Résumé
Managing Editor, B-Word Publications. March 2007 – present
• Assigned and edited articles for a quarterly non-profit magazine whose tagline is “Feminist response to pop culture.” • Hired and scheduled freelance proofreaders. • Supervised fact-checking. • Wrote articles, headlines, blurbs, and captions as needed. • Wrote monthly promotional e-newsletter. • Helped with fundraising events as needed.
Freelance writer. 2000 – present
• Produced timely and engaging copy for a wide range of clients with a special emphasis on food and books. • Book reviews have appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle and the Oregonian. • Currently writing a daily blog post on food in the media for Chow.com and a monthly food-related interview for Culinate.com. • Reviews and feature articles have appeared on many websites, including Onemedia.com, HP.com, Pets.com, and Foodline.com. • Contributed to various publications including Meetings and Conventions, the Willamette Week, and T.V. Time.
Features Editor, San Francisco Bay Guardian. 1990 – 2000
• Produced the weekly features section for this alternative weekly newspaper, which has a circulation of 154,000. • Produced annual special issues, including “Best of the Bay,” as well as special sections on books, dining, and style. • Coordinated a high volume of freelancers and interns. • Worked with Art Director to conceptualize artwork for features and covers. • Wrote and consulted on design for promotional materials and house ads. • Quarterbacked complete redesign of the paper working with contracted designer.
Managing Editor, Twilight Zone magazine: New York, NY. 1984 – 1986
• Evaluated manuscripts. • Edited and proofread feature articles and columns each issue. • Supervised art and typesetting departments. • Coordinated with printer.
Skills: Developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, blogging. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Foxpro.