Christopher Cerasi Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Coordinate content and financial operations, reporting directly to the editor in chief.• Manage day-to-day editor in chief functions with support from the editor in chief• Copyedit and correct various content, including design and printer proofs, manuscripts, and metadata/PINFO such as creator biographies, descriptions, and other relevant Editorial department text• Communicate with marketing and publicity teams to copyedit and proof press releases, advertisements, and any other promotional resources as needed; rework back matter and other materials created for Oni’s comics and original graphic novels; review and approve all F&Gs with the head of Production• Organize the hiring and onboarding of freelance copy editors and proofreaders; acclimate new hires to editorial quality standards through ongoing mentorship; process and approve freelancer invoices to manage payroll on behalf of various departments • Handle submission of published projects to the Library of Congress and US Copyright Office

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Supported daily functions of the editor in chief and coordinated special projects.• Directed content workflow for an integrated creative team of 12 editors, designers, and production managers; conducted regular meetings to prioritize project objectives and attend to departmental needs• Established exceptional quality control to maintain author intention; ensured proof accuracy from design to folded-and-gathered stage through copyediting and proofreading of scripts, lettered PDFs, and printer proofs; streamlined production processes with master PDFs consolidating critical edits• Copy edited and proofread written materials for distributor sales conferences, Diamond Previews, and other events; coordinated creator information and sales material to marketing team for quarterly Simon & Schuster sales conferences

Copy edit and proofread various adult, young adult, middle grade, and illustrated nonfiction and fiction titles, including the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, among others, for Abrams Books.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Oversaw strategic vision and quality control for various brands, including Star Wars, DuckTales, Tangled, Smallville, Supernatural, Rick and Morty, Planet of the Apes, Vampire Diaries, and Sons of Anarchy. • Managed editorial responsibilities for diverse publishing projects, including comic books and graphic novels; ensure the proper alignment editorial tasks such as line editing, art direction, and marketing material creations with specific brand objectives set forth by the licensing company• Oversaw development and execution of strategic licensed publishing concepts; evaluated various brands to ascertain essential requirements throughout each project stage, evaluating prospective revenue streams • Guided the visionary direction of design teams, creating powerful story foundations informed by brand knowledge• Empowered editorial and production teams, enhancing their daily processes with a variety of technical resources and dedicated leadership; inform marketing teams of critical selling points, ensuring stronger brand awareness

San Diego, Ca

Edited six to eight monthly titles, including Uncle Scrooge, Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, DuckTales, and Tangled: The Series. • Served as brand ambassador and licensing expert for Disney representatives; demonstrated extensive brand knowledge when developing specialized story ideas and project proposals • Recruited teams of content creators dedicated to honoring the Disney brand and aligning with the company’s philosophies; established project deadlines to ensure timely completion of projects• Wrote and edited informative copy for marketing materials ahead of monthly Diamond Previews solicitations

New York, Ny

Edited numerous children's titles for the Kit & Gift publication line, interfacing regularly with the UK executive team to ensure cohesion of line.Oversaw smooth transition of Kit & Gift publishing division from New York to Bath, UK, effectively managing inventory, archiving, and transportation of documents, proofs, and merchandise.

Espoo, Finland

• Worked with authors and illustrators to create Angry Birds tie-in titles; conceptualized Angry Birds movie editorial initiatives with Angry Birds filmmakers and department managers to establish connections with the source material • Coordinated with international licensors regularly, acting as a liaison between Rovio and publishers; demonstrated a commitment to improving global relationships by living abroad; aided the US book market by Americanizing a line of fiction and non-fiction titles

New York, Ny

Managed Licensed Publishing creative processes to support DC-related materials.• Provided oversight of branding quality control for DC Comics characters across licensed publishing initiatives, ensuring consistency with the established universe; coordinated with filmmakers and studio executives to develop manuscripts that closely align with the narrative themes of their films• Supervised tie-in publishing projects for several DC films, including The Dark Knight Trilogy and Superman Returns; edited the novelization of The Dark Knight (2008), which became a New York Times bestseller; led the creation of multiple Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman fiction and non-fiction titles, bolstering DC’s fanbase • Directed the development and curation of all Smallville and Supernatural television show tie-in publications; managed the line editing, design, and final approval of various products, including non-fiction coffee table books, novels, magazines, calendars, and other ancillary publishing

Marin County, Ca

Collaborated with domestic and international publishers to create Star Wars licensed publishing titles. • Liaised with various domestic and international publishers to establish global brand guidelines for Star Wars licensed publishing; utilized an extensive and thorough knowledge of the Star Wars brand to ensure narrative consistency across a collection of unique comic books, novels, non-fiction titles, and magazines• Served as music administrator, responding to inquiries from Warner Music Group and Famous Ensign; communicated weekly music requests to internal marketing team and lead composer John Williams, approving the use of Star Wars and Indiana Jones compositions in various film, television, and other projects• Worked as project manager for Sony Classical’s Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones soundtrack prior to release; curated distinct imagery to complement personally written liner notes of CD packaging and booklet; coordinated the global distribution of promotional materials • Partnered with Lucas Licensing's international department to assess and validate foreign submissions, ensuring the accuracy of Lucasfilm licensed materials among overseas publishers

New York, Ny

Oversaw author events for the store, including arranging publicity and marketing and handled special book orders for VIP customers and corporate clientele.Assisted in designing and implementing window and sales displays, as well as general managerial and cashier functions, including customer service queries and gift recommendations and wrapping.

New York, Ny

Handled accounts for author ordering and general customers, and oversaw distribution of sales materials.General administrative duties including schedule coordination and maintenance, organizational projects, and travel and event arrangements.

Master Of Arts, Text And Culture In The Renaissance

Bachelor Of Arts, English