Chris Wozney
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
I bring 15 years of formal experience as editor and senior editor to the table, following years of informal editing for classmates and for persons in the military, during 4 years as a wartime medic in the US Army.
I love stories, and I love every aspect of bringing stories to readers and listeners. I enjoy being part of a competent, creative team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Editor
Penmore Press
01.2014 - Current
- Managed writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
- Edited manuscripts for content, conventions, and formatting, to include details of continuity, internal consistency, transitions, punctuation, dialogue, and fact checking.
- Worked with authors directly to refine content.
- Wrote editorials and interviews for website publication on various subject matters.
- Edited nonfiction, historical fiction, mysteries, horror, science fiction and fantasy.
- Met with authors at promotion and publication events
- Traveled to conventions to promote sales
- Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources.
- Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition.
- Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
- Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for social content.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
Senior Editor
Fireship Press
01.2008 - 12.2013
- Managed writers and editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
- Communicated directly with new authors with respect to expectations, processes and organization guidelines.
- CO-created long-term editorial calendars with publications, due dates, events and assignments.
- Coordinated with writers to maintain consistent voice while removing content and punctuation problems.
- Oversaw story pitches, assignments, final revisions and layouts.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Chapman University
Tucson, AZ05.2003
Triple Certified For Secondary Education - Education
University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZ05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
St. John's College
Annapolis, MD05.1985
Skills
- Quality Controls
- Project Management
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Editorial planning
- Public relations
- Client relations
Timeline
Senior Editor
Penmore Press
01.2014 - Current
Senior Editor
Fireship Press
01.2008 - 12.2013
Master of Arts - Counseling
Chapman University
Triple Certified For Secondary Education - Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
St. John's College
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