CHRISTOPHER J. SOLLOG
Staten Island, NY 10305
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SUMMARY
Proofreader/Editor/Writer with more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry. Handled every aspect of the publication process from author relations to editing of manuscripts to creation of final proofs. Strengths include excellent written communication skills, keen attention to detail, and a strong command of the English language. Accustomed to working in deadline-oriented situations and experienced with a variety of publishing and office-related computer programs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VERISK ANALYTICS (Verisk Insurance Solutions), Jersey City, NJ 2008 – present
Senior Publication Support Analyst (2018 – present)
Proofreading paper and electronic products prior to publication and distribution. Performing detailed quality assurance and some document composition tasks on new and existing products. Ensuring accuracy and grammatical correctness of various customer-facing products. Meeting tight deadlines and working cooperatively and cross-functionally. Contributing to error analysis task to ensure that final edits are correct and consistent across multiple documents within each filing. Cross-training across various roles within the publications department. Suggesting enhancements and process improvements. Supporting development of an all-digital workflow and other related projects. Reviewing and updating workflow documentation. Training and mentoring less experienced co-workers.
Publication Support Analyst (2008 – 2018)
Performed proofreading and quality assurance tasks. Trained on Error Analysis task. Utilized a variety of tools, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and other document management software. Researched past forms and filings for consistency. Took the lead in job tracking/assigning of jobs throughout the team. Assisted in automating the forms update process and continuing to verify the forms alert to ensure all products were accurately released to customers. Successfully completed a series of CPCU courses to further my understanding of the insurance industry. Began training on the Lean Six Sigma process to help develop ideas for increasing efficiencies throughout the publishing processes.
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CHRISTOPHER J. SOLLOG
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LEXISNEXIS MATTHEW BENDER, New York City, NY/Newark, NJ 2000 – 2008
Content Editor (2006 – 2008)
Edited manuscript for law school textbooks. Handled all aspects of the publication process, prioritized multiple projects, and met publication deadlines. Performed some operations-related publishing tasks, such as coding and composing. Worked with various departments within and outside of the company to improve overall organizational efficiency. Maintained the editorial integrity and quality of several publications. Wrote various internal communications. Learned new programs and processes and utilized them to maximize efficiencies.
Participated in editorial team’s conversion from the use of SGML to XML coding, thereby increasing long-term efficiencies and adding value to the products by making them online-ready.
Took the lead on a project to archive PDF files in order to increase the team’s efficiency in processing multiple requests.
Suggested the need for and helped implement new processes for the handling of restock requests and other special publishing events.
Created a variety of written materials, including process guidelines, newsletter articles, proposals, and other documentation that increased team communication and visibility within the organization.
Contributed to several high-profile releases, improving their quality, author relationships, and the overall value of those publications.
Editor (2002 – 2005)
Edited a variety of publications for grammar, spelling, and accuracy. Managed a large schedule of multiple publishing events. Tested new publishing tools and participated in training sessions to learn and implement new publishing processes and expedited editing procedures. Learned to work effectively with various departments within the organization. Helped in the preparation of some high profile marketing materials.
Successfully transitioned from working on Real Estate/Environmental legal titles to editing Law School textbooks encompassing a wide variety of subject areas.
Contributed to the earliest stages of the XML initiative, completing some of the first releases to be processed in XML by the office and providing valuable feedback as a member of the project’s Implementation team.
Created various checklists, FAQ’s, and other documentation to benefit the entire team and increase efficiency in the processing of releases.
Attended a lecture given by an author of one of the Academic Team’s most prestigious and highest selling books, and wrote an article about it for the company newsletter which enhanced the visibility and reputation of the Academic Publishing Team.
Associate Editor (2000 – 2001)
Handled a variety of editorial duties. Assisted fellow Editors on numerous occasions. Learned hands-on the various aspects of the publication process. Maintained excellent attention to detail while processing multiple quality releases in a timely manner.
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CHRISTOPHER J. SOLLOG
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THE FOUNDATION CENTER, New York, NY 1998 – 1999
Editorial Associate
Conducted research for, proofread, and updated database entries. Reviewed the editorial work of fellow editors for accuracy and consistency. Continually met publication deadlines.
STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE, Staten Island, NY 1997
Journalism Intern
Wrote and edited miscellaneous news items. Conducted interviews in person and via telephone. Utilized computer skills for researching and writing articles.
EDUCATION
B.S., Communication Arts -- St. John’s University, New York, NY
Cumulative Index: 3.5/4.0
Dean’s List (1994 – 1997)
Competitive &
St. Vincent de Paul Scholarships
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Publishing Applications:
Various in-house publishing tools, Adobe Acrobat, experience in both SGML and XML.
Microsoft Office Solutions:
Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Additional Computer Knowledge:
Internet, Wrike, LexisNexis, SmartFTP, WinZip, and WordPerfect.