Content Developer, Editor, Copy Editor, Developmental Editor

Danielle DeStefano

editor • content developer

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My experience has been gathered through more than 30 years of developing content in management, editorial, and writing roles. I have participated in hundreds of projects in both freelance and staff positions; and I have worked with developers, publishers, and other clients of all sizes. I have produced content for learners and for leaders, for children and for adults, for laypeople and for experts, for customers and for employees. This unique combination of experience provides me with insight into the entire creative process, as well as a critical understanding of how to reach a variety of audiences. This perspective, coupled with my ability to see the “big picture” without losing sight of the details, makes me singularly prepared to direct projects with consistent efficiency and efficacy, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality product. My long-time professional association with management, editorial, and other creative professionals around the world has taught me how to build successful internal and external relationships; it also gives me a large network of qualified writers and editors when I need to source outside talent. I am a strategic leader with a demonstrated ability to hire, train, and manage an editorial staff and a diplomatic approach to resolving challenges. A proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a highly pressured environment, an ability to align work with strategic goals, sound judgment and strong business acumen, and an aptitude for communicating editorial solutions are skills I will enthusiastically apply in my role as a provider of creative services. Danielle DeStefano

editor • content developer

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Experienced editorial professional seeking to apply my expertise in literacy, language, and instructional design to the development of high- quality, innovative, and effective content. From crafting original content to fine-tuning existing materials, I am driven to ensure that text is engaging, accurate, current, effective, and error-free.

EXPERIENCE

May 1988–Feb 1998; Sep 1999–Oct 2003; May 2006–present • Tree House Publishing Solutions LLC [Boxborough, MA] Management, consultation, editorial, and writing services, producing educational and instructional material for publisher clients

owner/editorial director (contract/freelance services) • Develop and deliver components according to client’s specifications in all content areas, specializing in K–12 literacy, reading, and language arts; K–8 science; corporate instructional design/eLearning, product and technical manuals; and assessment/exam programs for students and adults at all levels and across industries May 2006–present • 3D Creative Services [Boxborough, MA] Editorial and writing services for businesses and individuals owner/editorial director (contract/freelance services) • Create/revise marketing, sales, promotional, advertising, informational, b2b, and b2c content; technical content; internal communications; employee training and support materials (e.g., instructional design, eLearning); and various other text-based materials, both printed and digital/electronic

Oct 2003–May 2006 • Chrysalis Publishing Group [Natick, MA] Project/staff management, developing materials for publisher clients project manager > editorial director • Hands-on editorial oversight of all content/process as necessary; coordination of schedules and resources; selection and oversight of personnel; maintaining projects on time and at or under budget Feb 1998–Sep 1999 • Sundance Publishing [Littleton, MA] Product owner of a variety of award-winning products/product lines for the supplemental educational publishing market

copyeditor/proofreader > editor > executive editor • Increased net profits for my products by over 100%; created two new imprints, directed the development of 100s of products; hired, trained, and managed freelance and staff editorial and design professionals

MORE ABOUT ME: I have also worked as a bartender, run a used vehicle dealership, managed operations for a commercial property/residential home inspection company, co-owned a floral design and event planning business, and performed as a karaoke DJ/host.

SKILLS

• Project management

• Product development

• Curriculum development

• Instructional design

• Prototyping

• Style guide/guidelines

creation

• Content adaptation/

revision

• Content editing

• Developmental editing

• Copyediting; Proofreading

• Teacher and pupil texts

• Assessments/exams

• Test-taking/study guides

content areas

academic: Reading,

Literature, Language Arts,

Composition, Writing

Process, Spelling,

Vocabulary, Phonics,

Grammar; Health/Life

Sciences, Physical, Earth,

Space Sciences;

Mathematics; Social

Studies/History/Civics

other: automobiles, railroads,

real estate, construction,

science, health, technology,

environmentalism, beauty.

fashion, entertainment, pop

culture, baseball, football,

salt-water fishing, travel,

hospitality industry, cooking,

military history

EDUCATION

College of Charleston —

English

Harvard University —

English and American Lit;

Biology/Pre-Med

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