Jennifer Thomas
Pensacola
Summary
Experienced, collaborative Realtor sales associate and creative writer / content developer passionate about making connections and developing content that moves people.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Realtor Sales Associate
Levin Rinke Realty
Pensacola
03.2021 - Current
- Conduct interviews to help determine buyer and seller needs and help them understand the process for financing, home search, marketing, strategic pricing, and negotiation.
- Educate clients about local neighborhoods and micro-market trends.
- Prioritize continuing education for local communities and businesses,
- Help clients to understand the buying /listing process, including contract documents, negotiation, inspections, concessions, and closing.
- $3.9 million in sales volume for 2024; just under $2M for 2025.
Freelance Writer, Editor, Content Developer
Self
03.2020 - Current
- Adaptive, thoughtful creative writer focused on fully internalizing client specifications and needs and delivering on deadline.
Senior Content Development Editor
SAGE publications
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed author and SME schedules to develop textbook, ancillary and digital content textbooks on the Psychology and Economics lists.
- Worked with acquisitions editors to develop proposals for new original SAGE video, and with production to complete video creation and deployment in the digital platform.
- Collaborated with the acquisitions and marketing teams to plan market research and development activities designed to improve student offerings while also seeding sales.
- Worked with the marketing and sales teams to follow up on instructor leads based on market research projects conducted throughout the development process.
Senior Project Manager / Team Lead
Lumina Datamatics
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed SMEs to develop textbook, ancillary and digital assessment content for higher education clients (Cengage, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, Pearson, Wiley).
- Managed freelance and other PMs and provided support, guidance, and training on Lumina processes and best practices.
- Assisted with creating cost estimates based on client specifications, SME needs, and relevant experience.
Senior Developmental Editor
LEAP Publishing Services
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed SMEs and content development for CLEP / DSST assessments and Advanced Placement Study Guides.
- Developed content for instructor resources and assessments in economics, sociology, management, tax, and business communication.
- Developed content for reference titles in biology, mathematics, and human diseases.
Product Development Manager
Cengage Learning
10.2012 - 03.2015
- Managed a team of thirteen content/media developers (direct and indirect reports).
- Guided team and adapted processes toward an evolving convergence of print/media development roles.
- With teams, helped to define digital learning paths in products for economics and business law (previous experience in other disciplines).
- Supervised and acted as an additional developmental resource on critical products through development and production phases (examples include Mankiw, Principles of Economics, 7e text and MindTap, Arnold, Economics, 11e text and MindTap).
Supervising Developmental Editor
Cengage Learning
02.2009 - 10.2012
- Managed five direct reports. Collaborated on key company process initiatives and continued project management responsibilities.
- Content Developer / project manager for Mankiw product franchise, including pilot product with Mankiw in the MindTap platform.
- Content Developer / project manager for Arnold, Economics, product franchise from fifth through eleventh editions, seeing steady increase in sales and market share.
- Assisted in interviewing and hiring of new content developers, media developers, and assistants; mentored new hires.
Developmental Editor / Senior Developmental Editor
Cengage Learning
02.2001 - 02.2009
- Managed complex print and digital projects from research / inception through development and production.
- Conducted market research (surveys, focus groups, and personal interviews).
- Brought products to market according to plan and within set budgets and delivery dates.
- Promoted to Senior Developmental Editor in 2006; developed revisions as well as first edition products with unique and compelling content, tracking market trends and competitive products.
- Researched, solicited, and signed qualified subject matter experts to create print and digital ancillary content for assigned projects.
- Supervised quality and delivered content to production on deadline.
Education
English Literature, Teaching Assistant
University of Cincinnati
01.1996
B.A. - English literature
West Virginia university
05.1995
Skills
- Content development
- Developmental edit and proofread
- Project management
- Market analysis
- Negotiation techniques
- Property valuation
- Social media proficiency
- Customer relationship management
Online Portfolio
https://app.highnote.io/c/p/6f908622/jennifer-thomas?cp=link
Timeline
Realtor Sales Associate
Levin Rinke Realty
03.2021 - Current
Freelance Writer, Editor, Content Developer
Self
03.2020 - Current
Senior Content Development Editor
SAGE publications
11.2018 - 03.2020
Senior Project Manager / Team Lead
Lumina Datamatics
03.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Developmental Editor
LEAP Publishing Services
03.2015 - 12.2016
Product Development Manager
Cengage Learning
10.2012 - 03.2015
Supervising Developmental Editor
Cengage Learning
02.2009 - 10.2012
Developmental Editor / Senior Developmental Editor
Cengage Learning
02.2001 - 02.2009
English Literature, Teaching Assistant
University of Cincinnati
B.A. - English literature
West Virginia university