Assistant Manager

Eileen D. White

*** ******** **** ( Deerfield, Illinois 60015

H 847-***-**** ( C 847-***-**** ( ******.*****@*******.***

Summary

An accomplished, disciplined publishing professional with a proven

track record of achievement in editing, medical editing,

writing/technical writing, research, trade publications, proofreading,

layout, magazine/website production and editorial planning. Ensures

accuracy and clarity of information to promote high standards

throughout an organization. Balances concurrent tasks to complete

objectives ahead of the deadline. Collaborates with multiple

departments to create strong copy from inception to completion.

Communicates new ideas and enhances existing projects.

Experience

Advanstar Dental Communications Rosemont, Illinois

Associate Editor 1999-2009

Managed monthly infection control column for Dental Products Report.

Oversaw author contact, article submission, proofreading and page layout.

Devised editorial calendar for column. Prepared artwork for production and

wrote sidebar articles to accompany main text in print and web formats.

Coordinated monthly clinical dentistry column for Dental Products Report.

Organized placement and coordinated new product releases, preparing for

publication in print and web versions of magazine. Rewrote manufacturer

press releases. Wrote technical articles outlining use of products and

conducted research/interviews for feature pieces. Gathered and posted new

products information on the company website, and wrote and edited articles

for the website and e-newsletters.

< Collaborated with editors of Dental Products Report, Dental Lab

Products and Modern Hygienist in writing and proofreading materials.

< Partnered with colleagues on revision of editorial style manual.

< Coordinated editorial of Dental Continuing Education Modules for Dental

Products Report.

< Synthesized step-by-step articles describing dental techniques in

cosmetic dentistry and periodontics from manufacturer-provided

materials. Supervised freelance writers and contributors for monthly

columns.

Association Management Center Glenview, Illinois

Managing Editor 1997-1998

Held responsibility for the editorial production on publications for

National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), including its bimonthly

Journal for Healthcare Quality, as well as the organization's quarterly

newsletter, annual conference brochure and program book, membership

directory, and study guide. Edited journal's continuing education programs

for placement on NAHQ website. Coordinated communication between NAHQ

editorial review panel, journal editor, board of directors and association

staff members. Managed production of the quarterly newsletter and written

materials for Bayer Quality Network.

< Originated ideas for journal column on healthcare and Internet use.

< Wrote news releases on healthcare quality management and additional

topics.

Additional Experience

Discovery International, Deerfield, Illinois, Assistant Medical

Editor, 1995-1997. Performed research for and edited articles on

pharmaceuticals. Prepared syllabi and monographs for continuing

education programs. Collaborated with six editors on copyediting and

researching drugs/diseases, including H. Pylori, gastroenterology,

nuclear cardiac imaging, epilepsy, bipolar disease and asthma.

The Bostrom Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, Editorial Assistant, 1992-

1995. Proofread and edited articles for association publications.

Edited and rewrote marketing proposals. Wrote news releases.

Marquis Who's Who, Wilmette, Illinois, Publications Manager, 1989-

1992. Led phases of production for reference books from information

gathering to finished product. Editorial Supervisor, 1987-1989.

Supervised a staff of six data editors. Put together editorial

components of reference books. Data Editor, 1986-1987. Screened and

wrote biographical entries for reference books.

Freelance Experience

Long-Term Care News, Northfield, Illinois, Freelance Proofreader, 2003-

present.

Assisted living magazine, Northfield, Illinois, Freelance Proofreader,

2003-present.

riverside publishing, Chicago, Illinois, Freelance

Proofreader/Editorial Assistant for Iowa Tests for Basic Skills, 1995.

Education

Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana. B.S. in Journalism.

Awards

Silver Midwest-South Regional Award for Editorial Excellence, American

Society of Business Publication Editors, 2004.

Bronze National Award for Editorial Excellence, American Society of

Business Publication Editors, 2004.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Works, WordPerfect, PowerPoint, InCopy, QuarkXPress,

Excel, HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash and Expression Web. Currently working

to earn a CE certificate in web maintenance and design.

Personal

Enjoys singing and performing in choral groups.

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