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Emily D

Publishing/Editorial

Occupation:

Editor

Location:

Santa Monica, CA

Education Level:

Bachelor

Will Relocate:

No

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Strong editorial and publishing background.

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COMPANY POSITION HELD DATES WORKED

Pearson Custom Publishing (Confidential) 3/2006 - 5/2008
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SCHOOL MAJOR YEAR DEGREE

Harvard University English 2001 Bachelor Degree
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Highlights:

Received a 2007 staff award for determination and follow-through for work on a trio of accounting books worth nearly a quarter of a million dollars in annual revenue.

Companies I like:

McGraw Hill, Pearson, Houghton Mifflin, Penguin, Viking

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Coordinated publishing workflow among authors, field editors and in-house departments (Rights & Research, Production, Manufacturing). Reviewed manuscript submissions for pedagogical value, organizational structure, third party content, formatting/layout/design and specific requirements. Confirmed project specifications and troubleshot position titles to ensure timely release to production, efficient/cost-effective production, and timely delivery of finished product. Managed approximately 100 titles per year representing over $2.5 million in revenue; monitored compliance with corporate P&L guidelines, offering price and spec adjustment guidance to field editors as necessary. Consulted, provided guidance, and assisted with closing of new business.
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