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Editor / Writer / Content Specialist
Alexia Bucciarelli
Maplewood, NJ
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Alexia is an editorial content specialist with a BA in English from the University of Richmond, plus a certificate of completion from the acclaimed Summer Publishing Institute at New York University in New York City. Alexia worked for A-list book publishing companies in New York in a variety of roles, putting quality content in the hands of readers.
Her experience as a full-time Senior Editor/Content Specialist on staff at Google’s NYC headquarters refined her skills in digital publishing.
As a freelancer she has handled the editorial and writing needs of clients in the visual arts, publishing, academic, and non-profit industries. She is detail-oriented and creative, with specializations in production, project management, writing, and editing print and digital content, and she is especially skilled at scheduling and keeping projects and teams on track. She is an expert with the Microsoft Office suite (including line editing in Word), Google docs, digital content management systems, and editing in Adobe Acrobat. Alexia is also proficient with InDesign, WordPress, Drupal, Basecamp, Quark Xpress, SEO optimization, content tagging, and social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn). -
Education
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BA English & SociologyUniversity of Richmond1990 - 1994
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QA EditorJun 2024 - Present (2 years)As a staff member of the Content Development and Production (CDP) group, I am responsible for verifying the accuracy of content throughout the test production process. This involves proofreading test builds against the data in the content management system. I note any discrepancies and request that edits be made to the assure test accuracy.
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WriterMar 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 2 months)I was responsible for writing SEO-optimized articles, pages, and blog posts on a variety of legal topics for multiple client websites. I researched legal topics, finding high-quality sources to support all facts and data.
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Managing EditorStreetwise ReportsAug 2021 - Jul 2022 (11 months)Manage content workflow within a 24/7 publishing cycle across The Mining Report, The Gold Report, The Energy Report, and The Life Sciences Report websites. Direct and develop content for Streetwise Reports to inform investors on emerging and established public companies. Assign articles, supervising freelance writers and editors. Manage and direct writers, copyeditors, proofreaders, and editors.
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Managing EditorHaymarket Medical CommunicationsJul 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year)Responsible for supervising the daily execution of content on ~15 websites in Haymarket’s medical division that serve healthcare providers across various medical specialties. Overseeing daily operations of the timely creation of quality news and feature articles for a professional clinician audience. Ensuring deployment of newsletters. Training, evaluation, and development of a team of editors, associate editors, and assistants. Assist in developing a freelance editorial support team.
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Managing EditorProse MediaFeb 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year 4 months)Edit custom content, assemble and oversee teams of freelance writers; work closely with clients (B2B tech) to drive successful content marketing campaigns; craft and refine clean editorial copy under tight deadlines; diligently manage multiple rapid-fire projects, maintain strict organization, with an array of apps, software platforms, email extensions, and cloud-based project management tools.
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Editorial Manager, Creative ServicesHoboken, NJMar 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 9 months)Responsible for managing content strategy and development for several key web properties. Support the Product and SEO teams by identifying key areas for content improvement, developing strategies and processes to support content creation, creative ideation, and ensuring cross-departmental adherence to timelines and budget. I supervise a team of in-house and freelance writers and designers and assure quality control standards as well as SEO best practices are consistently targeted to the satisfaction of all key stakeholders, as reported by tools such as Google Analytics, AhRefs, and our internal traffic report.
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Editorial Consultantself-employedMaplewood, NJMay 2010 - Mar 2016 (5 years 10 months)Experienced content and editorial specialist leverages skills to meet clients' needs for editing, proofreading, fact checking, researching, and content management. Specialties include travel content, business and finance subject matter, and branding.
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Senior Content Strategist IIIGOOGLENew York, NYSep 2012 - Oct 2015 (3 years 1 month)Leveraged expertise for complex projects, delivering high-quality, innovative products on deadline. * Led teams to scale and curate content for internal and external clients (e.g. Google Maps, Zagat). * Used expert knowledge to develop digital content effectively across verticals that included restaurants, nightlife, shopping, hotels, recreation, and attractions. * Developed, wrote, and edited travel-related content and itineraries. * Managed and moderated multiple Google+ social media and community pages.
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Travel EditorFROMMER'S TRAVEL GUIDESHoboken, NJOct 2005 - Aug 2012 (6 years 10 months)Developed and edited ebooks and digital content. * Fact checked and edited 15 print guides per year in Frommer's, Day by Day and With Kids series. * Participated in ebook committee meetings and developed unique product in the travel CMS. * Leveraged photo digital asset management system for online articles and B2B content. * Utilized SEO keywords in articles I wrote for publication on www.frommers.com. * Negotiated and executed contracts and coordinated timely delivery of content from authors.
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Senior Production EditorJOHN WILEY & SONSNew York, NYAug 2000 - Oct 2005 (5 years 2 months)Executed / managed scheduling and project management of 30 personal finance books/year. * Trained new employees, hired/supervised freelancers & vendors & negotiated fees. * Successfully increased corporate profits, cash flow, and ROI by tracking costs against P&L statements and budgets. * Managed all phases of content production. * Liaised with editorial, design, marketing, publicity, and communicated with authors.
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EditorSMALLWOOD & STEWARTNew York, NYNov 1999 - Aug 2000 (9 months)Engaged in editing and project management at publisher of illustrated books with clients Mary Engelbreit, and House Beautiful and Victoria magazines. * Performed line editing, rewriting, proofreading, copyediting, fact checking and researching. * Conceived and created copy for book jackets and covers photo edited and supervised design. * Communicated with authors and publishers. PRIOR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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Associate Managing EditorPENGUIN INC.New York, NYAug 1997 - Dec 1999 (2 years 4 months)Supervised project management in Putnam, Riverhead and Tarcher divisions. * Managed editorial, production and design schedules. * Organized crash schedules for bestsellers by Tom Clancy, Patricia Cornwell, and Suze Orman. * Produced P&L statements to maximize net income and establish product prices. * Conceptualized cover and text design and packages and solicited on time delivery from designers. ALEXIA BUCCIARELLI http://www.linkedin.com/in/alexiabee C: 347.731.6859 [email protected] H: 646.838.0616
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Assistant EditorGARLAND PUBLISHINGNew York, NYOct 1996 - Aug 1997 (10 months)Administered editing and project management of all content in Education series. * Supervised the flow of books through development, establishing deadlines for authors. * Transmitted manuscripts to production, instructing copyeditors and designers. * Generated P&L statements for all books in the series.
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Editorial AssistantTHE PHILIP LIEF GROUPNew York, NYMar 1996 - Oct 1996 (7 months)* Executed editorial support at high profile, nonfiction trade book publisher. * Created outlines and proposals to pitch projects to international publishers. * Directed development of content from acquisition to final delivery.
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Marketing AssistantSIMON & SCHUSTERNew York, NYAug 1994 - Mar 1996 (1 year 7 months)* Performed marketing functions and planned trade exhibits for Macmillan & Schirmer Books. * Wrote catalog, brochure, advertising and promotional copy. * Attended national exhibits and organized display and sales of products. * Evaluated monthly and yearly sales, tracked expenditure, compile budget reports.
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