As Executive Media Editor, I manage media and course design for the renowned biology text, Morris 4e, How Life Works, a pivotal publication for Macmillan Learning, transitioning occurred under urgent circumstances, filling the gap left by the previous media editor's departure four months prior to publication.Among my notable accomplishments, I:• Achieved swift project completion by establishing timelines and expectations with authors, contractors, and team members.• Streamlined project execution by reallocating resources efficiently, ensuring detailed oversight and proactive communication to launch a high-quality product on schedule. Orchestrated the project management process to ensure the timely creation and availability of all required assets, maintaining alignment with project timelines and quality standards.• Facilitated the creation of targeted materials by providing clear direction and guidance to contractors, outlining specific requirements and stylistic preferences. Improved accuracy, clarity, pedagogical effectiveness, and suitability for student comprehension and engagement by conducting meticulous reviews and edits of content.• Enabled seamless communication among team members and contributors, disseminating schedules, project requirements, and updates to ensure alignment and collaboration across all stakeholders.• Oversaw the performance and development of two individuals within the department, providing guidance, support, and leadership to foster individual professional growth and contribute to the overall success of the team.

At Macmillan Learning, I led the seamless integration of visual and interactive components to enrich the learning experience by overseeing Media Creation Projects.Moreover, I directed and coordinated media creation initiatives for multiple chemistry textbooks.Below listed are a few of my key achievements:• Enhanced student comprehension and assessment by collaborating closely with program managers to tailor courses to the content of our textbooks, incorporating multimedia elements.• Provided leadership and guidance to a team of two individuals within the department, fostering professional development and ensuring the successful execution of departmental objectives.

As Content Development Manager, I established closer collaboration with developing editors to streamline the creation of textbooks and instructor resources.A small section of my noteworthy accomplishments include:• Steered the transformation of assessment development at Macmillan Learning post-acquisition of Sapling Learning, guiding a team of PhD content developers in standardizing and enhancing textbook support and content quality, utilizing existing assets for new material creation and continuous improvement.• Led chemistry content team of five members following departmental reorganization. Directed developing editors in enhancing textbooks and enriching instructor resources.

As Technology Assistant Manager, I optimized instructor support and enhanced service efficiency by overseeing eight technology assistants outside the general chemistry group.Some of my contributions to the organization include:• Maximized productivity through co-management of the general chemistry group's activities.• Enhanced management skills by mentoring technology assistants at Macmillan Learning, guiding job evaluations, fostering personal growth in leadership practices, and supporting the professional development of team members until departure.• Managed division of college support among team members and oversaw new content creation, enabling expansion of the team and enhanced support for diverse college needs alongside a co-manager.

At Macmillan Learning (Sapling Learning), I crafted homework assignments tailored for instructors' online chemistry courses, provided expert advice on homework organization and structure, assisted instructors in navigating the system effectively, and acted as a troubleshooting resource to address technical issues promptly and effectively.Following are some of my key accomplishments:• Continuously improved homework quality by writing new questions, refining existing content, and incorporating feedback from instructors and students to optimize learning outcomes.• Developed customized course templates in collaboration with instructors to align with their teaching styles and coverage, enhancing the quality of online assessments for students.• Reviewed educational texts to assess coverage and identified areas needing new content based on instructor feedback, enabling continuous expansion and improvement of educational materials to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Additional Titles: Director of the OSU Single Crystal X-ray Facility

2004Investigated viral proteins, especially major coat proteins of bacteriophages Bam35 andPM2, and enzymes involved in human metabolic disease using X-ray crystallography.

Performed structural studies of viral structural proteins and enzymes involved in human metabolic disorders.