ANTHONY L.

DUNLAP
2710 Newtown Avenue #5E,
Astoria, NY
11102
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CAPABILITIES PROFILE
Ten years professional experience. Successful record handling complex projects w
ith tight deadlines in fast-paced, time-pressured environments. Proven writing,
researching, proofreading, copyediting, and production expertise. Strong organiz
ing and multi-tasking skills. Practical web and accounting experience. Extensive
work with editors, authors, clients, and vendors.
EDUCATION
New York University, New York, NY Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Master of Science in Publishing, 2008 Bac
helor of Arts, cum laude, 1999
EXPERIENCE
Nature Publishing Group, New York, NY April 2004-Present
Senior Production Editor
Managed the monthly production of society-contracted journals for a multi-nation
al scientific publisher. Supervised a production team within the Academic Journa
ls division. Helped to build the Academic Journals department in the NPG New Yor
k office.
Coordinated and monitored the flow of papers from manuscript to print and onlin
e publication. Reviewed proofs to ensure high production quality as well as jour
nal editorial styles. Ensured articles published online within specified time pe
riods.
Liaised regularly with vendors to address quality and schedule issues. Worked w
ith typesetters re: article and issue proofs.
Controlled and monitored journal costs and page budgets. Reviewed invoices and
tracked costs in production databases. Regularly worked to cut production costs.
Liaised with authors on proof corrections, figure specifications, and issue sch
edules. Updated production databases at all stages of article and issue producti
on, recording any significant delays or production concerns.
Created issue covers and fronthalfs.
Cross checked work of other members of the production department and developed
production and workflow procedures.
Worked on multiple journal transitions: created schedules, workflows, and edito
rial style guidelines. Liaised with offices of societies, internal staff, and ve
ndors to ensure timely launch of journals per contractual agreements.
Managed and supervised production team, including Production Editors and Produc
tion Assistants. Provided training and monitored progress of team members. Perfo
rmed annual reviews and set clear, achievable goals and objectives.
Lateral relationships: worked with society editorial offices, executive editors
, and assistant editors; web and editorial production teams; marketing and fulfi
llment teams.
Developed and implemented new production systems within department.
Springer Science + Business, New York, NY May 2001-April 2004
Production Associate
Managed the reprinting and publication of over 50 books and journals for multi-n
ational scientific publisher.
Edited and updated manuscripts; created copyright and frontmatter pages; catalo
gued digital artwork; corresponded with authors and editors.
Copyedited and proofread manuscripts of new titles and articles for publication
.
Created, updated, and oversaw distribution of book series-ads for publication.
Created book covers and proofread cover-copy for new book titles and reprints.
Calculated sizes of artwork, photographs, and graphic designs for books and jou
rnals.
Learning Express LLC, New York, NY June 2000-March 2001
Editorial Assistant
Created over a dozen book titles, publication proposals, and fact sheets for su
bmission to editors.
Created complete manuscripts from author submissions and edited revised drafts.
Researched substantive details and double-checked factual information for books
.
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Deans Graduate Fellowship, New York University Certificate, Web Page Design, B
aruch College
Copyediting and Proofreading Training, New York University
Deans List, Washington University
Certificate, Intermediate Microsoft Excel, CALC/Canterbury
Advanced Placement Scholar
Certificate, Intermediate Microsoft Word, CALC/Canterbury
Best Position Paper, Ivy League Model UN Conference
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST