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San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Lead a remote team of publications professionals to produce high-quality technical environmental documents.Oversee publications workflow to ensure timely and accurate turnaround of deliverables.Lead weekly check-ins with publications staff to discuss upcoming workload, coordinate project assignments, and troubleshoot potential timeline/staffing challenges.Advocate on behalf of my team to remove roadblocks, improve processes, gain professional growth opportunities, and ensure recognition for valuable contributions.Develop informational resources for firmwide use, including onboarding documents, intranet posts, and presentations.Edit and format technical and non-technical environmental and marketing documents.Key Achievements:Oversaw the timely completion of approximately 900 publications deliverables in 2023, up from 800 in 2022.Coordinated firm's first Editors Summit to promote editorial consistency, professional development, and collaboration across regions.Implemented internal QA/QC process to improve quality of publications deliverables.

Encinitas, California, United States

Managed workload for team of marketing editors; assigned work; performed QA reviews; provided guidance and feedback. Adhered to strict deadlines; worked with key stakeholders to adjust scope of work according to timeline and budget, as needed.Attended weekly check-in meetings with key stakeholders to ensure deliverables remained on track despite shifting schedules.Participated in kick-off meetings, schedule and budget estimation.Provided guidance, examples, and best practices to authors and stakeholders for writing alternative text. Met with teams to explain the function of alternative text in accessible documents. When needed, worked with project managers to find individuals to write alternative text for author teams. Updated marketing style guidance and proposal editing checklist to improve usability.Continuation of duties as listed under Technical Editor IKey Achievements:Served as lead editor on large, multi-million-dollar contract for the California Department of Water Resources. Collaborated with key stakeholders, conducted proactive outreach based on deliverable schedule, attended regular check-in meetings, tracked deliverable status, delegated tasks to other editors, and developed style guidance.Developed alternative text logs to streamline accessibility tagging in support of Section 508 compliance.Updated internal project tracking template to be accessible by users with the three most common forms of color blindness.

Encinitas, California

Provided editorial support on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, including initial studies, mitigated negative declarations, environmental impact reports (EIRs), environmental impact statements, and environmental assessments; technical reports, compliance reports, and marketing proposals. Edited for consistency, coherence, concision, and clarity, while maintaining the flexibility to adjust level of edit according to time and budget constraints.Coordinated the submittal of time-sensitive documents including EIRs, grant applications, streambed alteration agreements, and environmental permit applications.Assembled administrative records in support of CEQA and NEPA documents.Reviewed maps and other graphics for accuracy and alignment with environmental documents.Provided editorial oversight on high-profile/controversial projects for private developers and federal, state, and local agencies.

Greater San Diego Area

Edited proposals and environmental reports in support of in-house staff.

Remote

Adhered to strict deadlines.Reviewed content for global English-speaking audience (e.g., United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia). Tagged and flagged content that varied in different English-speaking regions. Demonstrated familiarity with differences between British and American English.Solicited feedback to inform future work.Ensured clear, engaging, and accessible content. Verified accuracy of content, supplied additional/alternative content and supporting information.

San Diego, California

Edited manuscript and media content for clarity, concision, coherence, and in accordance with project goals.Researched, wrote, and developed text that was engaging and appropriate for its intended audience.Managed editorial projects, content and media development, timelines, and budgets.Trained new, contract developmental editor, providing guidance and coaching as needed.Built and maintained positive and productive relationships with stakeholders, vendors, subject matter experts, contractors, and authors.Led team focused on analyzing data to support departmental and organizational initiatives. Collaborated across departments to address student needs, support departmental and organizational goals, and maximize organizational efficiencies.Key Achievement:Contributed the visual component of award-winning USDLA International Distance Learning Award application for the online learning platform, Constellation.

Greater San Diego Area

Managed the development of content and digital media for e-textbooks for higher education. Collaborated closely with subject matter experts and instructors to develop targeted teaching materials. Managed and communicated effectively with authors, contractors, clients, stakeholders, and review boards on multiple projects simultaneously.Gathered and analyzed data to inform the development of more effective learning materials.Reviewed author proposals and provided feedback.

Greater San Diego Area

Performed editorial development, project management, research, and multimedia development for graduate and undergraduate-level e-textbooks.Worked toward standardized practices for editorial assistant role.Trained and mentored Editorial Interns and new editorial assistants.Fostered strong working relationships with interdepartmental contacts.

Greater San Diego Area

Managed production-related duties, including: design memos, palette selection, page proofing, copyedit transmittal, and cover design on multiple projects simultaneously.Coached and mentored editorial interns and assistants in various tasks, including: time management; production-related tasks; and analytic and design software.Managed freelance contractors in timely development of graphic content.Contract and budget management.

Greater San Diego Area

Supported foundation's efforts to provide educational opportunities for children in underdeveloped regions.Assisted in coordination of successful inaugural fundraiser.Wrote content for foundation website.

Greater San Diego Area

Managed production of hundreds of custom publishing projects each term. Trained, oversaw, and delegated responsibilities to part-time and seasonal staff. General responsibilities included verifying all materials were received and useable, maintaining project schedules, digitally assembling materials, ensuring content permissions were secured and pricing was within established parameters, performing document quality checks prior to printing, and uploading digital content to a server for online access.

Greater San Diego Area

Performed research online, over the phone, and in person. Published articles in Where San Diego, Performances Magazine, and Where Guest Book. Assisted in coordinating Mediabistro event for local San Diego journalist and author.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Literature (British And Commonwealth)

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Management

Forbes School of Business