Commissioning Editor Resume
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2813 Sherwood Circle
Lafayette, LA 70503
(333)-253-4145
b.roth@emailaddress.com
Career Objective: Seeking a career as Commissioning Editor in which I can use my skills and experience to grow with company and become a valued member of the team.
Summary of Qualifications:
Remarkable experience in managing all commission texts and researching on same
Exceptional knowledge of financial management
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe InDesign
Ability to develop contract terms for agents and authors and negotiate on same
Ability to proofread and perform complex writing and editorial functions
Ability to write end-user documentation for non-technical staff
Excellent copy editing, rewriting, revising, writing, and proofreading Skills
Work Experience:
Commissioning Editor, July 2007 - Present
Wiley, Lafayette, LA
Prepared a publisher list for a particular genre.
Managed a list of current market and identified potential markets for new products.
Performed research on market trends and analyzed all reports.
Coordinated with senior and commissioning editors and reviewed new proposals.
Monitored and maintained all book publishing programs.
Organized all book launches and signing by authors.
Assisted administration and finance teams to develop strategies.
Commissioning Editor, March 2004– June 2007
SAGE Publications, Lafayette, LA
Studied current market trends and updated knowledge on existing book market.
Identified prospective markets and developed new products.
Managed all manuscripts and approved or disapproved it.
Developed new ideas for books and identified appropriate authors for same.
Prepared publishing proposals and projected all sales and income for same.
Monitored all contracts and issued it to authors and agents.
Scheduled projects ensured its compliance to all deadlines.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Publishing, Contra Costa College, San Pablo, CA
Master's Degree in Publishing, Transylvania University, Lexington, KY
