Jon Simpson Email & Phone Number

As the Digital Publishing Manager, I have been responsible for establishing and managing the eBook publishing program for 25+ imprints for The Quarto Group, since the Fall of 2010. Managing the day-to-day workflow includes determining title-specific conversion rules for vendors, QC and revisions—including overseeing technical accuracy and adapting content specifically for eBooks—on to file approval and distribution. I'm also responsible for driving the approval process for budgeting of eBook conversion, working with imprint publishers and the Director of Direct Sales & E-Marketing to project sales, determine related costs, and assess conversion of all frontlist and backlist titles, as well as ebook-only projects.

Responsibilities included overseeing photography, illustration, cover design, and page layout for books. I also solicited, hired, and supervised freelance page designers, cover designers, illustrators, and production artists to ensure compliance with company standards for budget, schedule, and product quality. The job also included oversight of all studio photography for assigned books, including active direction of studio photography as necessary, and selection of stock photography as needed.

Technical Manager for startup web content syndication business, built from the ground up. Responsible for technology management and operations. Other duties included business development, content management, recruitment & hiring, contract negotiation, financial budget, forecasting, and marketing.