STEPHANIE
PODMORE
EDUCATION Master of Science in Writing: Book Publishing Portland State University | June 2015 Classes: Introduction to Publishing, Book Editing, Marketing, Copyediting, Transmedia Marketing, Publishing Software, Researching Book Publishing, Book Design, Developmental Editing, Advanced InDesign, Children’s Book Publishing Bachelor of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education Bowling Green State University | December 2009 Minor in Intervention Services Praxis II Exams: Principles of Teaching and Learning: Early Childhood (score of 193) Education of Young Children (score of 187)
RELEVANT SKILLS Design Combining hands-on techniques, photography, and graphic elements using InDesign and Photoshop for covers, interior layouts, newsletters, flyers, and other promotional items Management Experience leading up to eight team members, assigning, overseeing, and assessing work throughout the book production process Editing Copyediting [CMS, APA, MLA], developmental editing, proofreading Web & Computer Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Trello, XML, and HTML Office & Communications Several years of customer service experience Skilled in tailoring communication to meet the needs of a variety of groups. Focus on organization, planning, and flexibility
216-870-7350 smpodmore@gmail.com 4122 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd Portland, OR, 97202
EMPLOYMENT Ooligan Press | January 2014–Present Project Manager A Series of Small Maneuvers [November 2015] Forgive Me If I’ve Told You This Before [November 2014] Cover Designer A Series of Small Maneuvers [November 2015] Untangling the Knot [February, 2015] Focus on design, management, editing, and marketing Chatwin Books | April 2015–Present Cover Designer Darkness Before Mouning 19-volume series [ July 2015] Self Artist Working with clients to create commissioned pieces, with acrylic, oils, watercolor, graphite, collage, and other multimedia Adam O’Connor Rodriguez, Editor Editorial Internship Roosevelt High School Publishing Internship Consultant | June–August 2014 Just Little People Preschool Lead Teacher | August 2012–December 2013 The Goddard School Lead Teacher | Oregon; August 2011–August 2012 Assistant Teacher | Ohio; March–August 2011
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL PROFILE After nine years devoted to teaching, I decided to see what I could make of my other interests. I entered into publishing with hope to utilize my attention to detail and desire to make all things clear, correct, and beautiful. I learned how to harness these traits to get the very best out of anything from a full-length manuscript to a book cover to a spreadsheet. And, after those nine years teaching, I’m ready for anything..