Lawrence Hayden Highland Falls, NY *******@*****.*** 845-***-****
Professional summary:
Versatile and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in content production, editorial project management, and team coordination. Strong background in digital publishing, eLearning, and cross-functional communication. Recognized for maintaining high editorial standards, streamlining workflows, and delivering projects on time. Seeking opportunities where strong organization, communication, and project execution skills can make an impact in a dynamic work environment. Key skills:
• Project management & workflow coordination
• Editorial content management & proofreading
• Quality assurance & compliance
• Digital publishing & eLearning formats
• Stakeholder & vendor relations
• Technical editing & copyediting
• Team collaboration & vommunication
• CMS & style guide development
Work history:
Content Editor / Project Manager
Global Assoc of Risk Professionals - Jersey City, NJ April 2021 – November 2024
• Managed editorial and production workflows for global financial certification programs.
• Oversaw updates and creation of eLearning content, coordinating cross-departmentally with design, legal, marketing, and IT.
• Ensured consistency in tone, branding, and regulatory compliance across publications and digital platforms.
• Built and maintained in-house editorial style guide.
• Facilitated vendor communication and author/reviewer compensation. Editor-in-Chief / Production Manager
Microbe Formulas - Meridian, ID January 2020 – January 2022
• Directed editorial operations for a health and wellness company, overseeing blog, email, and marketing content.
• Ensured regulatory compliance (FDA) across all communications.
• Maintained voice, tone, and formatting consistency through style guide development.
• Collaborated closely with SEO, graphics, and marketing teams to align editorial output with brand strategy.
Editorial Manager / Digital Content Producer
S&P Global Ratings - New York, NY April 2001 – December 2019
• Directed department editors, focusing on skills training and performance assessments.
• Managed the prioritization of daily deadlines and department workflow, ensuring minimal turnaround times.
• Provided editorial and technical support to approximately 60 financial analysts globally, offering constructive feedback and leading writing training sessions.
• Executed heavy copy editing and rewriting of various article types, including daily press releases and in-depth financial analyses, facilitating timely dissemination of thought leadership to the financial markets.
• Edited and published proprietary financial reports in ebook and electronic formats.
• Consistently met daily deadlines by balancing and prioritizing numerous articles and metadata, coordinating publication schedules to ensure global consistency.
• Authored commentary articles on industry trends and business-related topics, resulting in a marked increase in subscriber satisfaction.
• Created analytical data charts and representational graphics, enabling efficient analysis and identification of key industry trends and market-specific movements.
• Maintained legal and industry standards within publications, ensuring adherence to SEC guidelines.
• Received three quarterly awards from the Publication Excellence Council along with numerous peer recognition awards for producing high-quality copy. Education
University of Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, PA Bachelor of Arts in English Technical Tools
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Salesforce, Slack
• Adobe Acrobat, InDesign (basic familiarity)
• Content Management Systems & Workflow Tools