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I provide production support and management for a range of client products in varied media, primarily the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Contributing across client projects, I assemble integrated teams of graphic designers, data scientists, web developers, digital media strategists, and outreach specialists to work closely with content experts to ensure dissemination products and outreach messages provide accurate, useful, and relevant content with a focus on user experience… Show more I provide production support and management for a range of client products in varied media, primarily the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Contributing across client projects, I assemble integrated teams of graphic designers, data scientists, web developers, digital media strategists, and outreach specialists to work closely with content experts to ensure dissemination products and outreach messages provide accurate, useful, and relevant content with a focus on user experience and accessibility. I also establish workflow and metrics to ensure streamlined production as well as review and remediate products for Section 508 accessibility standards and client-specific branding and style guide standards.Outside of client support, I also work with internal teams at AIR to create communications strategy around eminence building and business pursuits, including identifying and nurturing new partnerships. Show less

I manage client-based projects primarily within the Education Statistics Services Institute Network for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), among other federal clients. I support projects related to UX design, Section 508 remediation, desktop publishing, and branding compliance. I conceptualize and oversee the design of web-based products and publications as well as print documentation, such as reports, briefs, brochures, infographics, and flyers. Additionally, I develop the… Show more I manage client-based projects primarily within the Education Statistics Services Institute Network for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), among other federal clients. I support projects related to UX design, Section 508 remediation, desktop publishing, and branding compliance. I conceptualize and oversee the design of web-based products and publications as well as print documentation, such as reports, briefs, brochures, infographics, and flyers. Additionally, I develop the production and QA review processes for new product requests, as well as help clients to define analytics to collect after these products are launched to measure their success. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I manage and contribute to projects within the Education Statistics Services Institute Network for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), among other federal clients. My services include Section 508 remediation, UX design, desktop publishing, and branding compliance. I oversee the design of web-based products and publications as well as print documentation, such as reports, briefs, brochures, infographics, and flyers. I have 15 years of experience in publication production… Show more I manage and contribute to projects within the Education Statistics Services Institute Network for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), among other federal clients. My services include Section 508 remediation, UX design, desktop publishing, and branding compliance. I oversee the design of web-based products and publications as well as print documentation, such as reports, briefs, brochures, infographics, and flyers. I have 15 years of experience in publication production and have worked on NCES and other federal agency documentation since 2006. Specific to NCES, I have contributed to the design production of multiple iterations of NCES's flagship annual publications and website modernization efforts to improve user engagement with the Center's survey data and findings. Since 2007, I have prepared the print and Section 508 compliant versions of America’s Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being (full report, briefs, and special reports) for the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics and Older Americans: Key Indicators of Well-Being for the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging and Aging-Related Statistics. I oversee the production of statistical reports for a web series related to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) within NCES. This series includes original content written by team members, while I manage the layout production and user experience for each web report.I complete all graphic and 508 compliance tasks using the Adobe Creative Suite CC, CommonLook Global Access, and DeltaGraph. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Oversee editorial team for 20+ publications for print and online distribution by client. Work with assigned editor for each publication so that it follows editing standards set by client and satisfies author expectations. Maintain tracking system to manage all editing jobs, allowing me to provide regular status updates to clients and editors to ensure all jobs are completed on time.Design and maintain organized files for large publications (120+ pages) using professional-level desktop… Show more Oversee editorial team for 20+ publications for print and online distribution by client. Work with assigned editor for each publication so that it follows editing standards set by client and satisfies author expectations. Maintain tracking system to manage all editing jobs, allowing me to provide regular status updates to clients and editors to ensure all jobs are completed on time.Design and maintain organized files for large publications (120+ pages) using professional-level desktop publishing software (Adobe Creative Suite). Use software tools to ensure files are built properly for streamlined delivery of multiple iteration drafts as well as print and electronic final packages.Create and maintain layout concepts and graphical representations of data (such as infographics) with professional software that adhere to recent industry graphic trends (e.g., color, file format) in accordance with client requests for print and online publications.Prepare print packages and web-based Section 508 compliant files that adhere to client guidelines and publication milestone schedules. Establish standard process for building reflowable and fixed-layout eBooks and produce eBooks for publications that meet industry and client requirements set for the eBook format.Participate in quality control process with project manager and editors to review publications prior to delivery to client for style guide compliance and overall correctness.Develop and maintain internal tracking system and standard operating procedures to ensure that final products are high quality. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Design and maintain organized files for large publications (120+ pages) using professional-level desktop publishing software (Adobe Creative Suite). Use software tools to ensure files are built properly for streamlined delivery of multiple iteration drafts as well as print and electronic final packages.Create and maintain layout concepts and graphical representations of data (such as infographics) with professional software that adhere to recent industry graphic trends (e.g., color… Show more Design and maintain organized files for large publications (120+ pages) using professional-level desktop publishing software (Adobe Creative Suite). Use software tools to ensure files are built properly for streamlined delivery of multiple iteration drafts as well as print and electronic final packages.Create and maintain layout concepts and graphical representations of data (such as infographics) with professional software that adhere to recent industry graphic trends (e.g., color, file format) in accordance with client requests for print and online publications.Prepare print packages and web-based Section 508 compliant files that adhere to client guidelines and publication milestone schedules. Show less

Harrisonburg, Va

Designed Web site templates for the online undergraduate catalog based on JMU guidelines.Formatted and edited content for online undergraduate catalog after placing it into Web site templates.Developed new file management system for current and archived course catalog information.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Technical And Scientific Communication

Activities and Societies: Chapter President of Society for Technical Communication

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Technical And Scientific Communication

Webmaster, Certificate Program