Summary
I have experience writing and editing for textbooks and ancillaries (grades K through 12 English and Social Studies, in particular), reference books, and content marketing blogs.
I am familiar with InCopy, InDesign, Wordpress, and Photoshop. I have a working knowledge of HTML.
Specialties: writing, content editing, content marketing, copy editing, proofreading, fact checking, SEO optimization, and project coordination
Education
Emerson College
MA, Publishing and Writing 2003 – 2006
Activities and Societies: Proofreader for Redivider Literary Magazine
Emerson College
BS, Journalism and Public Information 1996 – 2000
Activities and Societies: Founding Editor-in-Chief of The Emerson Review, Zeta Phi Eta Academic Fraternity, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities, Gold Key Honor Society
Experience
FEN Learning
50 Congress St. Boston, MA August 2016 to Present
Content Director: I am responsible for all content planning, creation, and implementation on FEN Learning's four websites: FamilyEducation, Teachervision, Fact Monster, and InfoPlease. With my team of six editors, I procure and create the best content for parents, teachers, and students, including articles, interactive content, videos, and educational resources. I am currently helping to rebrand and refresh each site by auditing and updating all content.
Skyword Inc. October 2015 to July 2016
38 Chauncy St. Boston, MA
Senior Editorial Manager: Manage the editorial direction for high-profile clients who need a strong editorial presence; work with clients to create content that will achieve their story-telling goals.
Freelance Writer
May 2014 – Present
Associate Editorial Director
Skyword Inc. June 2013 – April 2014
Using my extensive editorial experience, set policy and procedures for a new and growing editorial department within a content marketing startup, build the editorial team, and oversee the editorial direction of all clients for my particular team.
Senior Editorial Manager
Skyword Inc. June 2012 – June 2013
Content Editor
EBSCO Publishing January 2012 – June 2012
Editor
Pearson Education November 2007 – December 2011
Oversee all aspects of various print and online social studies programs through the creation/revision process, from inception to completion.
Senior Editor
Brown Publishing Network October 2006 – October 2007
Under the supervision of the content manager, oversee the quality control of the content for several different projects
Production Editor
Brown Publishing Network June 2005 – September 2006
Grade Level Editor
Baseline Development Group August 2004 – May 2005
Oversee the editorial development of grade 6 reading and science leveled readers and grade 2 teacher’s editions for outside clients
Development Editor
Pearson Custom Publishing March 2004 – August 2004
Curriculum Developer
Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology September 2000 – March 2004
I have experience writing and editing for textbooks and ancillaries (grades K through 12 English and Social Studies, in particular), reference books, and content marketing blogs.
I am familiar with InCopy, InDesign, Wordpress, and Photoshop. I have a working knowledge of HTML.
Specialties: writing, content editing, content marketing, copy editing, proofreading, fact checking, SEO optimization, and project coordination
Education
Emerson College
MA, Publishing and Writing 2003 – 2006
Activities and Societies: Proofreader for Redivider Literary Magazine
Emerson College
BS, Journalism and Public Information 1996 – 2000
Activities and Societies: Founding Editor-in-Chief of The Emerson Review, Zeta Phi Eta Academic Fraternity, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities, Gold Key Honor Society
Experience
FEN Learning
50 Congress St. Boston, MA August 2016 to Present
Content Director: I am responsible for all content planning, creation, and implementation on FEN Learning's four websites: FamilyEducation, Teachervision, Fact Monster, and InfoPlease. With my team of six editors, I procure and create the best content for parents, teachers, and students, including articles, interactive content, videos, and educational resources. I am currently helping to rebrand and refresh each site by auditing and updating all content.
Skyword Inc. October 2015 to July 2016
38 Chauncy St. Boston, MA
Senior Editorial Manager: Manage the editorial direction for high-profile clients who need a strong editorial presence; work with clients to create content that will achieve their story-telling goals.
- Attend client meetings both remotely and on site to guide them through the editorial process
- Find, recruit, and manage freelance writers
- Propose topics to clients and work with writers to create polished pieces for company blogs
- Work with clients to plan and create a publishing calendar for their content
- With direction from clients, create content guidelines for each account to ensure proper structure, style, and brand voice are followed by all writers and editors
- Proof and approve content after its initial review by copy editors; edit for brand voice, give it a final copy edit, fact check if necessary, and approve images
- Where appropriate, promote pieces through social channels
- Manage and mentor associate editors
- Support the rest of the company by ensuring all content created by Skyword meets high editorial standards
Freelance Writer
May 2014 – Present
Associate Editorial Director
Skyword Inc. June 2013 – April 2014
Using my extensive editorial experience, set policy and procedures for a new and growing editorial department within a content marketing startup, build the editorial team, and oversee the editorial direction of all clients for my particular team.
- Hire, manage, and mentor a team of content editors and copy editors, keeping abreast of team workload, pain points, and successes while ensuring all clients are receiving high-quality content optimized for search and social
- Attend client meetings both remotely and on site to guide them through the editorial process
- Manage the editorial direction of content for high-profile clients who need a stronger editorial presence
- With direction from clients, create content guidelines for each account to ensure proper structure, style, and brand voice are followed by all writers and editors
- Proof and approve content after its initial review by copy editors; edit for brand voice, give it a final copy edit, fact check if necessary, and approve images
- Support the rest of the company by ensuring all content created by Skyword meets high editorial standards
- Keep up-to-date on all clients across the company and report to upper management any pain points or successes within the editorial department
- Work with the management team to solve client challenges as well as the challenges experienced by a growing startup
Senior Editorial Manager
Skyword Inc. June 2012 – June 2013
- Manage all editorial aspects of between six and 10 clients at any given time
- Manage the editorial direction for high-profile clients who need a stronger editorial presence
- Attend client meetings both remotely and on site to guide them through the editorial process
- Manage freelance copy editors assigned to my accounts
- With direction from clients, create content guidelines for each account to ensure proper structure, style, and brand voice are followed by all writers and editors
- Proof and approve content after its initial review by copy editors; edit for brand voice, give it a final copy edit, fact check if necessary, and approve images
- Mentor more junior editors to ready them for promotion within the company
- Support the rest of the company by ensuring all content created by Skyword meets high editorial standards
Content Editor
EBSCO Publishing January 2012 – June 2012
- Using Chicago Manual of Style,16th edition, edit content for various print and electronic products for spelling, grammar, style, and accuracy
- Maintain the integrity of existing print and electronic products, including research databases, periodicals, and printed reference materials
- Tag content for indexing and online production
Editor
Pearson Education November 2007 – December 2011
Oversee all aspects of various print and online social studies programs through the creation/revision process, from inception to completion.
- Oversee the work of outside vendors as well as edit and approve submitted content
- Write and edit content as needed
- Provide content for online components of all textbooks, and work with the digital team to ensure all sites and digital products are functional
- Create budgets for each project and ensure that each book comes in on or under budget
- Work with the design team to choose images and create the layout for both print and online components
Senior Editor
Brown Publishing Network October 2006 – October 2007
Under the supervision of the content manager, oversee the quality control of the content for several different projects
- Work with writers and editors to create appropriate, engaging content for students and teachers
- Edit all work from freelance writers for grammar, style, clarity, and proper reading level
Production Editor
Brown Publishing Network June 2005 – September 2006
- Review, edit, and rewrite (when necessary) pages of a high school reading anthology, teacher’s edition
- Follow the pages through several rounds to make sure they comply with client specifications
Grade Level Editor
Baseline Development Group August 2004 – May 2005
Oversee the editorial development of grade 6 reading and science leveled readers and grade 2 teacher’s editions for outside clients
- Approve story ideas from freelance writers
- Edit all readers and TEs for proper grade level, grammar, and style and work with writers through several revisions of the readers
- Peer edit readers overseen by fellow editors
- Work with design to create appropriate images for each reader
Development Editor
Pearson Custom Publishing March 2004 – August 2004
- Oversee the development and production of custom textbooks for colleges and universities using existing Pearson textbooks and original material from professors
- Work with the outside sales force to meet professors’ requests in a timely manner
Curriculum Developer
Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology September 2000 – March 2004
- Propose, organize, present, and execute projects, such as new lesson plan development for grades K through 8 in reading, science, social studies
- Create and maintain a database of state educational standards
- Proofread and edit existing lesson plans, resources, and activities for grades K through 8
- Write and edit interactive lessons for grades K through 8 to be burned onto CD-ROM
- Write, edit, and maintain activities for ESL (English as a Second Language) students
- Order and maintain in-house library of books, software, and supplementary materials
- Support senior curriculum developers in any capacity