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Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

• Manage flow of accreditation manuals, general books, and other products through multiplestreams of reviewers, editors, and internal and external production specialists.• Spearhead the editorial process for major projects, including annual healthcare compliancemanuals and accreditation guides, ensuring adherence to strict industry standards andregulatory requirements.• Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines andmaintaining the highest level of editorial quality.• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts and authors to develop and refine content,providing valuable editorial insights that enhance the clarity, readability, and relevance oftechnical healthcare information.• Draft proposals for upcoming products for review and approval by clinical and corporatestakeholders.• Edit clinical content to conform to Chicago Manual of Style as well as strict product-specifichouse styles.• Compose concise yet descriptive product descriptions for new products and updated editions.• Actively participate in editorial meetings, contributing valuable ideas and suggestions to shapethe organization's content roadmap and ensure alignment with business goals.• Work with XML files and Adobe InCopy to edit products in various stages of production.

Batavia, Illinois, United States

• Managed book projects from the time of manuscript submission to printing and beyond,working with authors, illustrators, production staff, proofreaders, and indexers.• Developed production schedules that were achievable and set the books up forsuccess in the market, frequently resulting in best-sellers.• Managed 5+ book projects at a time at various stages of completion while ensuring alldeadlines were met.• Reviewed submitted manuscripts to ensure content matched the book contracted for, themanuscripts were complete, and that all photos/illustrations were included and of print quality.• Performed substantive/developmental editing, sometimes reordering chapters or rearrangingsections to provide a logical and natural flow.• Worked closely with authors/contributors through queries in the manuscript and directedcommunication.• Performed a full copy edit in Microsoft Word using Track Changes, checking for accuracy(fact checking where necessary) and grammatical correctness, rewriting on a sentence orparagraph level.• Organized a style sheet based on the organization’s house style, AMA style, and the author'spreferences to ensure terminology was correct and consistent.• Ensured figures/tables were properly labeled and that legends accurately described the image,rewriting or asking for clarification if necessary.• Collaborated with the designer and authors to select an appropriate cover/internal design thatreflects the style (eg, textbook, clinical manual), the author’s wishes, and what would stand outin the market.• Reviewed galley proofs to ensure the layout flowed logically, that images were sized andcropped appropriately, and that text was flowed in properly.• Maintained a positive relationship with authors after publication in anticipation of futurecollaboration such as new books, future editions, or company-sponsored workshops orspeaking engagements.

Schaumburg, Il

-Copy edit college-level educational materials in a variety of subjects for grammar accuracy and content accuracy, including rewriting when necessary-Collaborate with other team members including editors, instructional designers, project managers, and multimedia production specialists to produce high-quality, professional educational content -Manage distribution of workflow tasks among in-house editors and external contractors-Develop process and training documents for new and existing employees-Effectively manage multiple tasks with varying requirements and due dates

Schaumburg, Il

✦ Read and edited learning materials for college students in a variety of subjects in APA and MLA format✦ Collaborated with other departments to help develop training materials for new employees✦ Learned and interacted with online software to upload documents✦ Improved efficiency through creative use of available software✦ Attended and contributed to department meetings

Greater Boston Area

✦ Participated as an AmeriCorps member in an award-winning network of volunteers who provide individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool in low-income neighborhoods for school success.✦ Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement, promoted children’s language and literacy skills though ongoing relationships with children, and increased adult support in the learning environment.✦ Collaborated with a team of 10 Corps members to plan twice weekly in-classroom activities for a class of 20 preschool children.✦ Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families.

Master’S Degree, Writing And Publishing

MA in Writing and Publishing

Bachelor'S Degree, English, Creative Writing, Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Jumpstart, Venture Literary/Arts Magazine