Doug Hicks
Freelance Developmental Editor at Fox Chapel Publishing- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
Doug is creative, energetic and is the whole editorial package. Unlike some editors who are good only at the written word, I found Doug to be a forward thinker and innovator that was a huge asset in many of our marketing endeavors.
LinkedIn User
Doug is creative, energetic and is the whole editorial package. Unlike some editors who are good only at the written word, I found Doug to be a forward thinker and innovator that was a huge asset in many of our marketing endeavors.
LinkedIn User
Doug is creative, energetic and is the whole editorial package. Unlike some editors who are good only at the written word, I found Doug to be a forward thinker and innovator that was a huge asset in many of our marketing endeavors.
LinkedIn User
Doug is creative, energetic and is the whole editorial package. Unlike some editors who are good only at the written word, I found Doug to be a forward thinker and innovator that was a huge asset in many of our marketing endeavors.
Experience
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Fox Chapel Publishing
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Developmental Editor
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Aug 2008 - Present
I have edited two books for Fox Chapel: "Homeowner's Complete Guide to the Chainsaw" and a book on affordable kitchen remodelling (yet to be named) I have edited two books for Fox Chapel: "Homeowner's Complete Guide to the Chainsaw" and a book on affordable kitchen remodelling (yet to be named)
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Technical Consultant/Freelance Tool Tester and Project Builder
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Apr 2008 - Present
Working for Wood magazine testing tools, writing freelance articles, and building woodworking projects Working for Wood magazine testing tools, writing freelance articles, and building woodworking projects
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August Home Publishing
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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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Vice President/Executive Editor
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Aug 1984 - Mar 2008
Editor-in-Chief of Workbench Magazine Executive Editor of Woodsmith Custom Woodworking book series for Time Life Books ($3 Million plus revenue to August Home) Executive Editor of Woodsmith Collection Book Series Group Manager of the Creative Resources Group Developed concept, produced, and a cast member for national public television series "Woodsmith Shop" Solicited underwriting for television series Supervised weekly live seminars from the Woodsmith Shop and on the Internet Legal Liason for corporate agreements and intellectual property Managing Editor of Woodsmith Magazine Assistant Editor of Woodsmith Magazine Member Compensation, Benefits, and Contributions Committees Show less
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Industrial Education Teacher
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Aug 1979 - Jun 1984
Taught woodworking, cabinetmaking, and carpentry to high school students and adult education classes. Taught woodworking, cabinetmaking, and carpentry to high school students and adult education classes.
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Popular Mechanics
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Editor and Copyfitter
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Aug 1971 - Mar 1983
I worked as a freelancer on the Popular Mechanics Do-It-Yourself Encyclopedia and Annual Yearbooks. I worked as a freelancer on the Popular Mechanics Do-It-Yourself Encyclopedia and Annual Yearbooks.
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Social Studies Teacher
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Aug 1974 - May 1977
Taught American history, psychology, contemporary issues, and anthropology. Taught American history, psychology, contemporary issues, and anthropology.
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VISTA Volunteer
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Aug 1971 - Jul 1972
Served a year with my wife, Cathy, working on issues of poverty, welfare, and community organizing. Served a year with my wife, Cathy, working on issues of poverty, welfare, and community organizing.
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Education
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1977 - 1979
University of Wisconsin-Stout
M.S., Industrial Education/Technology -
1971 - 1973
Antioch University New England
M.A.T., Secondary Social Studies -
1967 - 1971
Cornell College
B.A., History -
1963 - 1966
York High School
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1955 - 1961
Roosevelt Elementary School
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