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BOOK DESIGNER
Professional Summary
I'm a goal oriented and creative publishing professional with the flexibility to efficiently manage shifting editorial schedules and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
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Affiliations
2015 Travel Grant Winner for The Society for Scholarly Publishing, which allowed me to
attend SSP's annual conference in Washington, D.C.
Work History
Book Designer, 06/2015 to 12/2016
Dupont De Nemours Inc.
Dupont De Nemours Inc.
- Delivered two book covers by assessing needs and collaborating with a self-published author to bring her vision to life.
- Sourced genre appropriate images that adhered to the author's vision and budget.
Graduate Student & Editorial Assistant, 03/2011 to 02/2015
Firstservice Residential – Philadelphia , CA
Firstservice Residential – Philadelphia , CA
- Contributed to the publication of Young Adult, Memoir, and Non-fiction titles by collaborating with other students in the editorial process.
- Relevant Coursework: Book Editing, Advanced Editing, Scholarly Editing, Copy Editing, Book Marketing, and Promotion.
- Reviewed manuscripts and made recommended changes using Chicago Manual of Style and in-house style guides for error-free manuscripts.
- Ensured correct implementation of graphic standards.
- Wrote and edited long- and short-form copy for blogs, websites, social media, presentations, and more.
Research Assistant, 05/2014 to 08/2014
Lynn Darroch – Chino , STATE
Lynn Darroch – Chino , STATE
- Provided the author with a comprehensive outline of when and where notable jazz musicians appeared in Portland by extensively reviewing a local jazz publication published from 1971 through the present.
- This research became part of the Ooligan Press title Rhythm in the Rain
- Responded constructively to direction and feedback.
Copy Editor Intern, 02/2014 to 06/2014
PSU MFA Art And Social Practice Reference Points Book Series – City , STATE
PSU MFA Art And Social Practice Reference Points Book Series – City , STATE
- As the sole copy editor of four books produced by MFA students, I collaborated with the graphic designer and edited for clarity and consistency 100-page texts written by students from diverse international backgrounds.
- Developed style guides for each book, and ensured that the images and charts used were all correctly cited and labeled.
- Made recommended changes using CMS.
- Proofread the final documents before printing.
Publicity Assistant Intern, 01/2015 to 04/2015
Hawthorne Books – City , STATE
Hawthorne Books – City , STATE
- Worked directly with the publisher and publicist to draft and deliver press releases about upcoming Hawthorne Books titles.
- Acquired rights and permissions by collaborating with authors on publishing details.
- Promoted publications by maintaining relationships with media outlets and buyers at bookstores throughout the country.
- Updated and maintained media contacts spreadsheets.
- Designed book tour flyers to advertise author readings.
Server, 04/2015 to Current
Paley's Place Bistro And Bar Restaurant – City , STATE
Paley's Place Bistro And Bar Restaurant – City , STATE
Volunteer ESL Tutor, 03/2004 to 09/2004
IRCO International Refugee Community Organization – City , STATE
IRCO International Refugee Community Organization – City , STATE
Education
Master of Arts: Writing and Book Publishing, 2015
Portland State University - City, State
Portland State University - City, State
Bachelor of Arts: Purchase College (SUNY) -
Literature
Literature
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Portland State University
- Purchase College (SUNY)
Job Titles Held:
- Book Designer
- Graduate Student & Editorial Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Copy Editor Intern
- Publicity Assistant Intern
- Server
- Volunteer ESL Tutor
Degrees
- Master of Arts : Writing and Book Publishing , 2015
Bachelor of Arts :
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