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SUMMARY

Talented managing editor with strong expertise in preparing editorial material for both print and online publication. Highly skilled at substantive editing, copy editing, writing, supervising, and tracking. Excellent coordinator: proficient at creating high-quality publications working concurrently with a variety of people at different levels - from writers and proofreaders to attorneys and top executives. Experienced in a broad range of fields, including automobile retail, home building, industrial metal distribution, environmental preservation, and film and television.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, McLean, Va. 1992 - 2009
Managing Editor (1997 - 2009)

Print:Ran all phases of editorial production of the National Automobile Dealers Association\'s 81-year-old, award-winning member magazine (circulation: 21,000).

  • Closed an operations gap by designing and maintaining a tracking/approval system involving eight or more people.
  • Boosted editorial efficiency by creating a style manual and making it available to editors and writers.
  • Integrated fact checking into the operation.
  • Edited and copy-edited all features and columns.
  • Wrote features and departments, including the monthly humor column.
  • Supervised a wide range of staff writers and freelance contributors to ensure the timely delivery of a high-quality magazine.

Online: Edited, copy-edited, and proofread all material for autoexecmag.com.

  • Ran the on-site newsroom during association\'s annual four-day convention.
  • Created all questions for the weekly Q & A column.
  • Supervised the associate editor and worked closely with the production staff.

Assistant Managing Editor (1992 - 1997)
Coordinated with magazine staff and freelancers on article deadlines, proofreading, and production.

  • Recruited an off-site proofreader to enhance issue quality.
  • Copy-edited and proofread all features and columns.
  • Wrote vehicle reviews and the buyer\'s guide column.

Confidential, Washington, D.C. 1990 - 1992
Managing Editor
Ensured smooth copy flow from assignment through production of the National Association of Home Builders\' award-winning member magazine, published by Hanley-Wood, Inc. (circulation: 190,000).

  • Increased the fact checker\'s productivity by redefining her role and duties.
  • Revamped and formalized the magazine\'s copy editing style.
  • Copy-edited and proofread all features and columns.
  • Streamlined proofreading by devising a more efficient routing system.
  • Obtained association staff approval on certain columns.
  • Wrote articles on home design.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS

  • Confidential, Managing Editor (1988 - 1990).
  • Confidential, Managing Editor (1985 - 1988); Associate Editor (1980 - 1985); Research Assistant (1977 - 1980).

FREELANCE

  • Confidential, Arlington, Va., Copy Editor and Proofreader, 1992 - present.

EDUCATION

BA, History


MEMBERSHIPS

National Press Club, Washington, D.C. (pending).
Washington Automotive Press Association, Washington, D.C.

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