Becky McKay
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Tamika W.
Becky was a wonderful business colleague and a fantastic addition to The Van Tharp Institute. She always gave our administrative team the support that we desperately needed and was always willing to go the extra mile. She always shows keenness and passion in her job. I recommend with the highest praise. Any company would be lucky to have her on their team.
RJ Hixson
Becky and I worked together over the last five years on various print and online products including books, home study courses, e-learning courses, and newsletters while she was a production assistant at the Van Tharp Institute. Her great attention to detail, sharp eye for pleasing and effective layouts, and grammatical expertise supported numerous launches for high quality products reflective of the Van Tharp’s Institute’s brand value
Tamika W.
Becky was a wonderful business colleague and a fantastic addition to The Van Tharp Institute. She always gave our administrative team the support that we desperately needed and was always willing to go the extra mile. She always shows keenness and passion in her job. I recommend with the highest praise. Any company would be lucky to have her on their team.
RJ Hixson
Becky and I worked together over the last five years on various print and online products including books, home study courses, e-learning courses, and newsletters while she was a production assistant at the Van Tharp Institute. Her great attention to detail, sharp eye for pleasing and effective layouts, and grammatical expertise supported numerous launches for high quality products reflective of the Van Tharp’s Institute’s brand value
Tamika W.
Becky was a wonderful business colleague and a fantastic addition to The Van Tharp Institute. She always gave our administrative team the support that we desperately needed and was always willing to go the extra mile. She always shows keenness and passion in her job. I recommend with the highest praise. Any company would be lucky to have her on their team.
RJ Hixson
Becky and I worked together over the last five years on various print and online products including books, home study courses, e-learning courses, and newsletters while she was a production assistant at the Van Tharp Institute. Her great attention to detail, sharp eye for pleasing and effective layouts, and grammatical expertise supported numerous launches for high quality products reflective of the Van Tharp’s Institute’s brand value
Tamika W.
Becky was a wonderful business colleague and a fantastic addition to The Van Tharp Institute. She always gave our administrative team the support that we desperately needed and was always willing to go the extra mile. She always shows keenness and passion in her job. I recommend with the highest praise. Any company would be lucky to have her on their team.
RJ Hixson
Becky and I worked together over the last five years on various print and online products including books, home study courses, e-learning courses, and newsletters while she was a production assistant at the Van Tharp Institute. Her great attention to detail, sharp eye for pleasing and effective layouts, and grammatical expertise supported numerous launches for high quality products reflective of the Van Tharp’s Institute’s brand value
Experience
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Blue Mountain Arts
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Editor
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Jan 2020 - Present
Manage all aspects of book production, including setting and adhering to a production schedule; acquiring and editing manuscripts; liaising with authors and artists on editorial, art, and design; coordinating with our Purchasing Department and outside vendors on printing specs and timelines; approving blue lines and color proofs for final press; and marketing our backlist, bestsellers, and new releases.Responsible for company’s performance on Amazon through regular optimization of product selection, product copy, brand store, and advertising.Maintain, expand, and promote company website.Plan seasonal greeting card program by analyzing data to select high-performance greeting card assortments to sell during major holidays.Continue to excel at all responsibilities listed in Editor position below. Show less
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Editor
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Feb 2012 - Jan 2020
Acquired new authors, deepened relationships with ongoing authors, and guided authors through book creation from initial ideas to finalizing content to publication.Edited anthologies and single author manuscripts of both poetry and prose for style, consistency, correctness, and voice.Wrote dynamic and informative back cover and flap marketing copy for books of varying styles and themes. Coordinated deadlines and editing schedule with Creative Director.Grew company’s presence on Amazon by increasing our product offerings; writing titles, descriptions, bullets, and keywords; building a brand store; creating, monitoring, and refining ads; and addressing any issues that arose and seeing them through to their resolutions. Show less
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The Van Tharp Institute
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Cary, NC
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Production Assistant
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Aug 2005 - Dec 2011
Formatted, laid out, and edited trade books, multi-workbook programs, marketing copy, website copy, email blasts and weekly newsletters, and materials for workshops. Cowrote new copy and elevated existing copy for promotional materials. Edited articles for contributing newsletter authors and PowerPoint slides for workshop presenters. Assisted with new product design and production. Monitored product inventory. Formatted, laid out, and edited trade books, multi-workbook programs, marketing copy, website copy, email blasts and weekly newsletters, and materials for workshops. Cowrote new copy and elevated existing copy for promotional materials. Edited articles for contributing newsletter authors and PowerPoint slides for workshop presenters. Assisted with new product design and production. Monitored product inventory.
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Education
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2001 - 2005
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Bachelors, English: Technologies and Communication
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