Neen LeMaster

Provides editorial support for ACG’s 3 academic journals, journal review publication, and books. This includes manuscript processing, peer review management, article & podcast copyediting/proofing, and author/reviewer support. Selects and trains editorial boards, analyzes data/prepares reports for the Board of Trustees, represents the College at conferences, and manages new initiatives to engage authors and reviewers.

Provided editorial support for ACG’s three academic journals and one member publication. This includes manuscript processing, peer review management, article & podcast copyediting/proofing, and editor, author, & reviewer assistance.

• Procured and maintained an inventory of wine, beer, and gourmet food items both in-store and online
• Created SOPs for receiving and managing inventory using Lightspeed software
• Produced a weekly newsletter introducing new products to customers
• Opened/closed registers, prepared night deposits, and produced regular sales reports
• Designed and presented custom cheese and charcuterie platters for retail and restaurant patrons
• Prepared mass shipments for online classes using Excel and UPS software

• Maintained the health and quality of a case of over 250 cheeses and types of charcuterie
• Educated customers on types of cheese and charcuterie, origin, production methods, food and beverage pairings, and nutrition.
• Procured and maintained an inventory of cheese, charcuterie, and dry good items both in-store and online using Revel and Square CSM platforms
• Managed retail and restaurant staff, providing support which included taking reservations, seating and attending to patrons, and resolving customer issues
• Participated in international competitions and conferences with industry peers

• Taught daily group & private classes both in-person and online
• Managed social media accounts for 3 yoga studios
• Developed new curriculums tailored to client needs and specifications
• Created budgets, invoices, and managed financial operations using Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks software

• Wrote communications consistent with the YA writing style guide and the Associated Press Stylebook in a number of different formats, including: website articles, emails, newsletters, blogs, social media posts, videos, graphics, infographics, advertisements, etc.
• Edited, formatted, and regularly updated content for YA website
• Employed email campaign software, managed and edited website content, executed minor graphic design work, and used other survey tools and software as needed for communications
• Assisted in communication analysis and continually sought new and better ways to communicate with YA's audience

• Implemented communication & content strategies to inform, educate, engage and retain members and non-members in the yoga community
• Worked with other departments to ensure effective and comprehensive communications on all Yoga Alliance activities
• Collaborated with other departments on campaigns for peer-owned projects
• Wrote communications consistent with the YA writing style guide and the Associated Press Stylebook in a number of different formats, including: website articles, emails, newsletters, blogs, social media posts, videos, graphics, infographics, advertisements, etc.
• Copyedited and proofreads written content from other departments
• Edited, formatted, and regularly updated content for YA website
• Employed email campaign software, manages and edits website content, executes minor graphic design work, and uses other survey tools and software as needed for communications
• Performed communication analysis and continually seeks new and better ways to communicate with YA's audience

• Fact-checked articles accepted for publication in Shakespeare Quarterly.
• Managed the budgets for SQ and the Research Division.
• Selected images and designed covers for SQ.
• Edited and formatted article and review images for print layout.
• Provided HTML code for posts and general site management for The SQ Forum and SQ on Facebook.
• Regularly updated SQ website, current issue page, and archives.
• Received, checked for accuracy, and filed contracts, image permissions, abstracts, and biographies from SQ authors.
• Reformatted plain-text electronic correspondence sent to authors and reviewers using HTML/CSS.
• Gathered and presented quarterly submission and acceptance rate statistics to the SQ Editorial Committee.
• Maintained database of author and reviewer contacts using the online Editorial Manager platform.
• Organized the annual business meeting and dinner for the SQ Editorial Board.

• Tracked manuscript and book review submissions to Shakespeare Quarterly using online Editorial Manager software.
• Solicited and logged expert reviews for submissions to SQ.
• Prepared, organized, and archived art logs for the Folger Editions series of Shakespeare’s plays.
• Acted as a liaison between the editor of the Folger Editions and the publisher, Simon & Schuster.
• Coded SQ’s website pages to facilitate access for disabled and international visitors.
• Provided administrative support for the Director.
• Proofread, formatted, and facilitated correspondence between editors and potential SQ authors.
• Transitioned SQ from paper submissions to Editorial Manager.
• Organized the annual business meeting and dinner for the SQ Editorial Board.