Curate and edit content for Planet and Family Matters channels for Facebook’s successful iPhone application, Paper; Edit, copyedit, and proofread non-fiction manuscripts, reports, applications, and marketing materials, using the Chicago Manual of Style, the Associated Press Stylebook, and in-house style guides; Research and write first draft content for nonprofit publishers; Keyboard and code copyeditor changes into book manuscripts for layout in Quark and InDesign; Read and evaluate manuscripts for publisher acquisition; Write and rewrite manuscripts, brochures, and online articles for clients; Wrote several children’s books for becker&mayer! books, published by various end publishers; Collaborate with a diverse group of clients on a freelance basis (list available upon request).

Recruited, hired, motivated, and managed members of the photo research staff; Oversaw workflow within the group and set standards for creativity, resourcefulness, and productivity while guiding efforts to achieve the creative and financial goals of the Book Group; Consistently produced high-quality image research work while leading efforts to deliver photo research work on time and on or below budget; Proactively worked with other managers to establish and consistently refine business-savvy processes and workflow, and to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

Oversaw image and content research for a great variety of complex titles; Conducted research for a full range of proposals and projects, both adult and juvenile—from conceptualization through manufacturing, collaborating with in-house partners, as well as with licensing agencies, archives, libraries, estates, photographers, and other image resources; Acquired and obtained permissions for photographs and other design elements prior to publication, with adherence to appropriate copyright standards.