Laura Abrams
Westborough,MA
Summary
Project Manager versed in all aspects of project and personnel management. Results-oriented and high-energy professional with talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Dedicated to fostering strong effective team relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Amnet
06.2023 - Current
- Managed 15+ academic titles simultaneously, overseeing all aspects of project management including vendor relations, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Handled vendor management responsibilities for copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of manuscripts to identify grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes.
- Streamlined the publishing process by creating templates and documents.
- Ensured accuracy of proofs before finalizing production.
- Collaborated with authors to discuss revisions in content, style, or publication.
- Prepared, rewrote and edited copy to improve readability.
- Aligned publication material with the specified editorial policy, style guidelines, and publishing prerequisites.
- Edited manuscripts for content, organization, and grammar.
- Reviewed page proofs to ensure accuracy and compliance with editorial standards.
- Ensured that all projects were completed within set timeframes.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing processes and procedures.
Senior Content Operations Specialist
John Wiley & Sons
06.2016 - 10.2022
- Managed production and development of print, digital, and media courses for higher-level math titles.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between various stakeholders including authors,
editorial teams,
designers,
inventory managers,
manufacturing personnel as well as offshore partners and vendors to ensure timely production of accurate digital and print educational resources. - Successively managed cost tracking and analysis, scheduling courseware, and related student/instructor resources, including adaptive learning assessments, supplements, and associated print products, with a focus on vendor and subject matter expertise management.
- Conducted analysis and quality assurance of math content for seamless integration into a digital-first publishing workflow. Integrated accessibility into products, including alt-text, closed captions, and screen readers.
- Team player with good verbal and written communications team. Flexible and very adaptable to the changing nature of projects. Track record of effectively problem solving under tight deadlines and difficult situations, always with a positive attitude.
Senior Production Editor
John Wiley & Sons
04.2011 - 05.2016
- Ensured seamless coordination of printing needs across multiple stakeholders.
- Analyzed existing production methods and made recommendations for increased efficiency.
- Contributed to problem-solving efforts in relation to any issues occurring during the production process.
- Managed production processes to meet book delivery deadlines as per schedule.
- Maintained strong communication and cooperation with project managers and team members to achieve precise and effective execution of production tasks.
Media Specialist
John Wiley & Sons
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Developed strategies for integrating technology into classroom instruction.
- Implemented accessibility standards for all digital content, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical guidelines.
- Created course mapping documents, tracked and delivered resources to course developers, coordinated and validated all course QA to deliver accurate courses to the higher education math market.
Education
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - History
American University
Washington, KS05-1999
Skills
- Vendor Sourcing
- Project development
- Productivity Improvement
- Project tracking
- Procedure Development
- Project Planning
- Schedule Management
- Work flow planning
- Project Management
- Document Management
- Baseline schedules creation
- Project development and lifecycle
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project Scheduling
- Processes and procedures
Relevant Software Experience
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office suites.
- Experienced in Content Management Systems, including those particular to Wiley
- Competent in scheduling software such as Workfront and Basecamp
- Knowledgeable of workflow collaboration via Airtable
- Familiarity with InDesign
- Experienced with Photoshop
Timeline
Project Manager
Amnet
06.2023 - Current
Senior Content Operations Specialist
John Wiley & Sons
06.2016 - 10.2022
Senior Production Editor
John Wiley & Sons
04.2011 - 05.2016
Media Specialist
John Wiley & Sons
07.2008 - 03.2011
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts - History
American University
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