Wendy Blum Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Developed and executed original interior layouts and art direction while adhering to manuscript briefs• Negotiated contracts with vendors and freelancers, ensuring optimal results on a per-title basis• Managed design process, providing guidance and supervision to freelancers, proofreaders, and typesetters• Developed innovative design protocols and how-to wiki pages for the design department to ensure titles meet their on-sale dates• Conducted research and analysis of emerging design trends and innovations, leveraging insights to elevate design concepts

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Collaborated closely with design directors and production managers to effectively coordinate design briefs and samples• Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail, ensuring strict adherence to individual imprint standards across all of the imprints of S&S• Provided comprehensive administrative support to the production and editorial departments, encompassing tasks such as file archiving, chart updates, invoice and contract processing, and procurement of new fonts for the design department • Maintained a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout the design process, including proofreading and correcting errors.

New York, New York

• Produced original interior designs for various book editions including hardcover, trade paperback, and eBook platforms• Worked with all imprints within Simon & Schuster• Worked hand-in-hand with imprint design directors• Developed conversions and supplied reprint corrections on an as-needed basis• Typeset corrections for existing hardcovers, paperbacks, and reprint titles• Created and enhanced the enlargement and reduction sample process• Coded and flowed-in manuscripts and other materials in InDesign

New York, New York

• Assisted the Webby and Lovie's team in creating and maintaining creative campaigns• Produced and edited video content for promotional needs• Contributed to creative ideas and content for bi-monthly website articles• Helped create intricate deck layouts for company meetings and presentations

Ramsey New Jersey

• Designed the production layout for three trade magazines on a monthly basis• Created online and physical assets for product advertisement including; conferences and trade show assets• Worked hand-in-hand with copyeditors and art directors to meet monthly print deadlines

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication Arts - Visual Communication

Member of Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honors Society

High School, Communication And Media Studies