I am a resourceful, inquisitive, tech-savvy, and artistic woman who has enjoyed a successful career in scholarly publishing. I am now seeking a freelance, temporary, or full-time front-end Web developer position in which I can use my coding, writing, editing, design, and project management skills.
Areas of specialty include front-end Web development, project management, publications management, writing, substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, and typesetting/desktop publishing. Graduate of Front-End Web Development course at General Assembly. Knowledge of health-related topics, Section 508 compliance, and editorial styles.
Managed the self-publication and production of three quarterly journals, one magazine, and multiple annual meeting publications. Managed the online peer review submission system to ensure efficient use and functionality. Sought and evaluated RFPs for changing the journals’ online hosting provider. Created and monitored budgets for each publication and print project. Coordinated the design, composition, printing, and publication of all print and online projects.
Managed the daily operations, peer review process, and pre-production workflow of a quarterly academic journal. Worked with the publisher to establish and update editorial, production, advertising, and marketing policies. Reconfigured online submission system to ensure streamlined peer review and automation of submissions. Advised the editor-in-chief on current scholarly publishing standards. Wrote and disseminated readership survey to journal readers to determine and evaluate readership trends.
Created and implemented the self-publication process of annual review journal. Assisted director of AGA Press with book acquisition and development. Developed production costs and schedules. Edited and proofread book manuscripts. Supervised one assistant editor.
Managed the production of 10 scholarly journals. Copyedited and proofread scientific articles for grammar, consistency, and APA style. Worked with authors of journal articles to incorporate author corrections and resolve editorial queries. Evaluated work of editorial freelancers.