Heather McMurray
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Fred Horton
Ms. McMurray was both my student at Wake Forest University and my editor for articles I wrote for the New Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible. I was also pleased to take her on her first excavation in Israel/Palestine to Caesarea Maritima. Ms. McMurray demonstrated during her student years the kind of thoroughness of research, quality of writing, and attention to detail that have served her so well as an archaeologist and as an editor. She is also a gentle spirit with an infectious interest in archaeology that encourages those who work for her to do their best. If she ever spoke a harsh word to anyone, it was not in my hearing. She has all the skills of patience, accuracy, interest, and enthusiasm that will certainly serve her well. Ms. McMurrayone of those students of whom I am most especially proud.
Ashley Davis Gavilá, D.Min.
Heather is a fantastic and knowledgeable editor, a brilliant mind, and a trustworthy friend. I greatly enjoyed working with her!
Fred Horton
Ms. McMurray was both my student at Wake Forest University and my editor for articles I wrote for the New Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible. I was also pleased to take her on her first excavation in Israel/Palestine to Caesarea Maritima. Ms. McMurray demonstrated during her student years the kind of thoroughness of research, quality of writing, and attention to detail that have served her so well as an archaeologist and as an editor. She is also a gentle spirit with an infectious interest in archaeology that encourages those who work for her to do their best. If she ever spoke a harsh word to anyone, it was not in my hearing. She has all the skills of patience, accuracy, interest, and enthusiasm that will certainly serve her well. Ms. McMurrayone of those students of whom I am most especially proud.
Ashley Davis Gavilá, D.Min.
Heather is a fantastic and knowledgeable editor, a brilliant mind, and a trustworthy friend. I greatly enjoyed working with her!
Fred Horton
Ms. McMurray was both my student at Wake Forest University and my editor for articles I wrote for the New Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible. I was also pleased to take her on her first excavation in Israel/Palestine to Caesarea Maritima. Ms. McMurray demonstrated during her student years the kind of thoroughness of research, quality of writing, and attention to detail that have served her so well as an archaeologist and as an editor. She is also a gentle spirit with an infectious interest in archaeology that encourages those who work for her to do their best. If she ever spoke a harsh word to anyone, it was not in my hearing. She has all the skills of patience, accuracy, interest, and enthusiasm that will certainly serve her well. Ms. McMurrayone of those students of whom I am most especially proud.
Ashley Davis Gavilá, D.Min.
Heather is a fantastic and knowledgeable editor, a brilliant mind, and a trustworthy friend. I greatly enjoyed working with her!
Fred Horton
Ms. McMurray was both my student at Wake Forest University and my editor for articles I wrote for the New Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible. I was also pleased to take her on her first excavation in Israel/Palestine to Caesarea Maritima. Ms. McMurray demonstrated during her student years the kind of thoroughness of research, quality of writing, and attention to detail that have served her so well as an archaeologist and as an editor. She is also a gentle spirit with an infectious interest in archaeology that encourages those who work for her to do their best. If she ever spoke a harsh word to anyone, it was not in my hearing. She has all the skills of patience, accuracy, interest, and enthusiasm that will certainly serve her well. Ms. McMurrayone of those students of whom I am most especially proud.
Ashley Davis Gavilá, D.Min.
Heather is a fantastic and knowledgeable editor, a brilliant mind, and a trustworthy friend. I greatly enjoyed working with her!
Experience
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Society of Biblical Literature
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager
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Sep 2013 - Present
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Publishing Services
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Netherlands
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Printing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Consultant
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Oct 2012 - Present
Provide content, copyediting, and proofreading services for non-fiction and fiction manuscripts Provide content, copyediting, and proofreading services for non-fiction and fiction manuscripts
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Thomas Nelson Publishers
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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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Reference Editor
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Apr 2010 - Oct 2012
Developed product concepts Prepared pro forms and proposals Acquired authors Content edited manuscripts Managed production of key reference titles Recruited and managed freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and typesetters Produced copy for catalog and covers Developed workflow process for reference titles Developed product concepts Prepared pro forms and proposals Acquired authors Content edited manuscripts Managed production of key reference titles Recruited and managed freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and typesetters Produced copy for catalog and covers Developed workflow process for reference titles
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United Methodist Publishing House
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Development Editor
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Jan 2005 - Oct 2009
Developed product concepts Researched market feasibility Managed the workflow for multi-volume reference products and academic books Researched potential contributors for long-term reference projects Edited content for accuracy and relevance Supervised production, editorial staff, and freelance content editors Developed product concepts Researched market feasibility Managed the workflow for multi-volume reference products and academic books Researched potential contributors for long-term reference projects Edited content for accuracy and relevance Supervised production, editorial staff, and freelance content editors
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Vanderbilt University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student
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2000 - 2004
Instructor, Vanderbilt Divinity School Bibliographer, Vanderbilt Divinity Library Teaching Assistant, Department of Anthropology and Department of Religious Studies Bettye Ford Award for Student Service (June 2004) Luke-Acts Award (June 2003) Vanderbilt Graduate Student Council and Graduate Department of Religion Student Association Instructor, Vanderbilt Divinity School Bibliographer, Vanderbilt Divinity Library Teaching Assistant, Department of Anthropology and Department of Religious Studies Bettye Ford Award for Student Service (June 2004) Luke-Acts Award (June 2003) Vanderbilt Graduate Student Council and Graduate Department of Religion Student Association
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Square Supervisor
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1999 - 2001
Excavated Iron II site Collected data Graduate Student Travel Grant 1999, 2001 Excavated Iron II site Collected data Graduate Student Travel Grant 1999, 2001
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Archaeologist
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1997 - 2001
Phase 1 and 2 archaeological surveys in VA, SC, and WV during the summer months Phase 1 and 2 archaeological surveys in VA, SC, and WV during the summer months
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Student
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1999 - 2000
Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant for John Van Seters Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant for John Van Seters
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Kemron
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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Archaeologist
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1996 - 1997
Phase 1 and 2 archaeological surveys in NC, MD, and TN Phase 1 and 2 archaeological surveys in NC, MD, and TN
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Wake Forest University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student
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1992 - 1996
Docent, Wake Forest University Museum of Anthropology Student Intern, Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts Standards Chair, Alpha Delta Pi Docent, Wake Forest University Museum of Anthropology Student Intern, Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts Standards Chair, Alpha Delta Pi
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Education
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2000 - 2004
Vanderbilt University
Ph.D. coursework, Hebrew Bible -
1999 - 2000
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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1997 - 1999
Florida State University
M.A., Religion -
1992 - 1996
Wake Forest University
B.A., Religion, Anthropology, Cultural Resource Preservation
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