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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Shaped communication strategy and served as editor and publisher of organization's magazine, newsletter, membership directory and website of an international trade association. Oversaw the production of all print and electronic publications. Wrote feature articles and worked with graphic designer to develop content. Sourced freelance writers with subject.

For The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, developed content for the 8th District's eLearning program and for the style guide used by subject matter specialists.For MTM, a medical transportation management company, wrote three technical proposals, each of which resulted in the company’s management team being invited to interview for the program. Also.

Saint Louis, Missouri

• Managed 14-16 projects per year for an international multimedia publishing company.
• Oversaw production of books and ancillary products, including CDs, DVDs, and websites.
• Conferred with authors, development editors, graphic designers, and printers while shepherding books from acquisition through copyediting, composition, printing, and publishing.
• Secured all assets, graphics, copyright data, and author/contributor permissions for each project.
• Reviewed printer proofs and… Show more
• Reviewed printer proofs and authorize printing.

Worked with the Leadership and Professional Development Program Director to create and launch an Accelerated Talent Development project.

Completed two assignments—one in the Literacy and Professional Development department, and one for the Hazelwood School District. Prepared training materials for educators, para-educators and therapists, and created training and testing modules for SSD staff.

Clients included Stifel-Nicolaus, Gateway Wealth Management, Pace Communications, Ascension Health, and Golden State Foods.

• Coordinated speaking programs for international investment conferences with an average attendance of 3,000 delegates. Increased Indaba program from 2 modules to 5, and increased number of speakers from 80 to more than.
• Recruited economists, financial analysts, authors, business leaders, government officials and NGO officers to serve as speakers, panelists, moderators and workshop leaders; served as liaison with all presenters.
• Wrote, edited and coordinated production and… Show more
• Wrote, edited and coordinated production and distribution of print and electronic collateral, including conference programs, guidebooks, news releases, and marketing and branding materials.
• Developed content for each event's speaker prospectus, worked with graphic designer to produce a PDF, and distributed it to all speakers.
• Wrote, edited and uploaded website content, including speaker profiles and conference schedules.

• Editorial
• Wrote bylined feature articles and columns for a national monthly B2B magazine.
• Edited articles and columns submitted by assistant editors, freelance writers and other contributors.
• Created editorial content, marketing directories and indices for both print and website distribution.
• Trained, coached and supervised assistant editors.Production
• Coordinated all phases of production for each month's issue; ensured deadlines were met; liaised with printer… Show more Editorial