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Freelance Editor, Contributor and Photographer, Freelance
New York
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Biography
I am an Digital Publishing Professional with 16 years of experience. I provide product & process expertise for assigned publications & act as the primary contact with offshore vendors. I have strong analytic and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage outside vendors, like printers and distributors. Supervise the manuscript from the point it reaches the editing phase all the way through printing. Oversee assigned digital products from inception through post-publication maintenance, including: consulting with digital production and editorial and managing the creation and conversion of content for enhanced eBooks, with a focus on video and audio. Attend launch meetings, tracks upcoming publications and works closely with editorial to identify upcoming digital products. I work closely with the Digital Products Assistant to manage social media accounts and develop best practices. I have in-depth knowledge of content, production tools/systems and their interdependencies, including expertise in XML & the suite of Neptune tools, as well as familiarity with eBook, online & CD platforms. Coordinate with editorial, indexing and manufacturing departments to manage the production of 50 legal treatise publication releases per year from manuscript to final print, eBook and online release stages by meeting all milestone dates and satisfying 90% of these dates in advance of the production schedule. Ensure the formatting and data integrity of all SGML, XML, VISF and FFF files and resolved any problems with tagging and validation. Edit and proofread author manuscript and review final proof before it is shipped via print, CD and eBook to customers. Maintain journal webpages and databases. Process invoices for vendors. Process initial conversion of print titles to eBook format and conduct quality check of eBook titles in Adobe Digital Editions & Kindle platforms. I negotiate author contracts consisting of deadlines, chapter updating, and manuscript content.
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Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States
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