Hope Lambert

Lead editor of the fiction section for New Plains Review. I managed and oversaw the entire publication process, and ensured that all deadlines were met.

Diligently checked and edited articles, ensuring that they maintain a consistent tone and style while adhering to journal guidelines.

Implemented an efficient peer-review process, coordinating with reviewers and authors to provide constructive feedback and maintain publication standards.

Curated and selected articles for publication.

Cultivated strong relationships with authors and reviewers. Examples: Notified authors about major revisions and guided team members on next steps and final deadlines.

Managed editorial calendars and deadlines, ensuring smooth workflow and on-time publication releases.

Implemented editorial policies and guidelines to maintain the journal's reputation and credibility.

Currently developing a podcast to boost involvement with New Plains Student Publishing for New Plains Review.

Produce technical documents for retirement plans, including policies, procedures, enrollment forms, and summaries.

Improve technical documents by editing for clarity and consistency. Ensure that all documents adhere to a firm's branding guidelines and meet regulatory requirements.

Keep documents up-to-date with changes in laws, policies, and plans.

Maintain compliance and regulatory review for retirement plans. Ensure that all documents comply with these regulations and address any necessary updates or changes, i.e. amendments, address changes, and plan name changes.

Develop and upkeep document management system for sorting and categorizing technical documents. Ensure easy access to relevant documents for internal staff and clients while maintaining proper security measures.

Perform quality checks on documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to firm standards. Implement review processes and checklists to streamline the editing and proofreading workflow.

Provide training and support to internal staff on document creation, editing, and management processes. Offer guidance on writing best practices, document templates, and tools to enhance efficiency and consistency.

Establish an archiving system to store historical versions of documents and enable efficient retrieval when necessary. Implement appropriate metadata tagging and search functionalities to facilitate document retrieval.

Remain informed about evolving industry trends and best practices in technical writing and editing. Propose and implement process improvements, tools, and technologies to enhance document management efficiency and effectiveness.

Translated complex technical information into intuitive, clear format.

Established, improved, and reinforced document management systems to handle current and expected requirements.