Tomiko Breland

• Direct all operations of TESOL Press and other publications
• Ensure alignment of TESOL product development efforts with Strategic Priorities
• Assist in monitoring metrics relevant to overall TESOL business model
• Build budgets and closely monitor revenue and expenses
• Hire, schedule, supervise, and oversee the work of 10-20 freelance copyeditors and designers
• Expand TESOL Press product offerings; find strategic connections to other departments within TESOL
• Review unsolicited manuscripts and proposals for market appropriateness; maintain and seek guidance from the editorial review body
• Advise editors and authors throughout the development stage of content creation
• Plan, monitor, and update schedules for 8-10 book projects annually
• Shepherd each stage of publication through production; bidding out as needed
• Seek publishing partnerships to increase the Press’s market reach to increase sales
• Work with Marketing to develop strategies to increase exposure and sales for the Press; schedule monthly meetings with TESOL Marketing and other stakeholders to amplify reach
• Oversee publication of two academic journals through Wiley, liaise with journal editors, and manage searches for new editors
• At annual convention, design the in-person TESOL bookstore, approve all convention signage to ensure brand alignment, develop author events, and meet with authors

Some major clients and duties:

TESOL International Association: Editor, Production Editor, Publications Project Manager

• Manage monthly newsletter, association blog, and annual convention Program Book; oversee production of 5–10 books annually, including working with authors and designers and supervising copy editors; edit educational books and association materials (6/2013–present).

Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs: Editor (Government Contractor)

• Served as scientific/technical editor and review editor for the Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development; edited full-length academic articles, including editing for organization, content, technical accuracy, and style according to the American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style; The NLM Style Guide; and the JRRD in-house style guide (3/2014–4/2017).

Zharmae Publishing Press: Associate Publisher

• Oversee the acquisitions, publications, and websites of 10 fiction imprints; supervise staff of 12 editors, 4 graphic designers, and 2 copy writers (5/2013–6/2015).

Prestwick House: Edit literature study guides intended for AP English students (6/2010–6/2011)

Brainstorm Learning, LLC: Edit company marketing materials, student educational materials, and educational texts (6/2007–1/2015).

Individual Clients: Edit, polish, and assist in the writing of résumés and CVs, cover letters, grant proposals, job and school application essays, and graduate theses.

• Prepared, rewrote, and edited English language education books, newsletter articles, ads, and other documents to improve readability and impact.
• Work under strict deadlines and interact directly with authors and editors worldwide.
• Manage editing, layout, and production of annual convention Program Book and Advance Program.
• Manage rights and permissions for custom permission requests.
• Managing Editor for quarterly TESOL Journal, monthly e-newsletter, and association blog.
• Review grant applications for TESOL travel grants.
• Handle relevant budgets.
• Assist with Web and social media content and strategy.

• Teach advanced literature study (focusing on text analysis) to middle and high school students.
• Developed literature group curriculum for center.
• Prepare lesson plans and SAT preparation for students, diagnosing individual weaknesses and working to strengthen.