Lauren Mang's Page

Title:

Assistant Editor

Company:

ST Media Group Intl./ VMSD magazine

Company Website:

http://www.vmsd.com

Media Type:

Publishing

Media Realm:

Niche/Enthusiast

Home Region:

Mid Atlantic

I'm Looking For:

Friends, Networking, Jobs, Inspiration

Professional Background: (Resume)

EDUCATION
Graduation Date: June 2004 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications; Journalism Specialization
3.0 GPA

WORK EXPERIENCE
June 2006-present VM+SD Magazine Cincinnati, OH
Assistant Editor
• Write and edit features, columns and profiles for magazine.
• Promoted to managing editor of vmsd.com. Responsibilities include assigning web exclusive stories to staff, posting magazine content to site, tracking online content and writing the weekly newsletter.
• Manage new product databases using Excel and write VMSD Showroom column, which includes a trends piece, new product write-ups and gathering photography.
• Responsible for coordinating the Retail Renovation Competition, including promoting the contest, organizing submissions, generating judges, writing a feature article for the September issue and giving a conference presentation.
• Contribute to our magazine’s conference programming, including contacting speakers and panelists and helping to create session ideas.
• Integral to relaunch of magazine’s design, including attending creative brainstorming meetings, bringing examples of interesting layouts and working with art department one-on-one.

February 2006-May 2007 F&W Publications Cincinnati, OH
Freelance Copyeditor and Proofreader
• Responsible for editing or proofing assigned manuscripts for the book division.
• Proficient working with Chicago style, specific book imprints and house style as well as consulting additional reference materials.
• Followed editor directions and asked relevant questions to ensure books were edited timely and correctly.
• Excellent grammar and spelling skills.

July 2005-June 2006 Kennedy Creative Cincinnati, OH
Copywriter/Office Manager
• Wrote and edited copy for packaging design projects and promotional design materials.
• Responsible for administrative functions, including assisting with product strategies and organizing projects for freelance designers.
• Developed and edited web site content.
• Developed and wrote company newsletter.

January 2005-July 2005 Office Team Cincinnati, OH
Administrative Temp
• Assigned to multiple office environments for administrative duties, including answering phones, filing, typing and data entry.
• Took on additional responsibilities at every job, such as editing and composing letters, data entry and company research.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Basic HTML

Personal Interests

Fiction writing; reading; yoga; running; music

Education:

University of Cincinnati; BA in Communications, Writing Certificate in Journalism