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, SC05.1991
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