Meg Smitherman
Assistant Editorial Manager at Entertainment Weekly- Claim this Profile
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Entertainment Weekly
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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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Assistant Editorial Manager
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Nov 2019 - Aug 2021
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Advanced Medical Reviews
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Team Lead
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May 2018 - Nov 2019
- Oversee a team of employees, ensuring efficiency and productivity across all roles to ensure timely completion of cases. - Successfully created and implemented a new team training program that sped up the training process by 2 months. - Spearheaded an initiative that increased team efficiency and productivity across all channels. - Manage and streamline departmental workflow to prioritize client needs, diverting tasks to operations staff accordingly. - Liaise with clients and… Show more - Oversee a team of employees, ensuring efficiency and productivity across all roles to ensure timely completion of cases. - Successfully created and implemented a new team training program that sped up the training process by 2 months. - Spearheaded an initiative that increased team efficiency and productivity across all channels. - Manage and streamline departmental workflow to prioritize client needs, diverting tasks to operations staff accordingly. - Liaise with clients and state departments to coordinate and enforce the correct implementation of external appeal legislation.
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Medical Review Coordinator
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Mar 2016 - Nov 2019
Santa Monica, California - Monitor case flow from receipt through physician assignment, to the completion of a final report and provide ongoing support for the efficient and timely completion of case reviews. - Serve as liaison with clients, physicians, nurses, and other parties to promote an effective and efficient case review process.
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Writer, Content Contributor
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Jan 2017 - 2018
Greater Los Angeles Area - Conceptualize, pitch, write, and edit hockey-centric news stories and editorials, focusing primarily on the NHL and the female fan experience. - Strategize and manage social media engagement with the GuysGirl brand.
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AllMed Healthcare Management
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Medical Review Editor II
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Dec 2013 - Mar 2016
Portland, Oregon - Successfully wrote and implemented new processes and training materials to be used company-wide in conducting federal and state external appeals. - Copy edit and format medical reviews in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented setting to meet hourly deadlines while maintaining high levels of quality. - Oversee specialized case projects, coordinating with clinical and operations teams to ensure high quality and compliance with state and federal guidelines.
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Phrase Finder
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Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
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Content Analyst
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2012 - 2013
- Verify credentials of medical professionals, electronically and by phone, in a deadline-oriented environment. - Research medical professionals using LexisNexis, US OIG, state boards, US FDA, and others. - Maintain detailed data records using MS Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
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Cover Media
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Switzerland
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor and Translator
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Oct 2011 - Aug 2012
London, United Kingdom - Copy edit articles for major online news outlets in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented setting. - Translate articles from British to American English. - Procure, edit, and publish photos in a multi-user database for online publication. - Train new hires in Photoshop and the Cover Media style guide.
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Little, Brown Book Group
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern
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Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
London, United Kingdom Two week internship.
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QuinStreet
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United States
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Internet Marketplace Platforms
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Representative
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Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
Portland, Oregon Area - Conduct outbound calls and maintain a high standard of customer service. - Qualify leads and maintain an accurate record of all such leads. - Set call-back appointments and follow up with interested customers. - Supply customers with detailed information on furthering their education.
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Rhithron Associates, Inc.
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Laboratory Technician
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Jun 2009 - May 2010
Missoula, Montana - Promoted to status of Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician. - Wash and prepare freshwater samples for sorting. - Identify and sort freshwater invertebrates. - Apply knowledge of freshwater invertebrate species in order to sort accurately and efficiently.
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Education
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Brunel University
Master of Arts (MA), Creative Writing -
The University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English, Creative Writing -
Hellgate High School
3.5 GPA