Line editing and re-writing English translations of Japanese comic book scripts (manga) without losing accuracyProofing translations against original art to ensure all text elements in images have been correctly translatedHave currently edited over 30 volumes across 7 series titles

Conferring with clients regarding their proposed graphic novel projectsSuggesting focus/direction of storylinesProviding guidance about art styles and techniquesAdvising clients about technical and logistical details of graphic novel productionContributing articles about pop culture to ComicMix.com website (occasional, since 2009)

Supporting curator of mobile digital art exhibits and multimedia events that are displayed on a set of portable networked smart screenWriting and editing sales and marketing materials, artist biographies, and art catalogsResearching, writing, and editing grant proposalsResearching and tracking event sponsors, and donorsTracking exhibit participants and artworksFormatting artwork for display using Photoshop, Google Photos, and proprietary web-based softwareProviding on-site setup and maintenance of exhibition equipment; liaising with on-site event venue managers

Used Microsoft Word and PDF markup software to edit and proofread documents in digital and print environments for academic and corporate clients. Utilized knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style, as well as other style guides (APA, MLA)Provided in-document comments and notes to improve clients’ writing skillsJuggled multiple projects and hard deadlines, editing copy quickly and accurately with tight turnaround timesEdited over 300,000 total words, including academic papers, abstracts, business correspondence, commercial website copy, and PowerPoint presentations

Managed and edited web content, using proprietary CMS, for e-book promotionsGenerated effective marketing copy while conforming to strict character count limits

On-site client-facing position. Provided customer service to gallery attendees.Designed and wrote web-based and hard-copy marketing and promotional materials Designed and created promotional websites for individual gallery events Formatted and programmed digital artworks for display in over 30 exhibitions, using Adobe Photoshop, MS PowerPoint, and proprietary softwareProvided on-site prep, supervision, and client services during special events outside of regular gallery hoursConceived, developed, promoted, and managed “AniMiniCon SoHo,” an annual multimedia festival dedicated to Japanese pop culture, that drew capacity crowds for 3 consecutive years (2011-2014)

Managed live sponsored web presentations (i.e., webcasts, web seminars, webinars) with speakers who discussed topics of interest to chief financial officersWrote promotional copy for upcoming webcasts, edited post-event reports and transcriptsUsed in-house content management system to update and maintain webcast website and archivesMaintained workflow schedules and tracked submission of deliverables from program participantsRan event rehearsals and trained speakers to use presentation software

Managed production of interactive e-products based on licensed properties, such as Star Trek, Farscape TV series, and The Joy of CookingWrote and edited user manuals, product box copy, and sales and marketing materialsSupervised quality-assurance product testing Interacted with software developers, licensor representatives, in-house production personnel, and voice talent to ensure work was proceeding as scheduled and to all specificationsOrganized, tagged, and catalogued 2,000-plus slides and video clips from Star Trek TV series and movies for in-house reference library