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Adam Drew Blumer

Colgate,WI

Summary

More than 30 years of experience in writing, editing, and proofreading. Editor of numerous publications, including more than 300 books. Author of five Christian suspense novels. Published author of numerous short stories, articles, and curriculum.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner, Editor

Blumer Editorial
05.2006 - Current
  • Edited a variety of fiction and nonfiction books for clients, including more than 300 books for Author Solutions, Elite Editing, CreateSpace, WinePress Publishing, Deep River Books, and other clients

Administrative Assistant

Shalom Ministries
05.2006 - Current
  • Updated the website (http://www.shalomnyc.org), edited donor letters, conducted online research of Middle East news, transcribed and edited text from audio for publications, answered general phone calls, edited and designed the quarterly newsletter

Editorial Manager

SharperIron.org Blog
05.2006 - 07.2009
  • Solicited, edited, proofread, and posted articles for the homepage
  • Planned content for publication calendar and reminded authors of deadlines

Editorial Manager, Publications Department

Northland International University
10.1995 - 05.2006
  • Managed the yearbook and a small staff, wrote text, and directed photography
  • Served as managing editor of Heart magazine and Integrity of Heart theological journal
  • Administered the preprint process, which included writing, editing, proofreading various publications, and overseeing deadlines
  • Designed and programmed the NIU website (http://www.ni.edu/)
  • Managed content: graphic updates, text updates, and page creation

Assistant Editor

Awana Clubs International Headquarters
09.1991 - 10.1995
  • Authored and edited Bible curriculum for three-year-olds through high schoolers
  • Authored leadership training manuals (LeaderSource) for the Sparks program and the third- through sixth-grade program
  • Conducted interviews and wrote articles for Signal magazine
  • Wrote video and slide show scripts
  • Managed and edited many large publication projects

Education

Certificate of Completion - Novel Writing

Writers Digest School
07.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Print Journalism

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC
05.1991

Skills

  • Editorial Policy Making
  • Consensus-Building and Teamwork
  • Copy Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Project Managing
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • CMS Updating
  • Project Scheduling
  • Spelling Abilities
  • Content Generation
  • Administrative Support
  • Creative Solutions
  • Content Editing Knowledge

Timeline

Owner, Editor

Blumer Editorial
05.2006 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Shalom Ministries
05.2006 - Current

Editorial Manager

SharperIron.org Blog
05.2006 - 07.2009

Editorial Manager, Publications Department

Northland International University
10.1995 - 05.2006

Assistant Editor

Awana Clubs International Headquarters
09.1991 - 10.1995

Certificate of Completion - Novel Writing

Writers Digest School

Bachelor of Arts - Print Journalism

Bob Jones University
Adam Drew Blumer