Acquisitions Editor Resume
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Resume:
l Bookseller (part-time)
- Work with customers to determine media needs
- Research inventory in store and online to locate product
- Merchandise store as determined by Corporate plan
- Run POS system
/-Present Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults l Columbia, MD l Public Relations/Marketing Volunteer
- Research, write and edit public relations and communications materials for Half Full Triathlon event
- Develop and execute promotions plan for event
- Work with Assistant Director to determine branding and execute branding for website, Facebook, all promotional materials and other social media outlets
/-/ Inkwater Press l Portland, OR l Acquisitions Editor
- Read and evaluated all incoming manuscripts; first contact with prospective or returning authors
- Assessed and determined level of editing needed
- Handled author contracts and negotiations
- Maintained author database
- Coordinated all Library of Congress registrations
/ – / Start Making a Reader Today (SMART) Program l Portland, OR l Volunteer
- Tutored at-risk first, second and third grade students to strengthen knowledge of basic phonics, general sight-reading and comprehension skills
- Assessed reading competency/proficiency levels
/-/ Greenhorne & O\'Mara Consulting Engineers l Laurel, MD l Communications Specialist
- Researched/wrote/edited and distributed all company news releases
- Wrote, edited, prepared, and submitted all company engineering industry competition and award submissions; Initiated, developed and maintained database for possible industry award activities
- Acted as managing editor for company newsletter, GoodNews
- Developed, researched, edited and wrote content for new G&O website, G-and-O.com – launched October
- Drafted articles for industry publications
- Edited internal and external communications, including speeches, articles and presentations
- Developed and edited copy for corporate collateral materials
- Managed external vendors and firms
/-/ Columbia Association Athletic Club l Columbia, MD l Member Assistant
- Developed beginner to mid-level exercise programs for new and existing members; tracked results
- Coached and guided members on proper use of exercise equipment and weight training techniques
/-/ American Pharmacists Association l Washington, DC l Associate Director of Marketing
- Developed cost-effective print and online marketing communications to creatively promote sales of Association programs, products, and services, including paid registration at the Association’s Annual Meeting, sales of publications, educational programs and membership
- Developed marketing strategies for promotional campaigns, conducted competitive analyses, and Association-wide messaging plans
- Implemented marketing communication materials from copy development to oversight of external designers and printers; materials included catalogs, meeting programs, flyers and brochures of APhA’s publications, educational programs, and membership
- Wrote and edited copy for Association’s weekly e-newsletter, Focus and other broadcast e-mail promotions
- Created and maintained database of written summaries of Association’s products, programs, and services to guide promotional writing
- Managed budgets and tracked results of promotional campaigns
- Exhibited Association’s products, services and publications at meetings, conferences and conventions
/-/ Victor O. Schinnerer/Crump Insurance Services, Inc. l Chevy Chase, MD l Sr. Marketing Specialist
- Developed and implemented marketing plans and branding campaigns for offices nationwide; assisted in managing marketing budget
- Planned and oversaw execution of promotional activities including print, electronic media, trade show, direct mail and signage
- Managed development, production and distribution of promotional and collateral materials; produced analysis and status reports regarding the success of marketing programs
- Coordinated with, and managed external advertising and design agencies
- Established, developed and implemented strategic marketing plans and recommended appropriate actions to achieve corporate objectives for products and services; established research methods such as surveys, opinion polls and questionnaires
- Edited/wrote four corporate newsletters and one online newsletter; researched/wrote articles for external publications as needed
- Wrote/edited/distributed all company press releases
- Created and executed online marketing programs,
- Developed, wrote and initiated launch of website; managed external designer
- Researched, analyzed and monitored financial, technological and demographic factors to capitalize on market opportunities
- Coordinated and managed advertising/promotion activities for website specifically contests, seminars and educational opportunities
- Coordinated advertising schedule and placement
- Produced design/layout for collateral materials as needed
- Established and maintained new corporate identity, national advertising campaign and online commerce strategy
- Taught Writing at Work, the Insurance Institute of America’s business writing course
/-/ Mortgage Bankers Association l Washington, DC l Assistant Director, Education
- Developed and edited books dealing with all aspects of mortgage banking and real estate finance
- Managed resale book program; managed the revision and reprinting process of MBA’s Real Estate Finance Press
- Edited and coordinated the production schedule of quarterly newsletter
- Edited books on residential and commercial real estate finance
- Negotiated with other publishers for book resale and book rights
- Monitored inventory levels for over titles
- Identified new products through market research and developed them in conjunction with MBA staff
- Wrote promotional materials including direct mail letters and brochures
- Exhibited publications and other MBA products at MBA and non-MBA conferences
/-/ U.S. Generating Company l Bethesda, MD l Graphics Communications Specialist
- Created, designed and produced all collateral materials for power plants, regional offices and headquarters – including presentations, brochures, advertisements, flyers, special event logos and invitations, and plant information sheets
- Acted as liaison with external vendors and design firms for large-scale projects – including marketing materials and annual reports; managed production process from conception to print delivery
- Coordinated, managed and directed annual photography shoots and video production; executed small-scale location photography
- Managed a $, annual budget covering Community Outreach; Acted as Committee Chair
- Wrote/edited/proofread copy for print and web publications and other collateral materials – including company newsletter and annual report
MS Office Suite, Photoshop; PageMaker; Illustrator; FrontPage; QuarkExpress; Acrobat, HTML, InDesign
BS, University of Maryland, Government and Politics
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