Overview
I am an indexer/editor with 25+ years of experience in the publishing industry, over 20 of those years with Macmillan Computer Publishing/Pearson Education. My subject strengths are computers and technology, textbooks, travel guides, teacher education, and political science, although I'm willing to consider projects in other subject fields. I have experience with both embedded and dedicated indexing software, including CUP/XML embedded indexing.
I enjoy working directly with authors, helping them figure out the indexing process and what will work best for their needs. Because I have experience with both traditional and embedded indexing, I can be flexible in performing the appropriate type of indexing for each project and can easily explain the advantages and disadvantages of each indexing method to my clients.
I enjoy working directly with authors, helping them figure out the indexing process and what will work best for their needs. Because I have experience with both traditional and embedded indexing, I can be flexible in performing the appropriate type of indexing for each project and can easily explain the advantages and disadvantages of each indexing method to my clients.
Services
Non-Fiction
Computers & Internet
Education & Reference
Parenting & Families
Political Science & Current Affairs
Travel
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
- Member, American Society for Indexing
Work experience
Pearson
Feb, 1995 —
Feb, 2016
(about 21 years)
* Managed 175+ titles per year.
* Hired from pool of 12 freelance indexers, scheduled up to 5 in-house indexers, and personally completed over 30 indexing projects per year.
* Solved indexing difficulties and answered indexing-related questions from colleagues .
* Indexed books ranging from 200 to 1200 pages and covering beginner- to professional-level computer topics.
* Telecommuted for last 12 years of employment.
Self-employed
Feb, 1995 —
Present
With over 25 years of extensive experience in the publishing field plus a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, I have dedicated myself to developing thorough, insightful, and creative indexes to publications ranging from computer technology books, how-to manuals, educational textbooks, travel guides, and nonfiction trade books. I have demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines, and providing detailed, high-quality indexes. I have also served as a freelance editor and indexer for Frommer’s travel guides including guides to Paris, Australia, London, and even Disney World!
I offer a wide variety of indexing services in varied software formats and workflows, including embedded indexes in Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign, as well as indexing from PDFs and hard copy. I have a reputation for troubleshooting and resolving problems, adapting easily to changing workflows with efficient and flexible project management.
Portfolio
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