Colleen Boyd Email & Phone Number

United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Compiles and organizes contest entry information for publication; proofreads book proofs for spelling and grammar errors• Organizes and proofreads interviews with designers for quarterly journal; writes articles on architecture and product design; proofreads journal proofs for spelling and grammar errors• Writes and schedules weekly newsletter; writes and edits blog entries covering design competition entries; posts daily updates on company’s social media accounts

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Organized and entered specification data for 1st printings and reprints into printing database• Created book PDF files and reviewed ebooks for formatting and grammar errors• Uploaded electronic and audio practice tests onto student resource website• Handled administrative duties like processing invoices, mailing book samples to authors, and handling paperwork

• Fact-checked, edited, and proofread book manuscripts and cover proofs• Edited and proofread marketing and sales materials such as ads and newsletters

Shawnee, Ks

Joined AAPC after graduating from graduate school at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. Served in a hybrid editorial/administrative role centered on helping the company’s senior editor evaluate, edit, and proofread book manuscripts and proofs while answering author queries. Also assisted marketing and sales department with creating and copyediting material such as advertisements, e-newsletters, magazines, presentations, and sales copy, as well as helped manage projects and compile market research. Finally, worked in office administration performing duties such as maintaining company information database, processing contracts, answering phone calls and emails, and serving as a liaison between departments and other businesses.• Assisted with designing, formatting, and copyediting twenty-five-page bi-annual magazine; issue focused on solutions for teachers and parents regarding autistic children in school environment. Digitized completed issue by uploading pages on company website once completed.• Spearheaded award program by applying for book awards such as the National Parenting Publication Awards and the International Book Awards. Process included choosing which books to enters, filling out applications and paying entry fees, mailing books, and tracking award announcements.• Design, write and email weekly company newsletter for customer subscribers. Features autism-related news stories, book reviews, and promotional videos.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

During graduate study at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, applied for editing internship for scholarly magazine. Worked with fellow interns to create semester issue of magazine by reviewing and editing magazine submissions chosen for publication, as well as proofreading final magazine proof before production.• Managed team of five proofreaders while proofreading final magazine proof. Management included assigning duties, answering questions, and maintaining editing schedule.• Communicated with ten different editors and publishers from local publishing companies during weekly editorial meetings. Asked questions about and discussed publishing market, different types of publishing jobs, and skills needed.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

During graduate study at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, applied for editing internship for school’s literary magazine. Worked with fellow interns to create semester issue of magazine by reading and reporting on fiction, nonfiction, and poetry submissions by writing reader reports on likable entries. Also assisted the publishing department with editing manuscripts for publication and provided general administrative support.• Assisted senior editor by reviewing and editing Rachael Hall’s 200-page manuscript Heirlooms; wrote press releases for upcoming publication.• Completed data entry scheme consisting of recording publication awards won by the magazine throughout publication. Researched and recorded names and dates from over a hundred issues.

Overland Park, Ks

This job had me working at the cash register ringing customers up, helping customers find books, and shelving merchandise. Thanks to this position, not only was I given daily access to a wide variety of books, but I also strengthened my customer service skills and learned much about inventory management.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

After finishing undergraduate, decided to apply for an internship after seeing a post online. Performed freelance work on a weekly basis by evaluating and proofreading style and beauty articles written by the blog’s writers, then formatted article and images with WordPress for online publication and wrote publicity posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr.• Researched article ideas for blog manager and writers regarding different fashion lines and trends and helped test clothing combinations for DIY style pages.

Olathe, Ks

Learned about the marketing section in a publishing company. I did research on other companies similar to ours, made spreadsheets for sale information, and made advertisements. Also was asked to help with odd tasks around the company.

Education record

• Four-week program with daily lectures about different positions in the publishing industry • Participated in week-long publishing.

Education record

• Four-week program consisting of lectures, meetings, and assignments covering all aspects of book publishing

Master Of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing

Bachelor'S Degree, Creative Writing

Achieved Dean's List recognition many times. Overseas Studies Program: semester at St. Andrews, focus on English and Creative Writing..