Notable Skills
- Seasoned staff manager of medium-/large-size department comprised of 30+ employees
- Sensible, level-headed, trustworthy, and empathetic leader able to command the respect of superiors and subordinates
- Creative and skilled writer/proofreader/copy editor
- Strong knowledge of AP Style
- Proficiency in fact-checking and conducting independent research
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to remain collected and maintain efficiency in high-pressure situations
- Skilled handling multiple projects at once to meet demanding and fluid deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, WordPress, and various social media, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Experience
Worldwide Publishing | Marquis Who’s Who Ventures, LLC, Uniondale, NY
Director of Editorial Operations
December 2016 – Present
Accomplishments in Leadership:
- Handled logistics related to operations and tech to adopt an entirely remote working effort in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Spearheaded a large majority of editorial processes during the Marquis acquisition, ensuring uninterrupted services to thousands of clients
- Oversaw the establishment and growth of an off-site editorial team
- Managed the growth of an on-site editorial team comprised of 30+ employees
- Coordinated with information systems staff and developers to create an email platform through which materials are sent, resulting in significant corporate cost reduction
- Created various content sites through WordPress/Weebly in order to offer clients additional online exposure and networking options, generating hundreds of thousands of dollars annually
- Cultivated working relationships with WSJ/Barron’s and Ink Global to organize and publish weekly/monthly ad campaigns in The Wall Street Journal and Hemispheres magazine
- Implemented comprehensive fulfillment structure for all editorial items promoted and sold through the company
Director of Editorial Operations, Worldwide Publishing | Marquis Who’s Who Ventures, LLC
February 2011 – Present
- Manage a staff of 30+ employees, including full-time staff and freelancers
- Provide operations assistance/recommendations for CEO, VP of HR, and company president
- Facilitate workflow for editorial activities
- Promote a positive work environment, allowing staff to work on projects based on individual strengths, and maximize output
- Work with IT and developers to streamline communications and workflow
- Compose all introductory/explanatory materials for new product rollouts intended for client review
- Compose and copy edit internal and external communications, as well as narrative material for clients
- Make recommendations for hire, transition, and removal
- Communicate and collaborate with all other departments and senior management
- Create web-based content for member and company benefits
- Develop and implement new processes for products and services as they relate to the editorial and fulfillment departments
On-Site Administrator, Professional Biographies and Elite American Publishers
August 2011 – November 2011
- Developed editorial and fulfillment processes for new brands
- Interviewed candidates for editorial positions and trained all new employees
- Trained off-site staff and led communications with freelance employees to ensure consistent workflow
- Created websites and web-based content for member base
- Oversaw and approved editorial output and off-site payroll
Editorial Team Leader, Worldwide Publishing
August 2010 – February 2011
- Oversaw work distribution and production of 3-4 full-time staff members
- Provided feedback for off-site editorial team; copy edited co-workers’ work
- Represented team and spoke for assigned projects during meetings with executive management
Staff Writer, Worldwide Publishing
April 2008 – August 2010
- Composed content, including biographical profiles, narratives and press releases
- Provided feedback for off-site editorial team; copy edited co-workers’ work
- Completed special projects assigned by the editorial director
Landmark Programs, Inc., New York, NY
Assistant Editor
April – October 2007
- Edited figures and tables in medical manuscripts prior to submission to scholarly journals
- Requested copyright permissions from publishing houses
- Checked subject matter for continuity and concept
- Composed abstracts for manuscripts
Education
The University of Manchester
Distance Learning
Recently accepted to the 3-year program for certification in Egyptology. Anticipated start date, October 2021.
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in creative writing