allowing their names to be linked to data• Wrote and published blog posts via Wordpress that transformed data into content• Transcribed, XML-encoded, and edited over 8,000 lines of manuscript catalog data in Google Sheets• Checked transcribed data against hand-written manuscript to verify… Show more • Collaborated with team members via Slack to develop editorial guidelines for accurate data collection• Researched pre-twentieth-century authors to verify identities and create person records, allowing their names to be linked to data• Wrote and published blog posts via Wordpress that transformed data into content• Transcribed, XML-encoded, and edited over 8,000 lines of manuscript catalog data in Google Sheets• Checked transcribed data against hand-written manuscript to verify accuracy• Researched content surrounding illegible handwriting for accuracy of transcription Show less

Provided detailed and personalized synchronous and asynchronous online technical instruction to students and career professionals worldwide by offering written feedback on a variety of writing assignments including essays, reports, personal statements, cover letters, résumés, and creative work.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Designed and taught curriculum for the university’s first-year writing course (3 sections)• Conducted award-winning instruction with emphasis on recognizing and performing conventions of specific genres, including proposals, research papers, and creative writing • Assessed student writing with specific suggestions for revision and improvement; provided opportunity for students to submit revised material

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Copyedited and proofread book reviews for the journal’s largest reviews section in any issue• Managed schedule of book reviews in various stages of solicitation, submission, review, and production• Encoded book reviews in HTML and XML• Created future issue theme and composed request for proposals• Designed marketing materials• Produced web content via Adobe Dreamweaver

• Worked with 24 first-generation, low-income, and historically underrepresented student scholars to strengthen their writing skills and confidence• Provided individualized written feedback on writing samples, literature reviews, poster and PowerPoint presentations, personal statements, curriculum vitas, and GRE practice essays• Met with students individually to discuss their writing and revisions• Created virtual writing community via Facebook to share writing tips and answer… Show more • Worked with 24 first-generation, low-income, and historically underrepresented student scholars to strengthen their writing skills and confidence• Provided individualized written feedback on writing samples, literature reviews, poster and PowerPoint presentations, personal statements, curriculum vitas, and GRE practice essays• Met with students individually to discuss their writing and revisions• Created virtual writing community via Facebook to share writing tips and answer student questions outside of office hours Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Provided students with strategies for brainstorming topics, developing strong content and organization, maintaining clear grammar and syntax, and utilizing logical reasoning in various forms of writing for long term improvement

• Improved student writing skills during weekly drop-in office hours by offering targeted writing feedback• Conducted recurring 1:1 meetings with English Language Learners to improve English comprehension and writing skills

Fountain Inn, Sc

• Coordinated kitchen installation projects for LongHorn Steakhouse, communicating with vendors and tracking equipment orders to ensure timely delivery• Created quotes, purchase orders, reports, and equipment maintenance spreadsheets• Data entry, order entry, taking customer service calls, bidding for potential customers, and training new associates.• Accounts included Arby’s Restaurant, Benihana Japanese Steakhouse, Buffalo’s Southwest Café, LoneStar Steakhouse, and primarily… Show more • Coordinated kitchen installation projects for LongHorn Steakhouse, communicating with vendors and tracking equipment orders to ensure timely delivery• Created quotes, purchase orders, reports, and equipment maintenance spreadsheets• Data entry, order entry, taking customer service calls, bidding for potential customers, and training new associates.• Accounts included Arby’s Restaurant, Benihana Japanese Steakhouse, Buffalo’s Southwest Café, LoneStar Steakhouse, and primarily LongHorn Steakhouse. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), English Literature (British And Commonwealth)

Master Of Arts (Ma), English Language And Literature, General

Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta, Honors Program, McNair Scholars Program Minor in Creative Writing, Magna Cum Laude