Professional Résumé

EXPERIENCE

The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY

Publisher

September 2024 – Present

•Oversee the annual editorial development and publication of more than 1,000 nonfiction titles across all of the Rosen Publishing Group’s numerous imprints

•Brainstorm title lists for children and young adults

•Manage a staff of editors, copyeditors, and editorial assistants

•Evaluate acquired content for quality and brand consistency

•Collaborate with all departments to ensure that we adhere to our deadlines while producing high-quality content

•Present to sales representatives at annual meetings

•Continue to perform all tasks of an Editorial Director (as outlined below)

 

Editorial Director: Lucent Press, KidHaven Publishing, Cavendish Square Publishing,

and Windmill Books

April 2016 – September 2024

●Managed a team of in-office and freelance writers, editors, and copyeditors

●Edited nonfiction books for children and young adults

●Served as final proofreader for all books before they were printed ●Wrote a variety of nonfiction books for many grade levels

●Wrote and edited marketing copy ●Delivered presentations to prospective customers

 

Editor: PowerKids Press and Rosen Classroom

December 2011 – April 2016

●Wrote, edited, and proofread nonfiction books for children ●Maintained strong relationships with freelance authors

 

Editorial Assistant: Gareth Stevens Publishing

August 2010 – December 2011

●Wrote nonfiction books for young children on a variety of topics

●Wrote marketing copy based on directives from superiors

●Assisted editors and editorial director in day-to-day tasks