Experience

Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario
• Canada
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Communications and Administration Coordinator

  • Aug 2019 - Present


Soplari Design

• Italy
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Designer

  • Dec 2008 - Present

  A freelance entity, designing for print. Advertisements, logos, business branding, etc. A freelance entity, designing for print. Advertisements, logos, business branding, etc.



Firefly Books

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Editor, Co-editions

  • May 2010 - Oct 2018

  As managing editor of co-editions, I reported directly to the director of production & co-editions. In addition to the various duties of production editor for co-editions, I assisted the director in the smooth operation of the department, • developing and managing budgets,• managing scheduling with in-house and freelance editors,• serving as art director and designer,• reviewing and approving colour art/colour proofs, • designing sales and promotional materials• designing book covers and interiors. Show less

• Managing Editor, House

  • Jul 2008 - May 2010

  As managing editor, I worked under the associate publisher, acquiring, developing and managing the production of our house titles. I also served as production editor for a number of titles. In the course of my duties, I • developed and managed budgets• managed scheduling with in-house and freelance editors• liaised with authors• served as art director and designer for many titles• reviewed and approved colour art/colour proofs

• Production Editor

  • Sep 2006 - Jul 2008

  As production editor, my primary duty was to manage the production of co-publications. That included:• creating and maintaining production schedules• liasing with freelancers, foreign publishers, printers, film houses, etc.• ensuring that material adhered to Firefly’s house styles for text• reviewing and approving colour art/colour proofs, and• reviewing and approving bluelines.



Grassroots Advertising Inc.

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Assistant

  • Feb 2006 - Sep 2006

  -sales rep support -preparation of post reports -general office support -sales rep support -preparation of post reports -general office support



BC Decker Inc.

• Canada
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Assistant Medical Editor

  • Jun 2004 - Oct 2005

  As assistant medical editor, I reported directly to the CEO and President of BC Decker Inc, acquiring, developing, and managing titles in our health sciences and consumer education divisions. When required, I assumed the additional responsibilities of my previous role as production editor. In the course of my duties I: • acquired and developed suitable manuscript for publication, • prepared instructions for authors, • provided specifications and requested estimates from production, • liaised with sales and marketing departments, • evaluated manuscript to ensure consistency with program goals, • liaised with authors and editors to ensure timely submission of materials • liaised with production department to meet assigned deadlines. Show less


BC Decker
• Canada
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• Production Editor

  • 2001 - 2004