Overview
I have more than 15 years of experience in publishing, developing high-quality content ranging from short articles to books. Employers and clients include Pearson Education (Applied Sciences division), O'Reilly Media (software architecture, data/AI, business/leadership), MIT Technology Review, and self-publishing authors.
Specific interests include technology, business, leadership, science, nursing, self-help, parenting, child development, nutrition, travel, social sciences, and narrative nonfiction.
TESTIMONIALS
"Nicole was my editor and daily point of contact when I was writing my Machine Learning book. She is one of the greatest persons I have had the pleasure to work with: first, she is a fantastic project manager, amazingly efficient and focused, keeping track of every task from multiple team members and always ensuring that things go smoothly as planned. Second, she really dug deep into the book, contributing some of the best, actionable feedback I have had, including on some of the most complex Machine Learning topics. Last but not least, she is always cheerful and encouraging."
- Aurélien Géron, Author of "Hands-on Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow"
"Nicole was a joy to work with when I was working through my book Machine Learning Pocket Reference. I've worked with other editors and I would easily put Nicole at the top. Not only does she know her stuff, she knows how to help others get stuff done. All this without micromanaging!"
- Matt Harrison, Python & Data Science Corporate Trainer, Consultant, Advisor, Author
"I managed Nicole for over 2 years at O’Reilly Media. As an editor in O’Reilly’s big data group, she hit the ground running in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, quickly picking up new skills and building on her existing strengths. She has a keen editorial eye and improves every project she touches. She is unfazed by new initiatives, quickly changing business goals, tight deadlines, and shifting priorities. She is a joy to manage because she is self-directed, a problem solver, and a very clear communicator. I highly recommend Nicole as a terrific editor and a wonderful colleague."
- Marie Beaugureau, Senior Technical Writer, Google
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Professional Sequence in EditingProfessional Sequence in Editing UC Berkeley Extension (April 2013)
Work experience
Self-employed
Specializing in developmental, substantive, and copy editing of non-fiction, educational, and technical material. Projects range in size and scope, from book-length manuscripts to blog posts.
Services include flagging and addressing issues in content structure, organization, flow, tone, and text-art integration; performing mechanical edits to conform to an agreed editorial style; correlating parts and chapters; and language editing to ensure proper grammar, usage, and diction.
O'Reilly Media
• Develop and manage specialized book and report manuscripts across disciplines including Data, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, and Programming Languages. Edit highly technical content with an eye for cohesion, coherence, organization, consistency, text-art integration, length, and value for intended audience.
• Create authoring/development schedules and track projects to ensure they meet or beat budgeted publication dates, manage technical review of manuscripts, conduct regular status meetings with authors.
• Organize and host monthly trainings/meetings for a team of 12 development editors. Topics have included effective author/editor communication, editing/managing sponsored content, and best practices for developing titles in O'Reilly's unique Head First series.
O'Reilly Media
• Develop and project manage book and report manuscripts for O’Reilly’s fastest growing practice areas -- Data Science, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Acquire book, video, and live online training courses. Work closely with authors and subject matter experts to develop initial proposals into successful training material that meets the needs and expectations of technical professionals. Use platform analytics to gauge hot topics, and to identify gaps in offerings.
Pearson
• Managed development of animations and interactive tutorials for Anatomy & Physiology list, including developing and editing storyboards and assessments, hiring vendors, analyzing market reviews, and documenting workflow.
• Managed development of book-specific course management systems, as well as rich media assets in coordination with book budgets and production schedules.
• Facilitated communication among acquisitions editors, marketing/sales managers, and in-house technical teams to plan, develop, and manage educational media products for Applied Sciences list.
Pearson
• Managed editorial development of first-edition Anatomy & Physiology textbook, including print and media supplements; developed unique pedagogical plan based on competitive analysis and market feedback; carefully reviewed manuscript to ensure accurate implementation of pedagogical features and design elements; monitored page length, book budget, and schedule for multi-author and multi-editor team; served as key editorial contact for production/design, marketing, and sales teams.
• Co-managed online anatomy learning tool Practice Anatomy Lab ™ 3.0, including crafting a robust revision story and managing a large team of authors, photographers, and academic reviewers; communicated project details to production, editorial, and marketing teams.
• Recruited authors and project managed print supplements for Anatomy & Physiology titles, including Test Banks, Instructor Resource Guides, and Study Guides.
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