kaleena leonard

communications consultant

About

* Internet writing * Editing/publishing communications for intranets * Online promotion of new products, processes, events, etc. * Editing health care marketing collateral * Editing technical policy and procedures documents * National magazine writing * Blogging (personal) * Book editing * Book acquisitions * Book cover and catalog copy writing/editing * Manuscript reviews (fiction and non-fiction) * Manuscript, art, and map transmittals * Master sets/pre-PDF checks/final reviews * Online/marketplace research * Project managing of buy-ins/packaged books * Develop original/series book ideas * Writing book press releases Specialties: Internet/intranet publishing; editing and publishing e-newsletters; Web-based manuscript/article editing; book acquisitions; project managing; line editing; creating cover and catalog copy; Internet research; team strategizing; Chicago Manual of Style; Associated Press Stylebook; Microsoft Office; CATS, Quality Solutions (QS), Quark, Publisher; digital photo editing; PowerPoint presentations; spreadsheets

Country

united states

City

new london

Industry

publishing

Skill

editorial, publishing, copywriting, copy editing, proofreading, publications, non fiction, books, marketing communications, editing, content development, social media marketing, publicity, published author, blogging, magazines, newsletters, advertising, press releases, marketing, web content, journalism, photography, social networking, fact checking, storytelling, text editing, ap style, fiction, feature articles, web content management, content management, creative writing, quarkxpress, social media

Experience

copy editor and proofreader

strategic book group

2009-7 - 2013-12 · 4 yrs 6 mos

* Electronically copyedited fiction and non-fiction manuscripts of all lengths and genres * proofread manuscripts * developmentally edited projects that were in the beginning stages of the publishing process * suggested content changes, as appropriate * corresponded with a managing editor via email * worked against deadlines

communications consultant

unitedhealth group

2017-2 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

communications specialist

unitedhealth group

2008-9 - 2011-7 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Developed, proofread, and edited consistent, relevant, and timely content that was deployed nationally via an intranet site and email delivery system used by thousands of Sales and Account Management employees; worked closely with leadership and business partners to understand communication objectives and priorities; managed health care-related information utilizing a Web-based content management application while providing communications support and consultative services

project editor and acquisitions

globe pequot press

2007-11 - 2008-9 · 11 mos

* Acquired manuscripts in core categories for various book imprints * managed editorial content and production schedules of buy-ins from overseas packagers * created new series concepts * corresponded with authors * negotiated with agents * pitched book projects to Sales and Marketing * line edited full manuscripts * conducted pre-PDF checks * wrote production transmittal memos * organized art, maps, and photographs * proofread cover copy/seasonal catalog copy

associate project manager

globe pequot press

2006-3 - 2007-11 · 1 yr 9 mos

* Edited dozens of books for multiple imprints each season * wrote cover copy/seasonal catalog copy for new and revised editions * completed initial manuscript reviews * managed authors and corresponded with agents * hired copy editors and proofreaders * transmitted manuscripts, art, and maps to production * conducted pre-PDF checks * reviewed proposal submissions for women’s imprints * researched outside competition * occasionally wrote press releases for marketing and publicity purposes

assistant editor

globe pequot press

2004-8 - 2006-3 · 1 yr 8 mos

* Reviewed manuscript submissions * researched outside competition * proofread cover copy * assisted acquisitions editors with various office and editorial tasks * applied for cataloging-in-publication data and maintained the company’s database * wrote cover copy * conducted pre-PDF checks * created art logs and photo inserts * corresponded with authors

internship

yankee magazine

2003-12 - 2004-5 · 6 mos

* Assisted with fact-checking stories for Yankee Magazine and Yankee Magazine Travel Guide * wrote “Online Extras” blurbs * worked under tight deadlines * located photos and articles in the company archives * researched information for senior editors * corresponded with various businesses mentioned in articles going to press * filed photography and permissions forms

senior communications specialist

unitedhealth group

2011-7 - 2017-2 · 5 yrs 8 mos

Develop, proofread, and edit consistent, relevant, and timely communications that are deployed nationally via an intranet used by thousands of Sales and Account Management employees; manage, edit, and distribute a weekly internal newsletter for sales representatives and account managers, as well as manage and edit a quarterly sales newsletter (printed and published online) for sales representatives and account managers; work closely with leadership and business partners to understand communication-related objectives and priorities; manage health care-related information utilizing a Web-based content management application while providing communications support and consultative services