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RESUME

Elizabeth Bales

100 W. Oxford St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 • 908.447.6950 • elizabethabales@gmail.com

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly seasoned and reliable Editor with an excellent work history in developmental editing, and project management, looking to make the transition from medical textbooks to other types of publishing, particularly in the online platform. Adept at bringing multiple simultaneous editorial projects to completion with comprehensive professionalism and accuracy. Able to manage small and large groups of freelancers, subject matter experts and vendors as warranted by the project.

 

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Wide breadth of experience in writing, editing and proofreading

  • Strong skills in both print and online editing

  • Excellent ability to work independently

  • High interpersonal and communication skills

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

FA Davis Company

DEVELOPMENTAL EDITOR, ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS                                                 May 2013 to Present

  • Serves as developmental editor for electronic products in multiple Health Profession disciplines. Works closely with the acquisitions editors, authors, and assigned freelance developmental editors to carry out the publishing plan for each title. Actively collaborates with the Digital Publishing and Production departments to successfully create electronic products, such as web, mobile, video, and custom software.

  • Advises Editorial Electronic Products Manager and Director of Content Development regarding workflow of all HPM projects as they proceed through Digital Publishing and Production. Reports status of all assigned projects on a regular basis via company-wide database.

  • Works with acquisition editors from inception of project through the development and production cycles to educate potential, and signed, authors about the publication process

  • Collaborates with acquisition editors to identify/suggest appropriate electronic products; request Electronic Application Development Estimate (EADE) from Electronic Publishing department for each project; monitor changes to the EADE

  • Creates and monitors development schedules. Ensures that deadlines are clearly communicated to authors and freelance developmental editors. Act as a troubleshooter as problems arise

  • Directs and helps authors/contributors to assemble all of the elements of the manuscript in the desired form. Assists authors and freelance developmental editors with art development process.

  • Prepares and releases final manuscript to Production and Digital Publishing. Reviews all art programs (files, scrap, logs) submitted by authors/freelance developmental editors before they are transmitted to Production

  • Monitors developmental, art, and Digital Publishing budgets for titles

  • Reviews and provide feedback to Digital Publishing on all software versions (Beta etc.)  as well as rough cut through final video clips

  • Reviews page proof and art proof received from Production

  • Sets up and coordinate video/photo shoots and/or studio time for audio projects as needed

  • Presents/assists with discussion of selected electronic products at the Editorial Board meeting; presents new titles to sales force at annual sales meeting as assigned

  • Works with outside vendors to create and compile RFPs for projects, maintain

 

FA Davis Company

DIGITAL ASSETS COORDINATOR                                                                                                 July 2011-May 2013

  • Managed the electronic files used in the production of books as well as the conversion of books to electronic format distributed to licensees. 

  • Responsibilities included: creating PDF files to requested specifications, delivery of book files to licensees, processing metadata, and working with the licensee to develop the final e-book.

  • Created and delivered files to schools requesting electronic versions of texts for students with various disabilities.

  • Generated reports tracking the permissions status and licensee requests for books, as well as attended annual business meetings with various licensees. 

 

FA Davis Company

EDITORIAL INTERN                                                                                                                         July 2011-July 2011

  • Completed a nine-week internship program in the nursing editorial department. 

  • Assisted with manuscript copyediting, project management tasks as well as production of an ancillary mobile application.

  • Attended and participated in editorial board meetings, production meetings as well as sales meetings.

  • Assisted project editors, developmental editors and acquisition editors with day-to-day tasks

 

Alchemist and Barrister

SERVER                                                                                                                                             July 2009-July 2012

  • Waitressed part time to supplement income while attending graduate school full time.

  • Worked a part of a team with managers, hosts, and bartenders to deliver quality service to patrons. Responsible for welcoming guests, explaining daily specials, taking orders, and managed money.

  • Utilized interpersonal and communication skills to build a rapport and relationships with guests to deliver exceptional customer services. Ability to handle high-pressure situations while maintaining an upbeat enthusiastic disposition

 

 

 

Spotsylvania General District Court, Spotsylvania, VA

DEPUTY CLERK                                                                                                                    September 2008-July 2009

  • Worked as a deputy clerk in the clerk’s office of the General District Court. 

  • Responsibilities included inputting and maintaining confidential court documents as well as public records.

  •  Provided assistance to the public with questions regarding various court related processes including filling out and filing forms.

  •  Worked in an intense high paced environment, dealing directly with a high volume of people on a daily basis.

 

Allman’s BBQ, Fredericksburg, VA

MANAGER                                                                                                                                          July 2006-September 2008

  • Manage the activities of up to ten employees and responsible for interviewing and hiring of new personnel. 

  • Responsibilities included the managing of pay role and invoicing and maintaining up-to-date financial records including payments receivable and payable as well as payroll and invoices. 

  • Served as a part time waitress, where personal skills including communication as well as sales were used and strengthened.

 

 

EDUCATION

M.A. IN WRITING STUDIES                                                                                                         Anticipated May 2017

Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA

 

M.S. IN PUBLICATIONS MANAGEMENT                                                                                                December 2011

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

 

B.A. IN ENGLISH                                                                                                                                                 May 2007

The University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA

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