Amy Lanter

Email: abqa6j@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ******** **

City: Basehor

State: KS

Zip: 66007

Country: USA

Phone: 913-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $50,000

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AMY LANTER

16427 Parallel Road, Basehor, KS 66007 abqa6j@r.postjobfree.com 913-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/amylanter

Personal Profile

Publications editor with 20 years of combined experience in managing all aspects of print production, as well as planning, design, and copywriting website pages. Self-driven, results focused leader with standout success in full lifecycle delivery of specialized magazines, web pages, press releases, brochures, ads, and other projects. Enjoy consistently positive feedback from internal and external customers with high marks for teamwork, adherence to deadlines, business outlook, and creative solutions. Strong focus on budget adherence and maximum paid advertising. Adapt readily to new technology. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Welcome business travel.

Professional Work Experience

ARMA International, Overland Park, KS, March 2009-January 2013

Not-for-profit professional association and leading authority in records and information management.

Managing Editor

Managed re-branding of a bi-monthly award-winning print magazine, Information Management (IM), the enhancement of its web presence, and launch of a digital edition in 2013.

Formulated the strategic plan for each issue; managed expenses to ensure budget adherence

Developed annual editorial plan

Chaired editorial board and lead issue planning meetings

Developed and implemented processes to streamline planning, editing, proofing, composition, and production

Identified freelance writers; solicited articles from and managed relationships with writers and industry experts

Edited copy; wrote editors message for each issue and digital edition; authored articles as needed

Coordinated print production schedules; ensured printing deadlines were met for various association materials

Edited and proofed all ARMA-related communications and materials, including education courses

Monitored and resolved copyright issues

Show-Me Publishing, Inc., Kansas City, MO, Interim Position, January 2009March 2009

Publisher of Ingrams Magazine and destination site materials for the business industry.

Data/Research Editor

Researched industry and territorial lists and industry rankings; coordinated list management with a focus on website design and launch. Wrote articles for organizations flagship publication, Ingrams Magazine.

BankNews Publications, Inc., Shawnee Mission, KS, 1997-October 2008

Publisher of magazines and other print material for commercial banks, savings and loans, thrift institutions, and state banking associations nationwide.

Editor, Contract Publications

Associate Editor

Assistant Editor

Managed full lifecycle production of four monthly and bi-monthly magazines:

California Banker Bi-monthly with circulation of 3,500 and folio range of 32-40 pages

Florida Banking Monthly with circulation of 6,000 and folio range of 40-64 pages

Illinois Banker Monthly with circulation of 3,000 and folio range of 32-48 pages

Virginia Banking Bi-monthly with circulation of 2,600 and folio range of 32-40 pages

Established production schedules and editorial calendars. Created templates and determined page folio based on copy and ad reservations. Partnered with bank clients in designing covers, planning magazine copy, soliciting copy, writing feature articles, placing ads, and selecting artwork. Obtained final client approval. Served as single point of contact with printers. Arranged on-time magazine distribution and mailing. Managed redesign of magazines every 3-4 years or at clients request. Ensured budget adherence based on editorial/advertising ratio while striving to achieve 35-45% paid advertising for each issue. Traveled to client locations approximately 10-11 times annually.

Conceived, proposed, solicited and authored copy for, and managed production of three special issues during 2007-2008.

Ongoing company activities:

Provided layout and editing expertise, design guidance, and direction on BankNews in-house projects including brochures, flyers, ads, letters, and specialty items.

Authored articles and provided editorial assistance for BankNews flagship magazines: BankNews and Western Banking, as well as Mid-Week and Bank Board Letter newsletters.

Forrest T. Jones & Company, Inc., Kansas City, MO, 1996-1997

Group insurance administrator of health and liability insurance products to associations and employer groups.

Communications Specialist

Teamed with art director in planning, designing, and copywriting of home pages for the organizations external website.

Formatted pages including links, font, and topic selections. Produced monthly updates. Obtained legal approvals.

Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City, MO/Los Angeles, CA, 1993-1996

Private, not-for-profit educational institution, research organization, and community service provider.

Publications Writer

Conducted research for and wrote articles for an 8-12 page award-winning student magazine, a 16-20 page alumni magazine, and press releases for both campuses.

Awards

Gold Medal in the 2009 Association TRENDS All-Media Contest in the Convention Program Category for the 2009 ARMA International Conference & Expo Guide.

Bronze Medal in the 2009 Association TRENDS All-Media Contest in the Convention Registration Promotion Package Category for the 2009 ARMA International Conference & Expo promotional package.

Education

BA, Journalism/Mass Communications, Benedictine College, Atchison, KS, 1993

Technology

Adobe CS2, Adobe Acrobat 9.0, Quark Xpress 6.0, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint

Portfolio available upon request.

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uding education courses

Monitored and resolved copyright issues

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