| EXPERIENCE |
Cookery Editor, Duncan Baird Publishers
London, England; June 2007 - Present
- Project manage illustrated cookery titles through the publishing lifecycle: structural editing; consulting with managing editor and authors on style, content and format; and working with designers, food stylists and production on styling and scheduling.
Editor and Writer, Freelance
June 1997 - June 2007
Projects (full-time and part-time) included:
- Editor, Wunderman Impact and GT, divisions of Young & Rubicam
London, England; February 2006 - May 2007
- Copyedited, proofread and performed content QA on digital and print campaigns, following the style guidelines of various clients
- Performed functional QA testing
- Rewrote, edited and proofread copy for print and other online jobs
- Localised American content for UK audience
- Proposed, implemented and documented QA processes
- Online Editor, Rodale Books International
London, England; May 2006 - October 2006
- Wrote summaries of health, wellness, cookery and related titles
- Uploaded titles, summaries and images to online bookstore using bespoke CMS
- Cookery Book Editor, MQ Publications
London, England; March 2006 - April 2006
- Edited cookery books for American market: Americanised text and converted measurements from metric to American customary units
- Manuscript Editor
Munich, Germany; May 2005 - February 2006
- Provided developmental editing and copyediting on non-fiction manuscript
- English Language Editor, Digital Publishing
Munich, Germany; July 2005 - October 2005
- Researched and wrote articles, edited selected graphics, managed deadlines of other contributors and edited their articles
- Produced audio books: edited and proofread texts, directed recording sessions and performed QA
- Developed lesson material for print and digital English courses, including writing, editing, QA and software testing
- Editor and Contributor, Lynx Publishing
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; July - August 2005
- Edited ELT grammar exercises
- Contributed essay for publication in ELT textbook
- Restaurant Critic & Writer, Munich Found
Munich, Germany; September 2002 - February 2004
- Reviewed restaurants for monthly English-language magazine; interviewed industry professionals for food and beverage articles
- Wrote feature, travel and news articles; provided editorial assistance, copyediting and proofreading; compiled monthly events calendar; updated website
- Content Editor, Integrated Minds
Oak Ridge, New Jersey, USA; 2002
- Wrote and edited content for legal website
- Writer and Editor, Watershed Organic Farm
Pennington, New Jersey, USA; Summer 2001
- Wrote news and food articles and produced newsletter for 1000+ members of farm's Community Supported Agriculture programme
- Technical Writer, Mirronex Technologies
Princeton, New Jersey, USA; March - April 2000
- Wrote, developed and edited online help system for web-based application
- Analysed software and website usability; suggested improvements in content, design and behaviour in order to enhance user experience
- HTML Editor, Yachting Magazine
Stamford, Connecticut, USA; March - June 1998
- Edited website content and standardised HTML pages
- Technical Editor of German, REA
Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; June 1997 - April 1998
- Edited study guide for German-language standardised test and wrote reading comprehension section and answer key
Product Assistant, Peterson's
Princeton, New Jersey, USA; January 1999 - February 2000
- Wrote and developed user manual for web-based university admissions software
- Developed admissions applications using HTML, copyedited and proofread all applications, performed QA and software testing
- Managed relationships with and served as technical contact to admissions staff at more than 30 universities worldwide, gathered specifications, oversaw development and testing of each institution's application, provided training and user support
Project and Office Manager, Dot-Line Inc.
Princeton, New Jersey, USA; March 1998 - January 1999
- Managed software development projects: performed research; determined client specifications; wrote proposals, project plans, and status reports; performed software testing and QA; provided client support and training
- Wrote and edited content for corporate website; developed prototype of site using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Managed office
Executive Assistant, DeraCom Conference Call Services
Princeton, New Jersey, USA; July 1997 - February 1998
- Performed general administrative duties and coordinated special events
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EDUCATION
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The Natural Gourmet Cookery School
New York, New York, USA; October 2003 - March 2004
Completed full-time, professional Chef's Training Programme; emphasis on health-supportive cooking and baking
The Institute of Culinary Education
New York, New York, USA; November 2003 - February 2004
Completed 60-hour Baking and Pastry Certificate course and a Wine Essentials survey course
Rutgers College, Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Linguistics and German, May 1997
Phi Beta Kappa, National Honour Society
High Honours, Rutgers German Department
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| COMPUTER SKILLS |
Web Development Tools: HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Operating Systems: MacOS, Windows, Linux
Software Programmes: include InDesign, Quark Express, Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, Adobe Photoshop, Content Management Systems (CMS), web browsers
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