Maryellen E. Killeen

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EXPERIENCE

Sr. Content Project Manager, National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage

Learning Boston, MA: Jan 1999 – Dec. 2011

• Managed entirety of design and production for over 30 English language teaching series

including related art/photo programs, audio, and associated media components

• Hired and managed global network of production vendor teams including designers,

copyeditors, artists, compositors, photo researchers, and proofreaders; developed and

maintained excellent rapport with this diverse vendor pool across cultures and time zones

• Proactively facilitated continuous communication among Editorial, Marketing,

Technology, and Manufacturing departments to resolve ambiguity and formalize plans to

meet project goals

• Met and improved upon aggressive deadlines for multiple, concurrent projects while

adhering to editorial specifications and strict budgets

Content Project Manager, Heinle, Cengage Learning (formerly Thomson Learning)

Boston, MA: Dec. 1995 January 1999

• Collaboratively worked cross organizationally to meet stringent dates while managing

diverse freelance team, budget and schedules.

• Coordinated the interviewing and training of 9 interns over fifteen months; supervised

and oversaw all relevant duties and responsibilities

• Specialized in large art programs from finding talent, negotiating fees, checking art

against specs and making tight deadlines.

Production Assistant, Heinle, Thomson Learning Boston, MA: Dec. 1991 – Jan. 1995

• Managed coordination and implementation of Spanish, French, German and ESL text

and covers

• Handled reprint corrections for over thirty titles per month

• Fulfilled all file and text permission requests for domestic and international offices

• Processed all department invoices; ensured accuracy and compliance with AP

requirements

Sales Service/Marketing Representative, PWS Publishing Dec. 1990 Dec. 1991

• Answered all in coming sales calls/supported 12 Field Reps/Supported Marketing

Department

• Processed online orders – ensured quality control from inception to production

• Corresponded daily with clientele concerning orders and requests

Production Assistant, Harper Collins, NY, NY Sept. 1988 Nov 1989

•Proofread Pages/Supported Design and Production Departments

• Administrative Work/Processed all invoices/Supported 12 Designers

EDUCATION

Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY, 1984 – 1988

B.A. in English (minor in Education)

COMPUTER SKILLS/Interests

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, PayPal, QuickBooks,

SalesForce, French, Art History, Excellent Phone & Communication Skills

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