GENERAL SUMMARY: As and independent publisher, writer and media consultant for Impact Communications, responsibilities include acquiring, developing, shaping, and marketing Trade Book products and managing the business and budget to achieve short- and long-term revenue and profit goals in addition to managing creative personnel and nurturing external relationships with authors, agents, publicists, distributors, sales associates, and partners for the acquisition, development, and marketing of… Show more GENERAL SUMMARY: As and independent publisher, writer and media consultant for Impact Communications, responsibilities include acquiring, developing, shaping, and marketing Trade Book products and managing the business and budget to achieve short- and long-term revenue and profit goals in addition to managing creative personnel and nurturing external relationships with authors, agents, publicists, distributors, sales associates, and partners for the acquisition, development, and marketing of all Trade Book products; negotiating contracts with authors and partners, managing the acquisition and editorial development of all Trade book titles, managing creative team members/graphic designers, and leading strategic development to identify market opportunities and targeted authors and projects along with acquiring these authors/initiating these projects.In addition to his experience with Impact Communications along with his broad-based background with mainstream organizations like the United Way, Drexel University, Berkeley Corporation, Thompson Institute, City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation, Minuteman Press, Allstate, and CompUSA, Gregory Dixon has also worked with a variety of Christian publishing companies—including Albury Publishing, Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Destiny Image, and Judson Press, and his diverse publishing background includes ghostwriting, content editing, art direction, book cover design, interior layout, project management, book production, book publishing, book marketing/publicity, and author acquisitions.Also worked as a part-time radio host and board operator for Radio Station WIBF 103.9 FM in Jenkintown, PA for approximately four years. Show less

PARTIAL TRACK RECORD AND NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:Worked with a variety of authors on publicity campaigns that resulted in authors gaining television appearances on programs such as The 700 Club, the LeSEA Broadcasting Network, and other national or international media outlets.For an authorized biography for a celebrity athlete (future release), spearheaded national book marketing and distribution campaign to Ingram, on-line retailers, and bookstore chains (obtaining… Show more PARTIAL TRACK RECORD AND NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:Worked with a variety of authors on publicity campaigns that resulted in authors gaining television appearances on programs such as The 700 Club, the LeSEA Broadcasting Network, and other national or international media outlets.For an authorized biography for a celebrity athlete (future release), spearheaded national book marketing and distribution campaign to Ingram, on-line retailers, and bookstore chains (obtaining advance sales to place book in various bookstores and chains nationwide); wrote marketing materials and press literature, developed media kits, and provided media coaching.Commissioned by nationally-acclaimed beauty pageant winner to brand and market her motivational speaking platform and produce/promote her issue-oriented and biographical book; acquired a traditional publishing offer for her from a reputable publisher; wrote and designed press literature for her that literally doubled her bookings (based upon a report from her business manager).Managed the production/publishing of a biographical book (endorsed by Joyce Meyer and featured on The 700 Club and other major media outlets) about a dramatically transformed life; also produced related marketing materials and press literature (author bio, news release, sell sheet, talking points, book promotional copy, etc.).Magazine article writing and design experience includes: writing and layout of articles for Vanguard Leadership Magazine and Proclaim Magazine, both bimonthly magazines published in Central Pennsylvania; layout and design of The Physician Quarterly Newsletter published in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; conceptualized, designed, and wrote The Books You Read promotional newsletter published by Executive Books in Mechanicsburg, PA. Show less

As Publishing Consultant for Salem Author Services from June 2023 until present, primary responsibilities include partnering with authors who want to independently publish their books and build their brands. Responsible for the acquisition, customer experience, growth, and sales with assigned authors while ensuring the highest level of customer commitment and service through relationships and expansion. Also provide guidance to help these influencers develop their audiences with tools like… Show more As Publishing Consultant for Salem Author Services from June 2023 until present, primary responsibilities include partnering with authors who want to independently publish their books and build their brands. Responsible for the acquisition, customer experience, growth, and sales with assigned authors while ensuring the highest level of customer commitment and service through relationships and expansion. Also provide guidance to help these influencers develop their audiences with tools like social media, blogging, and networking to personally promote their work while maintaining strong relationships with the production and creative teams throughout the company. As Editorial Consultant for Salem Author Services from May 2018 until January 2022, duties included serving as the mouthpiece for the editorial department and sole point of contact for Salem Media Group Christian and mainstream authors to help them determine the appropriate level of editing services and best publishing options for their books. Drew upon publishing experience to provide consultation and author coaching sessions to meet their needs and to raise revenue for Salem Media Group. Salem Media Group is one of America’s leading magazine and book publishers, radio broadcasters, and Internet content providers serving audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values. Salem owns and operates 99 radio stations, with 61 stations in the nation’s top 25 markets–and 29 in the top 10. Show less

In the Marketing & Communications Department of the Allstate headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, responsible for the creation and modification of Allstate Benefits marketing literature and collaterals in addition to streamlining the production process with Compliance team members in adherence to branding and policy standards.

As a Publishing Consultant & Author Support Representative for the Christian book publishing division of Salem Communications, responsibilities included acquisitions/sales and author support duties; working with the publication design and production teams to resolve issues and complete assignments on schedule in a fast-paced setting; utilizing extensive knowledge of the book publishing industry in conjunction with written communication and verbal communication skills to consult, guide clients… Show more As a Publishing Consultant & Author Support Representative for the Christian book publishing division of Salem Communications, responsibilities included acquisitions/sales and author support duties; working with the publication design and production teams to resolve issues and complete assignments on schedule in a fast-paced setting; utilizing extensive knowledge of the book publishing industry in conjunction with written communication and verbal communication skills to consult, guide clients through production processes, and respond to author inquiries; utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe and other software applications to serve Salem’s worldwide database of authors. Show less

As a Book Producer/Copywriter/Creative Designer, responsibilities entailed creating marketing pieces and designing publications and books, project management (coordinating activities with additional production team members), copywriting, web maintenance, and other creative services. Also designed and/or managed the production of more than 50 books (primarily self-help, business, and personal development books) for Executive Books (now Tremendous Life Books). Additional responsibilities… Show more As a Book Producer/Copywriter/Creative Designer, responsibilities entailed creating marketing pieces and designing publications and books, project management (coordinating activities with additional production team members), copywriting, web maintenance, and other creative services. Also designed and/or managed the production of more than 50 books (primarily self-help, business, and personal development books) for Executive Books (now Tremendous Life Books). Additional responsibilities included: author relations; vendor relations with a variety of printers, designers, and other providers of print production, marketing, and creative services. Creative services and marketing communications activities also included designing sell sheets, catalogs and other marketing collaterals from concept to completion along with fulfilling manuscript reading, content editing, editorial development and art direction functions (managing and selecting editors and directing additional designers). Show less

As a Marketing & Media Consultant in a nonprofit Christian organization under the umbrella of the Gospel Fellowship Church, responsibilities included spearheading and overseeing marketing and public relations campaign activities, facilitating workshops and seminars, producing television commercials, website development and maintenance, and concept to creation project management along with creation of brochures, posters, flyers, advertisements, press literature, and collaterals.

Responsibilities included providing consultation and software application training to a variety of corporations and clients in areas related to multimedia, desktop publishing, graphic design, prepress, website development, and digital media technologies. Software applications utilized included Director, Premiere, QuarkXpress, Freehand, CorelDRAW, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and other DTP and digital media programs on Mac & PC platforms.