Professional Experience
I am an experienced marketing and editorial professional with 15 years' experience in the publishing industry. I hold a degree in journalism and excel at in-depth research and fact checking. I have extensive experience writing copy for book covers, advertising, websites and press releases.
Expertise
Copywriter
12 Years
Researcher
7 Years
Fact-Checker
15 Years
Specialty
Books & Literature
15 Years
Industries
Book Publishing Trade/B2B
15 Years
Marketing (in-house) - Small to mid-sized corp. cl
5 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
20 Years
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
First Meridian Heights Church (1-2)
Other Work History
Editorial Product Manager, Cengage Learning, 2007-2014
Conducted extensive research of industry trends, reviewed book proposals,and researched industry experts for author selection. Managed author contracts and book content development, facilitated communication between authors and editors during the manuscript process.
Marketing Manager, Thomson Learning/Cengage Learning, 2002-2007
Developed and managed marketing plans. Oversaw the design of all book covers and print/online advertising. Extensive copywriting experience, including book covers, marketing material and advertising. Managed website content, coordinated and managed presence at industry tradeshows.
Associate Marketing Manager, Prima Press, 2000-2002
Marketing Analyst, Sagamore Health Network, 1994-1999
Computer Skills
Publisher, Word, Excel, WordPress, minimal HTML
Equipment
Laptop, fax, copier, printer, scanner, smartphone, iPad, audio recorder
References
Available upon request