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Author, editor, and proofreader. Specialty in cookbooks, nonfiction, and lifestyle.

Dynamed

- Reviewed content for style and currency and updated as necessary- Tracked/maintained schedules and coordinated workflows with multiple groups of medical writers and editors, often with competing needs and priorities- Managed communication with freelance editors, including ensuring timely turnarounds, answering questions, and directing invoicing- Reviewed.

Dynamed

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Oversaw book development from proposal to publication- Created and managed book schedules- Liaised with production, design, sales, cooks, and freelancers to ensure all components of each book were on schedule- Reviewed and edited all content for accuracy and adherence to style guide- Created sales copy/marketing materials, used BookScan to research.

- Managing editor and production coordinator for 60+ titles per year- Created/maintained production schedules, coordinated with a team of editors and designers, communicated with printers, managed licensing requests, handled image rights/freelancer contracts, and provided editorial support- Created sales materials and managed key account relationships

New York City, NY

- Worked with Film & Media Studies books as well as Classical Studies and Archaeology books- Sent review copies to media outlets, planned holiday marketing and sales campaigns, managed metadata for titles, logged review commentary, created marketing copy for sales materials, facilitated author events, attended conferences to promote brand awareness, and.

Boston

Assessed manuscripts for publication. Created and distributed publicity materials, contacted bookstores and buyers with new title information, implemented sales initiatives, and updated social media accounts.

Boston University

Worked with writers to edit story content and composition for both print and online articles. Managed the editorial calendar. Worked with other lead staff to finalize layout, photography, and copy for each print issue of the magazine.

Dublin, Ireland

Wrote advance information sheets and press releases for new books. Pitched new books to print and broadcast media. Planned launch parties and events.

Boston, MA

Oversaw volunteer activity at events and maintained contact lists. Drafted and edited the monthly newsletter.

Boston, MA

Inserted grammar and layout corrections into cookbook text. Assisted in fact-checking and editing content. Wrote copy for back covers and jackets.

Master'S Degree, Publishing And Writing

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Public Relations, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: The Buzz Magazine, Dance Theatre Group, Community Service Center

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English, Cum Laude