I am an experienced and creative manager and editor whose skill set includes team building, staff development, planning, strategizing, budgeting, and labor forecasting. As a former journalist, I am skilled in all forms of writing and communication. As Group Manager, Editorial at Instructure, I manage the work of a team of content editors and copy editors to ensure that all test material is error-free and 100 percent quality. Additionally, I personally handle all aspects of the company's copyright permissions work, including negotiating license terms with rights holders, preparing and executing contracts, and billing. I also assist with item bank updates and editorial reviews of test material when needed. In my previous role as a manager at ETS, I successfully led two fast-paced departments simultaneously, keeping large volumes of work on track and on budget while meeting tight deadlines. Effective communication, growing and nurturing staff, strong writing skills, attention to detail, and management experience are my key strengths. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬As Manager, Assessment Process at Educational Testing Service, the world's largest private nonprofit educational testing organization, I managed the Alternate Test Forms team, which produced the accommodated test forms for the visually impaired students; I also concurrently managed the copyright permissions department. Previously I have served in Lead Editor, Membership Publication/Communication, and Freelance Journalist roles. With natural storytelling ability and enthusiasm for each project, I excel at translating corporate objectives into effective and powerful written materials. I have published several books, contributed editorial content across diverse digital/print marketing, email, website, article and publication applications. Time and time I again I have increased engagement and produced high-ROI outcomes. My strengths include:Content & Messaging Strategy ■ Writing & Editing ■ Team Building & Management ■ Mentoring & Coaching ■ Budgets & Cost Control ■ Presentations ■ Communications Plans ■ Modern Marketing ■ Market Research▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ I am on LinkedIn to share, learn, and grow professionally. I welcome new connections, or you can reach out directly:Rare440@gmail.com
Listed skills include Editing, Proofreading, Newsletters, Journalism, and 18 others.