Lucia Chan Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

• Worked with an editorial team to conceive, develop, and produce books and content for literacy programs
• Trafficked and managed production of supplementary products, such as lesson plans and blackline masters
• Worked with outside vendors to ensure that projects were on track and completed on deadline
• Provided support (photo research, copyediting, proofreading, reprints) to ensure editorial operations run smoothly

Greater New York City Area

• Assisted in copyediting, proofreading, and performing photo research for over 1,000 articles for the Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, a print and digital project
• Updated and edited manuscripts, online database articles, and educational materials for 3 separate publishing brands covering topics such as careers, health, current events, and popular culture
• Selected, planned, and edited 6 articles a month for Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center
• Prepared manuscripts for copyediting, layout, and electronic publication

• Managed and edited two nonfiction titles from manuscript to final proofs
• Reviewed and edited electronic learning modules using a content management system
• Brainstormed and researched titles for acquisition
• Wrote and prepared flap and catalog copy, image captions, sidebars
• Lightly copyedited and proofread titles from galleys to final proofs
• Managed proofreading projects between editors and freelancers

• Instructed multilevel classes in primary and secondary school on English and American culture.
• Organized and facilitated activities on youth issues (i.e., sex education, smoking, drugs).
• Wrote and organized successful USAID (United States Agency for International Development) grant with teachers and administrators for the first high school Physics Center in Bulgaria.
• Completed three months of Peace Corps TEFL training, intensive language instruction, and integration in Bulgarian life and culture.

• Pitched, researched, and wrote short articles on current issues, events, and organizations related to working mothers, business, and parenting.
• Worked closely with editors in researching and/or writing blurbs on educational children’s products, and potential cover moms.
• Attended press events and met with company representatives for product pitches.
• General office duties, including: filing, opening and sorting mail, updating reader database for roundtable discussions with readers, calling in and organizing products and product images.

• Assisted in layout and editing of the OCA magazine, IMAGE.
• Wrote member and program profiles for the AmeriCorps electronic newsletter.
• Edited the diversity and equal opportunity statements for AmeriCorps staff.
• Performed administrative tasks, arranged informational folders, and assisted in member relations during the OCA National Convention.

• Helped develop an online magazine, Rhythm, to supplement the website and Internet radio station at www.hkvpradio.com.
• Worked under deadline to edit articles, managed four writers, and wrote a regular column, on Hong Kong music culture.
• Interacted with members in online forums and conducted research on songwriters and musicians.
• Used HTML skills to assist in general update of HKVP Radio website, artist features, and member reviews and comments.