Editorial Expert

Amy Berkun

EXPERIENCE

Children’s Services Associate, Reference/Information Services Associate, and Public Services Associate (2010-Present) New Milford Public Library

• Assists patrons with internet and online databases, reader’s advisory, location of materials, use of computers.

• Assists librarians with program planning.

• Works with Bibliomation and Evergreen library systems.

• Provides customer service with a goal of excellence.

Office Manager (2002-2010) Etoner.com New Milford, CT

• Manage Account Payables/Receivables.

• Ensure compliance with accounting deadlines.

• Coordinate weekly payments to over 30 vendors.

• Write, design, and edit online advertising and product pages.

Copy Editor (1998-2002) Bertelsmann (Bookspan) Garden City, NY

• Copyedit direct mail marketing pieces from manuscript to blues.

• Develop in-house style guides for several book clubs.

• Manage integration of style guides from merged publications.

Editor (1996-1997) Barron's Educ. Series Hauppauge, NY

• Edit an extensive list of titles from conception to bound book, including cookbooks, test preparatory guides, reference materials, computer software, pet care manuals, young adult novels, and children's picture books.

• Develop content with authors.

• Create interior book designs and photo layouts with graphic artists.

• Write catalog copy and sell sheets for sales representatives.

Managing Editor (1995-1996) Random House New York, NY

• Design layouts and covers for all products.

• Manage budget for editorial department.

• Create and edit young adult novels, children's books, and educational kits with authors and packagers from conception to final proofs for The Trumpet Club.

Copy Editor (1993-1995) Random House New York, NY

• Copyedit promotional materials, trade catalog copy, and direct mail marketing pieces for newly formed creative department.

• Copyedit and design layouts for The Trumpet Club catalogs.

EDUCATION

BA English, SUNY at Stony Brook

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