Leigh Ann Boutwell

Los Angeles, CA USA
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Professional Experience

An experienced managing editor, editor, and copy editor, who is well versed in pop culture, travel, food, fashion, home decor, and general-interest subjects. I keep a level head in chaotic environments, and patiently and strategically trouble-shoot and problem-solve operational issues. I have created style guides for start-ups, developed and managed editorial budgets (including photo shoots), developed staffing plans, hired and managed staff and freelancers (for staff of up to 50 people).

Expertise

Copy Editor
12 Years
Editor
5 Years
Other, Specify
4 Years

Specialty

Entertainment
6 Years
Fashion
7 Years
Other, Specify
2 Years

Industries


Academia Teaching
1 Year
Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
12 Years
Online/new media
5 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

12 Years

Other Work History

Managing Editor, Radar Magazine, May 2006 to June 2008 Adjunct Instructor, NYU, Spring 2008 Consulting Editor, WWD Scoop, May 2006 Managing Editor, Cargo, Dec 2003 to April 2006 Copy Chief, Teen Vogue, Sept 2002 to Dec 2003 Copy Editor, Harper's Bazaar, 1997 to 1999, 2000 to 2002

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, InCopy, Quark, basic HTML coding, Impoze, Moveable Type

Equipment

laptop, Blackberry

References

upon request

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