Experience

Great Minds

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Humanities Editor

  • Dec 2022 - Present



KLK Editorial Services

• Book and Educational Content Author/Writer

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  I write children's nonfiction and fiction books, along with educational teaching guides and activity books. I am also experienced writing marketing content for web and print uses, marketing materials, newsletters, and press releases.

• Editor

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  I edit nonfiction and fiction books for grades K-12, teaching materials, and many other kinds of content, including marketing brochures, web content, and newsletters.

• Proofreader

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  My proofreading experience includes both web and print advertising materials (coupons, newsletters, recipes, marketing letters, and more) and educational books. I love polishing content to make it shine. Clients include CenterPoint Energy, Schermer Advertising, and Zenith Educational Group.



Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Developmental Editor, Print and Digital Books

  • Oct 2018 - Nov 2022

  Editorial development and project management of books for the healthcare and corporate compliance and ethics profession, including: -Project management of book products from conception to delivery of print and digital versions -Developing and nurturing author and SME relationships -Determining product plans and objectives through competitive analysis and research -Working with authors to develop their content through several rounds of reviews and revisions -Using a content management system, XML files, citation linking, and content styling -Collaborating with design, technology, marketing, and customer service to ensure product successfully goes to market -Managing the freelance work of copy editors and indexers, while adhering to budgets -Proofreading final layouts and approving files for the printer -Working with printers to negotiate printing costs and manage reprints of existing products Titles I've edited include: -HCCA Compliance 101, Fifth Edition -SCCE Compliance 101, Third Edition -False Claims in Healthcare -Complete Healthcare Compliance Manual -The Accidental Compliance Professional by Roy Snell -IntegrityWorks: Tools and Skills to Build Integrity by Roy Snell Show less



Catapult Marketing

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Proofreader

  • Feb 2014 - Aug 2018

  Freelance proofreader of marketing materials Freelance proofreader of marketing materials



Lerner Publishing Group

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Editor

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

  EDITORIAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT -Responsible for 70 packaged nonfiction K-6 titles -Launched Lerner's new K-2 Bumba Books brand -Kept projects on schedule -Created metadata such as back cover copy, levels, and other necessary tip/sell sheet information -Routed, reviewed, and approved pages and covers during the end stages of the regular publishing cycle EDITORIAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT -Responsible for 70 packaged nonfiction K-6 titles -Launched Lerner's new K-2 Bumba Books brand -Kept projects on schedule -Created metadata such as back cover copy, levels, and other necessary tip/sell sheet information -Routed, reviewed, and approved pages and covers during the end stages of the regular publishing cycle



Capstone

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Editor

  • Dec 2005 - Jan 2007

  EDITORIAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Edited & wrote K-8 nonfiction student books and teaching guides through all stages of production, from prototyping to final proofs- Managed multiple products at various production stages to meet publication deadlines- Communicated with external clients, including freelance writers and development houses

• Sales Marketing Assistant

  • Oct 2004 - Dec 2005

  TRADESHOW PLANNING AND SUPPORT-Assisted in organizing and helping in the booth at national trade shows, including IRA,NAEYC, NMSA, and National Reading RecoverySALES SUPPORT• Managed outside consultants to correlate Red Brick Learning product with state and national standards• Primary contact for independent sales representatives on issues relating to tradeshows, sales meetings, and commissions



ACA International, the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Specialist

  • Dec 2002 - Oct 2004

  CONTENT MANAGEMENT - Wrote and edited monthly newsletters, magazine articles, educational trade manuals, web content, and marketing materials - Managed two sections of company website MEETING PLANNING AND SUPPORT - Planned, coordinated, and conducted national meetings, educational seminars, and convention session CONTENT MANAGEMENT - Wrote and edited monthly newsletters, magazine articles, educational trade manuals, web content, and marketing materials - Managed two sections of company website MEETING PLANNING AND SUPPORT - Planned, coordinated, and conducted national meetings, educational seminars, and convention session