Jeri Alger
Publishing Professional
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Talented publishing professional with over 30 years experience coordinating multimedia content including digital and print products. Experienced in working with translators on global products. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Adept at collaborating effectively and cohesively with multidisciplinary teams and contract professionals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Editor, ASHRAE Handbook
ASHRAE
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinate production of all Handbook publications through digital and print channels
- Manage production functions for digital editions, including digital proofing and quality control
- Manages developing new electronic products and helps identify appropriate electronic publication processes and follows through to ensure satisfactory user acceptance of electronic products
- Create dynamic templates that will support the creation of new and derivative products, digital and print
- Streamline efforts to improve production of all products
- Formulate editorial policy and ensure that the policy is adhered to by Handbook staff, volunteer authors, vendors and freelance contractors
- Manage marketing effort with marketing team for ASHRAE publications and products
- Coordinate timely submission and verification of content
- Manage selecting, training, assigning, supervising, coaching, encouraging and evaluating support staff and contractors
- Ensure all established content standards, policies, processes and workflows are followed
- Ensure content is factually, stylistically and grammatically correct
Assistant Managing Editor
ASHRAE Journal, ASHRAE
Atlanta
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Create and manage files for digital and print channels
- Worked with outside translation teams on multiple project for digital and print products
- Inspected physical production and manuscript design, maintaining continuity across print and digital products
- Maintain digital assets
- Oversaw publication of digital and print products, aligning multi-media content strategies to maintain cohesive brand identity
- Design monthly ASHRAE Journal
- Create and maintain department editorial, production and newsletter manuals
- Manage and coach assigned staff and contractors
- Ensure content is factually, stylistically and grammatically correct
Associate Editor
ASHRAE Journal, ASHRAE
Atlanta
08.2011 - 04.2021
- Create and manage files for digital and print channels
- Oversaw publication of digital and print products, aligning multi-media content strategies to maintain cohesive brand identity
- Worked with outside translation teams on multiple project for digital and print products
- Layout and design monthly ASHRAE Journal
- Project manage and design quarterly High Performing Buildings Magazine (digital and print)
- Inspected physical production and manuscript design, maintaining continuity across print and digital products
- Set deadlines for multiple projects
- Ensure content is factually, stylistically and grammatically correct
Copy Editor
ASHRAE Journal, ASHRAE
Atlanta
09.2007 - 08.2011
- Manage files for digital and print channels
- Worked with outside translation teams on multiple project for digital and print products
- Copyedit and layout monthly ASHRAE Journal (80,000-person circulation)
- Design quarterly High Performing Buildings Magazine
- Set deadlines for multiple projects
- Ensure content is factually, stylistically and grammatically correct
Publishing/Administration Assistant
Briarcliff Baptist Church
Atlanta
02.2004 - 09.2007
- Set deadlines and schedules for multiple products (digital and print)
- Designed and maintained website
- Set up digital newsletter and database
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance productivity
- Consulted with leadership to identify processes requiring improvement to support growth and success
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve procedures
- Copyedited and proofread documents as needed
Manager of Publishing
Siebel Systems, Inc
Atlanta
06.2000 - 11.2002
- Worked with in-house translation team on multiple products
- Managed multiple global projects
- Managed 12-person publishing team and evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Liaise with consultants, Production Group, instructors, vendors and contractors
- Work closely with field consultants customizing and tailoring products to the exact specifications of our clients
- Worked closely with overseas printers
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals
- Layout presentations and workbooks for sales team
Managing Editor
ASHRAE
Atlanta
06.1995 - 10.1998
- Assisted with creation and implementation of CDs for annual and semi-annual conferences
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce accurate content
- Edited and proofread copy for textual, factual, and grammatical accuracy, adhering to Associated Press and internal style guidelines
- Managed assistant editor and editorial assistant
- Layout and designed books, conference papers, Standards and conference proceedings
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting and Mass Communication
S.U.N.Y. Oswego
Associates - Applied Science—Journalism
S.U.N.Y. Morrisville
Real Estate License - undefined
Barney Fletcher School of Real Estate
Skills
QUALITIES
Self-Motivated
Organized and Excellent Time Management
Project Management
Problem Solver
Dependable and Responsible
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Layout and Design: InDesign
CMS: Higher Logic
Planning and Production Software: Virtual Publisher/Submittable
Project Management: ASANA
Timeline
Managing Editor, ASHRAE Handbook
ASHRAE
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Managing Editor
ASHRAE Journal, ASHRAE
04.2021 - 03.2022
Associate Editor
ASHRAE Journal, ASHRAE
08.2011 - 04.2021
Copy Editor
ASHRAE Journal, ASHRAE
09.2007 - 08.2011
Publishing/Administration Assistant
Briarcliff Baptist Church
02.2004 - 09.2007
Manager of Publishing
Siebel Systems, Inc
06.2000 - 11.2002
Managing Editor
ASHRAE
06.1995 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting and Mass Communication
S.U.N.Y. Oswego
Associates - Applied Science—Journalism
S.U.N.Y. Morrisville
Real Estate License - undefined
Barney Fletcher School of Real Estate