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.
• 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

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