Project Manager Content
Resume:
Erin E. Vorhies
***********@*****.***
Chicago, IL 60625
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced and enthusiastic editor skilled in managing digital and
print projects from conception to finished product. Proficient in
editing, writing, and page composition. Possess a keen ability to
multitask and manage deadlines, maintaining superior attention to detail
while also envisioning the big picture. Consistently earn praise and
recognition from supervisors and peers for a strong dedication to
achieving results.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Road Atlas and National Travel Products, Rand McNally, Skokie, Illinois,
September 2006-November 2009
Senior Editor:
. Developed content and managed editorial and budget responsibilities
for high-profile B2B clients such as State Farm, NAVIGON Inc., Harley-
Davidson, and NASCAR
. Supervised editors and freelancers through a company-wide initiative
to convert print content to digital deliverables, including rewriting
copy for search engine optimization
. Traveled twice a year and wrote Best of the Road features for the
Road Atlas line, a circulation of 5 million books; contributed
corresponding blog copy for On the Road travel blog and photos for
Flickr site
. Prepared travel content pieces for content management system, setting
metadata for points of interest and linking components to digital
holdings such as photos or videos
. Served as copywriter for marketing initiatives, including covers,
ads, direct mail, and e-newsletters
Editor:
. Executed lead editorial duties for retail Road Atlas products
. Worked with translators to produce a French-Canadian atlas and a
Spanish Road Atlas and Safety Guide
. Created and managed a weekly Web feature for Rand McNally Classroom,
adhering to K-3 reading guidelines; posted copy and photo to website
. Wrote two features for a syndicated newspaper column targeting
weekend travel; articles were picked up by newspapers in Chicago,
Philadelphia, Kansas City, and Toronto
AMA Business Products, American Medical Association, Chicago, Illinois,
June 2005-September 2006
Developmental Editor/Project Manager:
. Executed the complete book publishing process, including development
and book design conception, manuscript and production editing,
copyediting, formatting, proofing pages, and creating supplemental
electronic products
. Worked directly with authors, acquisition editors, and copy editors
to ensure book content and quality
met objectives as expressed in contract and business plan
. Copyedited articles and designed layout using QuarkXPress for
semimonthly newsletter products
. Created back-cover copy and catalog copy for marketing and
advertising materials
Frommer's travel guides, Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana,
August 2003-April 2005
Production Editor:
. Managed book production from manuscript to bound-book status for each
assigned title
. Edited electronic files, composed pages, artwork, 4-color photo
inserts, advertisements, and indexes
. Directed and advised copy editors, proofreaders, page layout
technicians, and cartographers
. Implemented text changes to conform manuscript to page count
parameters and to Frommer's style
. Reviewed e-books for electronic publication
Production Assistant:
. Tested and hired potential freelance copy editors; increased
freelancer pool by 27%
. Assigned copy editors based on individual skill level; resolved
freelancer scheduling conflicts
. Production edited two Frommer's titles and assisted with editorial
tasks for several titles
. Constructed user-friendly budget spreadsheets to present fiscal year
expense updates
Erin E. Vorhies
4520 N. Oakley Ave. #3
***********@*****.***
Chicago, IL 60625
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Computer skills: Microsoft Office: all programs, including
advanced editorial features of Word and
proficient experience with Excel; HTML; XML;
Adobe Reader; Dreamweaver; Photoshop; InDesign;
InCopy; QuarkXPress; Lotus Notes; Internet
Explorer; database and content management
system (CMS) administration
Editorial proficiencies: Chicago Manual of Style; American Medical
Association Manual of Style; Associated Press
Stylebook; search engine optimization (SEO)
style; creation of and adherence to in-house
publisher style conventions
EDUCATION & INTERNSHIPS
Bachelor of Arts, Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri, May
2003
. Majored in Communication-Journalism, GPA 3.8/4.0; minored in Spanish
Student newspaper staff, Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri,
September 2000-May 2003
Communication Intern, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain, May-
July 2002
Marketing Intern, Truman Presidential Museum and Library, Independence,
Missouri, January-April 2002
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