Developmental Editor Resume Burr Ridge, IL - Hire IT People

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Work Experience

Developmental Editor, Confidential, Burr Ridge, IL, March 2010-present

Acted as a liaison between editorial, production, authors, and freelance employees
Prepared manuscripts for production
Hired and paid SMEs for online homework/testing programs
Wrote and conducted surveys/reviews
Guided reviewer candidates through the review process
Monitored several Web-based review systems
Hired and paid supplement authors
Organized and conducted launch meetings with authors
Attended conferences and symposiums as an editorial representative

Editorial Coordinator, Confidential, Burr Ridge, IL, March 2007-March 2010

Acted as a liaison between editorial, production, and authors
Prepared manuscripts for production
Wrote and conducted surveys/reviews
Guided reviewer candidates through the review process
Monitored several Web-based review systems
Hired and paid supplement authors
Organized and conducted launch meetings with authors
Acquired permissions for texts
Attended focus groups where I interacted with professors
Performed many customer service duties, including: sending books, assisting professors with technology
Performed various clerical duties

Editor/Marketing, Confidential, Livonia, MI, 2005-2006

Read and reported on submitted manuscripts
Performed content edits on manuscripts
Proofread manuscripts according to the Chicago Manual of Style
Consulted with production regarding the design of book covers and layout
Wrote jacket copy and author bios
Acted as a liaison between authors and illustrators
Acted as a liaison between First Page Publications and authors, freelance staff, and printers
Attended book shows and fairs as a marketing/sales representative
Accompanied authors to book signings
Prepared marketing materials
Assisted in the development of marketing plans, including: press releases, market phone calls, mailings, etc.

Education

Skills

Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications, including McGraw-Hill applications.
Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.
Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.