Fifteen years of experience in publishing as a Production Editor. Strong management, customer service, analytic and organizational skills.

I have in-depth knowledge of content, production tools/systems and their interdependencies, including expertise in XML & the suite of Neptune tools, as well as familiarity with eBook, online & CD platforms.

Coordinate with editorial, indexing and manufacturing departments to manage the production of 50 legal treatise publication releases per year from manuscript to final print, eBook and online release stages by meeting all milestone dates and satisfying 90% of these dates in advance of the production schedule. Ensure the formatting and data integrity of all SGML, XML, VISF and FFF files and resolved any problems with tagging and validation.

Edit and proofread author manuscript and review final proof before it is shipped via print & eBook to customers. Maintain journal web pages & databases and process invoices for vendors.

I negotiate author contracts consisting of deadlines, chapter updating & manuscript content.

Work Terms

I am available 7 days a week. I have a home office w/ high speed internet.