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Textbook Editor Sample Resume

Max K. Smith
1234 Post Oak Drive
elleville, IL 62000
Home: 618-555-5555
Cell: 618-555-5556
Email: mksmith@frontfocus.com


Objective:	Textbook Editor to oversee the management of textbook projects including scope, scheduling, quality control, and budgeting to achieve successful completion within deadlines

Qualification Summary:	Proven expertise in ESL/ELT content development and in textbook publishing for both print and electronic delivery Strong communication and interpersonal skills Extensive knowledge of Word, Quark, XML and HTML

Education:	Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism Illinois State University, May, 1992 GPA 3.89/4.0


Work Experience:	Textbook Editor Ralston Publishing, St. Louis, MO In-depth analysis of content, including the evaluation project needs, reviewing competing texts and assessing originality of content Provide direction to authors in terms of writing and organizing content Define project plan consisting of scope, workflow, schedule, budget, and deliverables Bring all projects to completion within specified deadlines and budgets. Hire and manage freelance writers and editors Primary liaison between Sales, Marketing, Technology, and Bids & Contracts Departments Create sample pages for promotional use Pro-actively monitor schedule and budget compliance August 2003 - present

	Assistant Editor Yardley Books, Collinsville, IL Provided direction to authors Directed freelance editors to perform first and second edits, incorporations, and page reviews on assigned projects Created and maintained schedules and budgets while ensuring quality control Wrote new material for mathematics texts where portions of the texts had not been written by the author team or when the text needed to be augmented Initiated contracts Accepted, reviewed and processed invoices received from freelancers Reviewed manuscripts and/or coordinated reviews as necessary February 1997 ? August 2003

	Assistant Editor The Commons, Belleville, IL Ensured clarity and accuracy in manuscripts by correcting errors where necessary Solicited manuscripts from professors who were writing their own textbooks Worked with authors in completing projects Proofread, copyedited and monitored style at all stages Developed layouts and art ideas with designers and other team members that were attractive and accurate July 1992 ? January 1997

Affiliations:	American Copy Editors Society