Managing editor of textbook and journal production.

Writer/Editor of scientific, technical, environmental, and educational subjects for the educated layman. I write and edit everything from fact sheets on common garden pests to band biographies for online music sites. I have edited master's and Ph.D. dissertations, community newsletters, and grant proposals.

Wrote, edited, and prepared materials for consultant-led training sessions. Worked with the Marketing Director, Business Development Coordinator, and Art Department to write, edit, and oversee production of collateral to market and implement CLG consulting services. Also drafted intellectual property descriptions for registration with the U.S. Patent & Trade Office, internal policy and procedural materials, and corporate style/design standards.

Technical Writer/Editor, in a team leader position. Wrote articles on technical subjects for various publications and audiences. Wrote and edited outreach materials for general and technical audiences, including fact sheets, brochures, and newsletters. Edited government reports for in-house use or distribution to the public. Conducted quality control and troubleshooting reviews of multimedia products, and usability testing of computer-based training modules.

Wrote and edited print and electronic user and administrator software manuals, and developed cross-platform online help systems and tutorials. Compiled and edited software development documentation, including: software requirements, high-level and detailed designs, testing specifications, and release notes. Maintained the project style guidelines and assets website. Representative of the Software Process Improvement group that oversaw software process and documentation development guidelines and standards to retain SEI CMM Level III certification.

Reviewed manuscripts in production, requested copyright permissions for source material; provided manuscript status to project editors, production managers, and publisher. Researched and responded to requests for copyright permission from publishers, libraries, universities, and the Copyright Clearance Center for use of CRC Press-owned intellectual property. Served on a committee of publishers and production editors to create an electronic copyright policy for CD-ROM and Internet publications. Maintained archives and permission files for CRC Press and subsidiary publishers (Lewis, Auerbach, and St. Lucie Press) books, journals, and newsletters. Managed pending copyright requests, maintained the archives library, and updated the IT database, which tracked the sales, production, marketing, and inventory history of all CRC Press and subsidiary publications.

Reviewed manuscripts for press; proofread copy and assisted with artwork layout, pasteup, photograph composition, positioning, and page layout. Corresponded with prospective authors on new acquisitions and through all phases of production. Maintained project files and databases. Assisted with editing and production of the newsletter, and in the compilation and editing of a genealogical reference book, published in 1997.

Edited articles, typeset the quarterly journal. Designed and wrote copy for brochures, flyers, subscription letters, and advertisements appearing in and promoting the journal. Coordinated journal production with vendors, review editors, executive editor, and printers; coordinated subscription mailings.