Managing Editor Resume Sample Three

999 Main Street •Any Town, NY, 99999 • (999) 999-9999• email@yahoo.com

ROBERT DAVIS

A highly motivated, detail oriented professional with the ability to work alone or on a team with little supervision, capable of meeting deadlines under pressure.
Persuasive communicator and assertive negotiator with strong presentation skills.
Remarkable time management skills with outstanding administrative skills; well organized; and computer literate.
Fully bilingual English and Spanish.
Strong copy and line-editing abilities.

Initialize projects, including proposal review, concept development, marketing and sales analysis, editorial board presentation and subsequent signing.
Provide creative and editorial guidance on cover design, front matter and review of copy.
Perform and present extensive research to determine company’s competitive market viability.
Train employees on project management, communication, manu script preparation and information systems.
Identify inefficiencies and refined departmental procedures in conjunction with production staff.

Oversaw production work groups comprising approximately 20 writers and editors creating content for various clients.
Actively managed creation of content requirements including support of brand extension; voice, tone, and style; and SEO best practices for new and existing client initiatives.
Designed and implemented work processes to ensure companywide editorial best practices for all client groups.
Established, maintained, and documented quality-control check processes of all published content.
Developed and monitored performance of editorial staff including coaching, counseling, setting expectations and goals, and evaluating accomplishment of goals; conducted performance discussions and yearly salary and performance reviews.
Oversaw development, maintenance, and enhancement of style guidelines and workflow processes.
Reviewed contracts and statements of work to define requirements and develop documentation and workflow plans.
Advised clients on requirements based on best practices and internal product, category, and market knowledge.
Maintained communication within the company and with vendors and clients on a variety of ongoing projects and accounts.

Managed the book production process from start to finish—gathered author manuscripts; created workflows and timelines; hired, trained, and oversaw freelance copyeditors, book cover designers, and page designers; developed printing specifications, requested and analyzed bids, supervised the production process; and ensured timely book delivery to necessary sites.
Oversaw Editorial Assistants and worked directly under Publications Director.
Created timelines and budgets for multiple publications at a time and solely responsible for the follow-through of target dates and numbers.
Reviewed and approved final page proofs, covers, and paper and binding decisions.
Led meetings and discussion to facilitate timely book production.
Updated and maintained all publication-related Web pages.
Served as staff liaison to various author committees to facilitate regular conference calls, active participation, and the creation of educational brochures, DVDs, and other publication products.
Worked with authors to create book-publishing agreements and author contracts.
Attended annual conferences to run educational sessions, hold author meetings, and discuss products in the exhibit hall.
Performed copyediting and proofreading, as necessary.

MS in Journalism 2004
New York University

BA Liberal Studies 2000
University of Washington, Seattle