Freelance Illustrators : Columbia, Missouri

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4.5 2 Skills

$40 Rate/Hr

Expert in content development and managing projects requiring a high level of attention to detail. Efficient working independently, leading teams, or serving as an integral team member. Effective communicator and point person with clients, key opinion leaders, teams, and supporting departments thereby enabling the development and delivery of complex, concise products and services. Seeking a role that will capitalize on my accumulated skills and capabilities. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Freelance Publishing Professional November 2013 to Present Contract editor providing editing services for authors and publishers of professional and graduate-level medical publications and products. Primary services include developmental (substantive) editing, proofreading, process management, rights and permission resolution, and coordinating and managing contributors' efforts and deadlines. Elsevier, Inc., Philadelphia, PA December 2004 to November 2013 Senior Developmental Editor/Managing Editor Editor and manager responsible for the development of complex and high-quality print and electronic textbooks and clinical reference titles for an audience of medical school students, instructors, physicians (both generalist and specialist), surgeons, and clinical researchers. - Led a five-person team of junior, mid-level, and senior editors. Assigned projects based on individual capabilities and maintained balanced workloads so that all projects received thorough attention and published on time. Team maintained an average on-time delivery and publication rate of 98% for 2012 and 2013. - Personally oversaw the full developmental editing cycle titles annually representing approximately 30,000 pages of highly technical, sophisticated content and delivered on time and on budget with over 95% frequency. These 54 titles produced revenue in excess of $17 million over the 9-year period. Three titles won prestigious awards from the British Medical Association. - Controlled all aspects of day-to-day product and content development from contract planning and initiating through design and layout, text and artwork development, to book production and final product availability. - Worked closely with authors, editors, and contributors to keep them on task, on schedule, and motivated. Primary contact providing any and all support possible to assist them with meeting their goals and completing their part in the overall development of the product. Some projects included in excess of 100 such participants. - Partnered with the Content Strategy, Design, Production, and Digital Content teams to develop products and strategies that optimized the presentation of instructional and clinical content. - Developed and implemented a mentoring program that increased retention of key talent by educating junior staff members through a process that enabled them to migrate onto developmental and editorial teams. - Created and established processes that transitioned workflow from print-based to digital-based thereby improving efficiencies and shortening throughput time from manuscript to finished product by 30% and reducing development expenditures by 99%. - Leader working closely with strategic planners and key authors to identify and develop content from print products into ancillary digital products, such as smartphone apps, then conducted test-marketing to customers for feedback and acceptance. - Designed the user interface and created the software test plan for the highly-successful in-house–produced manuscript submission and document management system. Freelance Developmental Editor April 2002 to December 2004 Contract editor responsible for developing original manuscripts into organized and complete submissions. - Ensured consistent format and style throughout the product; performed art assessments; established document version control and tagging of features; completed publisher permission requests; and maintained all associated project control documents. - Supported client initiatives to publish complex, high-value critical titles on schedule by identifying and reducing process bottlenecks, assisting contributors with meeting their commitments and deadlines, and identifying and resolving material defects. - Developed 12 medical reference titles for 2 publishers totaling 25,000 manuscript pages. - Provided editorial support, guidance, feedback, and motivation to physician-authors in the development of their manuscripts for publication. - Researched technical options and provided development and testing support during the production of electronic products for PDA, CD-ROM, and Internet platforms. Medical Broadcasting Company (now Digitas), Philadelphia, PA January 2001 to March 2002 Project Manager, Interactive Project manager at a top-50-rated, award-winning, advertising agency leading teams of designers, artists, writers, and Web developers in the delivery of Internet campaigns and electronic products for the pharmaceutical industry. - Managed a $4-million 15-project Internet program comprising multiple Web sites, media plan and banner ad campaigns, and complex “push” e-mail program. - Resurrected a 5-year-old eight-product book of Web sites worth over $1 million in revenue and, for the first time, made it profitable. - Worked closely with clients’ marketing teams to assess and develop opportunities and to provide timely advice and opinions regarding Internet initiatives per each client’s needs. Systems & Computer Technology Corporation, Malvern, PA May 1999 to January 2001 Technical Writer/Quality Assurance Team Lead/Process Engineer - Technical Writer and Process Engineer for the internal corporate initiative to establish an Internet-based methodology comprising processes, activities, and practices for project management; software development; account management; and service delivery based on the Capability Maturity Model and the Project Management Book of Knowledge. - QA Team Lead and Lead Technical Writer on an international team of 60 engineers tasked with The Weather Channel’s successful Y2K remediation and end-to-end testing programs. Developed, wrote, and maintained all process documentation, templates, and tools. Mosby, Inc., Philadelphia, PA October 1995 to January 1999 Associate Developmental Editor/Associate Production Editor - Edited, developed, and budgeted the publishing of high-quality medical books for an audience of physicians (both generalist and specialist), surgeons, and clinical researchers. - Produced, copyedited, proofread manuscript and art; performed all tasks involving page layout, design, and typesetting; and supervised bound-book functions. United States Army, Reserve, and National Guard (Retired) October 1981 to October 2003 First Sergeant - Senior leader responsible for administration and operational support, organizational training, individual training and career development, discipline, personnel action, and health and welfare. EDUCATION Temple University Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in Asian Studies Villanova University/Edutech Microsoft Certified Professional—NT 4 Server and NT 4 Workstation; Creating & Configuring a Web Server Using MS Internet Information Server 4; NT 4 Server in the Enterprise; Internetworking with MS TCP/IP on MS Windows NT4 HONORS & AWARDS - Developmental Editor of the Year, Elsevier, Inc., 2009. - Member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta, and Golden Key academic honor societies.

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My is, Craig Marc Esbend, a professional young man from the greater Durban area. I have over 7 years' experience as a Graphic Designer, DTP Operator and including CTP Operator. My experience includes the following Advertising and Custom made Proposals and Presentations, CI Packages and Corporate Stationary to Calendars and also Photoshop, magazines and new paper layout and designing. I also have experience in film editing and have completed a few Flash projects for clients. So whether you are looking for a Freelancer, Part-time or Full-time person I'm available on request, contact me.

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Hello, I'm Ilana! I am a graduate of Pratt Institute. My specialties included comic book illustration, scifi/fantasy illustration and childrens book illustration. I also love to do character design, storyboarding and animation. I work in both traditional and digital medium, and am easily able to cross over from traditional to digital and vice versa.My favorite traditional mediums include pencil, pen and ink, Copic markers, Prisma Colored Pencils, watercolor and oil paints. I have 8+ years of experience using Adobe software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash/Animate and After Effects. Previous jobs I've had include being a cleanup animator and colorist for animated shorts, storyboard artist for an independent film, and tutor for students learning to use Adobe software. In my own time, I'm usually scripting and drawing out my own short comic stories and fan-comics, and drawing fantasy characters, scenes and lady-armor. If you need comic book artist, or a binder cover for your MTG cards, I'm your girl!

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The visual world mesmerizes me. The verbal world intrigues me. When I see the perfect union of these two, brilliant. When I see the sloppy, ripped-off version, pathetic. But guess what? I love the challenge of (as “they” say) making a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Give me an eye-rolling, “NO, REALLY??” kind of project and I will return a masterpiece. My traditional skills blend with today’s digital realm offering you a broad range of resources. Additionally, I am innovative, patient, adaptive and friendly. I like working in a team environment and settle easily working independently. I ask questions and make sure I know what’s what. I love mentoring and teaching others, as well as being a student. I believe in working from the position of “let’s fly to the moon” which hopefully gives the project more potential, keeping in mind the bottom line. Yes, we all need to eat. Experience Product Designer Unique Industries, Inc. April 2004 – Present Philadelphia PA Design and illustrate for international party supply manufacturer and distributor. Responsible for multiple patterns ranging from tableware to accessories. Concept to production. Products printed on paper, plastic, foil and other substrates. Four color process and spot colors. Coordinate with packaging, advertising, mock-ups and photography. View online portfolio samples. Illustrator / Art Department Administrator Zagara's Specialty and Natural Foods January 2000 – September 2001 Marlton, NJ Designed and illustrated company advertising. Coordinated all current and incoming projects, quality and traffic control, and interfaced with printers and media outlets. View online portfolio samples. Broadcast Designer KYW Philadelphia March 1996 – December 1999 Philadelphia PA Designed on-air news graphics, maps, lower thirds, maps and, animation. Portfolio samples available upon request. Broadcast Designer KCNC Denver May 1994 – March 1996 Denver, CO Designed on-air graphics and animation for news, sports, show opens, sales, kids and travel shows. Portfolio samples available upon request. Broadcast Designer PBS NewsHour June 1990 – September 1992 New York, NY Designed on-air news graphics, set design, maps, lower thirds, informational graphics. Portfolio samples available upon request. Broadcast Designer CNBC March 1989 – June 1990 Fort Lee, NJ Designed on-air news graphics and animation for NBC's start-up 24 HR news cable station. Portfolio samples available upon request. Education Pratt Institute Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design 1985 – 1989 Københavns Universitet Certificate of Architectural Design Study 1987 – 1987 Ohio University Communication and Media Studies 1982 – 1984

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EXPERT COPYWRITER/EDITOR WITH 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE I've worked as a writer and editor for more than 20 years and have expertise in editorial content of all kinds, including web content, books, press releases, ads, corporate collateral, newsletters and magazine/newspaper features. My experience is quite diverse, having worked with clients in every imaginable field, including health care, cosmetics, travel & tourism, real estate, publishing, education and the arts. For writing samples,resume and references, please visit my website at www.terridaniel.com.

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Hello, I'm a 24 year old Male To Female Transgender Conceptual Writer, Here's what I'm trying to do. I'm actually saving up for Gender Reassignment Surgery so I'm offering Character Concept Designs, This means Full on Bio's that include Racial Details - Genetic Details - Ancestry - Powers and Power Description and Physical Descriptions. My Charge is 20.00 a pop which I think is pretty reasonable, I know most people like to create their own characters, But if you have a busy schedule and need NPC's done or Background characters done I can do that for you. I'm Transitioning myself using my money and my insurance, I refuse to beg so I'm doing what I do best, Create characters.

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3.0 2 Skills

$30 Rate/Hr

I love books. I have a passion for a good story. A lot of people have wonderful, interesting things to say. But once you have your thoughts down on paper, what is the next step? You want to put you work out into the world. I'm here to help make sure your work is grammatically correct with writing that is clear, concise, and understandable. I can offer quality edits in an efficient timeframe. I look forward to being your editing partner. I can offer my services for a variety of fiction genres including: romance, YA, fantasy, paranormal, suspense, contemporary and new adult. Also autobiographical non-fiction including memoirs. This includes multiple sub genres in any of these categories. (I would be happy to talk with you about any books that contain sensitive topics, issues or trigger situations.)