Duluth, Georgia, United States
Publishing professional with experience spanning editorial operations, production management, and global rights. Experienced in overseeing complex workflows, aligning cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality books on deadline in fast-paced environments. Known for strong operational judgment and process optimization, I’ve managed high-volume workloads, coordinated freelancers and internal stakeholders, and supported projects from manuscript to printing. I bring a detail-driven editorial mindset paired with a big-picture approach to scheduling, quality control, and team collaboration. Currently exploring new opportunities where I can contribute to efficient publishing operations, scalable processes, and high editorial standards—particularly in roles that value ownership, adaptability, and thoughtful leadership.
- Delivered high-quality editing and proofreading services for a range of genres, including memoirs, biographies, business, self-help, cookbooks, and contemporary fiction. - Developed detailed project tracking processes for managing multiple assignments and deadlines. - Specialized in line editing, fact-checking, and ensuring compliance with the Chicago Manual of Style and other house-specific style guides. - Managed and completed multiple editing projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines and adjusting to client feedback.
- Managed and coordinated a high volume of editorial projects and freelancers, overseeing 10–15 projects per month, ensuring deadlines and quality were consistently met and payments were submitted. - Delegated assignments to freelance editors, monitored progress, and ensured all work adhered to company house style and author preferences. - Edited and proofed various text materials, including writing back cover copy, jacket flaps, and author bios, to ensure clarity and consistency. - Conducted quality checks on manuscripts, ensuring final products were publication-ready. - Provided administrative support to team and senior members by organizing and tracking project timelines and manuscript progress on various CRM programs.
- Built and managed the foreign rights department, establishing efficient processes for pitching titles to international agents and publishers. - Drafted and negotiated contracts for over 50 foreign rights deals, securing an average advance payment of $1,500 per deal. - Doubled company revenue from foreign rights by strategically pitching titles to international markets. - Built and maintained relationships with foreign agents and publishers. - Maintained detailed records and tracking systems to monitor the progress of deals, ensuring effective communication with agents and publishers.
- Managed eBook production and processes, coordinating with designers and overseeing the design of 15–20 eBooks per month. - Conducted quality control checks on designed interiors and final files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to production standards. - Key liaison between editorial, design, and production teams, ensuring accurate and timely execution of all project changes and final print files. - Listed all print titles for distribution across multiple platforms, including Amazon, B&N, Kobo, and Google Play, ensuring proper format and accuracy. - Participated in weekly project meetings to review timelines, anticipate challenges, and provide updates to senior management.
-Composed reader evaluations featuring a synopsis and a commentary on manuscripts (assignments ranging from the first 100 and the last 50 pages to the entire manuscript) -Communicated daily with direct supervisor in regards of assigned manuscripts and evaluations -Maintained a strict 24-hour deadline for reader evaluations and other assignments