Robert Schmidt Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, MN, US

www.WhenWordsMatter.net

• Work with authors and other creators to make their writing the best it can be through editing, brainstorming, idea sharing, fact checking, and even old-fashioned conversation.
• Offer collaborative revision services for authors, primary interests include fiction and memoir ("anything with a story arc"), as well as cookbooks.
• Provide developmental editing and copy editing services - as well as proofreading - for pretty much anything that comes my way, including: - Print… Show more
• Provide developmental editing and copy editing services - as well as proofreading - for pretty much anything that comes my way, including: - Print newsletters - Online newsletters - Annual reports - Brochures and.
• Work within very tight timeframes, as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google office products, as well as Adobe.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Working with a new niche publisher of journals and other short work to ensure consistent, clean style and outcomes.

Bloomington, Minnesota

• As the senior content editor in the onsite editorial department of an agency-style creative department, edited and proofread a variety of materials – from social media posts and marketing emails to business proposals.
• Worked with an agency mindset to provide services from deep-dive content editing to proofreading for multiple creative directors and members of the executive team across 30+ college and business partners/clients..
• Worked with an agency mindset to provide services from deep-dive content editing to proofreading for multiple creative directors and members of the executive team across 30+ college and business partners/clients..
• Collaborated with other departments, as well as project management team, in a fast-paced, multi-tasking workplace.
• Hired, coached, and directed on-staff proofreader. - Delegated and distributed work on a daily/weekly basis
• Maintained in-house style guide and coached across teams on the use of AP Stylebook, Chicago Manual of Style, and client-specific styles.

• Proofread and edited in-house and marketing materials on an as-needed basis.- Monthly online newsletters- Mailing materials- Annual reports
• Worked within tight timeframes.
• Used Chicago Manual of Style, as well as in-house style guide.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• New title - same company!
• Edited book-length manuscripts for authors – from surface edits and proofreading to developmental edits – both fiction and non-fiction, using Chicago Manual of Style.
• Created, edited, and proofread back cover and marketing copy for books.
• Wrote marketing and website sales copy for books.
• Coordinated a staff of freelance editors, proofreaders, and copywriters for all of the Hillcrest Media Group websites (including MillCityPress.net… Show more New title - same company!
• Coordinated a staff of freelance editors, proofreaders, and copywriters for all of the Hillcrest Media Group websites (including MillCityPress.net, BookEditors.com, and PublishGreen.com).

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Edited book-length manuscripts for authors – from surface edits and proofreading to comprehensive edits – for both fiction and non-fiction, using Chicago Manual of Style.
• Created, edited, and proofread back cover copy and marketing copy for books (fiction and non-fiction).
• Wrote marketing and website sales copy for books (fiction and non-fiction).
• Coordinated a staff of freelance editors, proofreaders, and copywriters for all of the Hillcrest Media Group websites (including… Show more
• Coordinated a staff of freelance editors, proofreaders, and copywriters for all of the Hillcrest Media Group websites (including MillCityPress.net, BookEditors.com, and PublishGreen.com).Praise from authors I have.

• Proofread and edit in-house and marketing materials on an as-needed basis.- Monthly online newsletters- Mailing materials- Annual reports- Brochures
• Worked within very tight timeframes, often with 24-hour turnaround of materials.
• Used Chicago Manual of Style, as well as in-house style guide.

• Edited book-length manuscripts for authors – from surface edits and proofreading to comprehensive edits – for both fiction and non-fiction.
• Created, edited, and proofread back cover copy and marketing copy for books (fiction and non-fiction).
• Wrote marketing and website sales copy for books (fiction and non-fiction).
• Acted as liaison between authors and book printers.
• Scheduled, managed, and paid a freelance staff of 20+ editors.
• Manage day-to-day office tasks… Show more

• Created copy for the new prepared (baked) food sales website (online mid-September 2008).
• Wrote newsletter copy.
• Wrote mouthwatering and tantalizing food "descriptions."
• Worked in conjunction with website owner to plan marketing and customer service strategies.

• Created marketing copy for a seasonal advertising campaign.
• Framed copy for institutional branding.

• In a fast-paced, frequently-changing environment, I wrote, edited and proofread copy for marketing and editorial purposes, all while also answering phonecalls and performing ticketing tasks.
• Coordinated the publication of production programs.
• Wrote, edited and proofread single ticket and subscription marketing materials as part of a team.
• Created and implemented Website content changes.
• Worked with Audience Development to generate new group sales and targeted… Show more In a fast-paced, frequently-changing environment, I wrote, edited and proofread copy for marketing and editorial purposes, all while.
• Worked with Audience Development to generate new group sales and targeted marketing plans.

• Acted as Floor Supervisor, created daily agendas, “zone” and coached associates in day-to-day activities.
• Assisted in hiring of staff, initiated and followed-up on training.
• Participated in district-wide conference calls and training sessions.
• Planned visual changes and their upkeep.
• Acted as mediator and conflict-resolver for escalated customer issues as necessary.
• Planned store-wide informational and morale-raising events.

• Researched, developed and wrote technical training documents for a leader in the instructional design field.
• Worked with field experts from the client companies to determine their needs and how to best meet them.
• Worked under tight time constraints, often completing entire courses within one week.
• Assisted in coordinating the development and production of courses so that all pieces were completed in a timely fashion.

• Managed day-to-day activities of the Box Office of a major resident regional theater (LORT class B/C).
• Oversaw the sales, processing and tracking of 12,000+ subscriptions per season, with $750,000+ in single ticket sales.
• Tracked and reconciled multiple seasonal and per-show budget lines.
• Worked with the Marketing Department in development, creation, editing and implementation of marketing and promotional materials.
• Participated in the planning and implementation of… Show more
• Participated in the planning and implementation of a multi-million dollar Branding campaign.

Education record

Ma, English (Composition And Rhetoric)

MA in Composition and Rhetoric, with secondary field of the Twentieth-Century American Novel. Included significant coursework in Technical.

Ba, English, French

Activities and Societies: French Club Well-rounded education with coursework in English, French, Journalism, and Theater.

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