Experience

F.A. Davis Company

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accessibility Lead

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Oversee and manage accessibility of digital content to be compliant with section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Familiar with WCAG 2.1 Guidelines and work to ensure all digital products, online resources, and eBooks meet these these standards. Procures VPATs for on-line products and assets. Works with coordinators of student disabilities to deliver accessible format texts and other accommodations as requested.

• Digital Asset and Ebook Manager

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  Manages all digital assets, including the electronic files used in the production of a book and the conversion of that book to electronic format that is distributed to licensees. Responsibilities include: creating PDF files to requested specifications, identifying and contracting epub3 conversion vendors, delivery of book files to licensees, processing metadata, working with the licensee to develop the final e-book, and managing API integration of ebooks into digital products.Part of a team tasked with identifying and implementing a company wide Digital Asset Management System.

• Multi-Media Content Specialist

  • Apr 2007 - Apr 2013

  Works as part of a team to ensure the accuracy, excellence, and competitiveness of each electronic ancillary to Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. General duties include the content development of new and existing electronic media to compete in today’s market. Specific duties vary as an edition moves from the developmental to the production stage, with XML and database duties being ongoing in both stages. Research the market trends and needs for innovative content and responsible for monitoring the organizational and communication flow within the department and ensuring the success of deadline management.

• Assistant Editor

  • Oct 2005 - Apr 2013

  Works as part of a team to ensure the accuracy, excellence, and competitiveness of Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. Work closely with contributors and medical editor to ensure content is updated and accurate and correctly tagged in XML. Update appendix information based on market trends.