I handle MULTIPLE tasks of fiction and nonfiction guided reading books for grade school curriculum: layouts; coordinating proofreading/editing; managing illustration team; coordinating voice-over (mp3/audio) files for each book (utilized via the website); as well as color and black & white printable books for teachers to use in their classrooms. I also review/update Google Slides as needed.

I specialize in book self-publishing, working with clients locally, as well as clients from Illinois, Indiana, Texas and Pennsylvania. I manage setup and implementation of their paperback and eBooks on Amazon via KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing), as well as printing larger quantities via a local offset print company.I am currently working with a local association of tax professionals, helping them format updated tax textbooks.I am able to handle many types of mediums, including… Show more I specialize in book self-publishing, working with clients locally, as well as clients from Illinois, Indiana, Texas and Pennsylvania. I manage setup and implementation of their paperback and eBooks on Amazon via KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing), as well as printing larger quantities via a local offset print company.I am currently working with a local association of tax professionals, helping them format updated tax textbooks.I am able to handle many types of mediums, including ads, brochures, catalogs, event guides, flyers/sell sheets, booklets, & more! Please visit my website for samples of my work: www.wordservicesunlimited.com Show less

Managed and oversaw proofing, editing and finalizing film release for multiple forms of store ads, tabs and mailers

• Project management• Reviewed proofs, often times handling design edits• Multiple responsibilities relative to retail in-store signing programs• Daily office management administrative duties, including supervising 3 teammates, instructing and reviewing their progress for multiple client projects

• Screened/Reviewed print vendors for various store signing programs• Prepared/Submitted quote requests all in-store signing programs and store-printed supplies• Reviewed/Negotiated print estimates, often times saving thousands of dollars on final signing programs• Set up, submitted, and processed purchase orders and invoices, filing for project reference• Educated and worked with store teammates for ordering print and signing elements, helping them not to exceed store… Show more • Screened/Reviewed print vendors for various store signing programs• Prepared/Submitted quote requests all in-store signing programs and store-printed supplies• Reviewed/Negotiated print estimates, often times saving thousands of dollars on final signing programs• Set up, submitted, and processed purchase orders and invoices, filing for project reference• Educated and worked with store teammates for ordering print and signing elements, helping them not to exceed store budgets• Administered signing store reorder intranet site, overseeing and replenishing signing inventory at off-site warehouse Show less

• Extensive maintenance of graphics budgets, continuously reviewing for where cost savings could be applied• Coordinated and published bi-weekly Signing Installation Memo Packet for release to the stores• Educated and worked with store teammates for ordering print and signing elements, helping them not to exceed store budgets• Set up, submitted, and processed purchase orders and invoices, filing for project reference• Graphic design skills utilized for smaller projects as needed… Show more • Extensive maintenance of graphics budgets, continuously reviewing for where cost savings could be applied• Coordinated and published bi-weekly Signing Installation Memo Packet for release to the stores• Educated and worked with store teammates for ordering print and signing elements, helping them not to exceed store budgets• Set up, submitted, and processed purchase orders and invoices, filing for project reference• Graphic design skills utilized for smaller projects as needed by other departments Show less

• Screened/Reviewed print vendors for various store signing programs• Prepared/Submitted quote requests all in-store signing programs and store-printed supplies• Reviewed/Negotiated print estimates, often times saving thousands of dollars on final signing programs• Set up, submitted, and processed purchase orders and invoices, filing for project reference• Educated and worked with store teammates for ordering print and signing elements, helping them not to exceed store… Show more • Screened/Reviewed print vendors for various store signing programs• Prepared/Submitted quote requests all in-store signing programs and store-printed supplies• Reviewed/Negotiated print estimates, often times saving thousands of dollars on final signing programs• Set up, submitted, and processed purchase orders and invoices, filing for project reference• Educated and worked with store teammates for ordering print and signing elements, helping them not to exceed store budgets• Administered signing store reorder intranet site, overseeing and replenishing signing inventory at off-site warehouse• Wrote and produced store-specific installation manuals; worked with contracted signing installers for proper installation of signing programs Show less

• Developed/Maintained job trafficking system for marketing projects from request submission through completion of project; meeting timelines; and solving project-related issuesCoordinated Print Activities:• Set up/submitted print bids to multiple print vendors• Reviewed/Negotiated bids in order to meet budgets• Prepared/Submitted purchase orders• Reviewed/Approved vendor invoices• Desktop publishing skills, as well as copywriting & proofing, for: newsletters… Show more • Developed/Maintained job trafficking system for marketing projects from request submission through completion of project; meeting timelines; and solving project-related issuesCoordinated Print Activities:• Set up/submitted print bids to multiple print vendors• Reviewed/Negotiated bids in order to meet budgets• Prepared/Submitted purchase orders• Reviewed/Approved vendor invoices• Desktop publishing skills, as well as copywriting & proofing, for: newsletters, planners, brochures, letterhead, menus, notecards, trade show pieces, signage, banners, forms, and more Show less

• Coordinated desktop publishing transmittal of history book production, i.e., modemed/formatted text to be incorporated into design format• Rewrote procedures manual, updating forms and operational activities• Provided media production assistance for ad space, rates, and placement• Mac computer skills utilized in client corrections to designed artwork; designing basic art projects, including ads invitations, and in-store “points of purchase” signs• Extensive word processing… Show more • Coordinated desktop publishing transmittal of history book production, i.e., modemed/formatted text to be incorporated into design format• Rewrote procedures manual, updating forms and operational activities• Provided media production assistance for ad space, rates, and placement• Mac computer skills utilized in client corrections to designed artwork; designing basic art projects, including ads invitations, and in-store “points of purchase” signs• Extensive word processing, proofreading, and editing skills utilized for many in-house communications Show less