Joseph Procopio Email & Phone Number

Washington, D.C.

• Managing editor of IMF publications, including the flagship publication, "World Economic Outlook." • Managed editing, production, and global dissemination of the "World Economic Outlook," "Global Financial Stability Report," and all "Regional Economic Outlooks." Created templates for "REO Updates" and "REO Analytical Notes" to reinforce brand consistency across the REO series.• Managed publication of several IMF books, Staff Discussion Notes, and Occasional Papers… Show more • Managing editor of IMF publications, including the flagship publication, "World Economic Outlook." • Managed editing, production, and global dissemination of the "World Economic Outlook," "Global Financial Stability Report," and all "Regional Economic Outlooks." Created templates for "REO Updates" and "REO Analytical Notes" to reinforce brand consistency across the REO series.• Managed publication of several IMF books, Staff Discussion Notes, and Occasional Papers, including the special 70th anniversary publication, "The IMF and the Force of History."• Completely redesigned Publications page on IMF.org, one of the site’s most visited destinations.• Wrote book forewords and reworked op-eds that ran under top leadership's name.• Produced high-impact book for the Managing Director’s 2014 Dimbleby Lecture.• Raised awareness of the IMF’s publications program, recently by scripting and producing a video spotlighting the IMF’s digital publishing activities.• Conceived, wrote, and designed IMF’s first flagship-focused infographic to promote social media dissemination.• Art-directed and scripted a seven-page comic strip on the Fund’s origins and 70-year history for F&D Magazine.• Developed publication series for the Managing Director’s speeches.• Wrote initial draft of the strategy section of the “IMF Publications Strategy 2014–16” guide.• Co-led the IMF online Bookstore and eLibrary usability improvement initiative and the the proof of concept for a cloud-based auto-composition tool set.• Served on several department matrix teams.• Collaborated with Division Chief on the conceptual framework guiding the departmental impact reports.• Improved editorial work processes and implemented process for sharing information with all divisions. Also created editorial tools, such as a quality-control checklists.• Created standardized directory structure for archiving the digital assets for all book projects to ensure business continuity. Show less

Silver Spring, Maryland

Founded Picture This Press, an independent publishing venture dedicated to early 20th century graphic arts. Launched and maintain a company Web site, implement social media and marketing campaigns, produced book promo videos, and have published six books using print-on-demand workflow and dissemination. Find more information about my independent press at www.LostArtBooks.com.

• Managed print and electronic publishing for Institute, ensuring quality and message consistency across all communication platforms. Publications ranged from 500-page books to weekly electronic newsletters.• Served on senior staff, participating in every level of organization’s planning and decision-making process. In 2005, participated in institute-wide strategic reorganization. • Supervised six full-time staff members; fostered skill development; hired and mentored new… Show more • Managed print and electronic publishing for Institute, ensuring quality and message consistency across all communication platforms. Publications ranged from 500-page books to weekly electronic newsletters.• Served on senior staff, participating in every level of organization’s planning and decision-making process. In 2005, participated in institute-wide strategic reorganization. • Supervised six full-time staff members; fostered skill development; hired and mentored new staff; recruited and managed regular freelancers and other vendors (printers, Web developers, illustrators, designers, order fulfillment, etc.). • Negotiated co-publishing contracts with other presses (Cornell University Press, Teachers’ College Press, etc.). • Oversaw largest discretionary department budget within organization, and ended every year under budget.• Provided art direction for all Institute electronic and print publications, from book covers to brochures to storyboards for Flash presentations.• Led the redesign of Institute logo (2005); maintained branding/style. Oversaw special branding for new projects.• Revamped and standardized templates for all Institute reports and publications (2004). Created house style guide for authors and submission protocols for research assistants.• Managed primary Web site’s redesign and implementation of CMS; managed the launch of several micro sites. Institute’s home page traffic increased every year at least 10% faster than Internet’s overall average.• Organized migration of contacts database to online constituency relations management (CRM) system with better functionality and email analysis (2010).• Developed paid print and direct-mail advertising.• Oversaw exhibition booth design and staffing for multiple conferences.• Established permission request and copyright clearance processes. Show less

• Managed major Web site re-launch; hired and managed Institute’s first Web manager.• Implemented new storage and order fulfillment system for book inventory.

• Responsible for substantive and copy editing of all print and electronic publishing vehicles.• Created weekly Web feature (“Economic Snapshots”), the most-visited page on Institute’s site for over a decade and regularly covered by major news media.

Jung-Gu, Seoul, Korea

• Designed and taught English classes; served as faculty advisor for student newspaper; trained incoming teachers.

Dayton, Ohio Area

• Responsible for designing and presenting conflict management and communications skills workshops.

Dayton, Ohio Area

• Wrote weekly articles for a variety of departments.

Master'S, English, Gpa: 4.0

Activities and Societies: Published arts-and-entertainment periodical, "Amalgam."

Bachelor'S, English

Activities and Societies: Editor/writer at "Flyer News" Minor: Psychology Served as an editor for two years on the univesity newspaper.