Manager Assistant

PETRINA J. GUAYASAMIN

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Jersey City, New Jersey 07302

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Cell 201-***-****

EXPERIENCE:

*/**** ** */**** PROOFREADER

Digital Global Graphics Group (DG3), Jersey City, NJ

Checked web and sheet-fed press sheets for accuracy and print quality. Proofread laser and digital

proofs for errors and ensured client files converted correctly. Proofread word-for-word copy typeset by

DG3's Manila office. Copyedited internal and client materials as needed. Interfaced with immediate

supervisor and staff regarding typesetting and printing errors. Tracked projects on intranet system.

10/2004 to 4/2008 FREELANCE PROOFREADER

Read proofs against copy to correct spelling, punctuation, typographical, and grammatical errors using

proofreader marks. Ensured that illustrations, footnotes, running heads, and page numbers were

properly placed and accurate. Updated table of contents as needed. Slugged standing text.

4/00 to 10/2004 SENIOR PRODUCTION EDITOR

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ

Coordinated and monitored production process from manuscript to bound book. Ensured assigned

projects adhered to established specifications, standards, and production plan requirements. Created

basic format of book through assignment of typesetting codes. Coordinated copyediting with freelance

copy editor and author. Interfaced with production manager, authors, editors, production, and

manufacturing staff to monitor production process. Created and maintained composition and

copyediting schedules. Maintained copyediting, composition, and prepress costs throughout production

process. Reviewed bills to ensure accurate billing. Assisted manager in providing day-to-day work

direction and on-the-job training to production assistant(s). Kept current with technological trends and

developments to identify and recommend use of appropriate technologies.

9/96 to 3/00 MANUSCRIPT EDITOR

Aspen Law & Business, New York, NY

Trafficked manuscripts through preproduction and production stages. Reviewed manuscripts for

completeness. Monitored all stages of production. Resolved scheduling problems. Coordinated

freelance editorial network. Ensured correct editorial style and reviewed work of freelance production

editors/managers. Coordinated author/editor corrections. Issued reports on product status and

conformity with Publication Plan to supervisor. Tracked expenses for projects. Cultivated and

maintained good author/editor relations. Collaborated with Editorial Services personnel to develop and

improve departmental policies and procedures. Acted as mentor to new Editorial Services staff.

3/93 to 9/96 ASSISTANT MANAGER

Women’s Workout Gear. NYC, New York, NY

Retail and supervisory duties.

8/92 to 2/93 SENIOR COPY EDITOR/

11/89 to 7/92 COPY EDITOR

Matthew Bender & Co., Inc., New York, NY

Styled and proofread all stages of publication, including CD-ROM. Computer coded manuscripts and

charts, sized illustrations. Processed Camera Ready Copy and verified corrections made in Art

Department. Maintained files for all jobs. Responsible for organization of copyediting group in

supervisor’s absence. This entailed reviewing and submitting publication releases, monitoring

workflow, and resolving queries from other copy editors, editorial staff and other departments. Worked

independently as sole copy editor on Criminal Law Advocacy Reporter, a monthly criminal reporter.

Established consistent styling guidelines that improved the quality and appearance of the newsletter.

SKILLS: * Highly organized * Attentive to detail

* Work well independently * Excellent grammatical ability

* Word processing experience * Learn new duties and

on Microsoft Word, Word procedures readily

Perfect, Excel * Excellent prioritizing skills

EDUCATION: Fordham University, Bronx, NY

Bachelor of Arts in Soviet Studies

Graduated May 1989

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