Experience

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  Active Interest Media

  • Executive Managing Editor, Fine Homebuilding

    • Dec 2023 - Present

    Responsible for coordinating and overseeing production of all content across all content streams.- Work with editorial team to develop content schedules and deliverables for print and digital content- Manage a universal calendar to schedule and track content production across all channels - Coordinate with editorial and art teams to schedule, assign, manage, and produce schedule of content- Edit feature articles and columns- Manage publication of print magazine, setting up issue infrastructure, tracking content production, transferring assets to the printer, and indexing all metadata- Work with digital team to ensure all print content is repackaged for web publication- Manage copyediting of all published material print and digital- Lend copy editing and editorial support to other AIM magazines

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  Taunton Press, Inc.

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

  • Senior Managing Editor, Fine Homebuilding

    • Nov 2021 - Dec 2023

  • Managing Editor, Fine Homebuilding

    • May 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Copy/Production Editor, Fine Homebuilding

    • Dec 2016 - May 2019

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  - Freelance

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Freelance Editor

    • Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
    • Greater New York City Area

    Provide a range of editorial and production services, including project management, copywriting, fact-checking, editing, copy editing, and proofreading for independent authors, agents, and publishers.

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  Full Fathom Five

  • Editorial Director of Digital Publishing

    • Apr 2014 - Nov 2015

    Established a digital publishing business; acquired, edited, produced, released, and promoted original commercial fiction titles for ages YA through adult.- Solicited submissions, evaluated manuscripts, and worked intensively with authors on content development and editing- Established contracts and negotiated agreements with authors, agents, and publishers - Managed publishing schedules, determined pricing structures, and oversaw production, includingcopyediting, proofreading, typesetting, cover design, and ebook conversion - Initiated and maintained relationships with book vendors; ensured distribution to all available retailchannels - Developed and maintained the fullfathomfive.com website, social media channels, and direct sales store - Managed marketing and publicity, including creating print and ebook galleys, pitching large mediaoutlets and advance reviewers, and evaluating potential partners - Managed the exploitation of subsidiary and foreign rights- Attended and presented on the company’s behalf at author events and publishing sales conferences

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  Open Road Integrated Media

  • Associate Editor

    • Mar 2011 - Mar 2014

    - Established and maintained relationships with agents for prospective frontlist and backlist titles- Researched, edited, updated, and published backlist and partner publisher titles from picturebooks through YA- Managed publishing schedules, determined pricing structures, and oversaw production, includingcopyediting, proofreading, typesetting, cover design, and ebook conversion- Created publishing plans, determined pricing, and maintained publishing schedules - Developed cover design in coordination with the art director, and oversaw production of all ebookand print Young Readers titles - Acted as liaison with publishing partners; managed business relationships by coordinatingacquisitions, publication schedules, and marketing - Attended conferences and conducted meetings with agents and independent publishers to presentpublishing strategies

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  East/West Literary Agency

  • Freelance Editor

    • Sep 2009 - Apr 2011

    • Correspond with publishers regarding newly completed manuscripts in order to execute book contracts, including e-book amendments and audio book rights. • Contact foreign agents and publishers to determine publication dates and approve translations and cover art. • Organize payments and royalty statements, fact-check pending contracts, determine costs for permissions requests. • Evaluate and respond to novel queries, read and respond to manuscript submissions.

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  Wallace Literary Agency

  • Assistant Agent/Rights & Permissions Manager

    • Aug 2009 - Mar 2011

    · Correspond with publishers regarding newly completed manuscripts in order to execute book contracts, including e-book amendments and audio book rights.· Contact foreign agents and publishers to determine publication dates and approve translations and cover art.· Organize payments and royalty statements, fact-check pending contracts, determine costs for permissions requests.· Evaluate and respond to novel queries, read and respond to manuscript submissions.

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  Sequel Creative

  • Assistant Editor

    • May 2007 - 2011

    • Work as assistant editor for The Barnes & Noble Guide to Children’s Books, including acting as the liaison with publishing houses for art and editorial content, copy-editing, fact checking, and proofreading.· Researched and wrote manuscripts for educational children's books, including books with write-on/wipe-off pages, sound devices, and magnetic learning components.· Proofread and fact-checked descriptions, pricing, and ordering information in catalogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for Gareth Stevens, Weekly Reader, Scholastic, and other educational publishers.

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  Disney Publishing Worldwide

  • Editorial Assistant

    • Jun 2008 - Jan 2009

    · Organized concepts for a new line of Disney Reading leveled readers.· Provided content direction, editorial, and art layout for an oversized novelty activity book.· Completed photo research for the development of a 192-page preschool encyclopedia.· Organized high-resolution cover art and copy to develop a Disney Coloring and Activity Book Catalog.· Assisted the development of the projected Fall 2009 Publishing Plan, including research and input on book titles, subjects, and formats.· Established content, wrote editorial, and provided art direction for a series of novelty book titles for Disney Learning properties. Worked with manufacturing vendors on pricing and content requirements, and presented costs to sales at acquisitions meetings.· Managed ISBN number requests, book contract requests, and research through the Global Titles Library and Consumer Products Art Library.