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Independent Writer. Marin County, California.
(January 2000 to Present) |
- Research and write magazine features and articles
- Write flap-and-panel copy for book publishers
- Develop catalog and ad copy, consumer reviews, greeting card text, and more
- Prepare press releases
- Provide marketing consultations and develop and implement targeted marketing campaigns
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Certified Instructor of Infant Massage (CIIM). Marin County, California.
(June 2003 to Present) |
- Teach infant massage courses to caregivers and their babies
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Project Manager. KBN Content Development. Berkeley, California.
(January 2000 to June 2001) |
- Provided website strategy consultations and developed client content plans
- Researched, wrote, and edited original content
- Maintained editorial scheduling
- Hired and managed team of freelancers
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Guest Editor. Child Magazine. New York, New York.
(October 2000) |
- Conducted on-site editorial strategizing
- Generated story ideas
- Researched and interviewed article sources and experts
- Wrote and edited print content for the May 2001 “Parent-to-Parent” issue
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Marketing Manager. HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. San Francisco, California.
(April 1999 to January 2000) |
- Developed and implemented title-specific marketing campaigns
- Wrote, copyedited, and trafficked flap-and-panel copy
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Marketing Associate. HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. San Francisco, California.
(December 1997 to April 1999) |
- Wrote, copyedited, and trafficked seasonal catalogs
- Hired and managed team of freelancers
- Managed interns and temporary employees
- Wrote, designed, and produced all marketing and sales materials
- Maintained department budget database
- Coordinated regional and national conference and book fair participation
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Marketing Coordinator. HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. San Francisco, California.
(July 1996 to December 1997) |
- Wrote, designed, and produced title-specific promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, postcards, invitations, and order forms
- Executed direct-mail campaigns
- Prepared marketing plans and in-house pre-publication materials
- Handled award submissions and follow-up
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Associate Editor. Daniel & Daniel, Publishers, Inc. Santa Barbara, California.
(December 1994 to April 1996) |
- Reviewed manuscripts for possible aquisition
- Copyedited manuscripts for publication
- Maintained author relations
- Managed customer service and book sales
- Supported marketing and publicity department
- Registered titles with ABI, CIP, and copyright offices
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| B.A. with High Honors, Sociology. University of California, Santa Barbara. June 1994. |
| Member, Alpha Kappa Delta, Tau Chapter. International Society in Sociology. |
| Editcetera. Copyediting and freelance business management courses. Summer 1996. |
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