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Melissa Parks

Co-Founder Of Journey Sixty6 at Journeysixty6
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Experienced creative director and editorial director with a strong background in content marketing and publishing.
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Location
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States, US
Skills
  • Art Direction
  • Creative Direction
  • Concept Development
  • Interactive Creative Direction
  • Creative Management
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Melissa Parks is a seasoned creative professional with 23 years of experience in content marketing, editorial direction, and creative management. She has a Master's degree in English Literature and has worked with various companies, including CZ Strategy and Christianity Today.

Experience

  • Journeysixty6
    • Co-Founder Of Journey Sixty6
  • JourneySixty6
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Co-Founder of Journey Sixty6
      • Mar 2020 - Present
      • Chicago, Illinois, United States

      In partnership with Dave Goetz, I co-founded Journey Sixty6 to help aspiring writers get their ideas out into the world through books. I coach writers through the entire book writing process, from idea formation to publication to promotion.

  • CZ Strategy
    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Editorial Director
      • 2010 - Present

      I direct all content marketing projects, including developing a vision and plan for creative direction and implementation; managing writers and copy editors; and, ensuring the quality of each piece published. I also oversee all book publishing projects, from development of book thesis and structure to writing to publishing.My specific responsibilities include the following: Developing contentManaging editorial calendar and gridWorking with authors and copy editorsInterviewingCopywriting, writing and ghostwritingEditingCollaborating with designers on content layoutPublishing books electronicallyOverseeing printingCoordinating social media activitiesDeveloping platforms for thought leaders

    • Account Executive
      • 2001 - 2013

  • Christianity Today
    • Editorial Coordinator
      • Jun 1998 - Oct 2000

Education

  • 1998 - 2000
    Loyola University of Chicago
  • 1993 - 1997
    New Mexico State University

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