Development Project
Resume:
Suzanne Lombardo
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824
*********@*********.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Thoroughly versed in all aspects of editorial, from manuscript development and editing to
production, proofreading, and copyediting. Able to manage and coordinate multiple projects under
strict deadlines, produce quality work with little supervision, and quickly assess and implement
standards for style, platforms, and processes. Specialties include style development and developing
creative talent.
EDUCATION
1988-1990 BA English, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.
EMPLOYMENT
Present Freelance editor whose clients include:
Disney Publishing, White Plains, NY/Glendale, CA. Edited/rewrote
children’s reference series for partnership with Barnes & Noble; copyedited
junior novel and other titles associated with Oz: The Great and Powerful movie;
copyedited Doc McStuffins, Mickey Mouse and Princess titles for youngest
readers; copyedited 350-page Marvel book featuring a variety of superheros;
copyedited Hyperion titles for young adults; outlined and developed writer’s
guidelines across imprints.
Priceline, Norwalk, CT. Copyedited online company’s revamp of hotel
descriptions and helped train writers to maintain strict style guidelines and
customer needs.
The Taunton Press, Newtown, CT. Helped develop and implement editorial
standards for launch of “green-building” website, GreenBuildingAdvisor.com.
Responsibilities also included proofreading/copyediting, developing
manuscripts/blogs by industry experts, and establishing and maintaining
style guidelines and schedules.
Brown Barn Books, Weston, CT. Reviewed, critiqued and copyedited
manuscripts and proofs for young adult/crossover market.
The Globe Pequot Press, Guilford, CT. Proofread/copyedited travel and
leisure guides and other nonfiction titles.
October 2000- Research/Production Editor, Bottom Line/Personal, Stamford, CT
January 2006 Valued team researcher/production editor on company’s flagship
publication (subscription base of 500,000 readers). Researched and edited
variety of consumer-related news items and studies in health, personal
finance, self-improvement, travel & leisure, exercise & fitness, family and child
development, and home improvement. Copyedited and proofread all phases
of production. Contributed, developed, and edited stories/ideas. Worked with
sources/authors in production process. Created and edited two weekly
financial e-letters to subscribers, and assisted with production and research on
sister publication, Bottom Line/Health.
August 1999 Senior Project Editor, International Masters Publishers, Stamford, CT
October 2000 Developed, tested, and managed products in areas of health, gardening,
children’s games and projects, music, sports, and alternative medicine. Also
managed Spanish-language version of popular herbal medicine series.
Supervised freelance staff of three writers and three designers and worked
closely with outside vendors and in-house design staff. Managed budgets and
schedules. Collaborated in brainstorming sessions for new products and new
target audiences. Generated and coordinated schedules and budgets.
October 1997 Senior Editor, Ariel Books, Cos Cob, CT
August 1999 Developed ideas from manuscript to bound book on cooking, gardening,
personal and family relationships, sports, fairy tales/children’s stories, etc. for
successful gift/novelty book packager. Supervised in-house and freelance staff
of writers, designers, and illustrators. Commissioned artwork and
photography, selected stock photography, developed relationships with
vendors, negotiated prices and contracts. Worked with publisher to maintain
style standards and ensure timely delivery. Developed and implemented new
book formats, subjects, illustrators, artists, etc.
October 1993 Editorial, International Masters Publishers, Stamford, CT
October 1997 Began as editorial assistant at continuity publisher specializing in do-it-
yourself products, including gardening, cooking, and children’s learning
products. Responsibilities included proofreading, copyediting, and trafficking
with production & prepress. Became project editor after two years, responsible
for overall product management topic development, manuscript assignment
and development, researching, supervising freelance writers, designers, and
packagers, budgeting, scheduling.
October 1991 Copy Editor, The Bridgeport Post/The Connecticut Post, Bridgeport, CT.
October 1993 First female editor in the sports department at this regional newspaper.
Oversaw layout and composing standards; managed sports briefs sections and
late-deadline copy; wrote and updated agate pages and box scores; proofread
entire sports section daily.
REFERENCES Available upon request.
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